If you’re a muggle who loves the world of Harry Potter than you should know that those are the four houses from the whirlwind series. Here at Illinois State University there’s not only fellow Harry Potter fans, but there’s also a Quidditch team which recently joined the international Quidditch association this year. Ground Quidditch began in 2005 at Middlebury College in Vermont and is now played at more than 200 colleges in 45 states. From Quaffle and Bludgers to broomsticks and the Golden Snitch this game isn’t trying to pull magic on you-it’s the real deal.
However, for obvious reasons ground Quidditch is a little different than the Quidditch featured in Rowling’s novels. The players run on the ground using a volleyball and dodge ball in place of the Quaffle and Bludgers, which are used in the book. The most important ball, the Golden Snitch, is played by a neutral player with a tennis ball stuffed in a sock running around the field. You can watch these entertaining games on the quad during the week and if you want to feel like you’re at Hogwarts, feel free to join in on a game or two. The attempt at bringing this game to life and recreating the sport really reveals how much the Harry Potter books have changed the literary world.
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