13th Century
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During this century:
- Snidget-hunting, which became popular in the 12th century, is still a widely practiced sport (QA4).
At some point in this century:
- Arithmancer Bridget Wenlock discovers the magical properties of the number seven (FW).
- Barberus Bragge is Chief of the Wizards' Council (around 1269).
Towards the end of this century:
- The Triwizard Tournament is established between the schools of Hogwarts, Beauxbatons and Durmstrang (GF12).
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1202
Bridget Wenlock, a famous Arithmancer, is born (FW).
1203
The Holyhead Harpies, a Quidditch team famous for hiring only women, are founded (QA7).
1227
Ignatia Wildsmith, inventor of the Floo powder, is born (FW).
1269
The Golden Snidget is introduced to the game of Quidditch by Barberus Bragge, who offers 150 Galleons to the first Quidditch player to catch the bird. Modesty Rabnott, horrified by the cruelty to the Snidget, Summons it and sets it free, resulting in her being fined 10 Galleons and being forced to move in with her sister Prudence. These events are related in a letter from Modesty to Prudence, now on display in the Museum of Quidditch (QA4).
1285
Bridget Wenlock, a famous Arithmancer, dies (FW).
1289
The International Warlock Convention of 1289 takes place (CS9).
1291
The Kenmare Kestrels, an Irish Quidditch team, are founded (QA7).
1292
The Quidditch team Pride of Portree is founded on the Isle of Skye (QA7).
1296
A manticore savages somebody; it escapes punishment because nobody dares to approach it (PA11).
1298
The hag Cordelia Misericordia is born (FW).
