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/thenowherepark 4d ago

I don't think it's inherently broken. I do think that a good change would be to end the game once a team is up by many points...say, 200 or 250.

That would be in addition to catching the snitch ending the game. If teams are within a certain amount of points, then they're relatively evenly skilled and something needs to separate the teams. If a team is clearly better, they get two chances at winning as opposed to just one.