Harry Potter Stats

    Broomsticks

    Events [11]

    Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone [B1]
    The Midnight Duel [B1-C9]
    145-147
      The School Brooms Are Worn and Some Fly Poorly
    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.
    147-148
      Malfoy Demonstrates His Flying Skill By Hovering High Above The Ground
    After Neville’s accident, Malfoy taunts the Gryffindors by stealing Neville’s Remembrall. Harry, furious, demands its return, but Malfoy takes off on his broom, daring Harry to chase him.
    148-149
      Harry And Malfoy Use Broomsticks During Their Aerial Confrontation
    Ignoring Hermione’s warnings, Harry takes to the skies in pursuit of Malfoy. He performs an impressive dive to catch the Remembrall before it hits the ground, showcasing natural flying talent that leaves his classmates in awe.
    150-152
      Harry Is Told He Will Need A Better Broomstick For Quidditch
    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.
    Hallowe'en [B1-C10]
    167-169
      Broomsticks Are Essential For Playing Quidditch And Harry’s Nimbus Two Thousand Excels
    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.
    Nicolas Flamel [B1-C13]
    225-226
      Harry Uses His Broomstick To Follow Snape Into The Forest
    Following the Quidditch match, Harry secretly follows Snape into the Forbidden Forest and overhears him threatening Quirrell to reveal how to bypass Fluffy. This confrontation confirms Snape’s sinister intentions and heightens Harry’s concern for the Sorcerer’s Stone.
    Norbert the Norwegian Ridgeback [B1-C14]
    240-241
      Charlie’s Friends Use Broomsticks To Carry Norbert Safely Through The Night Sky
    While transporting Norbert, Harry and Hermione overhear Malfoy attempting to report them to McGonagall. She dismisses his claims about a dragon and punishes him for being out after curfew. The duo successfully hands Norbert over to Charlie’s friends at the tower.
    Through the Trapdoor [B1-C16]
    279-281
      The Trio Uses Broomsticks To Chase And Capture The Winged Key
    In the next chamber, the trio discovers a swarm of winged keys and a locked door. Mounting broomsticks, they chase the enchanted keys. Using his Seeker instincts, Harry spots the correct key and captures it, unlocking the door to the next challenge.
    Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets [B2]
    The Worst Birthday [B2-C1]
    3-4
      Harry’s Nimbus Two Thousand Is Locked Away by Uncle Vernon
    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.
    7-8
      Harry Reflects on the Dursleys Locking His Broomstick Away
    After being dismissed by the Dursleys, Harry goes outside and sits on the garden bench, feeling lonely on his birthday. He reflects on how much he misses Hogwarts and his best friends, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, who have not written to him all summer. Harry wonders if they have forgotten him, and he feels disconnected from the magical world.
    The Burrow [B2-C3]
    25-26
      Fred and George Use Their Father’s Enchanted Car to Free Harry
    Fred and George Weasley tie a rope to the bars on Harry’s window and use the strength of their father’s enchanted flying car to rip them free. Harry nervously watches as the plan unfolds, worried about waking the Dursleys, but the operation is successful, and Harry’s escape begins.