In this episode of Half Blood Pod, Scott and William kick off a deep dive into the expanded Wizarding World by exploring Ilvermorny and the founding story of North America’s magical school.
Topics include:
• A full discussion of Ilvermorny and the founding of the school by Isolt Sayre
• Gormlaith Gaunt, Salazar Slytherin’s legacy, and early American magic
• The role of muggles in the Wizarding World, including James Steward’s impact
• Twin wand cores, wand lore, and how shared magic amplifies power
• Love as the ultimate magic and how it mirrors themes from the core Harry Potter series
• North American magical creatures like the Pukwudgie, Wampus Cat, and Hide-Behind
• Comparisons between Ilvermorny, Hogwarts, and other wizarding schools around the world
• Which magical school Scott and William would attend and why
Half Blood Pod is a Harry Potter podcast hosted by Scott and William, featuring casual conversation, deep lore, trivia, and thoughtful discussion about the Wizarding World and related fandoms.
00:00 – 01:10 | Welcome Back & Wizarding World News
01:10 – 09:45 | Horcrux & Hallow Thought Experiment
09:45 – 15:20 | Introducing Ilvermorny & Its Origins
15:20 – 31:00 | Isolt Sayre, Gormlaith Gaunt & Founding the School
31:00 – 46:30 | Muggles, Magic & American Wizarding Culture
46:30 – 59:30 | Twin Wands, Love as Magic & The Final Battle
59:30 – 01:14:00 | Ilvermorny Houses & North American Creatures
01:14:00 – 01:33:30 | Other Wizarding Schools & Global Magic
01:33:30 – End | Final Thoughts & What’s Next
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