Harry Potter and the Hidden Treasure (Volume 3)

Chapter 455 Schools Of Magic And Customs

"The three magic schools in America are mainly inheritors of the three European schools. When I was in school, Hogwarts had an exchange program every year. Students starting from the sixth year could sign up for the exam and approval from the Board of Governors," said Sirius. "However, I don't know when it started; the United States and Brazil suspended this exchange program!"

It was truly a pity. If possible, Evan would have liked to benefit from such a program.

He had read most of the magic books in the Hogwarts Library and saw little point in staying.

In contrast to the step-by-step study of higher courses and strength improvement, Evan would rather take a look at magical tradition in the United States and grow through real combat.

He had heard before that the three magic schools in America had integrated the mystical magic of the ancient Mayans and Aztecs.

The wizards there excavated many things from ancient ruins and used them as a basis for magical research. There were many unique spells that Europe did not possess.

"Due to the superior environment, there are many amazing magical creatures in America, so the wizards there are the most skilled in breeding magical creatures," Sirius said. "If you work at the Ministry of Magic, you often see wizards from the United States. In reality, they are not much different from us."

"I don't think I have a chance to enter the Ministry of Magic," said Ron, disappointed.

"Neither do I," added Harry, mentioning he hadn't even thought about what he would do after graduation.

Perhaps he could become a professional Quidditch player like Wood.

The four continued to move forward while discussing American magic and various magical creatures.

As the sun rose, campers in the field began to wake up.

The first to stir were families with young children. As they passed by a large pyramid-shaped tent, they saw a two-year-old boy squatting outside, holding a wand in his hand and happily playing with a slug in the grass.

Under the influence of magic, the slug slowly swelled to the size of a salami.

As they walked by, the boy's mother hurried out of the tent.

"How many times have I told you, Kevin? Don't touch your father's wand... yuck!"

She had stepped on the giant slug, which exploded.

Her scolding could be heard in the still air, mingling with the child's cries.

"Haha, did you see that pyramid-shaped tent just now?" said Sirius, very excited. "As we all know, the pyramid is the symbol of Egypt, as a source of ancient civilization. There is also a magic school there."

"There were many Egyptian wizards at Gringotts. I saw them last time I visited Bill," Ron quickly said.

"Yes, it is said that their school building is a pyramid, where wizards from the Middle East and Africa often send their children," Sirius said, waving his hand. "Of course, they have their own magical characteristics and traditions. Magic schools are not the only option for talented young wizards. Witchcraft is more common in South Africa than regular spells. Each tribe has its own witch, who masters many evil spells."

Sirius had just finished speaking when everyone saw three African wizards sitting nearby in a serious conversation.

They were all wearing long white robes and were roasting what looked like a rabbit over a bright purple fire.

Harry and Ron watched them closely, noticing no wands on them.

As Sirius had said, African wizards were accustomed to casting spells with bare hands or using other peculiar accessories.

The purple flame looked very strange, but it was much less thrilling than the dark wizard Evan had seen earlier.

The three African wizards were clearly more traditional and respectable than the dark wizard who mastered malevolent spells and strange sorceries.

Moving on, there was a group of middle-aged American witches chatting cheerfully.

A sequined flag hung between their tents with the inscription: THE SALEM WITCH INSTITUTE.

As they passed by the tents, a murmur of conversations could be heard, all in a strange language, as if not English.

"Sirius, where are the remaining four magic schools?" Harry continued.

He looked around excitedly and felt like he was running out of time to see everything.

Two little witches laughed heartily, riding toy brooms and flying low.

The brooms lifted just enough for the girls' toes to brush the damp grass of the lawn.

"The other four schools of magic are in Asia, one in South Asia and three in East Asia," said Sirius. "Let's start with the one in South Asia. It's located in India and was not established long ago. Historically, it can be described as an extension of Hogwarts, as the founders there were Hogwarts graduates."

Historically, India was under British colonization for a long time, and the local culture was greatly influenced by the British.

This could be seen in the Hogwarts students. There were many young wizards from there.

For example, the twin sisters Padma and Parvati Patil, who were in the same year as Harry and Ron, came from India and went home for every vacation.

"That school also had a collaborative relationship with Hogwarts. In the past, they exchanged students every year," said Sirius.

"Did the founder of that school graduate from Hogwarts?" Harry asked curiously. "Is their magic and curriculum the same as ours?"

"In general, they are similar, but not exactly the same," said Sirius. "Since I haven't been there, I don't know for sure, but they obviously integrate some local characteristics and innovate many of their unique techniques. The wizards there seem to be exceptionally talented in Herbology and Potions."

Their spells were also very mysterious, though perhaps not as evil and dark as the various curses of some African Witch Doctors.

But there is no doubt that their magic was even stranger, with a great deal of witchcraft and fantastic magical creatures that Westerners had never heard of before.

"As for the remaining three schools of magic in East Asia, one of them is located in Japan, which is the smallest and least crowded school in the world," Sirius continued without waiting for Harry to ask. "It is said to be located on top of an uninhabited island south of Iwo Jima. The entire school is decorated with white Jade, which has magical properties that are well studied and documented in Eastern magic."

Evan had in mind a classic Japanese castle shaped like a Tianshou Pavilion, built entirely of white Jade suet.

The castle is situated on top of an active volcano, which is covered by clouds and volcano smoke year-round.

Its full figure can only be seen when the weather is good.

"In Japan, magic and wizards are considered sacred, so both the study of magic and the management of wizards are very strict. They start school at seven years old and are not allowed to graduate until they have completed 18 years of study and achieved satisfactory results," said Sirius. "Once I read in a book that students are given robes that grow as they grow and change color as the wearer gains experience, starting with pink as the initial color. If the wearer gets top grades in all school subjects, their robes will turn golden. Any student who betrays the Japanese wizard code or practices Dark Arts will see their uniform turn white, which would be a great dishonor and the student in question will be immediately expelled and also be judged by the Japanese magic department."