Show pageOld revisionsBacklinksBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. ======Arizona====== =====Location Information===== * **Type:** State/Region * **Location:** [[United States of America]] * **Owner/Residents:** Native habitat of the [[Thunderbird]] * **Key Features:** Arid climate =====Description and History===== Arizona is a state located in the Southwestern region of the [[United States of America]]. In the [[Wizarding World]], its primary significance is its arid climate, which serves as the natural habitat for the powerful and magical [[Thunderbird]] creature. The state is not mentioned in the original seven-book series and its place within magical geography was established through supplementary materials. There are no known wizarding settlements, such as villages or hidden communities, located within Arizona, though nomadic magical individuals or groups may reside there. Its magical importance is tied directly to the fauna it supports. =====Role in the Story===== Arizona plays no direct role in the narrative of the *Harry Potter* series but serves as important background lore for the North American magical community. Its status as the home of the [[Thunderbird]] connects it directly to the history and traditions of [[Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]]. The [[Thunderbird]] is one of the four magical creatures after which the houses of [[Ilvermorny]] are named, signifying the creature's importance in American wizarding culture. Furthermore, [[wands]] with a [[Thunderbird tail feather]] core are known to be powerful, particularly for [[Transfiguration]], and are favored by some [[Aurors]] (Pottermore). The existence of this specific [[wand core]] links the geography of Arizona to the craft of [[wandmaking]] in America. =====Behind the Scenes===== The connection between Arizona and the [[Wizarding World]] was established by [[J.K. Rowling]] on the [[Pottermore]] website (now [[Wizarding World]]) and in the updated 2017 edition of the //[[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them]]// textbook. This lore was developed to expand the magical world beyond the [[United Kingdom]] in conjunction with the //[[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (film series)|Fantastic Beasts]]// film series, which is set primarily in North America.
