MNA refers to a series of essays written by Rowling originally for Pottermore detailing the history of magic on the North American continent as well as the background of the Magical Congress of the United States and of Ilvermorny, the North American school of magic.
The Magical Congress of the United States
Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
History of Magic in North America
- Fourteenth Century – Seventeenth Century
- Seventeenth Century and Beyond
- Rappaport’s Law
- 1920s Wizarding America
Calendar and Dates
Detailed Timeline of MACUSA
Interesting facts and notes
This set of essays, published between March and October of 2016, were released as part of the lead-up to the first Fantastic Beasts film. That film would take place entirely in North America and would reference many of the things described in the essays.
Characters Introduced
Magic in North America
Commentary
From the Web
"The Native American folklore behind Ilvermorny, J.K. Rowling's new wizarding school, explained" from Vox.com
Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry from The Harry Potter Wiki
"J.K. Rowling Reveals the History Behind the Magical Congress of the United States of America" from Tor.com