Bludger

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A Bludger is one of the balls used in Quidditch. Two are used per game. They move around, partly on their own will but mostly as the result of being hit by a Beater.

The Bludgers try to hit a player as hard as they can. They represent the most dangerous element in Quidditch: When hit by a Bludger, very likely you have a broken bone.

Bludgers have been used in Quidditch since the very beginning. First they were simply enchanted rocks but later became metal, firstly lead and later iron, which is still used today. Noted expert in ancient artifacts Agatha Chubb has found several lead bludgers dating to the early 16th century in the marshes and peat bogs.

• The first Bludgers were flying rocks carved to look like balls. The only problem is is that they were easily cracked by the magic put on the Beaters' bats of the 15th century.

• In the 16th century, many teams started using metal Bludgers in the games, confirmed by the ancient wizarding artifacts, Agatha Chubbs.

• Lead Bludgers were found to be too soft against the Beaters' bat. Any dents in the Bludger would cause it not to fly properly. Now, all bludgers are made of iron and are 10 inches in diameter.

• Bludgers are charmed to chase the other team's players and perhaps knock them off their brooms and get them out of the game. But, if the Bludgers are left on their own, they will attack the nearest player. That is why the Beaters task it so important.