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| − | This '''[[Quidditch]] match''' was played between [[Gryffindor]] and [[Slytherin]] in early [[November]] of [[1991]], with the final result being 170 points for Gryffindor to 60 points for Slytherin. |
+ | This '''[[Quidditch]] match''' was played between [[Gryffindor]] and [[Slytherin]] in early [[November]] of [[1991]], with the final result being 170 points for Gryffindor to 60 points for Slytherin. |
==History== |
==History== |
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===Before the match=== |
===Before the match=== |
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| − | [[Harry Potter]] was appointed [[Seeker]] on |
+ | [[Harry Potter]] was appointed [[Seeker]] on Thursday, [[12 September]] [[1991]], when [[Minerva McGonagall]] witnessed him performing a spectacular dive to catch a falling [[Remembrall|Rememberall]] during an interruption to his [[Flying (class)|flying lesson]].<ref name="PS9">{{PS|B|9}}</ref> The next Friday, on [[20 September]], she sent him a [[Nimbus 2000]] [[broomstick]] on which to ride during Quidditch matches, but requested that he keep his position, and the broomstick in general, a secret.<ref name="PS10">{{PS|B|10}}</ref> The rules were explained to Harry by [[Oliver Wood]], Captain of the Gryffindor Quidditch team, on that same evening at 7 p.m.<ref name="PS10"/> |
For several weeks before the match, the Gryffindor team developed a training routine, with Harry practising three evening a week.<ref name="PS10"/> By [[November]], despite efforts to keep the fact a secret, many students knew that Harry would be Gryffindor's new Seeker; some people thought Harry would be a great player, whilst others expected him to fall off his broom. To prepare himself, he borrowed [[Hermione Granger]]'s copy of {{QTA}}, which he found very interesting.<ref name="PS11">{{PS|B|11}}</ref> |
For several weeks before the match, the Gryffindor team developed a training routine, with Harry practising three evening a week.<ref name="PS10"/> By [[November]], despite efforts to keep the fact a secret, many students knew that Harry would be Gryffindor's new Seeker; some people thought Harry would be a great player, whilst others expected him to fall off his broom. To prepare himself, he borrowed [[Hermione Granger]]'s copy of {{QTA}}, which he found very interesting.<ref name="PS11">{{PS|B|11}}</ref> |
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| − | On Saturday [[9 November]], the morning of the match, Harry found himself unable to eat anything for breakfast due to his nerves; by eleven o'clock, most of the students and teachers had gathered at the [[Hogwarts Quidditch pitch|Quidditch pitch]]. |
+ | On Saturday [[9 November]], the morning of the match, Harry found himself unable to eat anything for breakfast due to his nerves; by eleven o'clock, most of the students and teachers had gathered at the [[Hogwarts Quidditch pitch|Quidditch pitch]]. Right before the start of the match, Captain Wood gave a speech to his teammates, one that [[Fred Weasley|Fred]] and [[George Weasley]] knew by heart, having been on the team last year.<ref name="PS11"/> |
===During the match=== |
===During the match=== |
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Revision as of 16:44, 22 August 2017
This Quidditch match was played between Gryffindor and Slytherin in early November of 1991, with the final result being 170 points for Gryffindor to 60 points for Slytherin.
