Quidditch Takes Off
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Emerson seeker celebrates a semifinal victory at the 2009 Quidditch World Cup at Middlebury Colllege in Middlebury, Vt. (www.internationalquidditch.org)
McGill and Middlebury seekers vie for the elusive snitch. (www.internationalquidditch.org )
Emerson Beater Joe Rechtman eyes a new target. (www.internationalquidditch.org )
A Boston University chaser decisively scores in 2009 World Cup. (www.internationalquidditch.org)
Ives Pond Quidditch team gets pumped during the opening parade.
The International Quidditch organization is a non-profit aimed at increasing athleticism in children and adults alike. Here they work with elementary school students to teach them all about Quidditch. (www.internationalquidditch.org)
Emerson celebrates a semifinal victory in 2009 World Cup. (www.internationalquidditch.org)
Emerson fans celebrate close, second-place finish in 2009 World Cup. (www.internationalquidditch.org)
The Middlebury Juggling Squad puts on a show at halftime at 2009 World Cup. (www.internationalquidditch.org)
Snitch Donny Dickson in flight. (www.internationalquidditch.org)
Louisiana State University Chasers surround Villanova. (www.internationalquidditch.org)
Snitch Josh Aichenbaum has stolen a bludger and prepares to peg two unsuspecting players. (www.internationalquidditch.org)
Snitch Josh Aichenbaum stops to sign an autograph midgame, with the seekers far nowhere in sight. (www.internationalquidditch.org)
Quidditch Commissioner Alex Benepe and an entourage of Snitch Runners lead the opening parade to the playing fields. (www.internationalquidditch.org)
The Emerson team gets in for a huddle before a final World Cup match. (www.internationalquidditch.org)
Seeker Chris Free orchestrates his teams tactics. (www.internationalquidditch.org)
Middlebury and Vassar battle for the quaffle. (www.internationalquidditch.org)
Middlebury and Vassar teams race down the field in 2009 World Cup. (www.internationalquidditch.org)
Seeker Chris Free orchestrates his teams tactics. (www.internationalquidditch.org)