Wizarding competitions from "summary" of Harry Potter Boxed Set by J. K. Rowling
Competitions featuring amazing displays of magical prowess have been popular among the wizarding world for centuries. Witches and wizards have been known to compete in a variety of spell-casting, potion-making, and flying broomstick challenges in order to prove their magical ability.- Competitors from all different magic backgrounds come together to test their mettle in magical duels, obstacle courses, winged horse races, and other exciting events.
- Every four years the wizarding world holds a grand gathering of magical professionals and enthusiasts to compete in exciting events. The fierce competitions are judged by renowned experts with hundreds of supporters cheering them on.
- There’s always speculation about who will reign victorious in the end. Many people look forward to them as a way for witches and wizards to show off their most impressive feats of spellcasting.
- A legendary ceremony takes place during these competitions to pay tribute to the oldest surviving family of witches in history. They have been credited with inventing some of the more powerful spells used in competitions.
- Those brave enough to face off against the top competitors can earn glory for their school or club as well bragging rights as one of the world's greatest magicians.
- Beauxbatons Academy of Magic, established over 800 years ago, is most commonly associated with annual wizarding skills competitions since its founding.
- Excitement increases around the time of the yearly contests as the best and brightest practitioners of the Dark Arts come out from the shadows to prove their worth.
- Impressively, new records are set each year, showcasing the creativity and aptitude of those willing to take part in the challenging competitions.
