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* [[Magical Congress of the United States of America]] |
* [[Magical Congress of the United States of America]] |
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| − | * [[Salem Witches Institute]] |
+ | * [[Salem Witches' Institute]] |
* [[Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] |
* [[Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] |
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| − | '''North America''' is a continent in the western hemisphere. The known wizarding nations that comprise it are [[Canada]], [[Mexico]] and the [[United States of America]]. |
+ | '''North America''' is a continent in the western hemisphere. The known wizarding nations that comprise it are [[Canada]], [[Haiti]], [[Jamaica]], [[Mexico]], and the [[United States of America]]. |
==Magical community== |
==Magical community== |
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==Magical government== |
==Magical government== |
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| − | The only known magical government body on the continent is the [[Magical Congress of the United States of America]] |
+ | The only known magical government body on the continent is the [[Magical Congress of the United States of America]], commonly referred to as MACUSA, with the wizard [[Samuel G. Quahog]] as its [[President of the Magical Congress of the United States of America|President]] in [[2014]]. It was established in [[1693]] in reaction to the [[Salem Witch Trials]] and the threat of the [[Scourers]]. |
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| − | MACUSA was first formed in [[1693]] in reaction to the [[Salem Witch Trials]] and the threat of the [[Scourers]]. |
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| − | It is unknown if MACUSA's jurisdiction ever extended beyond the borders of the modern-day United States (a [[Muggle]]-created political entity). |
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==Magical education== |
==Magical education== |
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| − | [[Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]], one of the [[Wizarding school#Known wizarding schools|eleven wizarding schools]], is located in |
+ | [[Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]], one of the [[Wizarding school#Known wizarding schools|eleven wizarding schools]], is located at the highest peak of Mount Greylock in [[Massachusetts]]. It takes in students from all over the continent. |
==Magical games and sports== |
==Magical games and sports== |
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| + | * Quidditch reached North America in the early seventeenth century but was slow to be adopted.<ref>{{QTA|R|8}}</ref> |
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* The [[Haileybury Hammers]], the [[Moose Jaw Meteorites]], and the [[Stonewall Stormers]] are Canadian Quidditch teams. |
* The [[Haileybury Hammers]], the [[Moose Jaw Meteorites]], and the [[Stonewall Stormers]] are Canadian Quidditch teams. |
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** They are among the most accomplished Quidditch teams in the modern day |
** They are among the most accomplished Quidditch teams in the modern day |
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* The [[Fitchburg Finches]] and the [[Sweetwater All-Stars]] are American Quidditch teams. |
* The [[Fitchburg Finches]] and the [[Sweetwater All-Stars]] are American Quidditch teams. |
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** The Fitchburg Finches have won the U.S. Quidditch cup seven times. |
** The Fitchburg Finches have won the U.S. Quidditch cup seven times. |
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| + | *[[United States of America]] has its own [[American National Quidditch team|National Quidditch team]]. |
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| + | *[[Canada]] has its own [[Canadian National Quidditch team|National Quidditch team]] |
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==Magical creatures== |
==Magical creatures== |
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| − | *[[Clabbert]] |
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| − | *[[ |
+ | * [[Hodag]] |
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+ | * [[Horned Serpent]] |
| − | *[[ |
+ | * [[Jackalope]] |
| − | *[[ |
+ | * [[Pukwudgie]] |
| − | *[[ |
+ | * [[Snallygaster]] |
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| + | '''Species native by region''' |
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| − | *[[Rougarou]] |
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| + | * [[Hidebehind]]: native to [[Massachusetts]]. |
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| − | *[[Sasquatch]] |
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| + | * [[Rougarou]]: native to the swampy areas of [[Louisiana]]. |
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| − | *[[Thunderbird]] |
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| + | * [[Sasquatch]]: native to the [[Wikipedia:Pacific Northwest|Pacific Northwest]] of the United States. |
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| − | *[[Wampus cat]] |
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| + | * [[Thunderbird]]: native to [[Arizona]]. |
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| + | * [[Wampus cat]]: native to the [[Appalachian Mountains]] |
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| + | | '''Species found within North America |
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| + | * [[Gnome]] |
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| + | * [[Jarvey]] |
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| + | * [[Jobberknoll]] |
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| + | * [[Knarl]] |
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| + | * [[Nogtail]] |
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| + | * [[Vampire]] |
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| + | *[[Wood Nymph]] |
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| + | |} |
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| + | The [[Ashwinder]], [[Basilisk]], [[Bundimun]], [[Chizpurfle]], [[Clabbert]], [[Fairy]], [[Flobberworm]], [[Ghoul]], [[Kneazle]], [[Merpeople]], [[Mooncalf]], [[Plimpy]], [[Puffskein]], [[Fire Dwelling Salamander|Salamander]], [[Streeler]], [[Werewolf]] and [[Winged horse]] are all found throughout North America, existing worldwide. |
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==Magical history== |
==Magical history== |
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| − | * Salem, Massachusetts is famous for its seventeenth-century hysteria over [[magic|witchcraft]] and |
+ | * Salem, Massachusetts is famous for its seventeenth-century hysteria over [[magic|witchcraft]] and its [[Salem Witch Trials|witch trials]]. |
==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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Magic in North America.jpg |
Magic in North America.jpg |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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+ | *{{GOF}} {{Mention}} |
| + | *{{QWC}} |
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| − | *''[[Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup]]'' |
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| + | *{{PM}} |
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| + | *{{FB|F}} |
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| + | ==Notes and references== |
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| + | {{Reflist}} |
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Revision as of 20:27, 9 August 2019
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North America is a continent in the western hemisphere. The known wizarding nations that comprise it are Canada, Haiti, Jamaica, Mexico, and the United States of America.
Magical community
The Canadian cities of Haileybury, Moose Jaw and Stonewall along with the American capital city of Washington and the cities of Boston, Fitchburg, New York, Salem, Savannah and Sweetwater are the known locations that house the North American wizarding community.
Magical government
The only known magical government body on the continent is the Magical Congress of the United States of America, commonly referred to as MACUSA, with the wizard Samuel G. Quahog as its President in 2014. It was established in 1693 in reaction to the Salem Witch Trials and the threat of the Scourers.
Magical education
Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, one of the eleven wizarding schools, is located at the highest peak of Mount Greylock in Massachusetts. It takes in students from all over the continent.
Magical games and sports
- Quidditch reached North America in the early seventeenth century but was slow to be adopted.[1]
- The Haileybury Hammers, the Moose Jaw Meteorites, and the Stonewall Stormers are Canadian Quidditch teams.
- They are among the most accomplished Quidditch teams in the modern day
- The Fitchburg Finches and the Sweetwater All-Stars are American Quidditch teams.
- The Fitchburg Finches have won the U.S. Quidditch cup seven times.
- United States of America has its own National Quidditch team.
- Canada has its own National Quidditch team
Magical creatures
| Native species
Species native by region
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Species found within North America |
The Ashwinder, Basilisk, Bundimun, Chizpurfle, Clabbert, Fairy, Flobberworm, Ghoul, Kneazle, Merpeople, Mooncalf, Plimpy, Puffskein, Salamander, Streeler, Werewolf and Winged horse are all found throughout North America, existing worldwide.
Magical history
- Salem, Massachusetts is famous for its seventeenth-century hysteria over witchcraft and its witch trials.
Gallery
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup
- Pottermore
- Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (film)
Notes and references
- ↑ Quidditch Through the Ages, Chapter 8 (The Spread of Quidditch Worldwide)
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