A Harry Potter-inspired school is opening in France

Quidditch, anyone?
Text: Magnus Groth-Andersen
Published 2016-10-28

Who hasn't dreamt of being a wizard from the Harry Potter franchise, casting magic spells and making potions every day. Well now this is one step closer to being a reality... sort of.

The Huffington Post has just posted a new report, stating that a real-life school of Witchcraft and Wizardry will open next year at Château de Jolibert in Bourgougnague in France.

The school hosts a four day program for 100 students above the age of 16, and will be run by the Harry Potter fan group Mimbulus Mimbletonia Association. The event will take place from May 25 to May 28 next year, providing classes, meals and three nights of housing.

The curriculum is inspired by the first book in the series, and will involve classes such as Charms, Potions, and Botany, as well as Quidditch and the famous house sorting ceremony. Unfortunately, all the classes are in French, but hopefully this initiative will be a starting platform for something greater. The real question is: what house would you be in?

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