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[[File:AngieJ.jpg|thumb|right|180px|[[Gryffindor]] Chaser [[Angelina Johnson]].]]
  
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[[File:Chaser.gif|frame|Gryffindor Chaser [[Ginny Weasley]] throwing the [[Quaffle]] into the hoop]]
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'''Chaser''' is a position in the wizarding sport of [[Quidditch]].
 
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There are three Chasers per team. The Chasers control the [[Quaffle]] and attempt to get it through the goal hoops past the [[Keeper]]. Each goal is worth ten points.
  
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{{Quote|The Chasers throw the Quaffle to each other and try and get it through one of the hoops to score a goal.|[[Oliver Wood]]|Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone}}
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'''Chaser''' is a position in the wizarding sport of [[Quidditch]]. There are three Chasers per team. The Chasers control the [[Quaffle]] and attempt to get it through the goal hoops past the [[Keeper]]. Each goal is worth ten points. This makes them similar to the forwards in football, as the game is generally started with the Referee releasing the Quaffle into the air for the Chasers to try and claim possession of.
   
 
==History of the Chaser==
  
==History of the Chaser==
 
The Chaser is the oldest position in the game of Quidditch, as the purpose of the game once consisted solely of scoring goals. They were formerly known as ''Catchers'' in the early days of the game. The one major change to the role of the Chaser was in [[1880s|1884]], when the rules were changed that allowed only one Chaser into the scoring area while trying to score a goal. This was done in an effort to stop [[Stooging]] during a game.
  
The Chaser is the oldest position in the game of Quidditch, as the purpose of the game once consisted solely of scoring goals. They were formerly known as ''Catchers'' in the early days of the game. The one major change to the role of the Chaser was in [[1880s|1884]], when the rules were changed that allowed only one Chaser into the scoring area while trying to score a goal. This was done in an effort to stop [[Stooging]] during a game.
   
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==Known Chasers==
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==Traits==
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Chasers are generally considered the most exhilarating to watch by spectators during a Quidditch game, at least until the [[Golden Snitch]] has been spotted. Chasers are typically swift and agile flyers (second only to the Seeker), making females ideal for the position.
   
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==Known Chasers==
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|[[Clara Ivanova]]
  
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|[[Vasily Dimitrov]]
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|[[Gryffindor Quidditch team]]
  
 
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|[[Debbie Muntz]]
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|[[Chudley Cannons]]
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|[[Dragomir Gorgovitch]]
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|[[American National Quidditch team]]
  
 
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| rowspan="3" |[[English National Quidditch team]]
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|[[Demelza Robins]]
  
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|[[Avery Hawksworth]]
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|[[Dragomir Gorgovitch]]
  
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|[[Chudley Cannons]]
  
 
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|[[Edric Vosper]]
  
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|[[Gianni Fedele]]
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|[[Keaton Flitney]]
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|[[American National Quidditch team]]
  
 
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| rowspan="3" |[[French National Quidditch team]]
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|[[Ginevra Weasley|Ginny Weasley]]
  
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|[[Hildegarde Lafarge]]
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|[[Gryffindor Quidditch team]]
  
 
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|[[Graham Montague]]
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|[[Josephine Marat]]
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|[[Slytherin Quidditch team]]
  
 
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|[[Hildegarde Lafarge]]
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|[[Mathilde Mallard]]
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|[[French National Quidditch team]]
  
 
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| rowspan="3" |[[German National Quidditch team]]
 
|[[Igor Brand]]
  
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|[[Kursten Blijk]]
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|[[James Potter I|James Potter]]
  
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|[[Jeremy Stretton]]
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| rowspan="7" |[[Gryffindor Quidditch team]]
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|[[Josephine Marat]]
  
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|[[Alicia Spinnet]]
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|[[French National Quidditch team]]
  
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|[[Katie Bell]]
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|[[Angelina Johnson]]
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|[[Keaton Flitney]]
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|[[English National Quidditch team]]
  
 
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|[[Kenneth Hastings]]
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|[[Demelza Robins]]
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|[[Australian National Quidditch team]]
  
