Slytherin Quidditch team

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The Slytherin Quidditch team is the Quidditch team for the Hogwarts Slytherin house. Each year, they compete for the Quidditch Cup, an award presented to the Hogwarts House team that earns the most points. The Slytherin team, in particular, are known for being very rough and causing the most fouls of all the other Hogwarts teams.

Most members, representative of the Slytherin house, are cunning and vicious. The Slytherin team's cheers are usually very insulting, like that of Weasley is Our King. The team is known to cheat on occasion; its reputation is much dirtier than the blood of the players.

Recent History

1991-1992

Quidditch Pitch — The Hogwarts Quidditch pitch decorated for the Slytherin vs. Gryffindor match in 1991.

"He didn't catch it, he nearly swallowed it."

— Marcus Flint protesting Harry Potter's catch of the Snitch.^[src]

Slytherin lost the first match of the 1991-1992 season against the Gryffindor house team. The outcome of their matches against Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff is not known. Overall, the Quidditch Cup was awarded to Gryffindor that year.

1992-1993

In the beginning of the school year, Draco Malfoy's father Lucius Malfoy bought the entire Slytherin Quidditch team Nimbus 2001s. As a result of his family's generous donation, Draco replaced Terence Higgs as Seeker. Despite their superior brooms, Slytherin lost their first match of the season against Gryffindor. Slytherin did not get to play against either Hufflepuff or Ravenclaw, as the Quidditch Cup was cancelled because of attacks on Muggle-born students.

DracoQuidditch — Lucius Malfoy purchased Nimbus 2001s for the Slytherin Quidditch team in 1992.

1993-1994

C. Warrington replaced Adrian Pucey as a Chaser this year. Lee Jordan commented that the captain "seems to be going for size rather than skill" in the lineup. On the last day of the season, Slytherin lost against Gryffindor during the re-scheduled match. The outcome of the other two matches played by Slytherin is unknown, and they lost the Quidditch Cup to Gryffindor yet again.

Meanwhile, Draco Malfoy (a member of this team) dressed up as a Dementor during the match between Gryffindor vs. Hufflepuff. Coincidentally, that match was interrupted by real Dementors, despite Professor Dumbledore's claim that they would not interrupt regular Hogwarts activities during their search for Azkaban escapee Sirius Black.

1994-1995

The Quidditch Cup was canceled this year due to the Triwizard Tournament being held at Hogwarts. The announcement was made by Albus Dumbledore, headmaster at the time.

1995-1996

"Weasley cannot save a thing,
He cannot block a single ring,
That's why Slytherins all sing:
Weasley is our King."

— Slytherins, commenting on Ron Weasley's Keeper abilities.^[src]

Vincent Crabbe and Gregory Goyle replaced Derrick and Bole as the beaters on the 1995-1996 team. Slytherin lost their match against Gryffindor. The outcome of Slytherin's matches against Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff are unknown.

Although Dolores Umbridge, via her position of High Inquisitor, decided to ban all unapproved teams, she immediately gave the Slytherin Quidditch team approval to play. Meanwhile, Professors Dumbledore and McGonagall had to plea with Professor Umbridge to allow the Gryffindor team to play.

1996-1997

Vaisey replaced Adrain Pucey as a Chaser the 1996–1997 school year, Urquhart replaced Montague as both a Chaser and Captain. During their match against Gryffindor, Vaisey was not able to play due to a Bludger hitting his head during practice. Draco Malfoy was also unable to play, and Harper took his place as Seeker. They lost against Gryffindor. The outcomes of Slytherin's matches against Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw are unknown.

1997-1998

It is unknown whether or not the Quidditch Cup was played during this year. If it was, Draco Malfoy would not have remained a Seeker, due to his involvement with the Death Eaters.

Uniforms and Equipment

The Slytherin Quidditch team's uniforms are green and silver, representing their house colours. The uniform was described as robes in the books, however, in the recent movies, players were shown wearing separate garments instead.

For Beaters, they also carry small black clubs (similar to baseball bats) to help them ward off Bludgers during matches. The Keeper wears gloves.

Safety Features

Generally, only protective arm-length gloves and knee-pads are used. In stormy conditions, some players wear goggles. However, the Keeper may wear shoulder-pads, chest armour and a helmet.

Members of Slytherin Team

Team Slytherin
?-1978
Chasers

Beaters

	Keeper	Seeker
		Regulus Black

Team Slytherin
1991-1992
Chasers
Marcus Flint (Captain)		Montague		Adrian Pucey
Beaters
	Derrick		Bole
	Keeper		Seeker
	Miles Bletchley		Terence Higgs

Team Slytherin
1992-1993
Chasers
Marcus Flint (Captain)		Montague		Adrian Pucey
Beaters
	Derrick		Bole
	Keeper		Seeker
	Miles Bletchley		Draco Malfoy

Team Slytherin
1993-1994
Chasers
Marcus Flint (Captain)		Montague		C. Warrington
Beaters
	Derrick		Bole
	Keeper		Seeker
	Miles Bletchley		Draco Malfoy

Team Slytherin
1995-1996
Chasers
Graham Montague (Captain)		Adrian Pucey		C. Warrington
Beaters
	Vincent Crabbe		Gregory Goyle
	Keeper		Seeker
	Miles Bletchley		Draco Malfoy

Team Slytherin
1996-1997
Chasers
Urquhart (Captain)		Vaisey		C. Warrington
Beaters
	Vincent Crabbe		Gregory Goyle
	Keeper		Seeker
	Miles Bletchley		Draco Malfoy

Substitutes
Harper (Seeker)

Behind the Scenes

In the film version of Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince, Blaise Zabini seems to be a Chaser on the team.