There is an American version of Hogwarts called Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This was revealed by J.K. Rowling on Pottermore, where she published a new story detailing the origins of Ilvermorny. Just like fans of the Harry Potter series have been able to sort themselves into a Hogwarts house, now they can sort themselves into an Ilvermorny house.
Ilvermorny is located in the United States, specifically in Massachusetts. It was founded by Isolt Sayre, a pure-blood witch who fled from Ireland to escape her evil aunt Gormlaith Gaunt. Isolt, along with her husband James Steward, founded the school in the 17th century.
The story of Ilvermorny begins with Isolt, who was an orphan and raised by her aunt Gormlaith. Gormlaith was a fanatic believer in pure-blood supremacy and sought to control Isolt’s magical abilities. However, Isolt managed to escape and make her way to America.
In Massachusetts, Isolt met and married James Steward, a No-Maj (the American term for a non-magical person) who accepted and embraced the magical world. Together, they established Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Ilvermorny has four houses, just like Hogwarts. These houses are named after magical creatures and represent different traits. The houses are Thunderbird, Wampus, Horned Serpent, and Pukwudgie. Each house has its own set of characteristics, and students are sorted into a house based on their personality and magical abilities.
Thunderbird is associated with the soul and represents adventurers. Wampus is associated with the body and represents warriors. Horned Serpent is associated with the mind and represents scholars. Pukwudgie is associated with the heart and represents healers.
Similar to Hogwarts, Ilvermorny has its own sorting ceremony where students are chosen by the magical houses. The sorting ceremony involves a student approaching a statue of the house’s creature, and if the creature accepts them, they are sorted into that house.
Ilvermorny has its own unique history and traditions, separate from Hogwarts. It is a school that embraces the diverse magical community in America and has its own set of challenges and adventures for students to experience.
Yes, there is an American version of Hogwarts called Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. It was founded by Isolt Sayre and James Steward in Massachusetts and has four houses: Thunderbird, Wampus, Horned Serpent, and Pukwudgie. Just like Hogwarts, Ilvermorny has its own sorting ceremony and unique history. It adds a new dimension to the magical world created by J.K. Rowling.