PAGE FOURQuidditch Player Profile - Viktor KrumBarnaby SnellNot many people can say they caught the Golden Snitch in the World Cup final for the losing side. Despite this disappointment, Viktor Krum is still seen as arguably the best Seeker in the world, which is why his transfer to Falmouth Falcons has sent shockwaves throughout the Quidditch world. Mr. Krum graciously agreed to this interview, speaking without a translator, as he works to improve his English and make a proper home for himself in Britain. His fans will surely hope his career with the Falcons will be as thrill-packed and glorious as his time in the Bulgarian league.
What drove you to play Quidditch professionally?At Durmstrang I was pushed in the areas where I was best suited, and Quidditch always came naturally to me.
What most attracted you into moving to England?What most attracted me to England is that I have good friends here, and also I believe that I can be more useful here in many ways than I could be at home.
What's the hardest part of being a pro Quidditch player?For now, it is being away from home, but I am being very welcome here.
What is the best part of it?I feel better in the air than I do on my feet. I am a bit clumsy off of a broom.
What is your training regimen like?I run, and spend many hours on the equipment in my home. Also I spent usually four hours practicing maneuvers, outside of my regular practices with the team.
What do you think of your team's chances for the coming season?I have only been with Falmouth a short time, but I believe that we have a very good chance.
Which match(es) are you most looking forward to?The match with the Magpies, as one of my former National teammates is flying for them and it will be fun.
Who is your favourite player, not counting yourself?Ladislaw Zamojski of the Polish national team, and the Grodzisk Goblins. He is a friend, but is also an amazing Chaser.
Who is your biggest rival on the pitch?I do not know particulars of the other Seekers in the English league yet, but I anticipate that it will be Aidan Lynch based on the records I have been reading.
The World Cup is coming up next year--Are you looking forward to it?I am, but I do not know if I will be competing to be a part of the Bulgarian team again.
Is anything in particular keeping you from rejoining the Bulgarian squad?No, other than that I wish to continue living in England.
Do you have any words you'd like to say to Antigone Ivanova, as you both start the season in a new league?I wish her luck. I hope that we do not come to a rivalry.
If you could give one piece of advice to an aspiring pro Quidditch player, what would it be?Do not make your whole life about playing Quidditch. It will make you a better player to have other things that you care about.