======Quiver======
=====Object Information=====
  * **Type:** [[Equipment]], [[Weaponry]]
  * **Owners:** [[Centaurs]]
  * **Maker:** Unknown, presumably [[Centaurs]].
=====Description and Appearance=====
A quiver is a container designed to hold [[arrows]]. While never explicitly described in the novels, it is an essential piece of equipment for any [[archer]]. Traditionally crafted from materials like leather or wood, a quiver is typically worn on the user's back or hip, allowing for rapid access to [[arrows]] for a [[bow]].
The quivers utilized by the [[Centaurs]] of the [[Forbidden Forest]] are presumably made by the centaurs themselves, reflecting their self-sufficient culture and their skill in working with natural resources. In the film adaptations, centaurs are shown wearing simple, functional quivers on their backs (film).
=====Magical Properties and Usage=====
The quiver itself has no known magical properties. Its purpose is the practical, non-magical function of carrying [[arrows]]. It is a vital component of a centaur's combat and hunting gear, enabling them to be proficient and formidable [[archers]]. The [[arrows]] contained within are used for defense against threats, hunting for sustenance, and in warfare against enemies such as [[Giants]] and [[Death Eaters]].
=====History=====
The history of the quiver is directly tied to the history of archery within the [[Centaurs|centaur]] community. As a race known for their skills in combat and their distrust of wizards, [[Centaurs]] have long relied on the [[bow]] and [[arrow]] as their primary weapon. The quiver has served as a standard piece of their equipment for centuries.
During the [[Second Wizarding War]], the importance of this item was demonstrated during the [[Battle of Hogwarts]]. The centaur herd charged into the battle, firing a continuous volley of [[arrows]] at [[Lord Voldemort]]'s army. Their ability to sustain this attack implies they were all well-equipped with quivers full of ammunition.
=====Role in the Story=====
Although the quiver as a physical object is rarely mentioned by name, its presence is strongly implied whenever [[Centaurs]] are described as being armed for battle. When the centaur herd confronted [[Dolores Umbridge]] in the [[Forbidden Forest]], they were described as having their bows raised with [[arrows]] notched, necessitating quivers to hold their remaining ammunition. Their crucial intervention in the [[Battle of Hogwarts]] further underscores the role of their archery equipment.
The term is also used in a metaphorical sense in an issue of //[[The Quibbler]]// read by [[Harry Potter]]. The magazine speculates that [[Cornelius Fudge]] might have "a quiver-full of goblin gold stashed away," a pun on the phrase "cauldron-full" to suggest he had been bribed by the [[Goblins]].
=====Behind the Scenes=====
  * In the film adaptation of //[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]//, the [[Centaurs]] who carry away [[Dolores Umbridge]] are visually depicted with bows and quivers strapped to their backs, providing a clear visual representation of their equipment (film).