======Darren O'Hare======
=====Introduction=====
Darren O'Hare was a celebrated [[Irish]] [[Quidditch]] player who served as both [[Chaser]] and Captain for the [[Kenmare Kestrels]]. Renowned for his tactical genius, he is credited with inventing the famous [[Hawkshead Attacking Formation]]. His leadership and skill led his team to unprecedented success in the British and [[Irish]] [[Quidditch League]]. All canonical information about Darren O'Hare comes from the supplementary book, //[[Quidditch Through the Ages]]//; he is not mentioned in the original seven novels.
=====Biography=====
According to the 2017 edition of //[[Quidditch Through the Ages]]//, Darren O'Hare lived from 1947 to 2012. He had a long and illustrious career with the [[Kenmare Kestrels]], playing for the team from 1965 to 1999.
As Captain, O'Hare's strategic brilliance was his defining feature. He developed the [[Hawkshead Attacking Formation]], a dynamic play involving three [[Chaser]]s flying together towards the goalposts, which became a staple of professional [[Quidditch]]. Under his captaincy, the [[Kenmare Kestrels]] won the [[Quidditch League]] title an incredible nineteen times, solidifying his status as one of the most successful captains in the history of the sport.
=====Physical Appearance and Personality=====
No canonical description of Darren O'Hare's physical appearance or personality exists in the source material. However, his invention of a complex team manoeuvre and his long, successful career as a captain suggest he was intelligent, strategic, and a natural leader.
=====Magical Abilities and Skills=====
  * **[[Quidditch]] Prowess:** O'Hare was a world-class [[Quidditch]] player, excelling as a [[Chaser]]. His ability to lead the [[Kenmare Kestrels]] to nineteen league victories indicates exceptional flying skill, scoring ability, and on-field awareness.
  * **Tactical Inventor:** O'Hare's most significant contribution to [[Quidditch]] was his invention of the [[Hawkshead Attacking Formation]]. This achievement demonstrates a deep, analytical understanding of [[Quidditch]] strategy and the ability to innovate new tactics.
=====Possessions=====
While not explicitly stated, as a professional [[Quidditch]] player and captain, O'Hare would have owned at least one professional-grade [[broomstick]]. No specific model or details about his other possessions are known.
=====Relationships=====
Darren O'Hare's primary known relationship was with his team, the [[Kenmare Kestrels]]. He shared a strong professional bond with his teammates, particularly the other two [[Chaser]]s with whom he would have executed the [[Hawkshead Attacking Formation]]. The team's mascot, a leprechaun, was also a significant part of the team's identity during his tenure.
=====Etymology=====
  * **Darren:** The name is of [[Irish]] and Welsh origin, commonly meaning "great" or "oak tree," which reflects his status as a great and steadfast leader in the [[Quidditch]] world.
  * **O'Hare:** This is an anglicised version of the [[Irish]] surname //Ó hEichthigheirn//, which translates to "descendant of the horse-lord." This is highly appropriate for a master of flight on a [[broomstick]], the wizarding equivalent of a steed.
=====Behind the Scenes=====
  * All information regarding Darren O'Hare originates from the supplementary book //[[Quidditch Through the Ages]]//, written by [[J.K. Rowling]]. He does not appear or receive a mention in the seven-book //Harry Potter// series.
  * Darren O'Hare appears on a [[Chocolate Frog Card]] in the //[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)]]// and the //[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)]]//. (video game)