Krum Catches the Snitch, but Ireland Wins

PAGES: 113-114

Viktor Krum catches the Golden Snitch, ending the match, but Ireland wins the Quidditch World Cup with a score of 170-160. The crowd erupts in celebration for Ireland, though Ron is confused as to why Krum ended the game when his team was losing. Harry explains that Krum likely wanted to end the game on his terms.