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. ======Fleetwood's High-Finish Handle Polish====== =====Object Information===== * **Type:** [[Broomstick]] Care Product * **Owners:** [[Harry Potter]] * **Maker:** Fleetwood's (Brand) =====Description and Appearance===== Fleetwood's High-Finish Handle Polish is a magical substance used for the maintenance of [[broomstick]] handles. It is sold in a large jar and is a key component of the deluxe [[Broomstick Servicing Kit]]. The polish itself is one of several items in the handsome, leather-covered kit, which also includes a pair of silver-tipped Tail-Twig Clippers, a small brass compass for long journeys, and a copy of the //Handbook of Do-It-Yourself Broomcare//. =====Magical Properties and Usage===== As its name implies, the primary function of this polish is to give a [[broomstick]]'s handle a superior, high-gloss finish. This is not merely cosmetic; proper maintenance of a racing [[broomstick]] like a [[Firebolt]] is essential for its performance and longevity. The polish cleans the handle and likely provides a protective layer against wear and environmental factors. It is applied by hand, and its use is part of a broader regimen of [[broomstick]] care recommended for serious [[Quidditch]] players and [[broomstick]] enthusiasts. =====History===== The polish is a commercially available product in the [[wizarding world]] during the 1990s. [[Hermione Granger]] purchased a [[Broomstick Servicing Kit]] containing the polish as a fourteenth birthday present for [[Harry Potter]] in the summer of 1994. This indicates it was readily available for purchase from magical retailers like those in [[Diagon Alley]]. =====Role in the Story===== Fleetwood's High-Finish Handle Polish first appears as a thoughtful gift from [[Hermione Granger]] to [[Harry Potter]], demonstrating her attention to his interests, particularly his passion for [[Quidditch]] and his prized [[Firebolt]]. The object plays a small but significant role in showing Harry's preparation for the [[Triwizard Tournament]]. In the days leading up to the [[First Task]], Harry spends an entire evening meticulously polishing his [[Firebolt]] with the Fleetwood's polish. This act of care highlights how much he values his [[broomstick]] and how he turns to his exceptional flying ability as a source of confidence when facing a dangerous and unknown challenge. The pristine condition of his [[broomstick]] is paramount as he prepares to face a dragon. =====Behind the Scenes===== There is no additional information about Fleetwood's High-Finish Handle Polish from J.K. Rowling's interviews, the Pottermore/Wizarding World website, or the film adaptations. Its existence is confined to the original novels, serving to build the detailed and mundane realities of the [[wizarding world]].
