Vulchanov

Vulchanov was a wizard and a professional Quidditch player who served as a Beater for the Bulgarian National Quidditch Team. He competed in the 422nd Quidditch World Cup final in 1994, playing alongside his fellow Beater, Volkov. His role in the series is minor, serving to flesh out the roster of the Bulgarian team during this major international event.

The only recorded event in Vulchanov's life is his participation in the Quidditch World Cup final on 22 August, 1994, where Bulgaria faced the Irish National Quidditch Team. As a Beater, his primary responsibilities were to protect his teammates from the two rogue Bludgers and to use his Beater's bat to direct the Bludgers towards the opposing Irish players. During Ludo Bagman's commentary of the match, Vulchanov was noted for receiving an excellent pass from Volkov. However, before he could make a play, he was immediately struck by a Bludger that had been expertly hit by the Irish Beater, Connolly. Despite Seeker Viktor Krum catching the Golden Snitch, Bulgaria ultimately lost the match to Ireland by a score of 170 to 160.

Vulchanov's physical appearance and personality are not described in the novels.

• Professional Quidditch Player: Vulchanov's position on a national team indicates that he was an expert flier and a highly skilled wizard, capable of competing at the highest level of the sport.
• Beating: As a Beater, Vulchanov would have possessed immense physical strength, sharp reflexes, and precise aim. The role required him to expertly wield a Beater's bat to control the aggressive flight of Bludgers, a task considered one of the most dangerous and physically demanding in Quidditch. He played in partnership with his fellow Beater, Volkov.

• Broomstick: As a professional player, Vulchanov would have owned a world-class racing broomstick, although the specific model is not mentioned in the text.
• Beater's bat: He used a Beater's bat during the Quidditch World Cup match as part of his standard playing equipment.
• Quidditch Robes: He wore the scarlet Quidditch robes of the Bulgarian National Quidditch Team.

• Teammates: Vulchanov played on the Bulgarian National Quidditch Team with his fellow Beater Volkov, Seeker Viktor Krum, Keeper Zograf, and Chasers Dimitrov, Ivanova, and Levski.
• Opponents: His direct opponents in the 1994 final were the Irish National Quidditch Team, particularly the Beater Connolly, who successfully took him out of a play with a Bludger.

The name Vulchanov (Вълчанов) is a Bulgarian patronymic surname. It is derived from the male given name “Vulchan,” which itself originates from the Bulgarian word vylk (вълк), meaning “wolf.” This naming convention suggests qualities of ferocity, pack coordination, and a predatory nature, all of which are fitting traits for a Quidditch Beater.

Vulchanov is mentioned by name in the novel Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire but does not appear by name in the film adaptation, where the focus is primarily on Viktor Krum and the Irish Chasers. He is also not individually named in the video game adaptations of the story. (film), (video game)