======Which Broomstick======
=====Object Information=====
  * **Type:** Publication (Consumer Guide)
  * **Owners:** A periodical available for purchase by the general wizarding public. Known reader includes [[Harry Potter]].
  * **Maker:** The publisher is unknown.
=====Description and Appearance=====
  *Which Broomstick* is a periodical publication within the [[Wizarding World]] that functions as a consumer report for [[Broomstick|broomsticks]], particularly racing models. While its physical appearance is not described in the novels, it is implied to be a magazine or catalogue.
Its content is dedicated to providing witches and wizards with detailed, comparative information about the various [[Broomstick]] models on the market. It likely includes:
  * In-depth reviews of new and popular [[Broomstick|broomsticks]].
  * Technical specifications, such as top speed, acceleration, and handling capabilities.
  * Information on special features, such as built-in braking [[Charm|charms]] or unbreakable construction.
  * Advertisements for new [[Broomstick]] models and related accessories, like the [[Broomstick Servicing Kit]].
=====Magical Properties and Usage=====
The publication itself does not possess inherent magical properties. Its purpose is purely informational, serving as an authoritative guide for consumers in the magical community. Witches and wizards consult *Which Broomstick* to research and compare different [[Broomstick|broomsticks]] before making a purchase, ensuring they choose a model that best suits their needs, whether for [[Quidditch]], travel, or leisure. [[Harry Potter]] used it to research a potential replacement for his destroyed [[Nimbus Two Thousand]].
=====History=====
The history of *Which Broomstick* is not detailed in the novels. It is mentioned in 1993 during [[Harry Potter]]'s third year at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]], suggesting it was a well-established and trusted publication by that time. Its existence points to a sophisticated consumer market for magical transportation in the [[Wizarding World]].
=====Role in the Story=====
  *Which Broomstick* plays a small but significant role in //Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban//. After Harry's [[Nimbus Two Thousand]] is destroyed by the [[Whomping Willow]] during a [[Quidditch]] match, he begins to consider a replacement. He writes to [[Ron Weasley]] and [[Hermione Granger]] that he has been reading *Which Broomstick* to weigh his options.
The periodical serves as a narrative device to introduce the [[Firebolt]], which is featured in the magazine and advertised in the [[Daily Prophet]]. This establishes the [[Firebolt]] as the most advanced and desirable racing [[Broomstick]] available. This research fuels Harry's desire for the [[Firebolt]], making its anonymous arrival as a [[Christmas]] gift all the more surprising and suspicious, leading to a major conflict between the three friends over its potential origin and safety.
=====Behind the Scenes=====
  * The name *Which Broomstick* is a direct and humorous parody of the real-world [[Muggle]] consumer advice magazine in the United Kingdom, //Which?//.