Harry Potter's Most Iconic Transport is Also Its Dumbest
Many fans of the Harry Potter universe dream not only of magic, but also of a cool broom that can move quickly through the air. However, flying enthusiasts often overlook the potential dangers associated with a magical stick soaring through the sky.
As a fan of the Harry Potter universe, you often wonder about the magical world and its peculiarities.
Among the many unusual things, one of the most prominent is the use of broomsticks as a means of transportation.
While it may seem exciting and fascinating, it is also an uncomfortable way to travel, as you literally have to sit on the piece of wood (thankfully without thorns, but who knows).
For starters, broomsticks are not meant to be comfortable. They are narrow and hard, which means you have to balance well to avoid falling off.
This can be a challenge, especially for those who are not well-versed in flying.
It can be uncomfortable to sit on a broomstick for a long time, especially for those who are flying for the first time. It can also be painful for people with back problems and those with balance and coordination problems.
Well, if you're struggling with back problems, the Wizarding World conveniently offers a bunch of spells to fix that. In the Hogwarts Legacy game, the creators took the broom issue seriously and put moped seats on the wooden piece.
It turns out that in the 19th century, flying a magical device was much more comfortable than what was shown in the movies.
Another inconvenience is the lack of protection from the surprises from mother nature. Unlike a car or a train, broomsticks have no windows or doors to protect from wind, rain, or snow.
This means that the rider is exposed to the weather, which can make the journey uncomfortable or even dangerous.The broomstick also lacks the speed and performance of other modes of transportation.
While it may be convenient for short distances or in a hurry, it is not suitable for long journeys, nor it is efficient for carrying large amounts of luggage, which means that the rider would have to make multiple trips or use another mode of transportation to carry their belongings.
Furthermore, brooms are not safe, especially for inexperienced riders. It is not uncommon for people to fall off or crash into something while flying on a magical piece of wood.
Merlin's beard, even Harry Potter himself once fell from his broomstick (the latter didn't take it very well, and neither did Harry).
In conclusion, broomsticks are great for playing Quidditch, but they are completely useless for long journeys.
In the Hogwarts Legacy game, Professor Weasley showed Floo Flames to the player, and in the movies fans could've enjoyed (questionable word, we know) toilet teleportation at the Ministry of Magic.
In the Goblet of Fire the group of friends apparated for a thousand miles with the help of an ancient boot. And if you are a fan of the classics and got plenty of time, well, there is always a Hogwarts Express waiting for you.