Beater

About
The position of Beater requires one player to protect others from the Bludgers using a Beater's bat.

History
The Beater position may have existed since the introduction of the Bludger. They are not meant to score goals, and there has been no indication that any Beater has ever handled a Quaffle.

Appearances

 * Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (book)
 * Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (film)
 * Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (book)
 * Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)
 * Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (book)
 * Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)
 * Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (book)
 * Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (book)
 * Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (book)