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*[[Bloomsbury (in-universe)|Bloomsbury]] ([[Great Britain|British]], [[Muggle]]-produced version)
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*[[Arthur A. Levine Books]] ([[United States of America|American]], Muggle-produced version)
 
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{{Quote|The definitive work on the origins and history of Quidditch. Highly recommended.|[[Brutus Scrimgeour]]'s review of ''Quidditch Through the Ages''.|Quidditch Through the Ages (real)}}
'''''Quidditch Through the Ages''''' is a book detailing the history, evolution, and rules of [[Quidditch]]. It was written by [[Kennilworthy Whisp]] and became one of the most popular books in the library of [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]]. The school librarian, [[Irma Pince|Madam Pince]] states that it is "pawed about, dribbled on and generally maltreated nearly every day" although the Headmaster, [[Albus Dumbledore]] states that this is praise for a book. It was published by [[Whizz Hard Books]].
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'''''Quidditch Through the Ages''''' is a book detailing the history, evolution, and rules of [[Quidditch]]. It was written by [[Kennilworthy Whisp]] and became one of the most popular books in the library of [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]]. The school librarian, [[Irma Pince|Madam Pince]] states that it is "pawed about, dribbled on and generally maltreated nearly every day" although the Headmaster, [[Albus Dumbledore]] states that this is praise for a book. The copy in question is protected by the [[Thief's Curse]]. It was published by [[Whizz Hard Books]].
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The book's market price is 14 [[Sickles]] and 3 [[Knuts]].<ref name="Scholastic">[http://harrypotter.scholastic.com/series_information/ Scholastic ''Harry Potter'' site - Series Information]</ref>
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[[File:Quidditch Through the Ages (red).png|thumb|left|Harry's copy]]
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[[Harry Potter]] was given this book by [[Hermione Granger]] for his first Quidditch match. However it was taken away by [[Severus Snape]], making up the rule that books from the [[Library]] was not indeed to be taken away from the Library itself.
   
 
==Behind the scenes==
 
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==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
 
*''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]'' {{1st}}
 
*''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]'' {{1st}}
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)]]''
 
*''[[Quidditch Through the Ages (real)|Quidditch Through the Ages]]''
 
*''[[Quidditch Through the Ages (real)|Quidditch Through the Ages]]''
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*''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Building the Magical World]]''
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*''[[Harry Potter Trading Card Game]]''
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*''[[Pottermore]]''
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*''[[LEGO Harry Potter|Harry Potter LEGO Sets]]''
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==Notes and references==
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{{Reflist}}
   
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[[es:Quidditch a Través de los Tiempos]]
 
[[fr:Le Quidditch à travers les âges]]
 
[[fr:Le Quidditch à travers les âges]]
 
[[ru:История квиддича]]
 
[[ru:История квиддича]]

Revision as of 18:31, 5 August 2013

"The definitive work on the origins and history of Quidditch. Highly recommended."
Brutus Scrimgeour's review of Quidditch Through the Ages.[src]

Quidditch Through the Ages is a book detailing the history, evolution, and rules of Quidditch. It was written by Kennilworthy Whisp and became one of the most popular books in the library of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The school librarian, Madam Pince states that it is "pawed about, dribbled on and generally maltreated nearly every day" although the Headmaster, Albus Dumbledore states that this is praise for a book. The copy in question is protected by the Thief's Curse. It was published by Whizz Hard Books.

The book's market price is 14 Sickles and 3 Knuts.[1]

Quidditch Through the Ages (red)

Harry's copy

Harry Potter was given this book by Hermione Granger for his first Quidditch match. However it was taken away by Severus Snape, making up the rule that books from the Library was not indeed to be taken away from the Library itself.

Behind the scenes

  • A real version of this book was written by J. K. Rowling for charity.
  • A discrepancy in the book is that although Harry had the book in his first year (1991-1992), there is an event listed that occurred in 1994. It is, however, possible, that the "real" edition was updated.
  • On the virtual pet website, Neopets, a book named Altador Cup Through the Ages may be an homage to Quidditch Through the Ages.
  • Rita Skeeter's review of the book stated: "I've read worse."

Appearances

Notes and references