Seeker Size (was Re: James/MWPP in Slytherin)

[Geoff Bannister]

No: HPFGUIDX 83655

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "bluesqueak" <pipdowns at e...> 
wrote:

Bluequeak:
> So, given that the Seeker needs a small light build; it's entirely 
> possible that James played Seeker in his first or second year (and 
> Gryffindor won the cup, which is why TMTMNBM has him down as 
> Gryffindor Seeker on the trophy.
> 
> Then he got older, bigger, and a bit bored with looking for the 
> Snitch all the time. Another good Seeker came along, and he 
switched 
> to Chaser 

There is a canon example that the Seeker is not necessarily small and 
light:

"Diggory was a fifth year and a lot bigger than Harry. Seekers were 
usually light and speedy but Diggory's weight would be an advantage 
in this weather..." (POA p.131 UK edition)