History
Before the match
Harry Potter was appointed Seeker on Thursday, 12 September 1991, when Minerva McGonagall witnessed him performing a spectacular dive to catch a falling Rememberall during an interruption to his flying lesson.[1] The next Friday, on 20 September, she sent him a Nimbus 2000 broomstick on which to ride during Quidditch matches, but requested that he keep his position, and the broomstick in general, a secret.[2] The rules were explained to Harry by Oliver Wood, Captain of the Gryffindor Quidditch team, on that same evening at 7 p.m.[2]
For several weeks before the match, the Gryffindor team developed a training routine, with Harry practising three evening a week.[2] By November, despite efforts to keep the fact a secret, many students knew that Harry would be Gryffindor's new Seeker; some people thought Harry would be a great player, whilst others expected him to fall off his broom. To prepare himself, he borrowed Hermione Granger's copy of Quidditch Through the Ages, which he found very interesting.[3]
On Saturday 9 November, the morning of the match, Harry found himself unable to eat anything for breakfast due to his nerves; by eleven o'clock, most of the students and teachers had gathered at the Quidditch pitch. Right before the start of the match, Captain Wood gave a speech to his teammates, one that Fred and George Weasley knew by heart, having been on the team last year.[3]
During the match
Harry Potter trying to catch the Snitch
Rolanda Hooch was the referee of the match, while Lee Jordan took on the role of commentator. To begin, Madam Hooch informed all players that she wanted a nice, fair game, particularly speaking to Slytherin Quidditch Captain Marcus Flint.[3]
She then proceeded to ask all players to mount their brooms. After the players had taken off, she released the Quaffle, which was immediately taken by Gryffindor Chaser Angelina Johnson, who passed it to fellow Chaser Alicia Spinnet; Alicia passed it back before the Quaffle was taken by Flint. He tried to score, but Wood blocked the Quaffle, which was taken by Katie Bell. Katie was hit by a Bludger and lost it to Slytherin player Adrian Pucey, but he in turn was blocked by the second Bludger, hit at him by Fred Weasley or George Weasley. Johnson regained possession of the Quaffle, and with a clear field, dodged another Bludger, shot the Quaffle past Slytherin Keeper Bletchley and scored first for Gryffindor.[3]
By this time, neither Seeker had seen the Snitch, and Harry was keeping out of the way as was part of the game plan. Fred Weasley beat a Bludger away from Harry and at Flint.[3]
Shortly after, Pucey was once again in possession of the Quaffle, dodging two Bludgers, when suddenly both Seekers noticed the Snitch. They soared downwards, the rest of the match frozen to watch; Potter was faster than Slytherin Seeker Higgs and nearly caught the Snitch, but Flint rammed into him, fouling him and losing the Snitch. Hooch gave Gryffindor a penalty shot and Alicia Spinnet scored, making it 20 to 0.[3]
When Harry dodged a Bludger that nearly hit his head, he noticed that he was suddenly losing control over his broomstick. Thinking that he was falling, Harry grabbed it with his hands and knees; it was trying to buck him off, zig-zagging wildly through the air.[3]
While Harry was having difficulties with his broom, Flint was in possession of the Quaffle; he was hit in the face with a Bludger but was still able to score, making it 20 to 10.[3]
Eventually, the spectators began to notice the odd behaviour of Harry's broom; he was thrown off of it when it gave an almighty jerk and was left dangling from it with one hand. Among the stands, Hermione Granger, using Rubeus Hagrid's binoculars, noticed that Severus Snape was maintaining eye contact with Harry and muttering an incantation.[3]
Meanwhile, it was becoming increasingly difficult for Harry to hang on to his broom. Fred and George tried to pull him onto one of their Cleansweep Fives, but failed to do so; Flint scored five goals without anyone noticing, making the score now 20 to 60. On the ground, Hermione had reached Snape, knocking over Professor Quirrell in the process. She conjured Bluebell Flames onto his cloak, enabling Harry to clamber back onto his broom.[3]
Harry soared towards the ground in an attempt to catch the Snitch, but suddenly found it lodged in his throat, having almost swallowed it. After very nearly choking, he coughed it onto his hand, scoring 150 point and winning Gryffindor the match 170 to 60.[3]
Aftermath
It was revealed in June of the following year that it was not Snape, in fact, but Quirrell, who had been trying to jinx Harry's broom, and that the only reason he had failed was that Snape had been muttering a counter-curse.[4]
When, nearly six years later in 1997 when Albus Dumbledore passed away, his will was examined by Rufus Scrimgeour, Minister for Magic, and Scrimgeour revealed that Dumbledore had left Harry the Snitch he had caught in this first match.[5] When he touched it with his lips, a hidden message appeared on it: "I open at the close".[5] Only when he was about to be killed by Lord Voldemort in the Forbidden Forest did he realise what this meant, and whispered to the ball that he was about to die. It cracked open, and the Resurrection Stone, hidden within it, fell out onto his palm.[6]
Behind the scenes
- Had Hermione not knocked into Quirrell, his eye contact would not have been interrupted, and he might have succeeded in knocking Harry off his broom.
- The chapter in which the match takes place is titled "Quidditch".
- This is the first official Quidditch match played by Harry Potter, as well as by Katie Bell, who was in her second year. Also, since Alicia Spinnet had been a reserve player the year before, this was likely her first match as well.
- In the film adaptation, this is the only Quidditch match shown; as well, whilst in the book it is clear that Dumbledore does not attend this match, in the film he very clearly does.
- In some adaptations of the video game, the broom is not jinxed during the match.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)
- 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Mentioned only)
- 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (Mentioned only)
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
Notes and references
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 9 (The Midnight Duel)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 10 (Hallowe'en)
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 11 (Quidditch)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 17 (The Man with Two Faces)
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 7 (The Will of Albus Dumbledore)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 34 (The Forest Again)