[HPforGrownups] Re: OOP: Ron ( Reserves?)

[Tammy Rizzo]

No: HPFGUIDX 55251



On 12 Apr 2003 at 20:23, Laura wrote about Quidditch reserve players:

> There's no mention
> of substitution.  And in the Muggle World, teams keep extra players in
> case of injuries.  But what magical injuries can't be cured overnight,
> if not in 2 seconds?


Well, I'm not clear on whether or not you're talking about just Hogwarts, but there is 
definitely substitutions in World Cup matches.  Remember the match that went for 
three months?  It was stated that they kept rotating substitute players so the players 
on the field could get some rest.  Also, I believe Oliver Wood got a spot on a local 
team as a reserve player.

However, with the very rare mentions of reserves at Hogwarts itself, and the fact 
that taking the Seeker out of commission (Malfoy milking Buckbeak's scratch on his 
arm) effectively postpones the game, I'm willing to believe that reserves are not a 
regular thing.  I mean, let's consider.  There were six years' worth of broomstick-
riding Gryffindors to chose from for a new Seeker (I'm not counting the first-years, 
since they're not *supposed* to be playing yet), and Harry's the best one.  What's 
that say about the flying abilities of the average student?  Quidditch is very 
demanding, requiring the finest reflexes and the highest skill on a broomstick.  
Every student can fly, pretty much, but how many of them can FLY?  It's like racing.  
Almost anyone can drive, but how many can really DRIVE?  It's a very rare talent 
that must be honed to a true skill.

Just my 2 knuts worth.
Tammy