Oliver Wood
Events [15]
Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone [B1]
The Midnight Duel [B1-C9]
149-150
Oliver Wood Is Unexpectedly Requested By McGonagall During Class
Professor McGonagall catches Harry flying without permission after his daring catch. She scolds him severely and escorts him away, leaving Harry convinced he will be expelled for breaking the rules.
Professor McGonagall catches Harry flying without permission after his daring catch. She scolds him severely and escorts him away, leaving Harry convinced he will be expelled for breaking the rules.
150-152
Oliver Wood Is Delighted To Have Harry Join The Gryffindor Quidditch Team
Instead of punishing Harry, Professor McGonagall introduces him to Oliver Wood, the captain of the Gryffindor Quidditch team. Impressed by Harry’s natural flying ability, Wood eagerly welcomes Harry as their new Seeker.
Instead of punishing Harry, Professor McGonagall introduces him to Oliver Wood, the captain of the Gryffindor Quidditch team. Impressed by Harry’s natural flying ability, Wood eagerly welcomes Harry as their new Seeker.
152-153
Wood Was Thrilled To Add Harry To The Gryffindor Quidditch Team
Harry shares the news of becoming the youngest Seeker in a century with Ron. Fred and George Weasley, also Quidditch players, express their excitement, confident that Gryffindor can win the Quidditch Cup this year.
Harry shares the news of becoming the youngest Seeker in a century with Ron. Fred and George Weasley, also Quidditch players, express their excitement, confident that Gryffindor can win the Quidditch Cup this year.
Hallowe'en [B1-C10]
164-165
Oliver Wood Will Train Harry For His First Quidditch Session
In an extraordinary delivery spectacle, Harry receives a Nimbus 2000 broomstick from Professor McGonagall, conveyed by a team of screech owls. This event captures the entire school’s attention, as well as sparking envy in Draco Malfoy, whose reaction underscores his rivalry with Harry.
In an extraordinary delivery spectacle, Harry receives a Nimbus 2000 broomstick from Professor McGonagall, conveyed by a team of screech owls. This event captures the entire school’s attention, as well as sparking envy in Draco Malfoy, whose reaction underscores his rivalry with Harry.
166-167
Wood Is Preparing To Train Harry On The Quidditch Field
Harry receives a highly anticipated package containing his Nimbus 2000 broomstick, discreetly arranged by Professor McGonagall. He eagerly unwraps it with Ron, who is envious and admiring of the broom’s sleek design and high quality. This marks Harry’s formal introduction to the Gryffindor Quidditch team and heightens his excitement to play.
Harry receives a highly anticipated package containing his Nimbus 2000 broomstick, discreetly arranged by Professor McGonagall. He eagerly unwraps it with Ron, who is envious and admiring of the broom’s sleek design and high quality. This marks Harry’s formal introduction to the Gryffindor Quidditch team and heightens his excitement to play.
167-169
Wood Teaches Harry The Rules And Roles Of Quidditch Players
Gryffindor’s Quidditch Captain, Oliver Wood, takes Harry to the Quidditch field for the first time and begins his training as Seeker. Wood explains the fundamental roles of Chasers, the Keeper, and Beaters, illustrating each player’s responsibilities in handling the Quaffle and Bludgers. Wood emphasizes the physical demands of the game and Harry’s unique role.
Gryffindor’s Quidditch Captain, Oliver Wood, takes Harry to the Quidditch field for the first time and begins his training as Seeker. Wood explains the fundamental roles of Chasers, the Keeper, and Beaters, illustrating each player’s responsibilities in handling the Quaffle and Bludgers. Wood emphasizes the physical demands of the game and Harry’s unique role.
169-170
Wood Expresses Confidence In Harry’s Potential To Lead Gryffindor To Victory
Wood introduces Harry to the elusive Golden Snitch, the pivotal element in Quidditch that the Seeker must catch to secure victory. They begin Harry’s training with golf balls to hone his agility and speed, which Harry performs well, impressing Wood. This first experience reinforces Harry’s potential and Gryffindor’s hopes for the upcoming matches.
Wood introduces Harry to the elusive Golden Snitch, the pivotal element in Quidditch that the Seeker must catch to secure victory. They begin Harry’s training with golf balls to hone his agility and speed, which Harry performs well, impressing Wood. This first experience reinforces Harry’s potential and Gryffindor’s hopes for the upcoming matches.
