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Post by Headmistress Lola Ebonywood on Jun 12, 2016 21:01:04 GMT -5
The History of Magic in North America by J.K. RowlingPlease familiarize yourself with the information provided by J.K. Rowling on Pottermore. It is cannon information. However, there is little provided on current law, or about how things may or may not have changed throughout The Modern Era. I would assume that there weren't many of supporters in the United States for Voldemort's cause because most U.S. wizards are no-maj born, and one of the founders of Ilvermorny was the no-maj husband of Isolt Steward (née Sayre). I will work diligently to create a trove of information that hopefully will seamlessly fit in with American History and the Harry Potter world. I may have to amend any information as new cannon information comes to light, but hopefully what information I am able to come up with will suffice. Below you will find Non-cannon information on Wizard Law.
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Post by Headmistress Lola Ebonywood on Jun 16, 2016 19:59:09 GMT -5
The Repeal of Rappaport's Law Rappaport's Law stayed in place without change for nearly two centuries, keeping interactions between magical and non-magical people at a minimum. For the most part, the law actively protected wizards and witches from the unsavory individuals who wished to hunt them down in order to rid The New World of all sorcery. However, as more and more magical children were being born into no-maj families, the ability to completely control no-maj/wizard interactions was becoming quite difficult. To make matters worse, the magical population was much smaller than that of non-magical people, so it was becoming harder for wizards and witches to find spouses within their ranks. Despite all this, it wasn't until The Civil Rights Movement of the 1960's that people within the wizarding population began to make waves about the inequity of Rappaport's Law. Even though MACUSA functioned separately from the U.S. Government, many wizards and witches still argued that they were U.S. Citizens regardless of who governed them, and therefore, they deserved the same rights as non-magical citizens. Among those rights was the right to fraternize with whomever they pleased. Just as African Americans fought for the right to use public accommodations without discrimination, wizards and witches began to fight for the right to interact with anyone they so desired. Falcon Cauldwell and Meladana Roth (Mel-uh-day-nuh RO-th) were two of the most well-known Wizard Right Activists of the 1960's. They were passionate speakers who gained interest from all over the U.S., which made MACUSA members rather nervous. At first, MACUSA tried to suppress the efforts of the activists, using wizarding law enforcement to break up rallies and thwart efforts made to change Rappaport's Law, but the citizens of the United States, magical or not, were in such a state of mind to abolish segregation of any kind, that MACUSA's efforts would soon prove to have been in vain. While Roth traveled throughout the United States, giving moving speeches that argued that Rappaport's Law was unjust, Falcon Cauldwell was leading non-violent protests right in MACUSA's front lawn. Finally, in 1965, as an effort to appease the wizarding population before too much unwanted attention was drawn to it, MACUSA repealed Rappaport's Law. Because of this, MACUSA had to find common ground with the U.S. Government and work hand in hand with the no-maj Congress. After a meeting between the two governing bodies that lasted for several days drew to a close, MACUSA and the non-magical U.S. Government were finally able to come together to govern U.S. Citizens as a whole. The repeal, however, came with an enactment that allowed witches and wizards to take non-magical spouses as long as those spouses entered into non-disclosure agreements where no non-magical person was allowed to divulge any information about the magical world. It also stated that in the event that should the two parties involved in a relationship go their separate ways, then the non-magical party would agree to have his or her memory altered, erasing all knowledge of the existence of the magical world. Wizards and witches still exist under strong secrecy laws, and in the event that a wizard or witch should choose to enter into a relationship of any kind with a no-maj, the precautions stated in the Enactment of Rappaport's Law to protect the magical world are compulsory.
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Post by Headmistress Lola Ebonywood on Jun 18, 2016 7:15:49 GMT -5
Wand Permits In the United States, every witch or wizard who comes of age to begin magical instruction must carry a wand. Young witches and wizards must obtain wands through Ilvermorny after they are sorted into their houses. School age wizards and witches do not have to carry a wand permit since magical practices by underage wizards and witches are restricted to school grounds. However, once a wizard or witch comes of age to preform magic outside of Ilvermorny, they must obtain a wand permit. Wand permits can be purchased from the local Permit Office of a wizard or witch's county for 30 dragots. Before a wand dealer can sell a wand to a witch or wizard, the purchasing witch or wizard must produce a wand permit. If said witch or wizard can not produce their permit, then the sale must be terminated until a wand permit can be produced. If a wand dealer does not comply with the law, then he or she will be penalized with a fine of up to 5,000 dragots and face loosing his or her wand dealer's license. Any witch or wizard who obtains a wand through illegal manners will also face heavy fines, and the wand will be confiscated and destroyed. Perpetrators of illegal wand purchasing will then have to obtain their wand permits through MACUSA at a much higher cost of 150 dragots. If a witch or wizard is a repeat offender, then he or she may lose the ability to carry a wand all together. This restriction can be finite, ending at a predetermined point in time, or it can be indefinitely. The length of time that the penalty lasts is contingent upon the severity of the crime and how often it has occurred. All wands must be magically stamped with a serial number that will correspond with the witch or wizard who carries it. The stamp can be anywhere on the wand and cloaked for anesthetic purposes. The stamp must be able to be viewed under the Revilious Charm in the event that a wand's wielder needs to be identified.
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Post by Headmistress Lola Ebonywood on Jun 18, 2016 8:04:35 GMT -5
License for Flight Wizards and witches must obtain a license that allows them to operate a broomstick within the general public. Regulations do not pertain to wizards or witches under the age of 16 who are learning to fly within a structured school environment. Once a witch or wizard turns 16, he or she must pass a broomstick handling course. Once passed, the young witch or wizard can obtain their Broom Handler's license. This allows them to fly legally outside of school grounds. The license can be purchased from the witch or wizard's local Bureau of Broomsticks or through Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry's Flight Education Department. A certificate that indicates that the witch or wizard has passed must be presented. The Broom Handler's license fee is 20 dragots. Before a witch or wizard can begin classes on advanced flight, he or she must have their Broom Handler's license. Broom Handler's licenses can be revoked if a handler breaks any of the following laws: *Flying while intoxicated *Flying underage (The witch or wizard convicted of this crime will not be allowed to obtain their license until after they graduate from Ilvermorny, thus preventing them from taking any advanced flight courses. They may also face a fine of up to 1,000 dragots.) *Flying in any 'no fly zones' (These zones are regulated by MACUSA and are clearly indicated) *Flying in any manner that can be deemed harmful to one's self or someone else (This does not apply to Quidditch players while they are participating in Quidditch within the designated areas.) *Flying within an area where one can be seen by the no-maj population These laws are subject to change. Wizards and witches may also lose their Broom Handler's license if the court they go before deems this punishment necessary for any other crime. All perpetrators may also face fines of up to 5,000 dragots.
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Post by Headmistress Lola Ebonywood on Jun 18, 2016 19:44:49 GMT -5
Other Permits and Laws *Witches and wizards also must have permits for owning a dragon or any other potentially dangerous magical creature. *Witches and wizards must also acquire the same permits for hunting, fishing, and operating a motor vehicle as no-maj individuals. *Witches and wizards wishing to operate any establishment that sells alcohol must obtain a liquor license through their state of residency, but must also obtain one through their magical state offices if they will be selling any magical beverages. Magical beverages can not be sold to no-maj individuals. *Wizards and witches must follow the same laws that promote common decency as no-maj individuals. These laws prohibit such things as theft, murder, slander, assault and violence, discrimination, etc.
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Post by Headmistress Lola Ebonywood on Jun 18, 2016 19:47:05 GMT -5
If you have any suggestions for additional information, please pm me.
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