Basil Horton (fl. 1929) was a British wizard and Quidditch player for the Falmouth Falcons.[1]
Biography
In 1929, he established the Comet Trading Company with fellow player Randolph Keitch. Together they also invented the Horton-Keitch Braking Charm.[1]
Magical abilities and skills
- Flying: Horton was an evidently accomplished broomstick flyer, being a professional Quidditch player for the Falmouth Falcons.[1]
- Charms: Horton was clearly good with charms, given how he invented the Horton-Keitch Braking Charm.[1]
- Spell creation: Horton successfully created the Horton-Keitch Braking Charm.[1]
Etymology
The name "Basil" comes from the Greek name Βασιλειος (Basileios) which was derived from βασιλευς (basileus) meaning "king". Saint Basil the Great was a 4th-century bishop of Caesarea and one of the fathers of the early Christian church.
Appearances
- Quidditch Through the Ages (First mentioned)
