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| ======Quidditch World Cup====== | ======The Quidditch World Cup====== |
| =====Object Information===== | =====Event Information===== |
| * **Type:** International [[Quidditch]] Tournament | * **Type:** International [[Quidditch]] Tournament |
| * **Owners:** The global wizarding community; organized by national bodies like the [[Department of Magical Games and Sports]] and overseen by the [[International Confederation of Wizards' Quidditch Committee]] (Quidditch Through the Ages). | * **Frequency:** Every four years |
| * **Maker:** The first tournament was held in 1473 (Quidditch Through the Ages). | * **Organiser:** [[International Quidditch Committee]] of the [[International Confederation of Wizards]] |
| =====Description and Appearance===== | * **Host:** A rotating host nation, with logistics managed by its governing magical body (e.g., the [[Ministry of Magic]]'s [[Department of Magical Games and Sports]]) |
| The [[Quidditch World Cup]] is the most prestigious tournament in the sport of [[Quidditch]], held every four years. The event is a massive logistical undertaking, drawing hundreds of thousands of [[witches]] and [[wizards]] from around the globe to a single, magically concealed location. | =====Description and History===== |
| The site of a World Cup final is characterized by a sprawling international campsite where attendees erect [[tents]], which are often magically enlarged on the inside. The atmosphere is festive, with a cacophony of different languages, national flags, and roaming vendors selling merchandise such as team rosettes and [[Omnioculars]]. | The [[Quidditch World Cup]] is the most prestigious sporting tournament in the wizarding world, bringing together national [[Quidditch]] teams every four years to compete for the coveted World Cup trophy. The event is a massive logistical undertaking, requiring years of planning by the host nation's magical government. The greatest challenge is secrecy, as the event draws hundreds of thousands of [[witches]] and [[wizards]] from around the globe to a single location, which must be completely hidden from [[Muggle]] view through extensive use of [[Muggle]]-Repelling [[Charms]] and memory modification ([[Obliviation]]) if necessary. |
| The centrepiece of the event is an enormous [[stadium]]. The stadium for the 422nd [[Quidditch World Cup]] in 1994 was a colossal golden structure capable of holding one hundred thousand spectators. It featured a prestigious Top Box, reserved for high-ranking [[Ministry of Magic]] officials and their guests. The final prize for the winning team is a large, ornate golden cup. | The tournament culminates in a final match held in a purpose-built stadium, often capable of holding one hundred thousand spectators. The atmosphere is festive and chaotic, with vast, magically-enhanced campsites, international merchandise stalls, and intense national rivalries. The first World Cup was held in 1473, with the final featuring a match between Transylvania and Flanders (Pottermore). |
| =====Magical Properties and Usage===== | |
| The tournament's primary "usage" is to determine the world champion of [[Quidditch]]. The process involves qualifying rounds held over the preceding years, culminating in a final match between the two remaining national teams. | |
| A significant amount of powerful [[magic]] is required to host the event, particularly in concealing it from [[Muggles]]. | |
| * **Concealment:** An area large enough for the stadium and campsites is secured and protected by countless [[Muggle-Repelling Charms]]. A team of several hundred [[Ministry of Magic]] employees is often required to manage security and secrecy. | |
| * **Memory Modification:** Inevitable breaches of secrecy are dealt with by Memory Charmers, who perform the [[Obliviate]] charm on any [[Muggles]] who witness magical activity. [[Mr. Roberts]], the [[Muggle]] manager of the 1994 campsite, required his memory to be modified multiple times a day. | |
| * **Transportation:** Due to the large number of attendees and the need for discretion, mass transportation is managed through a network of over two hundred [[Portkeys]], strategically placed worldwide for staggered arrivals. | |
| * **Ceremonies:** The final match typically begins with an elaborate opening ceremony where the competing teams present their national mascots. For the 1994 final, [[Bulgaria]] brought [[Veela]] and [[Ireland]] brought [[Leprechauns]]. | |
| =====History===== | |
| While the tournament was established in the 15th century, the most detailed account in the historical record concerns the 422nd [[Quidditch World Cup]], held in August 1994 on [[Dartmoor]], [[England]]. The final match was contested between [[Ireland]] and [[Bulgaria]]. | |
| The match was a spectacular display of skill. The Irish [[Chasers]]—[[Troy]], [[Mullet]], and [[Moran]]—were a formidable offensive force, quickly building a commanding lead. However, the match was dominated by the presence of the Bulgarian [[Seeker]], [[Viktor Krum]], widely regarded as the best [[Seeker]] in the world. In a shocking move, [[Krum]] caught the [[Golden Snitch]], earning [[Bulgaria]] 150 points. Despite this, [[Ireland]]'s significant lead from goals scored meant they still won the match, with a final score of 170-160. | |
| The post-match celebrations were violently interrupted when a group of masked [[Death Eaters]] attacked the campsite. They terrorized spectators and levitated the [[Muggle]] Roberts family. The riot was dispersed only after the [[Dark Mark]] was cast into the sky, a sight not seen for thirteen years, causing mass panic and heralding the return of [[Lord Voldemort]]'s influence. | |
| =====Role in the Story===== | =====Role in the Story===== |
