Oxford University students play Quidditch – in pictures
Angus Barry leads a pre-game briefing setting out the rules for those who have not played beforePhotograph: Sam Frost for the GuardianAmy Wipfler sets up the goals for the makeshift Quidditch pitchPhotograph: Sam Frost for the GuardianMycchaka Kleinbort of Worcester College carries broomsticks to the pitchPhotograph: Sam Frost for the Guardian
Amy Wipfler with her broomstick, Pink Panther. Black and pink are Worcester College's coloursPhotograph: Sam Frost for the GuardianWorcester College players help each other with their robesPhotograph: Sam Frost for the GuardianA Worcester College player on the runPhotograph: Sam Frost for the GuardianThe golden snitch can run wherever he or she chooses, but must return to the pitch at least every five minutesPhotograph: Sam Frost for the GuardianSteffan Danino, as golden snitch, fends off two seekersPhotograph: Sam Frost for the GuardianSeekers must retrieve the marker from the waistband of the golden snitchPhotograph: Sam Frost for the GuardianA broken broomstickPhotograph: Sam Frost for the GuardianThe players line up for a group photoPhotograph: Sam Frost for the Guardian
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