J.K. Rowling teases an American Hogwarts — check out these real-life U.S. castles

Published: June 15, 2015, 11:45 p.m. MDT

Belvedere Castle and colorful trees are reflected over the water in Central Park, New York City. Shutterstock

J.K. Rowling recently took to Twitter to confirm that the American version of Hogwarts — mentioned back in a 2000 interview — will get at least a nod in the upcoming Harry Potter spinoff film, "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them."

The main character, Newton "Newt" Scamander, will meet people who were educated at the school, according to Rowling.

Here are some other details Rowling posted on Twitter:

.@MrBanankartong That information will be revealed in due course.
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 6, 2015

.@loonyloolaluna If I answer that fully it will reveal the location of the school, but you can take that as a yes!
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 7, 2015

.@loonyloolaluna Oh wait - did you mean the NAME is of American Indian origin? It isn't. The name is of immigrant origin.
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 7, 2015

.@loonyloolaluna However, indigenous magic was important in the founding of the school. If I say which tribes, location is revealed.
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 7, 2015

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To help tide fans over until the film's 2016 release, when everyone will learn more about the American version of Hogwarts, here's a photographic look at real-life castles already found all across the United States.

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