Changes: Wimbourne Wasps

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The Wimbourne Wasps were a Quidditch team in the British and Irish Quidditch League, based in the town of Wimborne, Dorset. Founded in 1312, their robes are horizontal yellow and black stripes with a wasp on the chest. The team has won the League Cup eighteen times, and have twice been the semi-finalists in the European Cup.

The team adopted the wasp as their emblem after a game against the Appleby Arrows in the mid-seventeenth century, in which one of their Beaters batted a wasps' nest towards the opposing Seeker, who was so badly stung he had to retire. Their fans are known as Stingers, and they make loud buzzing sounds to distract opposing Chasers taking penalties.

Ludo Bagman was originally a member of this team, and was congratulated by a juror during his trial for his performance in one of the matches, but eventually left and became the Head of Department of Magical Games and Sports.

Behind the scenes

There is a famous rugby team whose name is London Wasps. It may be a reference. Both teams are based on England and both teams wear yellow and black striped robes. The mascot and the logo of the teams are similar.

Appearances

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Mentioned only)
Quidditch Through the Ages

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 The '''Wimbourne Wasps''' were a [[Quidditch]] team in the [[British and Irish Quidditch League]], based in the town of Wimborne, Dorset. Founded in [[1310s|1312]], their robes are horizontal yellow and black stripes with a wasp on the chest. The team has won the [[League Cup]] eighteen times, and have twice been the semi-finalists in the [[European Cup]].