Why do Quidditch referees disappear?

Probably when they try to cheat. For example they try to make a bludger disappear and the spell accidentally hits the ref. Or maybe two crazy fans send spells out against the opposing team or for their own team and the spells combine and have disastrous results.

Why did Quidditch referees end up in the Sahara Desert?

Referees had to deal with broom-tampering over the centuries, with the most dangerous example being the turning of a referee’s broomstick into a Portkey. The referee was subsequently found months later in the Sahara Desert.

Why did Snape referee the Quidditch match?

Severus Snape is the surprise referee for this late afternoon match between Gryffindor and Hufflepuff in February 1992 (PS13). According to Professor Quirrell, this is in order to protect Harry Potter (PS17), although of course the Gryffindors assume that he’s there to cheat in favour of Slytherin House.

Who is the Hogwarts Quidditch referee?

Hassan Mostafa is the referee for the Quidditch World Cup in Harry’s fourth year.

Has anyone ever died playing Quidditch?

While there aren’t many deaths in Quidditch, surprisingly, especially in modern times when they’ve become increasingly rare due to natural magical evolution and stricter regulations, there was at least one notable death where a referee died in 1357.

What happened to the Quidditch teacher?

Madam Hooch survived the war and continued to serve as the Flying Instructor and Quidditch referee at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

What happened professor hooch?

Who was the referee for the 1964 Quidditch game?

Erika Ostensen was a witch and Quidditch referee.

Does Snape referee the Quidditch game in Chapter 13?

The next game of Quidditch, which was against Hufflepuff house, was fast approaching and the team was horrified to learn that Snape would be the referee. He had specifically asked to do this job as he didn’t normally get involved in matches.

Who was the Quidditch referee 1964?

Cyprian Youdle was the only Referee ever to die during a Quidditch match. The originator of the curse was never caught, but was believed to have been a member of the crowd (FW, QA6).

Is there a snitch in real life Quidditch?

In tournament play, the Snitch is usually a person who is not on either team competing at the time. There are also certified snitches available through the U.S. Quidditch association, which often is the preferred situation if teams can accommodate one for matches. Note: Only Keepers and Chasers can handle the Quaffle.

Can chasers catch the Snitch?

The Quidditch rule also stated that only the two team’s Seeker had the right to catch (or touch) the Snitch, any player other than the Seeker to do so committed a foul called a Snitchnip.