Many Harry Potter fans around the world eagerly awaited the release of the new video game Hogwarts Legacy — a title mired in controversy due to comments by series creator J.K. Rowling about transgender people. Fans have since boycotted the game over what they see as Rowling's anti-trans views.
The player character possesses the power to control a mysterious ancient magic and holds the key to an "ancient secret" that threatens the stability of the wizarding world. Their mission is to discover the reasons behind the resurgence of this forgotten magic and those who are trying to harness its power.
Hogwarts Legacy is set in 1890, meaning that Dumbledore is only nine when the game begins. Although he's not in the game, revisiting the location of his eventual fate at a time the character is so young is both quite interesting and deeply melancholic.
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Is the main story different for each house in Hogwarts Legacy?
Differences Between Hogwarts Legacy Houses
There are four houses you can join in Hogwarts, and while each house is distinct, it's important to note that aside from a single main quest, much of what you experience will be the same no matter which house you choose.
Later, in the Undercroft, the game gives you the option to turn Sebastian in or to let him get away with the murder of his uncle. Of course, in the real world, murder is a serious crime and should always be reported.
Is it better to turn Sebastian in or not Hogwarts?
The character has an interesting story path in Hogwarts Legacy revolving around his family and past, so you would be missing out on a compelling narrative if you turn him in. If you do turn Sebastian in, it will lock out additional content that could extend your time in the Wizarding World's darker side.
However, despite being rescued by them, Griphook's general mistrust of wizardkind resulted in him betraying Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger. He betrayed them because he believed they would not hand him the Sword of Gryffindor, after destroying the Cup and other Horcruxes.
However, seeing a goblin with a wand, which had been made illegal in the 1600s, sent the wizard into a rage and he assaulted Ranrok to the point of nearly killing him. This event left Ranrok with a hatred for wizards.
It is unclear how much Rowling will financially benefit from the game; a spokesman for Rowling declined to comment on its reception. In December, after Jessie Earl, a transgender gaming commentator, tweeted that it was “harmful” to support Hogwarts Legacy, Rowling used the term “purethink” to criticize the argument.
While the game does not explicitly state the character is trans, it is suggested in Sirona's dialogue with the players, when she says it took a moment for her classmates to realize she is “actually a witch, not a wizard.”
Hogwarts Legacy became a fiery beacon for the culture war, with boycotters arguing that the game is symbolically important, and that trans allies should reject any product that enriches and empowers Rowling. Transphobes seem to agree, viewing the game as a symbol of defiance, a way to “trigger the libs.”
Sirona's deeper voice in Hogwarts Legacy might throw some off, but it's just a creative choice by the game developers. Voice actors can portray a wide range of characters, and this choice adds to the diversity and depth of the Hogwarts world.
When Ranrok discovered it mentioned the last location and that it was below Hogwarts though, he realized his brother had known this information all along and hid it from him. Angry at this, Ranrok lashed out, calling Lodgok a traitor before hitting him with the corrupted form of Ancient Magic, killing him.
The last journal of Bragbor was owned by Lodgok, Ranrok's brother. Lodgok eventually gave the last journal to Ranrok, hoping that it would help them reconcile their differences, but an enraged Ranrok simply killed Lodgok for his perceived treason in keeping the diary a secret for so long.
Ultimately, regardless of whether the student chooses to tell Sebastian the truth or not in Hogwarts Legacy, it won't impact the overarching story or (even the friendship).
Turning in Sebastian will result in his being expelled from Hogwarts. As a result, he won't be available in quests at the end of the game and won't be in the epilogue. Instead, Ominis Gaunt will take Sebastian Sallow's place in the “In the Shadow of Friendship” quest line.
Visiting Azkaban in Hogwarts Legacy is exclusive to only one house. Inside Azkaban, players are met with Dementors and must help a wrongfully imprisoned individual while facing intense moments.
What is the best house to join in Hogwarts Legacy?
That said, if someone is trying to decide the best House to join in Hogwarts Legacy, Hufflepuff rises above the pack thanks to its exclusive ability to explore Azkaban.
Professor Matilda Weasley is likely Ron Weasley's great-great-great-great aunt, based on their shared ancestry and the four-generation gap between them. It is unlikely that Professor Weasley has any direct children, as she longed for a more stable lifestyle and is still unmarried during the events of Hogwarts Legacy.
