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What time is Harry's first quidditch lesson with Wood?
What time is Harry's first quidditch lesson with Wood?
7 o'clock pm on Friday of second week of term
What kind of broom does Malfoy have at home?
What kind of broom does Malfoy have at home?
A Comet 260
Describe the Nimbus 2000.
Describe the Nimbus 2000.
Mahogany handle, words written in gold near the top
How many players are on each quidditch team, and what are the positions?
How many players are on each quidditch team, and what are the positions?
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How many points are scored for a quaffle going through the hoop?
How many points are scored for a quaffle going through the hoop?
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What color is the quaffle?
What color is the quaffle?
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What is the record for longest game (i.e. longest time it took a seeker to catch the snitch)?
What is the record for longest game (i.e. longest time it took a seeker to catch the snitch)?
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What did Professor Flitwick use to demonstrate the charm to make objects fly during a Charms lesson?
What did Professor Flitwick use to demonstrate the charm to make objects fly during a Charms lesson?
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Who was Harry paired with for the practice session for making objects fly?
Who was Harry paired with for the practice session for making objects fly?
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When highlighting the importance of enunciation in charms class, who does he warn the class about and what did this person do?
When highlighting the importance of enunciation in charms class, who does he warn the class about and what did this person do?
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What happened when Seamus got irritated and prodded his feather during charms class?
What happened when Seamus got irritated and prodded his feather during charms class?
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Who did Harry and Ron overhear talking about Hermione being in the girls bathroom crying?
Who did Harry and Ron overhear talking about Hermione being in the girls bathroom crying?
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How many bats fluttered around the Great Hall during the Halloween feast?
How many bats fluttered around the Great Hall during the Halloween feast?
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What was Harry eating when Quirrell entered the Great Hall during the Halloween feast to announce the troll?
What was Harry eating when Quirrell entered the Great Hall during the Halloween feast to announce the troll?
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What finally silenced the students after hearing about the troll?
What finally silenced the students after hearing about the troll?
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How is the smell of the troll described?
How is the smell of the troll described?
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Describe the troll loose in Hogwarts castle.
Describe the troll loose in Hogwarts castle.
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Which professors came into the bathroom after the fight with the troll?
Which professors came into the bathroom after the fight with the troll?
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How many points are taken from Gryffindor for Hermione allegedly trying to take on a troll by herself? How many were subsequently awarded to Gryffindor for Harry and Ron helping her?
How many points are taken from Gryffindor for Hermione allegedly trying to take on a troll by herself? How many were subsequently awarded to Gryffindor for Harry and Ron helping her?
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Study Notes
Quidditch Lessons and Equipment
- Harry's first Quidditch lesson occurs at 7 PM on the second Friday of term.
- Malfoy possesses a Comet 260 broom at home.
- The Nimbus 2000 features a mahogany handle with gold lettering near the top.
- A Quidditch team consists of 7 players, including 3 chasers, 2 beaters, 1 keeper, and 1 seeker.
- Scoring a goal with a Quaffle, which is bright red, awards 10 points.
Game Records and Charms Class
- The record for the longest Quidditch game lasts three months, reflecting the significant challenge of catching the Snitch.
- Professor Flitwick uses Neville's toad to demonstrate the charm for making objects fly during class.
- For charm practice, Harry partners with Seamus Finnigan.
- The importance of enunciation in charms is illustrated by the Wizard Baruffio, who mispronounced a word and ended up with a buffalo on his chest.
Chaotic Moments in Class and Hall
- Seamus accidentally sets his feather on fire out of irritation during charms class.
- Harry and Ron overhear Pavati Patil discussing Hermione’s tears in the girls' bathroom.
- During the Halloween feast, about 1000 bats flutter around the Great Hall.
- Harry is eating a jacket potato when Quirrell rushes in to announce the troll's presence.
- Dumbledore silences the commotion caused by the troll news by exploding purple firecrackers from his wand.
Description of the Troll Incident
- The troll is described as a 12-foot tall, grey creature with a lumpy body and a small bald head resembling a coconut, along with tree trunk-like legs and flat feet.
- The troll emits a foul smell, likened to old socks and unkempt public toilets.
- After the confrontation with the troll, professors Snape, McGonagall, and Quirrell enter the bathroom.
- Gryffindor loses 5 points for Hermione's alleged reckless bravery, but Harry and Ron each gain 5 points for their help, restoring some team morale.
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