Changes: Gripping Charm

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"With the discovery of Gripping Charms in 1875, however, straps and finger holes have become unnecessary, as the Chaser is able to keep a one-handed hold on the charmed leather without such aids."

— Description^[src]

The Gripping Charm (incantation unknown) is a charm that allows the targeted object to be more easily held.^[1]

History

Discovered in 1875, the Gripping Charm revolutionised the design of the Quaffle, allowing Chasers to hold, throw and catch the ball with one hand, therefore eliminating the need for straps or finger holes.^[1]

Appearances

Quidditch Through the Ages

Notes and references

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 ^1.3 ^1.4 Quidditch Through the Ages (real) - Chapter 6 (Changes in Quidditch Since the Fourteenth Century)

[QA6-1] 1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 ^1.3 ^1.4 Quidditch Through the Ages (real) - Chapter 6 (Changes in Quidditch Since the Fourteenth Century)

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+|type=[[Charm]]<ref name="QA6">''[[Quidditch Through the Ages (real)]]'' - Chapter 6 (''Changes in Quidditch Since the Fourteenth Century'')</ref>
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-The '''Gripping Charm''' is a charm which allows an object to be more easily gripped. Discovered in [[1870s|1875]], the Gripping Charm revolutionised the design of the [[Quaffle]]. It allowed for players to hold, throw and catch the ball with one hand, which eliminated the need for straps or finger holes.
+{{Quote|With the discovery of Gripping Charms in [[1875]], however, straps and finger holes have become unnecessary, as the [[Chaser]] is able to keep a one-handed hold on the charmed leather without such aids.|Description|Quidditch Through the Ages (real)}}
+The '''Gripping Charm''' (''incantation unknown'') is a [[charm]] that allows the targeted object to be more easily held.<ref name="QA6"/>
+== History ==
+Discovered in [[1875]], the Gripping Charm revolutionised the design of the [[Quaffle]], allowing [[Chaser]]s to hold, throw and catch the ball with one hand, therefore eliminating the need for straps or finger holes.<ref name="QA6" />
 ==Appearances==
 *''[[Quidditch Through the Ages (real)|Quidditch Through the Ages]]''
+==Notes and references==
+{{Reflist}}
+[[pl:Zaklęcie uchwytu]]
+[[ru:Хватательное заклинание]]
 [[Category:Charms]]
-[[Category:Transfiguration Spells]]
+[[Category:Spells of unknown incantation]]
-[[Category:Spells With Unknown Incantations]]