J.K. Rowling Reveals the Existence Of Four More Wizarding Schools

Just when you think you know all there is to know about Harry Potter, JK Rowling goes and tells us that there are FOUR more wizarding schools. The names of the four school were announced via the Pottermore Twitter account to coincide with the 'Celebration of Harry Potter' weekend. First up is Mahoutokoro, an ancient Japanese school and next is the central Africa-based school, Uagadou.

Read all about Mahoutokoro, the #Japanese wizarding school: https://t.co/E4WwnAFSub pic.twitter.com/mUFvTxEfnP

— Pottermore (@pottermore) January 30, 2016

Get ready to discover Uagadou, #Africa’s own school of wizardry: https://t.co/E2NcyG1q9E pic.twitter.com/62CVZMBXLS

— Pottermore (@pottermore) January 30, 2016

Rowling says the wand is a European invention and many of the Japanese and African wizards cast spells with their fingers. Third is Castlebruxo, found in Brazil and finally, Ilvermorny in North America which, if rumours are to believed, might appear in the upcoming movie, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Eeeeeeeeek!

We’ve got all you could need to know about Castelobruxo, the wizarding school in #Brazil: https://t.co/DkCQfrUhcg pic.twitter.com/L0DY2CAJWX

— Pottermore (@pottermore) January 30, 2016

We’re excited to announce Ilvermorny is the name of the North #American wizarding school! https://t.co/wZOnSwczyW pic.twitter.com/YvjFjSVz7b

— Pottermore (@pottermore) January 30, 2016