How fast can a Firebolt go?

Description. It is capable of going from nought to one hundred and fifty miles per hour in ten seconds. The Firebolt also boasts an unbreakable Braking Charm, superb balance and precision, and hovers at reasonable mounting height when let go. By 1994, the Firebolt was the fastest broomstick in the whole world.
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Which is faster Nimbus 2000 or Firebolt?

The Firebolt can go up to 150 miles per hour in ten seconds. It was named a world-class broom and was used by professional Quidditch players during the 1994 Quidditch World Cup. It became the fastest-selling broom on the market, surpassing both the Nimbus 2000 and the Nimbus 2001.
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Is the Firebolt faster than the Nimbus 2001?

The broom itself was black and silver with revolving stirrups. Despite the Firebolt being faster, the Nimbus 2001 was still used by the majority of Quidditch teams across the globe.
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Who gave Harry the fastest broom Prisoner of Azkaban?

In Prisoner of Azkaban, Sirius Black anonymously sends Harry a Firebolt broom after the demise of Harry's Nimbus 2000 in the Whomping Willow.
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How much is Firebolt worth?

In GoF, the Triwizard Tournament prize is a thousand galleons and that's a significant amount. While Harry's in Diagon Alley in PoA, he overhears that the Ireland Quidditch team put an order of 7. Going on this information, each Firebolt would probably be slightly over 200 galleons.
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How did Sirius get a Firebolt?

How did Sirius buy the Firebolt? Fandom. How did Sirius buy the Firebolt? Sirius Black bought and sent Harry a Firebolt at the end of the third book.
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How fast are broomsticks Harry Potter?

The Firebolt was capable of going from nought to one hundred and fifty miles per hour in ten seconds. This broomstick also boasted an unbreakable Braking Charm, superb balance and precision, and hovered at reasonable mounting height when let go. By 1994, the Firebolt was the fastest broomstick in the whole world.
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Why did McGonagall buy Harry a Nimbus 2000?

History. This broomstick was arranged for Harry by Professor Minerva McGonagall after he was given a spot on the Gryffindor Quidditch team, as Seeker. He rode this broom in all school Quidditch matches until 1993, when, during a match against Hufflepuff, he was attacked by Dementors and fell off his broom.
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Who gifted Harry the Nimbus 2000?

In the movie, professor Minerva McGonagall gives Harry Potter a Nimbus 2000 when he joins the Gryffindor Quidditch team.
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Was there a Nimbus 2002?

The new Nimbus 2002, Nimbus 2002 Seeker Edition (SE), and Nimbus 3000 bring generational improvements centered on upgraded handling including faster speeds, enhanced braking charms, and exclusive to the new Seeker Edition, improved Cushioning & Acceleration Charms to provide increased lumbar support, comfort, and less ...
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What broom is better than a Firebolt?

Which broom would you ride?
  • Firebolt Supreme.
  • Thunderbolt VII.
  • Varápidos.
  • Yajirushi.
  • Starsweeper XXI.
  • Firebolt.
  • Nimbus 2001.
  • Nimbus 2000.
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What was in Vault 713?

At the beginning of the first book, Gringotts Vault 713, a higher-security vault, held a small grubby bag, which we later learn contains the Philosopher's Stone. Albus Dumbledore sends Hagrid to retrieve it while he escorts Harry to Diagon Alley.
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Why did Snape jinx the broom?

The truth came out when Professor Quirrell admitted to Harry that he'd jinxed the broom and claimed he'd have gotten away with it too if it hadn't been for those meddling counter-curses. In other words, Snape tried to save Harry's life, and the only thanks he got was being set on fire. Harsh.
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Why is it called the Nimbus 2000?

You may be looking for Harry Potter's Nimbus 2000. The Nimbus 2000 was a broomstick produced by the Nimbus Racing Broom Company as part of their successful line of racing brooms. At the time of its release in 1991, it was the fastest broomstick in production.
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Is Quidditch a real sport?

Quidditch is more widely known as the sport played by fictional character Harry Potter, but the sport has evolved into the real world and now its official league announced a huge shift away from its creator.
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How much is a galleon worth?

Converted into other currencies. According to J. K. Rowling, the approximate value of a Galleon is "About five Great British pounds, though the exchange rate varies!"
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Did Crookshanks help Sirius?

He immediately took a trusting of Sirius, meeting with him on the Hogwarts grounds several times and stealing the passwords to Gryffindor Tower from Neville Longbottom to help him get into the castle. Crookshanks helped Sirius lure Harry, Ron, and Hermione into the Shrieking Shack.
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How rich was Sirius Black?

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter contains lots of bits of information, like the net worths of some of the series' most prominent characters. Sirius Black is super, duper rich, possessing a whopping 199,513 Galleons, or $1.6 million. Not bad for someone who's a wanted man.
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What form is Hermione's Patronus?

Hermione's patronus is an otter, which means Rowling based Hermione's patronus on her favorite animal. It makes sense that Rowling would choose her favorite animal for Granger. The author has said that she sees much of herself in the young wizard, including shared "insecurity and a great fear of failure."
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Is Fire-Boltt 360 good?

At Rs 3999, Fire Boltt 360 comes with a great design, vibrant display and features like the Spo2 tracker, blood pressure tracker and more.
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What was Harry's last broom?

The Firebolt is a costly broom and Harry Potter was among the first to own one.
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Where can I buy a Firebolt?

Acquisition
  • Farengar Secret-Fire sells Firebolt after the Dragonborn assists Balgruuf the Greater with defeating Mirmulnir. ...
  • Faralda at the College of Winterhold sells this spell.
  • Enthir at the College of Winterhold sells this spell.
  • The spell may be found on mage corpses or on tables in dungeons.
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What was Bellatrix's vault number?

Vault 711 was a vault in Gringotts Wizarding Bank that belonged to Black family.
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