 
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|[[Ginevra Weasley|Ginny Weasley]]
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|[[Ladislaw Zamojski]]
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|[[Katie Bell]]
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|[[Marcus Flint]]
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|[[Wilda Griffiths]]
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|[[Maria Monteith]]
  
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|[[Cadwallader]]
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|[[Australian National Quidditch team]]
  
 
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|[[Mathilde Mallard]]
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|[[Heidi Macavoy]]
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|[[French National Quidditch team]]
  
 
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|[[Matthew Echunga]]
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|[[Malcolm Preece]]
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|[[Australian National Quidditch team]]
  
 
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|[[Zacharias Smith]]
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|[[Tamsin Applebee]]
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|[[Mullet]]
  
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|[[Irish National Quidditch team]]
  
 
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|[[Troy]]
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|[[Noriyuki Sato]]
  
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|[[Japanese National Quidditch team]]
  
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|[[Ryotaro Tanaka]]
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|[[Yoshihiro Suzuki]]
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|[[Alasdair Maddock]]
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|[[Fabius Watkins]]
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| rowspan="3" |[[Nordic National Quidditch team]]
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|[[Lorre Gustafson]]
 
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|[[Olaf Andersen]]
  
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|[[Nordic National Quidditch team]]
  
 
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|[[Peter Hansen]]
  
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|[[Nordic National Quidditch team]]
  
 
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|[[Randolph Burrow]]
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|[[Poland]]
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|[[Ravenclaw Quidditch team]]
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|[[Ladislaw Zamojski]]
 
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|[[Robert Green]]
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|[[Pride of Portree]]
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|[[Catriona McCormack]]
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|[[American National Quidditch team]]
  
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|[[Puddlemere United]]
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|[[Wilda Griffiths]]
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|[[Bradley]]
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|[[Chambers]]
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|[[Jeremy Stretton]]
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|[[Randolph Burrow]]
 
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|[[Roger Davies]]
  
|[[Roger Davies]]
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[[File:Fleur y Roger Davies 1.jpg|thumb|168x168px]]
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|[[Ravenclaw Quidditch team]]
  
 
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|[[Scottish National Quidditch team]]
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|[[Ryotaro Tanaka]]
  
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|[[Catriona McCormack]]
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|[[Japanese National Quidditch team]]
  
 
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| rowspan="6" |[[Slytherin Quidditch team]]
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|[[Troy]]
  
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|[[Adrian Pucey]]
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|[[Irish National Quidditch team]]
  
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|[[C. Warrington|Cassius Warrington]]
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|[[Graham Montague]]
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|[[Marcus Flint]]
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[[File:Monmarcus.jpg|thumb|180x180px]]
 
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|[[Urquhart]]
  
|[[Urquhart]]
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|[[Slytherin Quidditch team]]
  
 
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|[[Vaisey]]
  
|[[Vaisey]]
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|[[Slytherin Quidditch team]]
  
 
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| rowspan="3" |[[Spanish National Quidditch team]]
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|[[Vasily Dimitrov]]
  
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|[[Ana de Lebron]]
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|[[Bulgarian National Quidditch team]]
  
 
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|[[Yoshihiro Suzuki]]
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|[[Carmen Garcia]]
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|[[Japanese National Quidditch team]]
  
 
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|[[Zacharias Smith]]
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|[[Chavelle Cartaya]]
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|[[Hufflepuff Quidditch team]]
  
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| rowspan="2" |Undetermined Hogwarts team
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|[[Eekins]]
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|[[Jarrett]]
 
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*In the [[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)|film version]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]'', [[Harry Potter|Harry]]'s father, [[James Potter I|James Potter]], was said to have been a [[Seeker]]. However, [[J. K. Rowling]] has stated that James was a Chaser.<ref>[http://www.accio-quote.org/articles/2000/1000-scholastic-chat.htm About the Books: transcript of J.K. Rowling's live interview on Scholastic.com]</ref>
   
 
==Appearances==
  
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*''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Building the Magical World]]''
 
*''[[Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup]]''
  
