By 1994, the Firebolt was the fastest broomstick in the whole world.
This broomstick also boasted an unbreakable Braking Charm, superb balance and precision, and hovered at reasonable mounting height when let go. The Firebolt was capable of going from nought to one hundred and fifty miles per hour in ten seconds. įirebolts continued to be made in small quantities in the modern day, though their development was hindered by frequent strikes and walkouts on the part of the goblins who manufactured the iron parts. Harry was the only person in Hogwarts that owned a Firebolt, until losing it in the Battle of the Seven Potters. Harry presumably was given back his Firebolt after Umbridge was fired.
It was then said to have been taken to one of the Dungeons where it was guarded by a Security troll at all times.
Umbridge kept it in her office until Fred and George Weasley destroyed her office door during their exit from Hogwarts. In 1995, Harry's Firebolt was confiscated by Dolores Umbridge as punishment. Miniature models were also produced as gifts. He received a Firebolt as an anonymous present from his godfather, Sirius Black at Christmas 1993, after his Nimbus 2000 was destroyed by the Whomping Willow during a Quidditch match against Hufflepuff team. It was said that he would have to empty his vault in Gringotts, should he actually purchase the Firebolt.Įvery day that he was in Diagon Alley, before his third year at Hogwarts, he made sure that he passed the window so that he could stare in awe at the amazing and magnificent broom. He wanted one, but he already had a Nimbus 2000 and had to remind himself of that to keep himself from going in and asking what the price was. Harry Potter first saw a prototype Firebolt broom in the window of Quality Quidditch Supplies in the summer before his third year. Harry Potter riding his Firebolt wearing his Quidditch gear The Firebolt was used by both the Irish and Bulgarian teams during the 1994 Quidditch World Cup. Twelve months after its release, the Firebolt was the highest-selling racing broom of that time, beating out the Nimbus 20. The Firebolt was first developed by Randolph Spudmore around 1993, at a time when brooms made by the Nimbus Racing Broom Company dominated the market. " Irish International side's just put in an order for seven of these beauties! And they're favourites for the World Cup!'" - The proprieter of Quality Quidditch Supplies talking to the crowd outside his shop It continued to be made in relatively small quantities, partly because the goblin workers involved in the patented ironwork were prone to strikes and walkouts at the smallest provocation. The Firebolt was a costly broom and Harry Potter was one of the first to own one. The teams played on Firebolts during the 1994 Quidditch World Cup.īy 2014, the Firebolt had been superseded by the Firebolt Supreme, apparently manufactured by the same makers. In time, the Firebolt broomstick was used by the Bulgarian and Irish International Quidditch Teams. It was the fastest at the time of its production, and was released in 1993. The Firebolt was a world-class broomstick. Price on request." - Advert at Quality Quidditch Supplies The firebolt has an acceleration of 150 miles an hour in ten seconds and incorporates an unbreakable Braking Charm. Each individually selected birch twig in the broomtail has been honed to aerodynamic perfection, giving the Firebolt unsurpassable balance and pinpoint precision.
Firebolt broomstick registration#
The Firebolt was later purchased by popular Quidditch teams, and was used in the 1994 Quidditch World Cup." This state-of-the-art racing broom sports a streamlined superfine handle of ash, treated with a diamond-hard polish and hand-numbered with its own registration number. He wanted one, but he already had an expensive Nimbus 2000. Harry Potter first saw a prototype in the window of Quality Quidditch Supplies.
Firebolt broomstick windows#
It was quite popular, even while it was still being displayed in windows of stores. The Firebolt was first developed by Randolph Spudmore in 1993. There are metal footrests, where (obviously) the pilot places their feet. It is a rather long tree branch, which a paintbrush-like end. The Firebolt appears to be much like the Nimbus 2000. At the time, it was used in the Bulgarian-Irish Quidditch World Cup. It was the fastest at the time of its release, which was in 1993. The Firebolt is a world-class broomstick used in Quidditch.
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