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*Some fans believed this to be the [[American wizarding school]] that [[J. K. Rowling]] claimed in an interview would be mentioned in ''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]'',<ref>[http://www.accio-quote.org/articles/2000/0700-swns-alfie.htm "World Exclusive Interview with J K Rowling," South West News Service, 8 July 2000]</ref> even though Rowling has dismissed that theory.<ref name="Twitter"/> However, the same book makes mention of another "American" school, the [[Brazilian wizarding school]], located in South America. |
*Some fans believed this to be the [[American wizarding school]] that [[J. K. Rowling]] claimed in an interview would be mentioned in ''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]'',<ref>[http://www.accio-quote.org/articles/2000/0700-swns-alfie.htm "World Exclusive Interview with J K Rowling," South West News Service, 8 July 2000]</ref> even though Rowling has dismissed that theory.<ref name="Twitter"/> However, the same book makes mention of another "American" school, the [[Brazilian wizarding school]], located in South America. |
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*The banner which displays the school's name is described in ''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]'' as a "spangled banner", which is more than likely a reference to the American Flag, which is "spangled" with stars and referred to in the American National Anthem as "the star-spangled banner". |
*The banner which displays the school's name is described in ''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]'' as a "spangled banner", which is more than likely a reference to the American Flag, which is "spangled" with stars and referred to in the American National Anthem as "the star-spangled banner". |
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| − | *It is assumed that this institute is based in Salem, Massachusetts, the setting for the Salem |
+ | *It is assumed that this institute is based in Salem, Massachusetts, the setting for the [[Salem witch trials]]. |
| + | *Despite the fact that the institute was mentioned by a canon source, which would normally indicate that it is itself canon, Rowling insists that it is not. |
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| + | *Furthermore, it is possible that it was a generic description of [[Ilvermorny]], similar to how [[Castelobruxo]] was referred to as the Brazilian wizarding school. |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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Revision as of 05:58, 1 February 2016
The Salem Witches' Institute is a wizarding organisation for women,[1] located in Salem, Massachusetts. Some of the institute's members attended the 1994 Quidditch World Cup, and were gossiping happily in between two tents bearing the institute's name.
Behind the scenes
- The Salem Witches' Institute featured in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire as a joke on the Women's Institutes, even though these primarily exist in Great Britain and Canada in the real world.[1]
- Some fans believed this to be the American wizarding school that J. K. Rowling claimed in an interview would be mentioned in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,[2] even though Rowling has dismissed that theory.[1] However, the same book makes mention of another "American" school, the Brazilian wizarding school, located in South America.
- The banner which displays the school's name is described in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire as a "spangled banner", which is more than likely a reference to the American Flag, which is "spangled" with stars and referred to in the American National Anthem as "the star-spangled banner".
- It is assumed that this institute is based in Salem, Massachusetts, the setting for the Salem witch trials.
- Despite the fact that the institute was mentioned by a canon source, which would normally indicate that it is itself canon, Rowling insists that it is not.
- Furthermore, it is possible that it was a generic description of Ilvermorny, similar to how Castelobruxo was referred to as the Brazilian wizarding school.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Mentioned only)