Quidditch [B1-C11]
180-181
Wood Keeps Harry’s Skills Hidden to Use Him as Gryffindor’s Secret Weapon
As November ushers in cold weather at Hogwarts, Hagrid defrosts broomsticks for the start of the Quidditch season. Harry trains intensely for his first match under Wood’s guidance. Despite efforts to keep his role as Seeker a secret, rumors spread, leading to mixed reactions. Hermione supports Harry with his studies, strengthening their budding friendship after the troll incident.
As November ushers in cold weather at Hogwarts, Hagrid defrosts broomsticks for the start of the Quidditch season. Harry trains intensely for his first match under Wood’s guidance. Despite efforts to keep his role as Seeker a secret, rumors spread, leading to mixed reactions. Hermione supports Harry with his studies, strengthening their budding friendship after the troll incident.
184-185
Wood Delivers a Motivational Speech to Inspire the Team to Victory
Before the match, Oliver Wood delivers an impassioned pep talk to the Gryffindor Quidditch team. Fred and George humorously interrupt, lightening the mood, but the team remains focused, determined to secure victory against Slytherin.
Before the match, Oliver Wood delivers an impassioned pep talk to the Gryffindor Quidditch team. Fred and George humorously interrupt, lightening the mood, but the team remains focused, determined to secure victory against Slytherin.
185-187
Wood Makes a Critical Save as Gryffindor’s Keeper
The Gryffindor vs. Slytherin Quidditch match begins with Angelina Johnson scoring the first goal, giving Gryffindor an early lead. The crowd cheers as Lee Jordan’s lively commentary energizes the atmosphere, and Harry takes his position, searching for the Snitch.
The Gryffindor vs. Slytherin Quidditch match begins with Angelina Johnson scoring the first goal, giving Gryffindor an early lead. The crowd cheers as Lee Jordan’s lively commentary energizes the atmosphere, and Harry takes his position, searching for the Snitch.
189-190
Oliver Wood Remains Focused On The Game While Unaware Of Harry’s Struggles
During the match, Harry’s broomstick behaves erratically, trying to throw him off. Hagrid explains that such behavior can only result from Dark magic. Hermione notices Snape muttering in the stands, appearing to cast a jinx, and realizes she must act quickly.
During the match, Harry’s broomstick behaves erratically, trying to throw him off. Hagrid explains that such behavior can only result from Dark magic. Hermione notices Snape muttering in the stands, appearing to cast a jinx, and realizes she must act quickly.
Nicolas Flamel [B1-C13]
216-217
Wood Pushes The Team Harder Than Ever To Win The Match Against Hufflepuff
As Gryffindor intensifies Quidditch practice to secure a win against Hufflepuff, the team learns Snape will referee the match. Concerned about Snape’s bias, Harry shares his worries with Ron and Hermione, who suggest extreme measures to keep him off the field. Harry resolves to play despite his fears.
As Gryffindor intensifies Quidditch practice to secure a win against Hufflepuff, the team learns Snape will referee the match. Concerned about Snape’s bias, Harry shares his worries with Ron and Hermione, who suggest extreme measures to keep him off the field. Harry resolves to play despite his fears.
221-222
Wood Gives A Pep Talk As The Team Prepares For The Match
Before Gryffindor’s Quidditch match, Ron and Hermione sit in the stands with Neville, secretly practicing the Leg Locker Curse to use against Snape if he threatens Harry. Despite their concerns, they hope for Harry’s success on the field.
Before Gryffindor’s Quidditch match, Ron and Hermione sit in the stands with Neville, secretly practicing the Leg Locker Curse to use against Snape if he threatens Harry. Despite their concerns, they hope for Harry’s success on the field.
222-222
Wood Emphasizes The Importance Of Capturing The Snitch Early
Harry’s nerves ease when he learns Dumbledore is attending the Quidditch match. Knowing Snape won’t dare act maliciously under Dumbledore’s watchful eye, Harry feels a renewed determination to secure a victory for Gryffindor.
Harry’s nerves ease when he learns Dumbledore is attending the Quidditch match. Knowing Snape won’t dare act maliciously under Dumbledore’s watchful eye, Harry feels a renewed determination to secure a victory for Gryffindor.
The Forbidden Forest [B1-C15]
245-246
Wood Refuses Harry’s Offer To Resign From The Quidditch Team
Feeling guilty over losing points for Gryffindor, Harry Potter offers to resign from the Quidditch team. However, Oliver Wood refuses, emphasizing Harry’s importance to their chances in future matches, even as team tensions linger.
Feeling guilty over losing points for Gryffindor, Harry Potter offers to resign from the Quidditch team. However, Oliver Wood refuses, emphasizing Harry’s importance to their chances in future matches, even as team tensions linger.
