We are thrilled to be launching a trial of JK Rowling's Ilvermorney, the American school for witchcraft and wizardry!
Because access between the two schools would surely be part of the security within school grounds, the only want to access Ilvermorney for now is to take the magical ferryboat. The ferry launch is located, in Hogwarts, near the boatshed and is staffed with a captain. It also has a steward that will provide refreshments in much the same manner as the trolley lady on the Hogwarts express.
Students and school faculty will be allowed to attend "commute" between the schools for things like special classes, special events, etc.
This means you can now make American students who will also be attending some classes at Hogwarts. And your students can go for some limited classes in America! Our hope is that it will help us to take a new and exciting direction with Hogwarts itself, as well as opening up more creative locations for play.
However, please note, for now, during the trial, students and faculty will be the only ones to access Ilvermorney. Access off Ilvermorney grounds would surely be very, very limited and only permitted as part of a school sponsored activity. Remember, this would be a new collaboration for the schools too, ic, and they'd want to insure the safety for everyone involved.
Try it out, see how you like it, and let us know! Have fun with it!!
K.