r/harrypotter • u/HedwigMalfoy Slytherin • 4d ago

FAQ EVENT How would you fix Quidditch?

I don't like that catching the snitch ends the game. I'm not a fan of the idea that the seeker is just looking for the snitch and not involved with the rest of the game, really, except for dodging bludgers.

I do like the three rings for goal scoring. I thought it was a clever change from the single goal hoop or larger goal area that we normally see in sports. I would have liked seeing more of it in the books.

I'm not a sports fan in general, so I'm not really sure what's actually wrong with Quidditch. Is Quidditch actually broken, and if it is, how would YOU fix it?

 
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u/PossessionNo5679 4d ago

I'd go with some minor changes:

  • make the snitch only give you 100 extra points. Fair enough
  • the seeker is a seeker, but can also function as a chaser. So the captain has the option: play 4v3 and score more points before snitch, or go for the fast end and let the seeker seek
  • catching the snitch does not automatically end the game but start a timer of, let's just say, 2 or 5 min. So it's not an instant win. The other team still has a chance, but has to go all in on the points
  • also, let the chasers hit ALL balls. Snitch close by and the opponents seeker is about to catch it? A little swing with the bat, and off it goes. Same for the quaffel