10 Harry Potter details and references seen in the game

Set 100 years before the events depicted in the books and movies Harry PotterAnd Hogwarts Legacy It contains some references to the world of the young bespectacled wizard, far from the symbolic places in the saga, such as Hogwarts, Hogsmeade, or the Forbidden Forest. Oftentimes, these are nods to cult characters, scenes, or clips. Here are 10 references to the Harry Potter license.

Attention, the following relates to some story spoilersHogwarts Legacy. We advise you to go your own way if you don’t feel like reading it.

#1 Deadly Killer

The Deathly Hallows appear in the game and are obtained during a main quest. that of The third trial of the guardcommissioned by Niamh Fitzgerald, during which you must retrieve the Invisibility Mantle, then the Elder Wand, and finally the Philosopher’s Stone.

#2 A reference to the captive of Azkaban

in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of AzkabanHarry, Ron, Neville, and their Gryffindor pals swallow foods that turn them into a lion, an elephant, or a train. The video game allows us to go to Hogsmeade and more specifically to the Honeydukes candy store. By taking a tour of the store, it is possible to consume the same foods (which, by the way, is absent in J.K. Rowling’s book) to a similar result.

#3 Polynectar

If we send a main mission Drink Polyjuice Potion to change into Nigellus Black, HeadmasterAnother nod to the famous potion was made, more specifically to the scene where Hermione, Ron and Harry take each other in the girls’ bathroom, in order to take on the appearance of Crabbe, Goyle and Millicent Bulstrode in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. in the game, Someone left a Polyjuice potion in the making In one of the girls’ toilet cubicles, next to Professor Vig’s classroom.

#4 Look at the hippograph buck

Another reference to the third installment of Harry Potter is that of Buck, the Hippogriff, the creature introduced to Hagrid during his chapter on Care of Magical Creatures. As a reminder, after Draco Malfoy is put to the ground, the animal is judged and executed. If Harry and Hermione manage to save the animal in the book and movie, we take note A strange tomb depicting Hippogriff is behind the cabin that will later be used as Hagrid’s home.

#5 Fred and George

If you walk around the side of Zonko’s joke and trick shop, you can see Two red-haired students are looking inside. In another scene, the manager can also be seen taking them out of the shop, after they have stolen some merchandise. You can see the one a reference to the Weasley twins, who established their own shop, Gallery. Weasley, pranks for clichéd wizards.

#6 Molly Weasley’s grandfather

Since the game takes place 100 years before the Harry Potter saga, some well-known and famous family ancestors are in the title of the Avalanche program: Nigellus Black, Ominis Gaunt (from Tom Riddle’s maternal family), or Matilda Weasley, Deputy Principal. The latter is the ancestor of the Weasley family, but on the paternal side, Arthur. Meanwhile, Molly Prewett was born. it turned out well, One of Gryffindor’s students is Léandre Prewett.

#7 Getting into the Chamber of Secrets

If you go to the girls’ bathroom on the second floor, you might notice The famous entrance to the Chamber of SecretsAs well as the sink, which bears the symbol of the snake. Unfortunately, it is impossible to enter it.

#8 Spit Blur!

This line, and the cult spell uttered by Ron Weasley at Draco Malfoy’s direction (but which turns against him) in Part II finds its reference in the game. Walking around the hospital ward, we can see a student throwing slugs.

#9 A tribute to DUMBLEDORE

At the time the match is taking place, Albus Dumbeldore has just returned to Hogwarts. So it’s impossible to see him in one of the many paintings that dot the walls of the Wizard’s School. On the other hand, for observers it is possible to find Personal plate in Ravenclaw Tower, who looks like Richard Harris, Dumbledore’s first interpreter in the movies.

#10 Black Lake Squid

Hogwarts squid can be seen if one flies over the Black Lagoon. But it can also be noted if you have chosen the Slytherin house. In fact, the Common Room is located in the Hogwarts basement. If you approach the windows that look out into the depths of the lake, you can Attract the monster by repeatedly casting several spells. Be warned, however, that this exercise doesn’t always work.

On your part, have you noticed any other references to the Harry Potter books or movies? Feel free to share your results in the comments.