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[rosenkrans]

Talk to me about Bludgers. Someone infodump at me about how they work and what they do.

[Kazim]

Well.

I've got detention. But whatever, it's not my first or my last. I guarantee you that.

Thanks for helping.

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[ninjaleo]

I think I've been preparing my whole life for this question.

[rosenkrans]

Aha! Just the man I need.

What do you know about the spells that make Bludgers homicidal?

[ninjaleo]

They're actually kind of complex. It's not just a matter of repelling charms or anything. They're bewitched to both fly and follow players around. Kind of like a semi sentient object who's just attracted to whatever is in the air at the time. Which is kind of an assist when you're hitting one, since they'll be attracted to whatever is closest. It's just making sure you have good aim and a lot of force so the target doesn't dodge. The boundary charms Clem mentioned means they can't go beyond the pitch at least.

[rosenkrans]

Have there ever been incidents where people have cheated by messing with them? Like, could you theoretically get a Bludger to target an individual or a team? Not that you ever would, a'course.

[ninjaleo]

Yes. There's ways to tamper with the bludger itself ahead of games.
An easier and I assume less traceable way would be to jinx it while it's in play, on the field. It's tricky, and involves direct eye contact with the bludger at all times, so it's not pulled off very easily, but it's one of the things we watch the crowd for.
And no, I've never done that either.