Harry's Quidditch Career
Events [19]
Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone [B1]
Diagon Alley [B1-C5]
79-80
Hagrid Introduces Harry To The Idea Of Quidditch
Hagrid describes Quidditch, the wizarding sport, and explains the four Hogwarts houses, reassuring Harry about his place in the school despite his anxieties.
Hagrid describes Quidditch, the wizarding sport, and explains the four Hogwarts houses, reassuring Harry about his place in the school despite his anxieties.
The Midnight Duel [B1-C9]
145-147
The First Flying Lesson Sparks Harry’s Journey to Quidditch
During the first flying lesson, Neville panics and accidentally launches into the air before Madam Hooch’s signal. He falls and breaks his wrist, requiring Madam Hooch to escort him to the hospital wing, leaving the class unsupervised.
During the first flying lesson, Neville panics and accidentally launches into the air before Madam Hooch’s signal. He falls and breaks his wrist, requiring Madam Hooch to escort him to the hospital wing, leaving the class unsupervised.
150-152
Harry’s Quidditch Career Begins With His Recruitment As 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.
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
Harry Begins His Quidditch Career As The Youngest Seeker In A Century
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
Harry’s Quidditch Journey Officially Begins With A Nimbus Two Thousand
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
Harry Takes His First Steps Toward Becoming A Quidditch Player
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
Harry Begins Training For His First Quidditch Match As A Seeker
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
Harry Begins His Journey As A Seeker With Promising Training Sessions
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]
183-184
Harry Prepares for His First Game as Gryffindor’s Seeker
On the morning of his first Quidditch match, Harry struggles with nerves but gains confidence when Gryffindor supporters unveil a colorful banner reading “Potter for President.” The show of support lifts his spirits as he prepares for the game.
On the morning of his first Quidditch match, Harry struggles with nerves but gains confidence when Gryffindor supporters unveil a colorful banner reading “Potter for President.” The show of support lifts his spirits as he prepares for the game.
184-185
Harry Takes His Place on a Promising Gryffindor Team for His First Match
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
Harry Executes the Game Plan to Avoid Early Conflict and Focus on 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.
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.
187-189
Harry Faces His First Major Challenge As Seeker During The Match Against Slytherin
As Harry spots the Golden Snitch, Slytherin captain Marcus Flint deliberately blocks him, nearly causing him to fall from his broom. The foul earns Gryffindor a penalty, but the Snitch disappears, leaving tensions high among players and spectators alike.
As Harry spots the Golden Snitch, Slytherin captain Marcus Flint deliberately blocks him, nearly causing him to fall from his broom. The foul earns Gryffindor a penalty, but the Snitch disappears, leaving tensions high among players and spectators alike.
190-191
Harry Faces A Life-Threatening Obstacle During His First Quidditch Match
Determined to stop Snape, Hermione sets his robes on fire, breaking his focus. This distraction allows Harry to regain control of his broomstick and rejoin the game, while the Gryffindor crowd watches in relief and confusion.
Determined to stop Snape, Hermione sets his robes on fire, breaking his focus. This distraction allows Harry to regain control of his broomstick and rejoin the game, while the Gryffindor crowd watches in relief and confusion.
Nicolas Flamel [B1-C13]
220-222
Harry Sees Winning The Match Against Slytherin As A Matter Of Pride
With the Quidditch match against Hufflepuff approaching, Harry grows increasingly nervous about Snape’s role as referee. His suspicions deepen as Snape’s behavior becomes more menacing, and he worries about the professor’s knowledge of their discovery of the Sorcerer’s Stone.
With the Quidditch match against Hufflepuff approaching, Harry grows increasingly nervous about Snape’s role as referee. His suspicions deepen as Snape’s behavior becomes more menacing, and he worries about the professor’s knowledge of their discovery of the Sorcerer’s Stone.
221-222
Harry Faces A Crucial Match Under Unusual Circumstances
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
Harry Faces A Crucial Match With Added Pressure To Perform
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.
222-223
Harry’s Skills Are Tested Under The Pressure Of A Biased Referee
As Snape’s biased refereeing frustrates Gryffindor supporters, Malfoy taunts Neville and the Weasleys. Neville courageously defends himself, earning praise from Ron and showing his growing bravery despite Malfoy’s jeers.
As Snape’s biased refereeing frustrates Gryffindor supporters, Malfoy taunts Neville and the Weasleys. Neville courageously defends himself, earning praise from Ron and showing his growing bravery despite Malfoy’s jeers.
224-225
Harry Reflects On His Triumph In The Quidditch Match
In a tense Quidditch match, Harry’s skill and determination allow him to capture the Snitch, securing Gryffindor’s victory despite Snape’s attempts to favor Hufflepuff. Harry’s accomplishment strengthens his sense of self-worth, proving he is more than just his fame.
In a tense Quidditch match, Harry’s skill and determination allow him to capture the Snitch, securing Gryffindor’s victory despite Snape’s attempts to favor Hufflepuff. Harry’s accomplishment strengthens his sense of self-worth, proving he is more than just his fame.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets [B2]
The Worst Birthday [B2-C1]
3-4
Harry Cannot Practice Quidditch Due to His Locked Broomstick
After the argument, Harry reflects on his miserable summer with the Dursleys. He misses Hogwarts and everything about it, including Quidditch, his classes (except Snape's), and his friends. Meanwhile, the Dursleys have locked away all of Harry's magical belongings and padlocked Hedwig's cage to prevent her from sending messages to the wizarding world. Harry feels trapped and isolated.
After the argument, Harry reflects on his miserable summer with the Dursleys. He misses Hogwarts and everything about it, including Quidditch, his classes (except Snape's), and his friends. Meanwhile, the Dursleys have locked away all of Harry's magical belongings and padlocked Hedwig's cage to prevent her from sending messages to the wizarding world. Harry feels trapped and isolated.
