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06-04-2004, 10:04 AM
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Victor Krum : Biography & Other information - For the Record Summary:
All you ever wanted to know about Viktor Krum! Article: Quote: For the Record
By www. Silentbard.net
Age: about 17/18 in Goblet of Fire; 18/19 as of last book- 'Order of the Phoenix'
Wizarding Academy Attended: Durmstrang Institute; Location of School: Somewhere in Northern Europe.
Physical Description: Viktor Krum was thin, dark, and sallow skinned, with a large curved nose and thick black eyebrows. He looked like an overgrown bird of prey. It was hard to believe he was only eighteen. (Goblet of Fire, US Edition, 105)
Was recruited to play on the Bulgarian National Team for the 1994 Quidditch World Cup. In a turn of events that will proably be remembered forever, he caught the Snitch, but his team (Bulgaria's National team) lost to Ireland.
It's possible that Viktor was a member of Bulgaria's top Quidditch team, the Vratsa Vultures and that this team is the Bulgarian team that went on to represent the country in the World Cup.
He was recruited to play for the Pro-Quidditch team while still a student at Durmstrang. [Fred Weasley implied he was the only decent player on the team.] Many didn't know the incredible seeker was still a student.
He became champion for Durmstrang in the 1994-1995 Tri-Wizard Tournament. His competition was Fleur Delacour of 'Beauxbatons', Cedric Digory of 'Hogwarts' and the unexpected 4th champion - Harry Potter of 'Hogwarts'. Viktor did not win the competition.
He enjoyed swimming in the Hogwarts lake during his visit (despite the giant squid)
Since he's a bit surly looking, his aloofness makes him look more like a grumpy guy. He seems to be a bit shy despite his 'rough around the edges' appearance. When all the champions were together for the first time, he sort of stood away by himself. He doesn't have a lot of confidence with girls, he hung out in the library for days trying to get up the nerve to talk to Hermione. But once he's comfortable he seems to speak more, he's rather chatty with Hermione at the Yule Ball. I guess it was smooth sailing once he broke the ice and asked her out.
He was a little jealous of Harry when a nosey reporter spread false stories about the nature of Harry and Hermione's relationship.
Seemed a little intimidated while asking Harry about it and he was very happy to find out it was all a lie. Does he know Ron has a crush on Hermione? We don't know.
He only appeared in 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire', but was still a minor secondary character in 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix' (only through the fact Hermione was still writing to him). In a 2004 chat, JK Rowling confirmed that he will appear in a future book.
JK Rowling was vague when asked if anything happened between Hermione and Viktor over the summer (the summer between books 4 and 5) she only mentioned Ron would love to know what happenned (which implies there's something for him to know).
Name Analysis
Viktor - It means 'Victory'. This boy's name is used in German, Hungarian, Russian, Polish, Serbian, Croatian, Czech, Norwegian, Swedish and Danish. It corresponds to the English name Victor. Its source is a Latin expression meaning "Champion" or "Conqueror". A common feminine form of Viktor/Victor is Victoria.
Viktor was a champion for Durmstrang, so you can see how this choice of first name related to Character.
Krum - Well, there's two things worth talking about. First of all there's the lineage of the name, it can be traced to a famouse Bulgarian Khan. And secondly, it seems to be related to the German word, Krumm.
Historical Significance
Historically the name goes back to Khan Krum. Krum participated in many battles that aided in the expansion of his country (Bulgaria). Krum earned the nickname of Strashny [the Terrible] among his enemies, but is remembered for both external and internal development in his country. Along with his skills as a leader in battle, he established law and order in Bulgaria when he created the country's first written laws. Khan Krum's laws protected property against encroachment by thieves and made slander and drinking severely punishable. His laws applied to all Bulgarians and ensured unique state protection to the poor. Krum's laws also allowed him to unite Bulgarians and Slavs into a strong, integrated and centralized state and gained him the reputation of a remarkable and magnanimous ruler.
German Language Referance
There is the German word the corellates with Viktor's last name. The German word 'krumm'. It's from the Old High German 'krump' and means 'crooked' or 'slouched'. This seems to relate back to his physical looks. The way he's duck footed and uncoordinated on land.
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06-04-2004, 12:22 PM
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That was good to know. I like Krum and I think he makes a very interesting character in GoF. I wonder if Jo will ever let us know if Hermione visited with Krum over the summer. I'm not sure her parents would have allowed that seeing the age difference, however, maybe they made it their family holiday for that summer. I don't think it's mentioned where Hermione and her parents went for summer holiday in book five, though I'm not sure she had enough time to go seeing how she was with Harry and Ron most of the summer. Also I would love to know what took place when he led Hermione away from Harry and Ron at the end of GoF to say goodbye.  Who knows maybe Hermione received her first kiss.
I'm going to see PoA today and look at me, I already can't wait for GoF and that won't be until November of 2005. Got a while to wait, oh well. I can't wait for the Yule Ball that is going to be so cool! | 
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06-04-2004, 01:27 PM
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Nice bio on Krum. Good job!!! | |
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06-04-2004, 01:50 PM
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Thats so cool! I think Hermione and Krum kissed at the end of GOF. Can't wait to see what role he plays in the future. | |
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06-04-2004, 03:16 PM
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That's a long biography! yeah i think they kissed at the end of the book also | |
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06-04-2004, 03:30 PM
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Thanks for all the Backround info on Krum. I was just rereading the GoF, and everything is right on!! Nice to have all the information in one place, thanks a bunch Dumbledore!!!!! | |
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06-04-2004, 03:32 PM
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that's really cool wish it had a picture to go a long with it.the person who playing Victor Krum. | |
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06-04-2004, 04:17 PM
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yeah... wish they had his pic too... | |
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06-04-2004, 06:15 PM
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That's really a neat job! thanx | |
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06-04-2004, 06:53 PM
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No one seen a pic yet? I can't wait to see it! | |
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06-05-2004, 12:10 AM
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I can't wait to see GoF. I hope whoever is playing Krum is at least a little good-looking. He's going to be Ron's competition afterall  . Are you sure it coming out Nov. 2005? | |
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06-05-2004, 12:20 AM
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Thanks, Rich, that was really interesting and informative. | |
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06-05-2004, 12:44 AM
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Quote: Originally posted by Dumbledore@Jun 4 2004, 02:38 AM
He enjoyed swimming in the Hogwarts lake during his visit (despite the giant squid)*
| Actually, I think the only reason he was swimming in the lake at that one point in the book is because he was preparing for the second task. I don't really think he was doing it for recreation during winter...unless he's entirely stupid. :ermsmile: | |
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06-06-2004, 12:54 PM
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It's very interesting to know about the historical Krum- that's one I hadn't heard before. | |
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