Keeper

Gryffindor Keeper Ron Weasley defending the hoop

"I have to fly around our hoops and stop the other team from scoring."

— Description of the position

Keeper is a position in the Wizarding sport of Quidditch. There is one Keeper per team, and it is their job to guard the three goalposts attempting to stop the other team's Chasers from scoring. The keeper also wears the most protection than any other position, which includes a helmet, shoulder/chest pads and knee pads. This effectively makes them heavier than most of their other team-mates.

History

The position of the Keeper has existed since at least the 13th century, although the role has changed somewhat over time. The Keeper was essentially a Chaser, with the added responsibilities of guarding the posts. However, with the addition of the scoring zone in 1620, Keepers generally kept inside this area in order to prevent the opposition from scoring. Keepers are only allowed out of this area to head off incoming Chasers.

Traits

Keepers are typically well-built and athletic players who usually stick close to the goal posts where they can deploy their defensive skills to their fullest capacity.

Known Keepers

Team	Name
American National Quidditch team	Ralph Heidelberger
	Susan Blancheflower
Australian National Quidditch team	Jonny Nuhaka
Brazilian National Quidditch team	Raul Almeida
Bulgarian National Quidditch team	Lev Zograf
English National Quidditch team	Denison Frisby
French National Quidditch team	Bastien Janvier
German National Quidditch team	Hermann Wiel
Gryffindor Quidditch team	Cormac McLaggen
	Oliver Wood
	Ron Weasley
Haitian National Quidditch team	Lenelle Paraison
Hufflepuff Quidditch team	Herbert Fleet
Irish National Quidditch team	Barry Ryan
Jamaican National Quidditch team	Kquewanda Bailey
Japanese National Quidditch team	Tamotsu Iwamoto
	Todoroki
Kenmare Kestrels	Darren O'Hare
Nordic National Quidditch team	Martin Helstrom
Norwegian National Quidditch team	Karl Wang
Ravenclaw Quidditch team	Brennan Doyle
	Andre Egwu
	Grant Page
Slytherin Quidditch team	Miles Bletchley
	Kevin Bletchley
Spanish National Quidditch team	Sendelina de la Felino
Tutshill Tornados	Merwyn Finwick

• Grenouille was a fictional keeper invented by Malecrit for the play Hélas, Je me suis Transfiguré Les Pieds.

Behind the scenes

• An unidentified Gryffindor Keeper during the 1985–1986 school year was known for misplacing the Broom Wax.
• Vicky Frobisher tried out for the role of Keeper for the Gryffindor Quidditch team, but was unsuccessful.

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 Chamber of Secrets
• Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)
• Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)
• Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
• Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)
• Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)
• Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
• Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)
• Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
• Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
• Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)
• Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game)
• Quidditch Through the Ages
• Pottermore
• Wizarding World
• Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup
• Harry Potter: A Pop-Up Book
• LEGO Harry Potter
• LEGO Harry Potter: Building the Magical World
• LEGO Harry Potter
• LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
• Harry Potter for Kinect
• Harry Potter Trading Card Game
• Harry Potter: The Character Vault
• Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery (Mentioned only)
• Harry Potter: Wizards Unite (Mentioned only)