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Bludger

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Bludger
Object information
Usage

Used to knock players off their Broomsticks in Quidditch

First appearance

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Latest appearance

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Mentioned only)

A Bludger is a round, jet black ball, made of iron, used in the wizarding sport of Quidditch. It is ten inches in diameter. The two Bludgers used in every game are bewitched to try and knock players off their brooms. The Bludgers are batted by each of the team's two Beaters to protect other team members and hit it at opposing players.

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[edit] History of the Bludger

Early Bludgers (known as Blooders) were simply rocks bewitched to chase players around the field. These bludgers were eventually too fragile, and could be smashed by a Beater's bat, which ended up with players be chased by flying gravel for the rest of the game. After a few years, Bludgers were made out of lead, which was also too soft for Bludger manufacture. The magically reinforced Beater's bats could dent it, thus impairing their ability to fly straight. All Bludgers are currently made of iron. This innovation was discovered by Agatha Chubb, who discovered sixteenth century lead Bludgers in an English peat bog.

[edit] Behind the scenes

  • Assuming a Bludger is solid iron, it would weigh approximately 149 pounds.[1]

[edit] Appearances

A bludger coming toward the Gryffindor Quidditch team's captain, Oliver Wood.[HP2]

[edit] Notes and references

  1. ↑ A sphere 10 inches in diameter has 523.6 cubic inches. Iron weighs 0.2845 pounds per square inch


Game of Quidditch
Officials: Quidditch referee
Player positions: Beater • Chaser • Keeper • Seeker
Playing equipment: Beater's bat • Bludger • Broomstick • Golden Snitch • Quaffle
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