| The 1994 [[Quidditch World Cup]] serves as the opening act of //[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]//, establishing a grander, international scope for the wizarding world. It is the narrative vehicle used to introduce several key characters and plot elements: | The [[Quidditch World Cup]] serves as a major turning point in the series, occurring at the beginning of //[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]//. It is the first time [[Harry Potter]], and the reader, experience the broader international wizarding community on such a grand scale. The event introduces key characters like [[Ludo Bagman]], [[Barty Crouch Sr.]], and [[Viktor Krum]], and provides context for the international cooperation (and tension) that underpins the [[Triwizard Tournament]]. |
| * It introduces [[Viktor Krum]], who later becomes the [[Durmstrang Institute]] champion in the [[Triwizard Tournament]] and a romantic interest for [[Hermione Granger]]. | Most significantly, the joyous occasion is shattered by a terrifying [[Death Eater]] riot following the final match. The appearance of the [[Dark Mark]] in the sky for the first time in thirteen years signals the growing strength of [[Lord Voldemort]]'s followers and serves as the inciting incident for the dark and complex events of the fourth book, setting a tone of impending war. |
| * It introduces key [[Ministry of Magic]] figures like [[Ludo Bagman]] and [[Barty Crouch Sr.]], along with his [[house-elf]], [[Winky]], whose stories are central to the book's main plot. | =====The 422nd Quidditch World Cup (1994)===== |
| * The attack by the [[Death Eaters]] and the casting of the [[Dark Mark]] by [[Barty Crouch Jr.]] using [[Harry Potter]]'s stolen [[wand]] sets a dark, ominous tone for the year and directly foreshadows [[Lord Voldemort]]'s return to power. | The 422nd [[Quidditch World Cup]] final was held in the summer of 1994, hosted by [[Britain]] on a deserted stretch of [[moor]] in [[Dartmoor]], [[England]]. |
| * [[Ludo Bagman]]'s shady betting and financial troubles, which begin at the World Cup, continue to affect the main characters throughout the [[Triwizard Tournament]]. | * **Finalists:** [[Ireland]] and [[Bulgaria]]. |
| | * **The Campsite:** A sprawling, temporary city of tents which often appeared small and shabby on the outside but were magically expanded within. The [[Weasley family]], [[Harry Potter]], and [[Hermione Granger]] attended, staying near the tent of a [[Ministry of Magic]] worker named [[Perkins]]. The site was filled with the sounds and smells of different cultures and vendors selling souvenirs like [[Omnioculars]], rosettes, and miniature figures of star players. |
| | * **The Match:** The final took place in a colossal golden stadium. |
| | - **Mascots:** The match began with a display from the team mascots: [[Leprechauns]] for [[Ireland]], who created a rainbow and showered the crowd with [[Leprechaun Gold]], and [[Veela]] for [[Bulgaria]], whose enchanting dance captivated most of the male spectators. |
| | - **Key Events:** The [[Irish]] [[Chaser]]s were exceptionally skilled, quickly running up a large lead. The match was noted for [[Bulgarian]] [[Seeker]] [[Viktor Krum]]'s use of a [[Wronski Feint]], which caused his opposing [[Seeker]], [[Aidan Lynch]], to crash into the ground. |
| | - **Result:** In a shocking tactical move, [[Viktor Krum]] caught the [[Golden Snitch]], earning [[Bulgaria]] 150 points. However, [[Ireland]] was leading by 160 points at the time, resulting in a final score of **Ireland 170 - Bulgaria 160**. [[Ludo Bagman]] famously lost a bet to [[Fred Weasley]] and [[George Weasley]] over the outcome. |
| | * **The [[Death Eater]] Riot:** Hours after the match, a group of masked and hooded [[Death Eater]]s attacked the campsite. They levitated the [[Muggle]] site manager, Mr. [[Roberts]], and his family, terrorizing the campers. Amid the chaos, [[Harry Potter]]'s [[wand]] was stolen by [[Barty Crouch Jr.]], who then used it to cast the [[Dark Mark]] into the sky, causing mass panic. The event led to an investigation by [[Ministry of Magic]] officials, during which the [[house-elf]] [[Winky]] was wrongly accused and dismissed by her master, [[Barty Crouch Sr.]]. |
| =====Behind the Scenes===== | =====Behind the Scenes===== |
| * In the film adaptation of //[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]//, the design of the World Cup stadium is vastly different from the book's description. It is depicted as an open-air, multi-tiered structure of intricate latticework that spirals high into the sky, rather than a golden bowl (film). | * According to Pottermore, the history of the World Cup is filled with controversial events, such as the 1809 "Attack of the Killer Forest" in the West Siberian forests and the 1877 "Tournament that Nobody Remembers" in the Ryn Desert, where the entire event was wiped from memory by a mass [[Obliviation]] after a catastrophic riot. |
| * The full World Cup match between [[Ireland]] and [[Bulgaria]] is not shown in the film; the movie cuts from the opening ceremony directly to the [[Death Eater]] attack (film). | * In the film adaptation of //[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]//, the [[Death Eater]] attack is depicted as a much larger-scale assault, with the attackers using fire [[spells]] to burn the entire campsite to the ground, a more visually dramatic event than the targeted terror described in the novel. The visual design of the stadium and the opening ceremony with the mascots were also significantly expanded for the screen (film). |
| * J.K. Rowling later wrote a series of articles detailing the 2014 [[Quidditch World Cup]] for her Pottermore website. These articles, written from the perspective of [[Ginny Weasley]] (reporting for the //[[Daily Prophet]]//) and [[Rita Skeeter]], described the final match between [[Bulgaria]] and [[Brazil]], with [[Viktor Krum]] coming out of retirement to lead [[Bulgaria]] to victory (Pottermore). | |
