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[[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] had its own '''[[Quidditch pitch]]''' where [[Quidditch team#Hogwarts Quidditch teams|Quidditch teams]] could practise, hold try-outs and play matches against each other. Each year would see a total of six inter-house matches (with each house competing for the [[Inter-House Quidditch Cup|Quidditch Cup]] playing against every one another), along with numerous training sessions by each house team.<ref name="PS11">{{PS|B|11}}</ref>
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[[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] has its own '''[[Quidditch]] [[Quidditch pitch|pitch]]''' where [[Quidditch]] teams could practice, hold try-outs and play matches against each other. Each year will see a total of six inter-house matches (each house competing for the [[Quidditch Cup]]), along with numerous training sessions by each house team <ref> [[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]] </ref>.
  
   
 
==Description==
  
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[[File:Quidditch_Pitch.JPG|thumb|250px|[[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] Quidditch pitch decorated for a [[Gryffindor]] vs. [[Slytherin]] match.]]
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[[File:Quidditch Pitch.JPG|250px|thumb|Hogwarts Quidditch pitch decorated for a [[Gryffindor]] versus [[Slytherin]] match]]
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The stands surrounding the pitch are decorated differently for each [[Quidditch]] match at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]]. Every second stand would be decorated with the colours of one team, and every other stand with the colours of the opposing team <ref> [[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]] </ref>. Spectators would sit in between these stands.
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The [[Quidditch Stands|stands]] surrounding the pitch were decorated differently for each [[Quidditch]] match at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]]. Every second stand would be decorated with the colours of one team, and every other stand with the colours of the opposing team. Spectators would sit in between these stands.<ref name="PS11"/>
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==History==
  
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===1890–1891===
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[[Quidditch]] was banned during the [[1890–1891 school year]] at Hogwarts,<ref name="HL WTH">{{HL|Welcome to Hogwarts}}</ref> but there were still students who visited the Quidditch pitch. It was also the place for the [[Quidditch Pitch Broom Trial]].<ref name="HL FT">{{HL|Flight Test}}</ref>
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===1910s===
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[[File:Leta Lestrange running away from Proffesor McGonagall.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Leta running past the Quidditch pitch]]
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In the [[1910s]] at Hogwarts, [[Leta Lestrange]], [[Professor]] [[Minerva McGonagall]], a [[Unidentified 1910s Gryffindor girl (I)|Gryffindor girl]] and several students ran past the Quidditch pitch while trying to punish her for using ''[[Oscausi]]'' on another [[Unidentified 1910s Gryffindor girl (II)|Gryffindor girl]].
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===1995===
  
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{{Quote|The Quidditch pitch was no longer smooth and flat. It looked as though somebody had been building long, low walls all over it, twisting and criss-crossing in every directions|The [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] Quidditch pitch use in the [[Triwizard Tournament|Third Task]]|Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire}}
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{{Quote|The Quidditch pitch was no longer smooth and flat. It looked as though somebody had been building long, low walls all over it, twisting and criss-crossing in every directions|The Hogwarts Quidditch pitch use in the [[Triwizard Tournament#Third Task|Third Task]]|Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire}}
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In [[1995]], tall hedges were grown on it in order for it to be used as the location of the [[Triwizard Tournament]]'s [[Triwizard Tournament#Third Task|Third Task]].<ref name="GOF28">{{GOF|B|28}}</ref>
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===1997===
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[[File:High resolution wallpaper background ID 77700631505.jpg|250px|thumb|right|The Quidditch pitch in 1997]]
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In [[1997]], [[Harry Potter]] hosted the [[Quidditch tryouts]], which were held here.
   
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In [[1995]], tall hedges were grown on it in order for it to be used as the location of the [[Triwizard Tournament]]'s [[Triwizard Tournament|Third Task]].
  
 
===1998===
  
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[[File:hogwarts' quidditch pitch-DH2.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Hogwarts Quidditch pitch burning down]]
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In [[1998]] the Quidditch field is burnt down by the[[ Snatchers]] in the [[Battle of Hogwarts]].
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In [[1998]], the Quidditch field was [[Burning of the Hogwarts Quidditch pitch|burnt down]] by the [[Snatchers]] in the [[Battle of Hogwarts]].<ref name="DHF2">{{DH|F2}}</ref>
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===2020===
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The Qudditch pitch was rebuilt following its destruction during the Battle of Hogwarts. In 2020, it was the site of a confrontation between [[Delphini]] and two students, [[Albus Potter]] and [[Scorpius Malfoy]], and the murder of Hogwarts prefect [[Craig Bowker Junior]] at the hands of Delphini when she cast a [[Killing Curse]] at him.<ref name="CC">{{CC}}</ref>
   
 
==Behind the scenes==
  
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[[File:LEGO Quidditch.jpg|250px|thumb|The Hogwarts Quidditch pitch as a LEGO set]]
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*In the [[Harry Potter films|films]], the pitch is very similar to the one described in the [[Harry Potter books|books]], but the location of the pitch changes in every film. In first 3 films, it appears to be on the same side of the castle as the [[Training Grounds|training grounds]] but down a hill. In ''Half-Blood Prince'' the pitch is closer to the lake down past [[Rubeus Hagrid's cabin]].[[File:hogwarts' quidditch pitch-DH2.jpg|thumb|250px|Hogwarts Quidditch pitch burning down.]]
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*In the [[Harry Potter (film series)|films]], the pitch is very similar to the one described in the [[Harry Potter (book series)|books]], but the location of the pitch changes in most of the films. In the first three films, it appears to be on the same side of the castle as the [[Training Grounds]] but down a hill. In ''Half-Blood Prince'' the pitch is closer to the lake down past [[Rubeus Hagrid's cabin]].
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*In the first three films, the pitch only had sixteen stands, but in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince there are twenty and they are closer together.
  
