Hey everyone,
Welcome to another installment of Harry Potter Theory.
Today we’re going to be discussing NEW secret details recently released regarding the upcoming
Harry Potter game: Hogwarts Legacy.
On September 30th, the Hogwarts Legacy Twitter tweeted the following:
“It’s time to bend the rules and learn some tips not included in your Field Guide
- here’s an (un)authorised guide to student life at Hogwarts.
#HogwartsLegacy”
And while many fans at first thought this ‘guide’ was some sort of secret guide
perhaps written by a Hogwarts student in-game, it turns out that was wrong.
Pink Ravenclaw tweeted: “Wait, is the unauthorized guide the Field Guide, or are those TWO distinct
books?!”
To which Avalanche Software community manager Chandler Wood responded:
“The (un)authorized guide is our fun social spin on things; a fun way to show you a variety
of things around Hogwarts via our social channels.
The Field Guide is in-game, with more details about it yet to be revealed.”
The regular Field Guide differs from the ‘unauthorized’ Field Guide in that it is an actual usable
item within Hogwarts Legacy.
Whereas the ‘unauthorized’ version is simply a bit of social media fun.
But for now let’s jump back to the UNAUTHORIZED Field Guide, where developers have released
a number of ‘secret’ tips related to the game.
Hidden within these ‘tips’ are many previously unknown tidbits about the game that fans should
be pleasantly surprised by.
Tip #1 Common Room Secrets
Hogwarts is full of secrets- the Common Rooms are no exception
There’s also faded looking handwriting which seems to say something to the effect of:
Take staircase to kitchen, go down hallway, third barrel.
This is of course in reference to the entrance of the Hufflepuff common room which we’ve
already seen in the common room tour videos ALSO released by developers.
Tip #2 Restricted Section of the Library
“Restricted” is just a suggestion..but don’t get caught.
The faded handwriting on THIS page reads:
Bring flowers to garlic…or maybe Garrick?
Make sure they're NOT wilted
I’m not entirely sure WHAT this one is trying to communicate but I’d imagine it could
be something to do with Sebastian Sallows storyline and his family curse.
It could ALSO be something related to the Hogwarts librarian.
Tip #3 Defense Against the Dark Arts Classroom
The classroom was made for mischief - like meddling with Professor Hecat’s Hebridean
Black skeleton.
‘Skeleton’ is circled here for some reason.
The faded handwriting on THIS page appears to show 4 spells including:
Petrificus Totalus - the full-body bind curse Rictusempra - the tickling charm
Riddikkulus - a boggart counter-charm & Stupefy - a stunning spell
4 more spells that we know now WILL appear in game.
Tip #4 Peeves
Avoid Peeves at all costs.
The faded handwriting on THIS page says..:
Ask about Sharp’s auror badge.
This is of course a reference to Hogwarts Legacy Potions Professor Sharp.
I guess he’s an ex-auror!
If you didn’t know, aurors are essentially law enforcement workers for the ministry of
magic.
Tip #5 Secret Crossed Wands
And just before what appears to be ‘duelling club’ is written everything gets crossed
out for some reason.
Whatever it means, this DOES confirm that the game will have a duelling club which is
great news for all!
Tip #6 Zonko’s Joke Shop
Zonko’s is your one-stop shop for causing mayhem and mischief
What THIS confirms is that players will be able to visit Zonko’s joke shop where they
can purchase materials to prank other students!
Sometimes you just have to think to yourself, what would Fred and George do?
The faded enigmatic looking handwriting on THIS page says..:
Cauldron cakes batter is moist, good to trade with fizzing whizzbees, very sweet, pepper
imps, strong peppermints, let’s you breathe fire
If you don’t remember, Ron Weasley discusses Fizzing Whizzbees in the Goblet of Fire where
he describes them as massive sherbet balls that make you levitate a few inches off of
the ground.
It’s also worth nothing that Albus Dumbledore used "Fizzing Whizzbee" as the password to
his office in December 1995.
Tip #7 Forbidden Forest
Sneak off in the Forbidden Forest and live to tell the tale
What this confirms is that players will be able to access the mysterious Forbidden Forest
located on the Hogwarts grounds.
The faded enigmatic looking handwriting on THIS page says..:
Mooncalf instructions -brush once a day
-feed mooncalf -a day with *something*
-don’t forget play time
This is likely a reference to the players ability to raise different animals in-game.
This feature will allow players to channel their inner Newt Scamander and take care of
all sorts of interesting magical creatures.
And that’s it for now!
Stay tuned for MORE Hogwarts Legacy videos (and other videos) and be on the lookout for
a Hogwarts Legacy giveaway in the near future.
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Until next time
Remember
It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.