[HPforGrownups] The Twin's Bet

[Alina]

No: HPFGUIDX 100065


I am rereading GoF and I was wondering if anyone was able to figure out how
Fred and George were able to figure out that Ireland would win over Bulgaria
but that Krum would get the snitch?

Moonmyyst (who LOVED the knight bus in the movie!!)


Personally I never assumed there was magic involved. While I think the twins
would cheat to get the money, from the subsequent Quidditch scene it appears
to be a pretty established fact that the Irish team is better as a whole,
but Krum is better as a seeker than Lynch. So their bet as an educated guess
is a very good probability to anyone who knows the teams.

Personally, I see the twins as people whose magical or unnatural talents
include extraordinary luck. Wouldn't surprise me if they can win almost any
gambling game without having to cheat.

Alina.