"Q"UIDDITCH!!!

Fantasy! Charms! Surrealism!

I’m sure each one of us has some fantasies and would want to be a part of a utopian and a magical world. Per my sporty opinion, a wizardry game would be in the bucket list of not only sports-persons but fitness enthusiasts as well.

The magical stories full of enchantments and spells always amazed me hence, it didn’t take me even a second to fall for the Harry Potter Series! It feels as if the series and I have grown together since its inception in 2001.

Being an avid fitness enthusiast and a believer, I love Quidditch. The zeal of the players to score a point, the high energy of sportsmen, the shining hoops and balls and of course, the brooms taking a leap of faith (not literally) across the pitch… err… the sky always confounds me. The fervour and grandiose associated with it made it a favourite amongst both kids and adults.

As the rules go by in J.K.Rowling’s world of wonders:

There are seven players on each team (three Chasers, one Keeper, two Beaters and one Seeker), four balls (one Quaffle, two Bludgers and one Snitch), three hoops (but one can only score the Quaffle in them), ten points per goal, and 150 points if one catches the Snitch, which also ends the game. Needless to mention, it’s all played on broomsticks.

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I felt that this is a wizardry game only to be seen in print. But came across an information that in 2005 The International Quidditch Association came into existence which serves as the central governing body for Quidditch worldwide and helps to coordinate with national associations around the world, the first one being held in 2007. I felt ecstatic. What about you?

Though the muggle game managed by IQA is governed by gravity, the rest of the rules almost remain the same. Even the players ride on brooms and the Snitch earns a maximum of 30 points and the win.

I only have to plan and watch the game in real. Are you game?

With this note, I rest my itchy fingers in the hope of trying my broom for a different role or see a similar league in India.

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GUARDIAN IN PERIL!!!!

I am very excited today. Why shouldn’t I be?

I have received the invite to be the guest of honour.

They have been eagerly waiting for me for the past one year.

They have made magnificent preparations for my arrival.

I just can’t tell you how happy I will be to finally meet these good people.

The duration of my stay?

Well! Unfortunately not long as a lot of people are expecting me. I have a limited timeframe and I don’t want to disappoint any of them.

But of course! I’ll stay in touch with them forever. For sure.

What?

Isn’t that implied? I need not explain all the nitty-gritties to these good people.

Most of them are highly educated. And even if not, then some rationale is given.

What!!!?  You must be lying!

These people can’t even think of this in their most horrible of dreams!

You are actually telling me that these good people will sabotage my vehicle so that I stay with them. What an inane idea?

I don’t believe you. Why? Because we are talking about perfectly sane not perfectly senile people.

They won’t do that. EVER.

Okay. Just for argument sake, let’s assume that they actually get involved in the horrendous task.

Then what?

Do they really think I won’t be able to go back if they do so?

And anybody will actually be willing to visit these people again if they act in such a despicable manner?

Out of love you say!

That’s the most incredible idea that I have ever heard!

I found this incredible too! After going through the phases of surprise, shock, anger and disbelief though.

What’s your take? Do you think it’s an acceptable thing to do?

No. Right?

Then why do we do this to the very deity we revere every day? Why the Goddess Lakshmi’s mount has to bear the brunt of our pure devotion or should I say excessive desires. According to a study, of the 30 owl species recorded from India, 15 have been recorded in the domestic live bird trade. Sacrificing an innocent creature for some hocus-pocus is actually a bizarre thing to do

Proof you ask?

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What about the Forbes list? I don’t see it dominated by us Indians only.It’s neither sarcasm nor anger. I am actually feeling ashamed to be a part of the nation with average literacy rate greater than 70% and a strong focus on development. Whatever the statistics might manifest, we are actually regressing to dark ages in this modern era.

In the times of instant messaging, instant riches is the new fad capturing imagination.

Where is our integrity when we search for the perfect owls to get the best riches when we are creating such a ruckus about the beef-ban on the other hand? Leave mature, is it even a sane thing to do?

You say they have magical properties/characteristics. Why don’t we leave that to the Harry Potter series and old age totems? Need I say more?