Karl Broadmoor

Karl Broadmoor was a Wizard and a famous professional Quidditch player who served as a Beater for the Falmouth Falcons. He is known exclusively from his appearance on a Famous Witches and Wizards Card. Celebrated for his exceptionally aggressive playing style, Broadmoor's significance lies in his representation of the more brutal and physically demanding aspects of the sport of Quidditch. All information regarding this character originates from supplementary materials and he is not mentioned in the original seven novels.

According to his Famous Witches and Wizards Card, Karl Broadmoor was born in 1942 and was still living as of the time the card was produced (video game). He played as a Beater for the Falmouth Falcons, one of Britain's most renowned Quidditch teams, for over a decade from 1958 to 1969 (video game). His career was defined by his aggressive tactics, which resulted in him suffering from frequent concussions (video game). In a move that exemplified his singular focus on the violent aspects of the Beater position, Broadmoor once formally requested that the Head of the Department of Magical Games and Sports ban all Quaffles from the game. His reasoning was that he simply wanted to “fly around and knock people off their brooms” without the distraction of the main scoring game (video game). This unusual request was denied.

No detailed physical description of Karl Broadmoor exists. His personality, as inferred from his Famous Witches and Wizards Card, was that of an aggressive, single-minded, and perhaps reckless individual. His desire to eliminate the Quaffle from Quidditch suggests he cared little for the strategic or scoring elements of the game, deriving his enjoyment purely from the physical conflict of the Beater's role. His history of concussions indicates a high tolerance for pain and a disregard for his own physical well-being.

• Quidditch Proficiency: Broadmoor was an accomplished Quidditch player, having maintained a position on a professional team for eleven years. His role as a Beater required exceptional aim, strength, and flying skill to effectively hit Bludgers.
• Flying: As a professional Quidditch player, he was undoubtedly a highly skilled and agile flier.
• Physical Prowess: His aggressive style and ability to endure repeated injury suggest he was physically very strong and resilient.

While not explicitly stated, as a Beater, Broadmoor would have owned and used the following standard equipment:

• Beater's bat: A magically reinforced bat used to strike Bludgers.
• Broomstick: A professional-quality broomstick suitable for high-level Quidditch.
• Falmouth Falcons Robes: His official team uniform.

No personal relationships involving family or friends are known. His only documented interactions are professional, primarily with his team, the Falmouth Falcons, and the Department of Magical Games and Sports, which oversaw the rules of Quidditch.

• Karl: A name of German origin, meaning “free man.”
• Broadmoor: This surname has a notable real-world connection. Broadmoor Hospital is a high-security psychiatric hospital in Berkshire, England. The name may be a form of dark humour, alluding to Broadmoor's violent tendencies on the Quidditch pitch and his seemingly unhinged request to ban the Quaffle.

Karl Broadmoor does not appear or is mentioned in any of the seven original Harry Potter novels. His character was created for the supplementary Famous Witches and Wizards Card collection featured in the *Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone* and *Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets* video games. The text on his card reads: “Karl Broadmoor / 1942 - Present / Played for the Falmouth Falcons from 1958-1969. Famous for his aggressive style of play. Has had frequent concussions. Once asked the Head of the Department of Magical Games and Sports to ban all Quaffles as he just wanted to fly around and knock people off their brooms.” (video game).