Show pageOld revisionsBacklinksBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. ======Belgium====== =====Location Information===== * **Type:** Country * **Location:** Western [[Europe]] * **Notable Wizarding Connections:** [[Belgian National Quidditch Team]] =====Description and History===== Belgium is a country in Western [[Europe]], bordered by [[France]], Germany, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. It possesses an established wizarding community, as evidenced by its ability to field a national [[Quidditch]] team for international competition. This implies the existence of a hidden magical society with its own governance, likely a department or office affiliated with the [[Ministry of Magic]] structure seen in other countries. However, specific details about the history of [[magic]] in Belgium, its magical institutions, or the existence of a dedicated Belgian [[wizarding school]] are not mentioned in the primary canon. The relationship between its wizarding and [[Muggle]] populations remains undocumented. =====Role in the Story===== Belgium does not play a role and is not mentioned in the original seven //Harry Potter// novels. The country's sole canonical reference occurs in supplementary materials related to the 2014 [[Quidditch World Cup]]. The [[Belgian National Quidditch Team]] qualified for the 2014 tournament and advanced to the quarterfinals. In a match described as a "bloodbath," they were defeated by [[Wales]]. The Belgian team's [[Beaters]] were noted for their particularly aggressive and physical style of play during the game (Pottermore). =====Known Areas Within===== No specific magical locations within Belgium, such as wizarding villages, districts, or landmarks, have been identified in any canonical source. =====Behind the Scenes===== All known information about wizarding Belgium comes from a series of articles written by [[J.K. Rowling]] under the guise of characters like [[Ginny Potter]] and [[Rita Skeeter]]. These articles were published on the [[Pottermore]] website to provide backstory and live-style reporting on the 2014 [[Quidditch World Cup]].
