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[Morag Traynor]

No: HPFGUIDX 18657

Amber wrote:
>I took this to mean that Gryffindor gets a penalty shot. I'd rework the
>quote by Hooch to read, "Penalty shot! Penalty shot to Gryffindor! I've
>never seen such tactics!" A penalty shot happens when team A breaks a
>rule in a game so that team B gets to try and take a shot at their
>goal.
>
>Of course, I could be wrong. Anyone care to correct me? I'm not much of
>a sports watcher either.

Not much of a sports fan either, but I do know that in football - alright, 
"soccer" if you must :) - a free shot at goal with only the keeper to beat 
is generally referred to as a penalty, not a penalty shot.  It is awarded to 
the side that was fouled, and against the side doing the fouling.  Regarding 
any other confusion over this passage, surely the Slyths are cheering 
because the penalty was missed?

"The referee may award penalties against a team.  The Chaser taking the 
penalty will fly from the central circle towards the scoring area.  All 
players other than the opposing Keeper must keep well back while the penalty 
is taken."
Kenilworth Whisp, Quidditch Through The Ages.
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