A Snitchnip was a Quidditch foul that occurred when any player other than the Seeker caught or touched the Golden Snitch.[1] The team that committed the Snitchnip forfeited the game.[2]
Known Snitchnips
| Teams | Match | Location | Snitchnip caused by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1473 Quidditch World Cup | Europe | Unknown[1] | |
| Appleby Arrows vs Wimbourne Wasps match | Great Britain | Unidentified Appleby Arrows Chaser (accidental)[3] | |
| 2014 Quidditch World Cup | Patagonian Desert, Argentina | Jean-Baptiste Bloncourt[2] |
Etymology
The word Snitchnip is made up of the word snitch and the word nip, which means to brush past or touch. Thus, a Snitchnip occurred when someone touches the snitch.
Appearances
- Quidditch Through the Ages (First mentioned)
- Harry Potter Trading Card Game (First appearance)
- Pottermore (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery (Mentioned only)
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Quidditch Through the Ages, Chapter 6 (Changes in Quidditch since the Fourteenth Century)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Pottermore - BRAZIL VERSUS HAITI (archived)
- ↑ Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 7, Chapter 28 (The Last Laugh) - Assignment "Rivalry and Revelry"