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Quidditch Through the Ages

book by Rowling

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Quidditch Through the Ages is a companion book to J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. It is presented as a textbook used at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, detailing the history and rules of the wizarding sport Quidditch. The book covers the origins of broomsticks, the evolution of Quidditch matches, and famous players. It was written by Rowling under the pseudonym Kennilworthy Whisp and published in 2001, with proceeds benefiting charity.12

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