Is it Nimbus 2000 or 3000?

"Point me!" This article is about Nimbus 2000s in general. 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.

What came before Nimbus 2000?

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The Nimbus 2000 was named the fastest broom in the world when it was released in 1991. Its predecessor, the Nimbus 1000, is said to have reached 100 mph. The Nimbus 2000 was technically Harry's second broomstick, gifted to him by Professor McGonagall after making Seeker for the Gryffindor Quidditch team.

Why is the Nimbus 2000 called that?

The Nimbus 2000 was fastest broomstick during Harry's first year at Hogwarts and the Nimbus 2001 was fastest in the subsequent year. It's safe to assume that the number in the name represents a year. Harry used the Nimbus 2000 in 1993 and Malfoy used Nimbus 2001 in 1994.

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.

When Harry receives his Nimbus Two Thousand?

Harry Potter has owned several broomsticks. Harry started using the average school broomstick. Later in his first year, Minerva McGonagall sent him a Nimbus 2000 after he became part of Gryffindor Quidditch Team.

Comparing ALL THREE Harry Potter Brooms | Nimbus 2000, Nimbus 2001, and Firebolt

How did Sirius afford a Firebolt?

He used a cat. And no one thought that was weird. Crookshanks just waltzed into the quidditch store with money and a note to send a Firebolt to Harry Potter and the store clerk was just like, "oh, tots normal" and sent it along.

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.

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.

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.

Which is the fastest broom in 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.

What broomstick does Harry use?

2000: the Nimbus 2000 is the broom Harry receives in his first year at Hogwarts. At the time, it is the best broom available, and is ideally suited to the Seeker's job.

Did Professor McGonagall buy Harry the Nimbus 2000?

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

What brooms do the Weasley twins use?

Fred and George Weasley fly Cleansweep brooms, this was mentioned before a Quidditch practise in 1992. The Ravenclaw team is said to have the latest model Cleansweep brooms in Harry Potter's third year (although in the next chapter their Seeker Cho Chang is actually flying a Comet 260).

Can a Muggle fly a broom?

Wands and brooms (and flying cars) are tools that channel magic. Thus the same way that Muggles cannot use wands to perform magic, they wouldn't be able to use brooms to fly.

What broomstick does Draco Malfoy have?

Comet 260. This broom has been owned by Draco Malfoy, Cho Chang and Nymphadora Tonks in the series.

What was Bellatrix's vault number?

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

Why does Hagrid not have a wand?

Weaknesses. After Hagrid was accused of opening the Chamber of Secrets, he was expelled and forbidden to do magic. His wand was also confiscated and snapped in half (the pieces were later reassembled and hidden in a pink umbrella, which never seems to be far from Hagrid).

What vault number is Harry Potter's?

Behind the scenes. The Potters' vault is identified as number 687 in the film adaptations. The vault is also labeled as 687 in the illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone issued by MinaLima Design.

What spell did Hermione use to set Snape's cloak on fire?

Lacarnum Inflamari was the incantation of a charm used to ignite cloaks or other items of clothing worn by individuals.

Does Snape alert the order?

After Harry's and Dumbledore's Army's escape and flight to the ministry it was Snape that alerted the Order about what had happened.

Why was Snape's leg cut?

Snape's bleeding leg | Fandom. In the first movie the the scene of the troll you can see that snape has a bleeding leg, why? Snape was bitten by Fluffy the three headed dog. When Troll was released, he went to make sure that no one was after the stone as everyone was distracted by the troll.

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.

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."

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.