portkey

Portkeys are inconspicuous objects used to transport large groups of wizards discreetly, crucial for events like the Quidditch World Cup to avoid Muggle attention.

1 chapter across 1 book

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2000)J. K. Rowling

Chapter 9

In this chapter, Harry and the Weasley family prepare for their journey to the Quidditch World Cup by waking early and discussing magical transportation methods, including Apparition and Portkeys. They walk to Stoatshead Hill to meet a Portkey, encountering Amos and Cedric Diggory, which highlights Harry's fame and the social dynamics among Hogwarts students. The chapter also explores the logistical challenges of transporting large numbers of wizards discreetly to avoid Muggle detection.