Zograf

Zograf was a wizard and a professional Quidditch player who served as a Chaser for the Bulgarian National Quidditch Team. He played a key role during the final match of the 1994 Quidditch World Cup against the Irish National Quidditch Team. Though a minor character in the series, his performance highlights the high level of international competition and showcases the skills of the Bulgarian team beyond their star Seeker, Viktor Krum.

Zograf's only known appearance in the chronicles of the Second Wizarding War era is as a member of the Bulgarian team during the 1994 Quidditch World Cup.

Zograf played as a Chaser alongside his teammates Dimitrov and Ivanova. During the final match against Ireland, Zograf demonstrated considerable skill and agility. He successfully scored the first goal for Bulgaria, skillfully evading the Irish Chasers Moran and Quigley to level the score at ten-all early in the game. Despite his and his teammates' efforts, including a spectacular display of flying from Viktor Krum, the Bulgarian team ultimately lost the match. Krum caught the Golden Snitch to end the game on his own terms, resulting in a final score of 170-160 in Ireland's favour. Zograf shared in this defeat with the rest of his team.

The novels provide no description of Zograf's physical appearance or any insight into his personality.

• Quidditch Prowess: Zograf was a world-class Quidditch player, possessing the necessary skills to compete at the highest international level. His ability to score against a formidable Irish defence proves he was an exceptional Chaser.
• Flying: As a professional Quidditch player, Zograf was undoubtedly an expert and highly agile flier.

• Broomstick: While not specified, Zograf would have flown a top-tier racing broomstick suitable for a professional player in the Quidditch World Cup.
• Quidditch Robes: He wore the bright scarlet robes of the Bulgarian National Quidditch Team.

• Teammates: Zograf played alongside Viktor Krum (Seeker), Dimitrov (Chaser), Ivanova (Chaser), Volkov (Beater), Vulkanov (Beater), and Levski (Keeper).
• Opponents: During the final, his primary opponents were the Irish Chasers Troy, Moran, and Quigley.

The surname “Zograf” (Зограф) is of Bulgarian and Slavic origin. It is derived from the Greek word zographos (ζωγράφος), which translates to “painter,” particularly an icon painter. Its use for a member of the Bulgarian team adds a layer of cultural authenticity.

• In the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, the Quidditch World Cup match is shown only in brief segments, and individual players like Zograf are not identified or given specific moments of focus (film).
• Zograf is a playable character on the Bulgarian team in the *Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup* video game (video game).