J.K. Rowling reveals Quidditch World Cup history

J.K. Rowling has revealed the first of her two-part reader "History of the Quidditch World Cup" on Pottermore.com, the website devoted to all things Harry Potter.

It is 2,400 words on the history behind the game played on flying broomsticks in the wizarding world of the celebrated series. The second part will be published next Friday.

"We're thrilled to have the opportunity to publish such an imaginative and engaging story from J.K. Rowling about the history of the Wizarding world's most exciting sport," Pottermore CEO Susan L. Jurevics said, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

"We're committed to being the only digital destination where fans can discover new original content about the world of Harry Potter from J.K. Rowling. 'History of the Quidditch World Cup' helps us not only fulfill that mission, but it also serves to entertain and delight our community."

Pottermore launched in April 2012, and since then, "History of the Quidditch World Cup" is one of Rowling's longest pieces of original content. It delves into background information about the game, unknown rules about the tournament and its most memorable moments throughout its six centuries of existence.

One example includes the controversial 1877 match played in Kazakhstan's Ryn Desert, now known as the Tournament that Nobody Remembers, because every player's and attendee's memory was wiped.

In another section, Rowling elaborates on Quidditch rules and regulations.

"The rulebook concerning both on- and off-pitch magic is alleged to stretch to nineteen volumes and to include such rules as 'no dragon is to be introduced into the stadium for any purpose including, but not limited to, team mascot, coach or cup warmer' and 'modification of any part of the referee's body, whether or not he or she has requested such modifications, will lead to a lifetime ban from the tournament and possibly imprisonment," said Deadline.com.

The second installment will feature recaps of some of the notable World Cup games held every four years since 1994.

The news follows the announcement from Orlando, Fla., that visitors to the magical community of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter will be able to ride the Hogwarts Express from Hogsmeade to Diagon Alley.