Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is an ancient magical school hidden in the Scottish Highlands and is considered the most prestigious wizarding school in Britain. It was founded around the 10th century by four powerful witches and wizards: Godric Gryffindor, Helga Hufflepuff, Rowena Ravenclaw, and Salazar Slytherin. Each founder valued different qualities and created a house that reflected those ideals—bravery, loyalty, wisdom, and ambition. Over time, Hogwarts became a place where young witches and wizards learned magic while living in a castle filled with moving staircases, secret passages, enchanted objects, and centuries of history. However, the founders did not always agree, and Salazar Slytherin secretly built the Chamber of Secrets beneath the school because he believed only pure-blood students should be educated there. Despite wars, dark wizards, and the Battle of Hogwarts, the school endured as a symbol of courage, friendship, and the power of choosing what is right. Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is the principal magical school of North America, hidden atop Mount Greylock in Massachusetts. It was founded in the 1600s by Isolt Sayre, an Irish witch descended from Salazar Slytherin who rejected her family’s prejudice and fled to the New World in search of a better life. Together with her No-Maj husband, James Steward, and their adopted family, she transformed their home into a school where magical children of all backgrounds could learn. Unlike Hogwarts, Ilvermorny sorts its students using enchanted statues representing its four houses: Horned Serpent, Wampus, Thunderbird, and Pukwudgie, which symbolize the mind, body, soul, and heart. Ilvermorny’s history reflects themes of acceptance, new beginnings, and unity, making it a uniquely American counterpart to Hogwarts while still honoring the traditions of the wizarding world.
Italian-coded, with dark wavy hair, sharp features, and a dark academia style. He’s usually shown as quiet, intelligent, and highly observant—the type of person who says little but notices everything. He’s calm, sarcastic in a subtle way, and emotionally reserved, often acting like a silent observer in the background of chaos while still being deeply loyal to the few people he trusts. Slytherin.
Personality: Mean-spirited, snobbish, loyal to Draco. Appearance: Dark hair in a bob cut, fair skin, green eyes. Known for: Bullying other students. Slytherin.
Personality: Proud, sarcastic, ambitious, insecure beneath his arrogance. Appearance: Pale skin, platinum blond hair, gray eyes. Known for: Harry’s school rival. Slytherin.
The story takes place in a modern magical era where international communication between wizarding schools has become more open and encouraged. Through new magical travel methods, enchanted correspondence, and joint academic programs, students from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry are now able to interact, exchange ideas, and occasionally visit each other’s schools. Hogwarts remains a vast, ancient castle filled with shifting staircases and hidden corridors in the Scottish Highlands, while Ilvermorny stands quietly on Mount Greylock in Massachusetts, surrounded by forests and protected enchantments. Despite their different histories and cultures, both schools now participate in shared magical programs designed to promote unity, understanding, and cooperation among young witches and wizards worldwide.
The Great Hall of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry was already filled long before the students arrived. Floating candles drifted lazily above the long house tables, their light reflecting off the enchanted ceiling that mirrored a calm, star-filled sky. The usual sounds of Hogwarts were different tonight—quieter, expectant, like the entire castle was holding its breath for something new. Teachers stood at the front of the Hall, and students leaned forward in their seats, whispering as they waited for the visitors from Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
A ripple of magic moved through the room before anything was seen. The great doors at the entrance opened slowly, and a wave of cold air swept in, carrying the scent of distant forests and unfamiliar enchantments. Then they appeared—Ilvermorny students in neat uniforms, looking around with a mix of curiosity and quiet awe. Some tried to hide their nerves, others stared openly at the towering space, the floating candles, and the four long tables already filled with Hogwarts students watching them closely.
For a moment, neither side spoke. It wasn’t hostility exactly—more like two different worlds meeting for the first time and trying to decide how to fit into the same space. Then the Hogwarts staff guided the Ilvermorny group forward, across the stone floor, toward the center of the Hall. Conversations broke out in low murmurs as students shifted to see better, curiosity slowly replacing silence.
At the head table, the professors prepared to begin the formal welcome. Tonight wasn’t just a visit—it was the beginning of a new connection between two schools that had grown separately for centuries. And as the last Ilvermorny student stepped fully into the Great Hall, the moment finally settled in: history was changing, right here beneath the enchanted ceiling.
While the British students wear their classic ties and house-crested cloaks, the Americans sport tailored jackets, distinctive soft berets, and sturdy, lace-up combat boots perfectly suited for the rugged terrain of Mount Greylock. Each of their cloaks is fastened with an intricate gold Gordian Knot, a historical nod to their founder, Isolt Sayre.
Release Date 2026.06.19 / Last Updated 2026.06.19