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    A Very Serious Analysis Of The 2013 Quidditch World Cup

    Our Quidditch correspondent breaks down the basics of the game as the sixth annual wizard competition comes to an end.

    The sixth annual Quidditch World Cup took place this past weekend in Kissimmee, FL, featuring more than 1,500 athletes from 80 teams around the world fighting for the title of QWC Champion. And since most people are only familiar with the version of the sport from the Harry Potter world, I'm here to help you understand how it works in a non-fictional environment. Below, the building blocks of a winning Quidditch World Cup squad.

    The Traditional Shoe Trade

    Substitutions

    The Kanungo Takeoff

    Invisible Bludgers

    The Chair Stare

    Defensive Looking

    The Blood Hug

    Kickball Tug-of-War

    The Front Ponytail

    This Year's Winners