Mercer Museum
Known to the muggle community as
Mercer Museum
Founder
-curse breaker
-mentor was chapman
-master of jinxes and spells
-known for secret trips to Africa where he would bring back magical objects
-strong stunning spells and healing charms
-creator of Episkey spell
-crest is raven
-house colors - red and black
Amandus
What is a unique magical material, combination of earth, water and air elements, and when combined with muggle science it becomes a strong ward against dark magic?
Concrete
How did the school come about?
Chapman collected magical objects and didn't want them to fall into the wrong hands, and when one wizard became too powerful he put them into Mercer Museum and made it into a school so young people could benefit from his work.
What was his dog's name?
Rollo
-younger than other founders
-excellent telepathy and occlumency skills, could read minds
-1st witch to enter US. military forces during world war i and ii
-creator of Disillusionment charm and cave inimicum spell
-crest is otter
House colors- maroon and white
Swartzlander
study of magical devices and tools based of off muggle technology
Talismanology
Who was the wizard who was defeated by Dumbledore and was the reason why Chapman decided to put his magical objects away?
Gellert Grindelwald
What was his job before Longswain?
Traveling the world and collecting magical objects
-very talented flyer
-was a seeker for Doylestown dragons
-was advocate for magical creatures faces muggle discrimination
Crest is hare
House colors - green and gold
Isarborn
“Ad Bonum” means Good to go in latin, and is a sign of respect, military origins
Longswain's school motto
True or False: Longswain is one of the most protective places for magical objects in North America
True
Why did he decide to preserve traditional forms of magic at Longswain?
He felt they were being lost due to the modern age
-known for intelligence, poise, and orchestra of howling hounds
-invented many spells, potions, and other magical disciplines
-considered most accomplished duelist of her time
-belonged to dueling group Silver Spears
-unique dueling style
-crest is fox
House colors - blue and orange
Walpurga
late 19th century
Why doesn't anyone know that it is Longswain but think that it is a museum?
Memory charms and protection spells
Who did he work for before Longswain?
Gringott’s North American branch
considered one of the most brilliant American wizards of his time
Henry Mercer Chapman
What is Longswain known for?
Mastery of talismanology