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. ======Kwidditch====== =====Object Information===== * **Type:** Ancient [[Wizarding Sport]] * **Owners:** N/A (Played by the early [[Wizarding Community]]) * **Maker:** N/A (Evolved organically; first recorded by [[Gertie Keddle]]) =====Description and Appearance===== Kwidditch was a primitive, broomstick-based game played by witches and wizards in the 11th century. All knowledge of the game comes from the diary of the witch [[Gertie Keddle]], who lived on the edge of [[Queerditch Marsh]] and recorded the activities she observed (//[[Quidditch Through the Ages]]//). The game was played over [[Queerditch Marsh]]. The known equipment was rudimentary and included: * **Broomsticks:** Players flew on very basic [[broomstick]]s. * **The [[Golden Snidget]]:** A small, fast, and agile magical bird was released, and the primary objective of the game appears to have been to catch it. * **[[Blooder]]s:** These were heavy, enchanted rocks, likely bewitched to chase players. They were the direct ancestors of modern [[Bludger]]s. * **A Barrel:** [[Gertie Keddle]]'s diary mentions a barrel, although its exact purpose in the game is not clearly explained. =====Magical Properties and Usage===== As the earliest known ancestor of [[Quidditch]], Kwidditch was a rough and unrefined sport. Based on [[Gertie Keddle]]'s diary, the gameplay involved players on [[broomstick]]s attempting to achieve objectives while avoiding hazards. (//[[Quidditch Through the Ages]]//) The rules, as far as can be understood, were: * One team would release a [[Golden Snidget]], and players from both sides would attempt to be the first to catch it. * Players used [[Blooder]]s to attack opponents and knock them off their brooms. An entry in [[Gertie Keddle]]'s diary describes a player named [[Goodwin Kneen]] complaining to his wife, [[Gunhilda]], that a player named [[Cuthbert]] had nearly knocked his head off with a [[Blooder]]. * The game was dangerous and chaotic, with far fewer rules than its modern successor. The fate of the [[Golden Snidget]] after being caught is not specified, but it likely mirrored the later practice where catching the bird ended the game. =====History===== The game of Kwidditch was played as early as the 11th century in England, specifically at a location known as [[Queerditch Marsh]]. The name "Kwidditch" is believed to be a derivative of the marsh's name. The only surviving record of the sport comes from the diary of [[Gertie Keddle]], a local witch who documented the game she witnessed (//[[Quidditch Through the Ages]]//). Over the next century, the game evolved. The name changed from Kwidditch to "Cuaditch" and eventually to the modern "[[Quidditch]]". The violent use of [[Blooder]]s was formalized with the introduction of enchanted [[Bludger]]s, and the use of the living [[Golden Snidget]] was eventually replaced by the invention of the [[Golden Snitch]] in the 14th century, largely due to the bird's endangered status. =====Role in the Story===== Kwidditch is not mentioned by name in the seven core novels. Its existence and history are detailed in the supplementary book, //[[Quidditch Through the Ages]]//, which [[Harry Potter]] receives as a gift from [[Hermione Granger]] in his first year. The book provides the historical foundation for the sport of [[Quidditch]], which is a central element of student life at [[Hogwarts]] and a major part of the wizarding world's culture. Learning about Kwidditch provides readers with a deeper understanding of the origins and evolution of the beloved modern sport. =====Behind the Scenes===== All canonical information about Kwidditch originates from the supplementary book //[[Quidditch Through the Ages]]//, written by [[J.K. Rowling]] for the charity Comic Relief in 2001. The in-universe author of the book is listed as [[Kennilworthy Whisp]], a renowned [[Quidditch]] expert.
