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Viktor Krum (born c. 1976) is a Bulgarian wizard. He attended the Durmstrang Institute, and was also the Seeker for the Bulgarian International Quidditch team at the age of eighteen while still at school. In 1994, he played in the final of the Quidditch World Cup. The Irish won the match, but Viktor caught the Golden Snitch to end the match on his terms. Later in the year, he was part of the Durmstrang delegation sent to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for the Triwizard Tournament. He was selected by the Goblet of Fire as the Durmstrang Champion, and competed bravely. However, the Tournament ended in tragedy with the death of Cedric Diggory, and Viktor returned home. In 1997, he attended the wedding of Fleur Delacour and Bill Weasley.

Early life and the 1994 Quidditch World Cup
Viktor grew up in Bulgaria, and attended the Durmstrang Institute. During his time at the school, he was confronted by the symbol of Gellert Grindelwald which had been carved into the walls by the wizard himself. Other students at the school began copying the symbol onto their books and clothing as a way of trying to shock and impress. Highly insulted since his grandfather had been killed by Grindelwald, Viktor and several other students who had also lost family at the hands of the Dark Wizard taught them the error of their ways.

A skilled Quidditch Seeker, Viktor was selected to play for the Bulgarian International Quidditch Team despite still being at school, and was widely regarded as one of the best players in the world. In 1994, he played in the Quidditch World Cup, and helped Bulgaria reach the final against Ireland.

During the final match, Viktor fooled the Irish Seeker, Aidan Lynch, by performing a Wronski Feint that resulted in Lynch ploughing into the ground. Despite his skills, the Irish side were too good for the Bulgarians, and Viktor decided to end the match by catching the Golden Snitch. During his pursuit of the Snitch, he was hit in the face by a Bludger which broke his nose and gave him two black eyes. However, he caught the Snitch and ended the match on his terms. He recieved a runners-up medal along with the rest of the Bulgarian team following the conclusion of the match.

The Yule Ball and the Second Task




Later life
"Vot is the point of being an international Quidditch player if all the good-looking girls are taken?"

- Viktor Krum

On August 31st, Viktor attended the wedding of Fleur Delacour and Bill Weasley at Fleur's invitation. During the reception, he noticed that Xenophilius Lovegood was wearing the symbol that had come to be associated with the Dark Wizard Gellert Grindelwald. In conversation with Harry Potter (who was disguised by Polyjuice Potion and going under the name of Barny Weasley), he expressed the desire to duel him for wearing the symbol, but held back because it was Fleur's wedding. Viktor also discovered that Hermione was on the verge of a relationship with Ron Weasley. Later on in the reception, Viktor confronted Lovegood over the symbol and argued with him before storming off.

Viktor eventually found love with a woman from his native Bulgaria.

Physical appearance
Viktor was tall and thin, dark, and had sallow skin. He had a large curved nose and thick black eyebrows. Despite appearing graceful while flying on a broomstick, he was round-shouldered and duck-footed while on the ground.

Personality and traits
Surly and moody, Viktor usually kept his own company and rarely spoke unless he needed to.

Behind the scenes

 * Viktor Krum was portrayed by Stanislav Ianevski in the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

Appearances

 * Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
 * Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)
 * Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (game)
 * Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
 * Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
 * Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows