How many points is the Golden Snitch worth in Quidditch?

The story behind the answer

150 points. In Quidditch, the Seeker’s capture of the tiny, winged Golden Snitch awards 150 points and instantly ends the match. This huge value makes Seeker play strategic: teams trailing by more than 150 often try to prevent a catch, since the game would end in a loss despite the points.

Historically, the Snitch replaced the live Golden Snidget used in early Quidditch, keeping its game-ending, high-stakes role. Memory tip: Snitch = switch—catching it “switches off” the game—and “one-fifty” sounds like “won swiftly,” which is how many matches are decided. Or think 1 Snitch, 5-finger grab, 0 time left: 150.