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1What's the first spoken spell of the series?StupefyWingardium LeviosaOculus ReparoExpelliarmus2Which spell does Hermione use to rescue Ron from Devil's Snare?ObliviateImpedimentaImperviusLumos Solem3Which spell backfires on Ron when he tries to curse Malfoy into vomiting slugs?ImperioSlugulus EructoReductoSilencio4When Neville defeats a boggart by imagining Snape in his aunt's clothes, which spell does he perform?RiddikulusEngorgioCrucioConfundo5Which spell saves Harry from the Hungarian Horntail during the First Task of the Triwizard Tournament?AlohomoraProtegoAguamentiAccio6What's the name of the full-body bind curse Hermione uses on Neville when he tries to prevent the trio from leaving the common room?Petrificus TotalusDeletriusEpiskeyLocomotor Mortis7What is the spell for the most unforgivable curse?StupefyCrucioImperioAvada Kedavra8Which spell was cast by Professor Flitwick to protect Hogwarts castle prior to the battle of Hogwarts?Protego HorribilisProtego MaximaProtegoFinite Incantatem9Which spell do the death-eaters use to summon the dark mark?Repello MuggletumProtegoMorsmodreLumos10Which of the following is not a spell used within the world of Harry Potter?PerdentioDeletriusConfringoEngorgio

1What's the first spoken spell of the series? Stupefy Wingardium Leviosa Oculus Reparo Expelliarmus2Which spell does Hermione use to rescue Ron from Devil's Snare? Obliviate Impedimenta Impervius Lumos Solem3Which spell backfires on Ron when he tries to curse Malfoy into vomiting slugs? Imperio Slugulus Eructo Reducto Silencio4When Neville defeats a boggart by imagining Snape in his aunt's clothes, which spell does he perform? Riddikulus Engorgio Crucio Confundo5Which spell saves Harry from the Hungarian Horntail during the First Task of the Triwizard Tournament? Alohomora Protego Aguamenti Accio6What's the name of the full-body bind curse Hermione uses on Neville when he tries to prevent the trio from leaving the common room? Petrificus Totalus Deletrius Episkey Locomotor Mortis7What is the spell for the most unforgivable curse? Stupefy Crucio Imperio Avada Kedavra8Which spell was cast by Professor Flitwick to protect Hogwarts castle prior to the battle of Hogwarts? Protego Horribilis Protego Maxima Protego Finite Incantatem9Which spell do the death-eaters use to summon the dark mark? Repello Muggletum Protego Morsmodre Lumos10Which of the following is not a spell used within the world of Harry Potter? Perdentio Deletrius Confringo Engorgio

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With the brand new film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find them out in November, all eyes will be turning to the wizarding society of America and the North American wizarding school, Ilvermorny.

But Ilvermorny is only one of 11 schools located worldwide, so we thought we'd give you a quick summary of what we know so far. We gleaned most of our precious information from the font of wisdom - AKA Pottermore - where marvellous updates from JK Rowling herself are being posted over the next few days. Consequently this page will be updated when we know more so be sure to check back in!
Hogwarts
I think we can all agree that not much needs to be said about this one, but in case you've been living under a rock, here's what you need to know.

Located in somewhere in Scotland, Hogwarts takes students from all across the United Kingdom. It has produced various wizards of note, including the famous auror, Harry Potter and the infamous dark wizard, Lord Voldemort.

Hogwarts is situated in a grand castle with extensive grounds, including a rather dangerous forest. Why the founders chose to situate a school for children in such close proximity such a place is unknown. Neither is the reason that some teachers choose to send the children into the forest to complete detention.
Beauxbatons
Located somewhere in the Pyrenees, this school caters to the French, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Luxembourgian and Belgian students. Its alumni include the well known alchemist Nicolas Flamel, who is commemorated with a large fountain situated in the middle of the school's park. This fountain is said to have healing and beautifying properties.

Beauxbatons is a rival of Hogwarts, competing against them regularly in Triwizard Tournaments and other such international competitions

The headmistress is Olympe Maxime, a half-giantess.
Durmstrang
One of the most secretive of schools, Durmstrang is believed to be located in the far north of Europe. Presumably, the students are at least somewhat aware of where they go to school, but any visitors are submitted to memory charms in order to erase any memory of its whereabouts.