*''[[Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup]]''
 
*''[[Quidditch Through the Ages (real)|Quidditch Through the Ages]]''
  
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*''[[Harry Potter Trading Card Game]]''
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*''[[LEGO Harry Potter|Harry Potter LEGO Sets]]''
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Chaser

Gryffindor Chaser Ginny Weasley throwing the Quaffle into the hoop

"The Chasers throw the Quaffle to each other and try and get it through one of the hoops to score a goal."
— Oliver Wood[src]

Chaser is a position in the wizarding sport of Quidditch. There are three Chasers per team. The Chasers control the Quaffle and attempt to get it through the goal hoops past the Keeper. Each goal is worth ten points. This makes them similar to the forwards in football, as the game is generally started with the Referee releasing the Quaffle into the air for the Chasers to try and claim possession of.

History of the Chaser

The Chaser is the oldest position in the game of Quidditch, as the purpose of the game once consisted solely of scoring goals. They were formerly known as Catchers in the early days of the game. The one major change to the role of the Chaser was in 1884, when the rules were changed that allowed only one Chaser into the scoring area while trying to score a goal. This was done in an effort to stop Stooging during a game.

Traits

Chasers are generally considered the most exhilarating to watch by spectators during a Quidditch game, at least until the Golden Snitch has been spotted. Chasers are typically swift and agile flyers (second only to the Seeker), making females ideal for the position.

Known Chasers

Team Name
American National Quidditch team Debbie Muntz
Gianni Fedele
Robert Green
Australian National Quidditch team Kenneth Hastings
Maria Monteith
Matthew Echunga
Bulgarian National Quidditch team Alexei Levski
Clara Ivanova
Vasily Dimitrov
Chudley Cannons Dragomir Gorgovitch
English National Quidditch team Avery Hawksworth
Edric Vosper
Keaton Flitney
French National Quidditch team Hildegarde Lafarge
Josephine Marat
Mathilde Mallard
German National Quidditch team Igor Brand
Kursten Blijk
Kurt Todt
Gryffindor Quidditch team Alicia Spinnet
File:AliciaSpinnet.PNG
Angelina Johnson
Angeina john
Dean Thomas
File:Deanthomas prop.PNG
Demelza Robins
Demelza robins
Ginny Weasley
James Potter
File:BestmainimagejamespotterI.jpg
Katie Bell
Katiebellinfobox
Holyhead Harpies Ginny Weasley
20110411051303!Ginny Weasley (HBP promo) 1
Wilda Griffiths
Hufflepuff Quidditch team Cadwallader
Heidi Macavoy
Malcolm Preece
Zacharias Smith
Zsmith 002
Tamsin Applebee
Irish National Quidditch team Moran
Mullet
Troy
Japanese National Quidditch team Noriyuki Sato
Ryotaro Tanaka
Yoshihiro Suzuki
Montrose Magpies Alasdair Maddock
Fabius Watkins
Nordic National Quidditch team Lorre Gustafson
Olaf Andersen
Peter Hansen
Poland Ladislaw Zamojski
Pride of Portree Catriona McCormack
Puddlemere United Wilda Griffiths
Ravenclaw Quidditch team Bradley
Chambers
Jeremy Stretton
Randolph Burrow
Roger Davies
File:Fleur y Roger Davies 1.jpg
Scottish National Quidditch team Catriona McCormack
Slytherin Quidditch team Adrian Pucey
Cassius Warrington
Graham Montague
Marcus Flint
Monmarcus
Urquhart
Vaisey
Spanish National Quidditch team Ana de Lebron
Carmen Garcia
Chavelle Cartaya
Undetermined Hogwarts team Eekins
Jarrett

Behind the scenes

Appearances

Notes and references

  1. ↑ About the Books: transcript of J.K. Rowling's live interview on Scholastic.com
Game of Quidditch
Quidditch pitch
Officials: Quidditch referee
Player positions: Beater • Chaser • Keeper • Seeker
Playing equipment: Beater's bat • Bludger • Broomstick • Golden Snitch • Quaffle
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