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**Also in the films, the pitch is decorated with all of the school colours, as opposed to only the colours of the houses that are playing against each other. In addition there are two stands in the centre of the pitch that are coloured in black and white.
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*[[Death Eaters]] burn down the Quidditch pitch in ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]]'' during the [[Battle of Hogwarts]].
  
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*In the first three films, the pitch only had sixteen stands, but in {{HBP|FA}} there are twenty and they are closer together.
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*During the [[Battle of Hogwarts]] in [[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]], The [[Giant]]s use the broken Quidditch Hoops as weapons.
  
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*In {{COS|FA}}, a trench was added around the edge of the pitch for the scene where Harry is chased by the [[rogue Bludger]].
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*In {{POA|FA}}, most of the decorations have been removed save for at the very tops of the stands, leaving most of the wooden frame exposed. While there is no official reason given, one possible explanation is that the were removed due to the rain so that they wouldn't get soaked and splash water onto the crowd.
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*In {{LEGO|D}}, the Quidditch pitch appears as an arena for the game's Battle Mode.
   
 
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[[File:41QGBH0FC1L.jpg|thumb|178px|The Hogwarts Quidditch pitch as a LEGO set.]]
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Latest revision as of 19:45, 14 April 2024

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At least some content in this article is derived from information featured in: Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery & Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells & Harry Potter: Magic Awakened & Hogwarts Legacy & Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions.
As such, spoilers will be present within the article.

"Hundreds of seats were raised in stands around the pitch so the spectators were high enough to see what was going on. At either end of the pitch were golden poles with hoops on the end."
— The Quidditch pitch[src]

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry had its own Quidditch pitch where Quidditch teams could practise, hold try-outs and play matches against each other. Each year would see a total of six inter-house matches (with each house competing for the Quidditch Cup playing against every one another), along with numerous training sessions by each house team.[1]

Description

Quidditch Pitch

Hogwarts Quidditch pitch decorated for a Gryffindor versus Slytherin match

The stands surrounding the pitch were decorated differently for each Quidditch match at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Every second stand would be decorated with the colours of one team, and every other stand with the colours of the opposing team. Spectators would sit in between these stands.[1]

History

1890–1891

Quidditch was banned during the 1890–1891 school year at Hogwarts,[2] but there were still students who visited the Quidditch pitch. It was also the place for the Quidditch Pitch Broom Trial.[3]

1910s

Leta Lestrange running away from Proffesor McGonagall

Leta running past the Quidditch pitch

In the 1910s at Hogwarts, Leta Lestrange, Professor Minerva McGonagall, a Gryffindor girl and several students ran past the Quidditch pitch while trying to punish her for using Oscausi on another Gryffindor girl.

1995

Main article: Triwizard Maze
"The Quidditch pitch was no longer smooth and flat. It looked as though somebody had been building long, low walls all over it, twisting and criss-crossing in every directions"
— The Hogwarts Quidditch pitch use in the Third Task[src]

In 1995, tall hedges were grown on it in order for it to be used as the location of the Triwizard Tournament's Third Task.[4]

1997

High resolution wallpaper background ID 77700631505

The Quidditch pitch in 1997

In 1997, Harry Potter hosted the Quidditch tryouts, which were held here.

1998

Hogwarts' quidditch pitch-DH2

Hogwarts Quidditch pitch burning down

In 1998, the Quidditch field was burnt down by the Snatchers in the Battle of Hogwarts.[5]

2020

The Qudditch pitch was rebuilt following its destruction during the Battle of Hogwarts. In 2020, it was the site of a confrontation between Delphini and two students, Albus Potter and Scorpius Malfoy, and the murder of Hogwarts prefect Craig Bowker Junior at the hands of Delphini when she cast a Killing Curse at him.[6]

Behind the scenes

LEGO Quidditch

The Hogwarts Quidditch pitch as a LEGO set

  • In the films, the pitch is very similar to the one described in the books, but the location of the pitch changes in most of the films. In the first three films, it appears to be on the same side of the castle as the Training Grounds but down a hill. In Half-Blood Prince the pitch is closer to the lake down past Rubeus Hagrid's cabin.
    • Also in the films, the pitch is decorated with all of the school colours, as opposed to only the colours of the houses that are playing against each other. In addition there are two stands in the centre of the pitch that are coloured in black and white.
  • In the first three films, the pitch only had sixteen stands, but in the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince there are twenty and they are closer together.
  • In the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, a trench was added around the edge of the pitch for the scene where Harry is chased by the rogue Bludger.
  • In the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, most of the decorations have been removed save for at the very tops of the stands, leaving most of the wooden frame exposed. While there is no official reason given, one possible explanation is that the were removed due to the rain so that they wouldn't get soaked and splash water onto the crowd.
  • In LEGO Dimensions, the Quidditch pitch appears as an arena for the game's Battle Mode.

Appearances

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Notes and references

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 11 (Quidditch)
  2. ↑ Hogwarts Legacy, Main Quest "Welcome to Hogwarts"
  3. ↑ Hogwarts Legacy, Side Quest "Flight Test"
  4. ↑ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 28 (The Madness of Mr Crouch)
  5. ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
  6. ↑ Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
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