Which School of Magic Is For You? — Castelobruxo

If you recognize this school of magic, you are a true Potter fan. If you do not, do not despair, you shall soon know everything you need to decide if this school is the one at which you wish to obtain your training in witchcraft and wizardry.

Castelobruxo is one of the eleven schools of magic in the greater world in which Harry Potter lives. This is what the website Pottermore has to say about it:

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The Brazilian school for magic, which takes students from all over South America, may be found hidden deep within the rainforest. The fabulous castle appears to be a ruin to the few Muggle eyes that have ever fallen upon it (a trick shared by Hogwarts; opinion is divided on who got the idea from whom). Castelobruxo is an imposing square edifice of golden rock, often compared to a temple. Both building and grounds are protected by the Caipora, small and furry spirit-beings who are extraordinarily mischievous and tricky, and who emerge under cover of night to watch over the students and the creatures who live in the forest. Former Castelobruxo Headmistress Benedita Dourado was once heard to laugh heartily, on an exchange visit to Hogwarts, when Headmaster Armando Dippet complained of Peeves the poltergeist. Her offer to send him some Caipora for the Forbidden Forest ‘to show you what trouble really is’ was not accepted.

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