Get to know the players off the pitch as we ask the hard-hitting questions that make up this quick quotes quidditch questionnaire. Who wants to see FDR. play quidditch? Who suffered a gum injury? And, most importantly, what do players really think about their brooms...find out below!
Also, check out the Quidditch Questionnaire from Day 1!
Photos by Jerry Wang, Paris Phénix Photo by Janelle Karlen
Name: Kate Windnagel Age: 18 Team: Ohio State University Position: Beater How long have you played quidditch: One year What other sports have you played: I was a swimmer in highschool What number are you, and is there any significance to the number: 31, because it's thirteen backwards and that's my favorite number Worst quidditch injury: I got a concussion a few weeks ago Favorite Harry Potter character: Severus Snape If your broomstick could fly, where would you go: I'd go visit the Paris Phénix in Paris Favorite pump-up song: “Party in the U.S.A.” What historical figure would you like to see play quidditch: George Washington
Name: Jenna Melvin
Age: 19
Team: University of Rochester Thestrals
Position: Chaser
How long have you played quidditch: This is my second year
What other sports have you played: I've always played softball
What number are you, and is there any significance to the number: 2, and it's always been my softball number
Worst quidditch injury: I've been really lucky, I don't think I have anything too terrible besides major bruises from tackles
Favorite Harry Potter character: Tonks
If your broomstick could fly, where would you go: I might stay here. I like Florida and tropical weather
Favorite pump-up song: Anything with a good beat
What historical figure would you like to see play quidditch: Napoleon. That could get pretty interesting, he's a little short but he's feisty
Name: Emilio DeNarváes
Age: 20
Team: University of South Florida
Position: Seeker
How long have you played quidditch: A year and a half
What other sports have you played: None really. At least, not seriously
What number are you, and is there any significance to the number: 7, and it was just a random injury
Worst quidditch injury: I've never been seriously injured
Favorite Harry Potter character: Professor Lupin
If your broomstick could fly, where would you go: To visit Europe, maybe France
Favorite pump-up song: No idea!
What historical figure would you like to see play quidditch: Does J.K. Rowling count?
Name: Emmanuel Matherat
Age: 18
Team: Paris Phénix
Position: Chaser
How long have you played quidditch: Six months
What other sports have you played: Volleyball and track
What number are you, and is there any significance to the number: 5, it's my birthday
Worst quidditch injury: You see this scar...I fell on the grass, and hit a stone. I needed stitches
Favorite Harry Potter character: Ron Weasley, because he's funny
If your broomstick could fly, where would you go: Ireland
Favorite pump-up song: French rock
What historical figure would you like to see play quidditch: Charlie Chaplin!