Magic School (Charmed)

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Magic School
A screenshot of the halls of Magic School from Charmed.
First appearance The Legend of Sleepy Halliwell Last appearance Forever Charmed Created by Brad Kern
Statistics Title Magic School Status Active Classification Magical Institution Ownership or Affiliation Started by The Elders; Run by Leo Wyatt; academy for young witches Notable traits Those within its walls cannot die and demons cannot enter unless its protection has been breached by demons, a feat which normally requires Charmed power Uses Teaching the younger generation of magical beings

Magic School is a fictional location used in The WB television series Charmed that is similar to that of Hogwarts in Harry Potter, except Charmed's version is not as explored or story arc significant as Hogwarts is in Harry's world.

[edit] School description

Magic school is a place where young or novice witches or supernatural beings learn their magical craft and history. They learn advanced magic (having to use two or three abilities), taking courses such as advanced orbing, telekinesis, spell-casting, potion-making, astral projection, medieval weaponry, etc.; understanding the history of good magic, learning about the moral implications on magic, and also basic classes like Literature.

It is magically protected so that no evil can enter in order to protect the often vulnerable students. On one occasion, the Headless Horseman is magically created and begins to decapitate faculty, staff and students. Fortunately the school is also magically protected so that no one can be hurt or killed while on premises, and the Horseman's effects are returned to normal.^[1]

Magic School is originally run by Gideon but after it is revealed that he seeks to kill one of the Charmed One's children (Wyatt Halliwell), Wyatt's father, Leo kills Gideon^[2] thus leaving Paige Matthews to take over as headmistress. Once Paige seeks to have more life away from magic, she convinces Leo to later become the new headmaster of Magic School.

[edit] Overun by demons

With the revival of the demon Zankou,^[3] the school later becomes deserted by its students and teaching staff due to the protection shield against evil and death becoming broken. This leads to demons taking over the school to use as their base of operations. During their stay there, several calculating demons resurrect the original Source. Fortunately, soon after his revival, The Source is vanquished once again by The Charmed Ones.^[4]

When Billie Jenkins and Christy Jenkins betray the Charmed Ones, Magic School becomes their base of operations, alongside their (demonic) knowledgeable assistant Dumain (a role comparable to Rupert Giles of Buffy the Vampire Slayer or Leo to the Halliwell sisters), who is working on behalf of The Triad.

After the events of the finale, the sisters reclaim magic school for the side of good where Leo continues to teach the next generation. The school is the setting of Phoebe Halliwell and Coop's wedding, presided over by the Angel of Destiny.^[5]

[edit] References

1. ^ "The Legend of Sleepy Halliwell". Charmed. The WB Television Network. 2004-02-08.
2. ^ "It's a Bad, Bad, Bad, Bad World (Part 2)". Charmed. The WB Television Network. 2004-05-16.
3. ^ "Witchness Protection". Charmed. The WB Television Network. 2004-11-28.
4. ^ "Desperate Housewitches". Charmed. The WB Television Network. 2005-08-16.
5. ^ "Forever Charmed". Charmed. The WB Television Network. 2006-05-21.

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