The Akashic Record: Q


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Quaffle: A large ball used for scoring in Quidditch.

Quentin Trimble: Etym: From Latin for "fifth"; also the name for a type of French linen around the end of the 17th century.

Quidditch: The most popular sport in the wizarding world, combining, on the one hand, the fast-moving team action of soccer or basketball with, on the other hand, the injury rate of rugby and the vehicular technology arms race of Formula One.

Briefly, a game takes place on brooms between two teams, each consisting of three Chasers, two Beaters, a Keeper, and a Seeker, using three types of ball: a Quaffle, two Bludgers, and the Golden Snitch. For a full treatment of the subject, see Quidditch Through the Ages or Quidditch.com.

Quidditch Through the Ages: The definitive work on the history of Quidditch, available in a Muggle edition.

Quirrell: The last name of the teacher of Defense Against the Dark Arts in Harry's first year; revealed as a servant of Voldemort and killed in a confrontation with Harry.

Etym: Nickname for a troublemaker, from Middle English/Old French querel, meaning "complaint, accusation".


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