What was in the Golden Snitch?

It was engraved with the words ‘I open at the close’, which mystified Harry throughout most of the book, and only sprang to life right at the very end. It turned out that the Snitch actually contained another of the Deathly Hallows: the Resurrection Stone.

Why is it called a snitch in Harry Potter?

The Golden Snitch, as we know it today, was based on a design of an actual bird. Back in 1269, the Chief of the Wizards’ Council named Barberus Bragge decided to release a small bird called the Golden Snidget in the middle of a Quidditch game.

What color are the snitch wings?

The Golden Snitch, sometimes called simply the Snitch, is the third ball used in Quidditch. It is a small gold-coloured sphere with silver wings and is about the size of a walnut.