American Magical Schools

[anglinsbees]

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Subject: American Magical Schools
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I would expect several different "Flavors" of schools in America.
First the classic Witch/ wizarding schools based on the European
formulae. Probably based in Salem Massechusets, or perhaps in one of
the older colonial cities- Philadelphia perhaps? (Wasn't one mentioned
in GoF?)

Second of course, the Native American based Schools, Hogans or what-
have you. Likely to be on some of the larger reservations, and may
combine traditions. (Anyone knowing more about Native American history
and politics could flesh this out better, I am sure!)

The third school that pops into mind is probably in Louisiana somwhere-
hidden off in the Bayous somewhere near Bayou St. John. The Marie
Lavou Institute for Pan-African spirituality Would combine the teachings
brought over from Africa during the diaspora with a bit of the best of the
European and Native American traditions. (The diasporic traditions have
always borrowed freely from all the cultures they come in contact with.)

I can also picture various local schools- similar to state colleges,
and perhaps a couple upstart groups catering to ethnic communities. (Ile
Orisha in the Miami Cuban community, for example.)

Soo Many Possibilities!
The American Magical melting pot....