Quidditch World Cup - International vs National

[Steve]

No: HPFGUIDX 97122

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, imamommy at s... wrote:
> --- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "alshainofthenorth"
> <alshainofthenorth at y...> wrote:
> 
> > "I wish England had got through, though."[said Charlie.]"That was 
> > embarrassing, that was.[---]Went down to Transylvania, three 
> > hundred and ninety to ten.[...] Shocking performance. And Wales 
> > lost to Uganda, and Scotland were slaughtered by Luxemburg."
> > 
> > Though we don't know about Northern Ireland, the British isles 
> > field four teams at least.

> 
> imamommy:
> 
> My question:  Where do they get all their players?  Surely just
> Hogwarts graduates aren't enough to swell the ranks of four teams. 
> And why hasn't Harry  ever considered, even in passing, the
> possibility of going pro?  I mean, he'd make a great Auror, but when
> this war is over, why not try to play for a few years, since it's
> described as what he's most natural at.  
> 
> imamommy
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bboy_mn:

Well, we could reopen the old argument about how big the British
wizard world really is. Some say a few thousand, others, like myself,
say a few hundred thousand.

Keep in mind that England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales are the
INTERNATIONAL League teams. There are also 13 National League teams of
which only three are mentioned in the book with any frequency; Chudley
Cannons (Ron's favorite), Puddlemere United (Wood's new team), and
Wimborne Wasps (Bagman's old team).

That makes 17 teams plus reserves team members, equipment managers,
business managers, owners, coaches, and assistant coaches. Did I
forget anyone?

That would make each team about 20 to 25 members. Then we must figure
in grounds and stadium employees, food service, valet broom parking,
cleaning crew, maintenance crew, and the many other service industies
that support the teams. ...uniforms, balls, referees, broom makers,
construction workers, sources of raw materials, etc... etc... etc...

So, do British sports stadiums have concession at their games; beer,
hot dogs, ice cream, peanuts, soft drinks, hot drinks, cheeze nachos,
vinegar flavored crips? 

And more importantly, does the team get a share of the profits from
the sales of those snacks during their games? 

...a share of the ticket prices? 

Further, who sell the advertising the scrolls across the score board
before the game starts?  Does the team get a share of that Advert revenue?

Enquiring minds want to know.

bboy_mn