Durmstrang has the darkest reputation of the schools, having fallen twice under the leadership of dark wizards and produced at least one infamous pupil. It is suggested, however, that this reputation is not deserved.

Since previous headmaster, Igor Karkaroff, a former death eater, abandoned his post and went into hiding with Lord Voldemort's return, it has not been revealed who is currently running this school.
Mahoutokoro
The smallest of the 11 schools, Mahoutokoro is situated on the volcanic island of Minami Iwo Jima in Japan. The school takes students from the early age of seven years old, although these children do not board at the school until age 11. The younger students are flown to and from the school daily by flocks of giant storm petrels (magical birds). How they hide this activity from the Japanese Muggles has not been stated.

The main feature that sets Mahoutokoro apart from the other schools is their robes, which are enchanted to change colour as the wearer grows in skill. Starting at a pale pink, they change to various colours ending up golden if the student achieves high grades in all subjects. If the student adopts illegal practices and turns to "dark magic" or breaks the International Statute of Secrecy the robes change to white. The student will be immediately expelled and put on trial. Nothing is said about what happens when a student's robes malfunction or are turned white by another student's prank.
Uagadou
The largest of wizard schools, revealed to be located in Uganda, Africa by Rowling on Twitter, has no other address than "The Mountains of the Moon". It produces many students who are highly qualified in subjects such as Alchemy, Astronomy and Self-Transfiguration.

Having only adopted the wand in recent years, many African spells can be cast with a simple hand gesture or pointing of the finger.

The school is very notable for having an unusual method of communicating with students. Instead of receiving a letter by owl, students are told of their acceptance to Uagadou by a message from the headmaster or headmistress through Dream Messengers. Dream Messengers communicate through tokens left for the children while they sleep. This is usually in the form of an inscribed stone.
Castelobruxo
Castelobruxo, Brazil Illustration: Pottermore

Located deeply within the rainforest, Castelobruxo, shaped like a castle, is a school in Brazil which takes students from all over South America. The school grounds are protected by Caipora, small creatures who are said to be tricky and mysterious. A former headmistress of the school is claimed to have stated that these creatures cause more trouble than Peeves, the well know poltergeist who causes havoc in the corridors of Hogwarts.

Castelobruxo specialises in Herbology and Magizoology and offers exchange programmes for European students wanting to encounter other types of flora and fauna.
Ilvermorny
Located in North America, Ilvermorny has many of its roots in Native American culture. Rowling told a fan on Twitter that "indigenous magic was important in the founding of the school".

The Native American wizarding community was said to be gifted in animal and plant magic, Rowling revealed on Tuesday, and was apparently known to be gifted in wandless magic.

Rowling added on Wednesday that the American magical community changed a lot during the time of the Salem and other anti-magic hysteria and therefore the idolisation of "pure bloods" and the hatred of muggle-born or half-blooded witches and wizards has been far less rampant all across America.

Ivermorny is ranked among the top wizarding schools in the world.

On Thursday, Rowling revealed that the wizarding currency used in America is called a Dragot, though nothing about the exchange rate from galleons, sickles and knuts or from the American dollar.

She also revealed that in 1790 a law was designed to segregate the magical and none magical community. Witches and wizards were not allowed to marry those without magic and the American wizard government ( MACUSA) act completely independently from the non-magical one. After this law was introduced the common slang phrase 'dorcus' became popular to mean idiot or an inept person, after Dorcus Twelvetrees, who's massive break of the statute of secrecy was the main reason for this law to be introduced.

All witches and wizards in America are proficient in the use of wands and can buy their wand from one of the four main providers in the United States.

Not much is known about the school itself as of yet, but more is being released over the next few days on Pottermore with a series of short stories and articles about Ilvermorny and North American wizards written by JK Rowling.

Join in!

Tell us which school would you most like to attend by emailing childrens.books@theguardian.com or on Twitter @GdnChildrenBks.
Check back here as we will be updating our facts they arrive (perhaps delivered to Guardian towers by owl, our windows are open in readiness). Also see Lily Golding's YA book blog.

Oooh! Watch the trailer for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them here. Guardian

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North America's Ilvermorny, set to be an important location in the film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, is one of 11 schools in JK Rowling's wizarding world. Here's what we know so far, from Uagadou in Uganda to Mahoutokoro in Japan. Which school would you most like to attend?

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