Eunice Murray

Eunice Murray (1902 – 1998) was a celebrated witch and a highly skilled Seeker for the Montrose Magpies Quidditch team. She is most famous in wizarding world history for her successful campaign to have the living Golden Snidget replaced by the enchanted Golden Snitch in official Quidditch matches. Her legacy is primarily known through her Famous Witches and Wizards Card.

Little is known about Eunice Murray's early life or education. As an adult, she became a prominent Seeker for the Scottish Quidditch team, the Montrose Magpies. During her career, the game still involved the use of a Golden Snidget, a small, magically-protected bird, which the opposing Seekers had to catch. Deeply concerned about the cruelty of this practice and the dwindling numbers of the Snidget species, Murray petitioned the Wizengamot to seek an alternative. She famously stated, “It is not sporting to hunt a creature so small and fragile.” Her proposal was for the Snidget to be replaced by a specially enchanted metal ball, an idea that eventually led to the invention of the Golden Snitch by Bowman Wright. Her campaign was ultimately successful, forever changing the game of Quidditch and ensuring the protection of the Golden Snidget. According to her Famous Witches and Wizards Card, she passed away in 1998.

No canonical description of Eunice Murray's physical appearance exists. Based on her actions, Murray can be inferred to be a compassionate and principled individual, demonstrating great concern for the welfare of magical creatures. Her determination is evident in her willingness to challenge a centuries-old tradition and petition the highest court in the wizarding world to enact change.

• Quidditch Flying: As a renowned Seeker for a professional team like the Montrose Magpies, Eunice Murray was undoubtedly an exceptionally talented and skilled flyer.
• Advocacy: While not a magical skill, her ability to successfully lobby the Wizengamot showcases significant persuasive and political acumen.

No information is available regarding her other magical abilities, wand, or Patronus Charm.

While not explicitly stated, as a Quidditch Seeker, Eunice Murray would have owned at least one high-quality broomstick. No other specific possessions are known.

No details about Eunice Murray's family, friends, or other personal relationships are known.

• Eunice: The name is of Greek origin, derived from “eu-” (good) and “nike” (victory), meaning “good victory.” This is a highly appropriate name for a successful Quidditch player.
• Murray: This is a common Scottish surname, derived from the region of Moray in Scotland. This connects her directly to her Scottish Quidditch team, the Montrose Magpies, as Montrose is a coastal town in Angus, Scotland.

Eunice Murray is not mentioned in the original seven *Harry Potter* novels by J.K. Rowling. All known information about her originates from her Famous Witches and Wizards Card (also known as a Chocolate Frog Card), which was featured in the *Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)* and the *Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)*.