Group Members:
Daniel Aninag
Xandrix Baluyot
Will Hausman
Jonathan Wiese
Preconceptions:
Honestly, I thought the idea of Muggle Quidditch, as it is referred to on their student activities site, was silly. I didn't think it would be very entertaining to watch or play since no actual flying would be involved. Quidditch seemed like an imitation of various other sports, and without the magic, I didn't see why one would choose it over any other. Also, I thought everyone on the team would be a die hard Harry Potter fan who would constantly quote from the stories.
First Encounter:
I realized that, for the most part, the students on the Quidditch team were just like anyone else taking classes at A&M. They were friendly, spirited, and really enjoyed what they were doing. None of the ones I came across seemed so obsessed with Harry Potter, and I found that the majority were quite athletic. Quidditch is a demanding sport, especially for the positions of seekers and snitch. A lot of continuous running and sprinting is required to be an effective snitch and seeker. I was only able to attend one event this week, but so far I am actually quite excited to be doing my ethnography on the A&M Quidditch Team.
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