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. ======Pride of Portree====== =====Location Information===== * **Type:** Professional [[Quidditch]] Team * **Location:** [[Portree]], [[Isle of Skye]], [[Scotland]] * **Owner/Residents:** Known members include [[Catriona McCormack]] (former) and [[Meaghan McCormack]] (current). * **Key Features:** Deep-purple robes with a single gold star on the chest. (//Quidditch Through the Ages//) =====Description and History===== The Pride of Portree is a professional [[Quidditch]] team that competes in the British and Irish [[Quidditch]] League. Founded in 1292 and based in the town of [[Portree]] on the [[Isle of Skye]], they are one of the oldest and most established teams in the league. (//Quidditch Through the Ages//) The team's most successful period was in the 1960s, under the leadership of their celebrated [[Captain]] and [[Chaser]], [[Catriona McCormack]]. She led the team to win the League Cup twice. Her daughter, [[Meaghan McCormack]], continues the family legacy as the team's current [[Keeper]]. (//Quidditch Through the Ages//) The team is also credited with the invention of the Stonewall [[Chaser]] formation, a defensive flying strategy. (Pottermore) =====Role in the Story===== The Pride of Portree is first mentioned when [[Harry Potter]] is learning about the magical world's most popular sport. After [[Hermione Granger]] gives Harry the [[book]] //[[Quidditch Through the Ages]]//, [[Ron Weasley]] points out the Pride of Portree as one of the famous teams listed within. The team's name appears again during the 1994 [[Quidditch World Cup]]. A wizard pedlar is selling magical supporter rosettes that shout team names and cycle through the emblems of various teams, including the Pride of Portree. =====Known Areas Within===== While not a physical location with distinct areas, the Pride of Portree is comprised of its players. Notable members throughout its history include: * **[[Catriona McCormack]]:** A legendary [[Chaser]] and former [[Captain]] who played in the 1960s, leading the team to two league championships. (//Quidditch Through the Ages//) * **[[Meaghan McCormack]]:** The daughter of Catriona and the current [[Keeper]] for the team. (//Quidditch Through the Ages//) * **Dougal McBride:** A known player for the team, though his position and era of play are unspecified. (J.K. Rowling's Official Site) =====Behind the Scenes===== The team's home, [[Portree]], is the largest town on the [[Isle of Skye]] in [[Scotland]]. Its name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic //Port Rìgh//, which translates to "king's port." In the [[film]] adaptation of //Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone//, a plaque bearing the name "Pride of Portree" can be seen on the [[Quidditch]] trophy in the [[Hogwarts]] [[Trophy Room]]. (film)
