By February Fortescue
Muggles have discovered Quidditch. Their universities even play against each other.
I didn't believe it, and I had to check it out for myself. Merlin's Beard - how on earth would a Muggle play Quidditch? They can't fly. They have no charmed balls to pass around, throw at each other, or chase. Granted, I have heard rumors that some groups compete by asking and answering trivia questions (I haven't actually observed this myself, but others have assured me it really does happen). I contacted a local university.
They have a Quidditch team, and so then I'm put in contact with the person who leads the team. I have lots of questions. Team name? I'm expecting something sporty and competitive. Assuming they have heard something about our Wizarding World, I'm expecting “The Basilisks” or “Leaping Lethifolds.” Uh, no. They call themselves “Aberforth's Army.” Really? Albus Dumbledore's brother, the guy who runs a tavern and has a certain fondness for goats? Ok, maybe they don't know about the goats. No... their mascot is a goat. Their team t-shirt (no robes for these guys) is blue, tye-dyed, and has a goat's head. Fighting the urge to snark and/or giggle, I immediately order my own shirt. Have to support the team, right?