Prague As A Possible Durmstrang Location?

[entropymail]

No: HPFGUIDX 88111

Hello, everyone! Saw a show last night on PBS that dealt with the
history of alchemy. Many famous alchemists were mentioned, including
Nicholas Flamel (yes, he was real and yes, he is said to have produced
a Philosopher's Stone) and Paracelsus (remember that bust of
Paracelsus mentioned in OOP?). Well, about halfway through the show,
Prague was mentioned.  Apparently, Prague had become a hotspot of
alchemical activity in the 16th century, even after it had fallen from
favor throughout much of Europe. 

Alchemists were often known to communicate through complicated codes
and beautifully colored, symbolic drawings. Many of these drawings
eventually became used as a source of divination, becoming what is now
known at Tarot cards. Prague's streets are said to move (not unlike
Hogwarts' staircases), and Prague is known as the birthplace of vampires.

With this strong connection to alchemy, divination, and others, it
struck me that Prague or it's surrounding areas may be a perfect spot
for a Durmstrang location. Although it's got somewhat mild
spring/summers (60F), the winters are supposed to be brutal. That
would jibe with the heavy cloaks worn by the Durmstrang students upon
their arrival at Hogwarts.  There is also the heavily trafficked
Prague River,  which runs through the middle of Prague, hence the
arrival by ship.

Let me know what you think.

:: Entropy ::