Hello and welcome to History of Magic Class.
I'm sure you'll find this class interesting.
Today's lesson is on Bowman Wright, the famous
wizard who invented the Golden Snitch.
Before the Golden Snitch was invented, Wizards
would play Quidditch with Golden Snidgets
(round birds.) The invention of the Golden Snitch
is credited to Bowman Wright of Godric's Hollow.
He was a very skilled metal charmer who
lived from 1492 to 1560. He created the Golden
Snitch, a winged ball that mimicked the flight
patterns of the Golden Snidget. This new ball was
walnut-sized and exactly the weight of a Snidget.
This was a turning point in Quidditch
history. Modern Quidditch had truly been born.
Homework
1) Who invented the Golden Snitch?
2) What bird was used before the Snitch was invented?
3) In what year did Bowman Wright die?
4) Where did Bowman Wright live?
5) What is the Golden Snitch?
More Quidditch History- Extra Credit
What did the hoops on Quidditch
goalposts have until 1620?
Send your answers to ADistantMoonAgo@aol.com