Character Guide#
Hogwarts Legacy is full of characters from the Harry Potter universe as well as brand-new originals. This guide details the background, role and questline of every important character.
The Protagonist#
The Customizable Protagonist#
| Attribute |
Detail |
| Name |
Player-defined |
| House |
Assigned by the Sorting Hat — Gryffindor/Hufflepuff/Ravenclaw/Slytherin |
| Identity |
A fifth-year transfer student — with the unique ability to sense ancient magic |
| Wand |
Custom-made by Mr. Ollivander |
| Pet |
Choose an owl/cat/toad |
| Voice |
Choose male or female |
| Background |
Defined at character creation — Muggle-born/half-blood/pure-blood |
House Companions#
Natsai Onai#
| Item |
Detail |
| Full name |
Natsai Onai |
| House |
Gryffindor |
| Voice |
Theo Tait-Jones (presumed) |
| Identity |
Fifth-year student — transferred from Uagadou in Africa — her mother teaches Divination |
| Strengths |
Broom flying skills + Transfiguration |
| Questline |
Natty’s friendship questline |
| Personality |
Brave, loyal, adventurous |
Sebastian Sallow#
| Item |
Detail |
| House |
Slytherin |
| Identity |
Fifth-year student — from a pure-blood family — his sister Anne is afflicted by a curse |
| Strengths |
Defence Against the Dark Arts — a strong interest in the Dark Arts |
| Questline |
Sebastian’s friendship questline — involves forbidden Dark Arts |
| Personality |
Clever but impulsive — obsessively devoted to his cursed sister |
| Key choice |
Whether to learn the Unforgivable Curses |
Poppy Sweeting#
| Item |
Detail |
| House |
Hufflepuff |
| Identity |
Fifth-year student — loves magical beasts — comes from a poacher family |
| Strengths |
Beast care and taming |
| Questline |
Poppy’s friendship questline — rescuing abused magical creatures |
| Personality |
Kind, compassionate, loves nature |
Amit Thakkar#
| Item |
Detail |
| House |
Ravenclaw |
| Identity |
Sixth-year student — astronomy enthusiast |
| Strengths |
Astronomy + stargazing |
| Questline |
Supporting character — helps with astronomy content |
| Personality |
Clever but a little chatty |
The Faculty#
The Headmaster#
Professor Phineas Nigellus Black#
| Item |
Detail |
| Position |
Headmaster of Hogwarts |
| House |
Slytherin |
| Voice |
Simon Pegg |
| Personality |
Arrogant, self-absorbed, uninterested in students’ needs |
| Note |
Sirius Black’s great-great-grandfather |
Professor Weasley#
| Item |
Detail |
| Position |
Deputy Headmistress + Transfiguration (acting) |
| House |
Gryffindor |
| Role |
One of the protagonist’s main guides — helps you settle in at Hogwarts |
| Family |
A member of the Weasley family — an ancestor of Ron Weasley |
Heads of House#
| Teacher |
Position |
House |
Subject |
Personality |
| Professor Eleazar Fig |
Male teacher |
— |
Magical Theory |
Kind, erudite — the protagonist’s key ally |
| Professor Mirabel Garlick |
Female teacher |
Hufflepuff |
Herbology |
Warm, optimistic |
| Professor Aesop Sharp |
Male teacher |
Slytherin |
Potions |
Strict, direct |
| Professor Mudiwa Onai |
Female teacher |
— |
Divination |
Experienced and caring |
| Professor Dinah Hecat |
Female teacher |
— |
Defence Against the Dark Arts |
Serious, commanding — a former Auror |
| Professor Binns |
Ghost |
— |
History of Magic |
The boring ghost teacher — a wizard in life |
| Professor Kogawa |
Female teacher |
— |
Flying |
Energetic |
| Professor Ronen |
Male teacher |
Ravenclaw |
Charms |
Humorous, easygoing |
Other Faculty#
| Teacher |
Subject |
Detail |
| Quidd Jinks |
Abandoned classroom |
Secretly investigating Hogwarts’ secrets |
| Samuel Prichard |
None |
Hogwarts’ caretaker |
| Rowlie Oakes |
None |
A friend of Professor Fig |
Villains#
Primary Villains#
Victor Rookwood#
| Item |
Detail |
| Identity |
Leader of the Rookwood gang |
| Relations |
Allied with Ranrok |
| Goal |
Use ancient magic to gain power |
| Traits |
Cold, cunning — a master of the Dark Arts |
| Fate |
Defeated in the main story |
Ranrok#
| Item |
Detail |
| Identity |
Leader of the goblin rebellion |
| Motive |
Liberate goblinkind — gain the power of ancient magic |
| Ability |
Can absorb and manipulate ancient magic |
| Traits |
Extremist, filled with hatred |
| Fate |
Final boss — defeated by the protagonist |
Secondary Villains#
| Character |
Identity |
Connection |
| Solomon, Sebastian’s uncle |
Sebastian’s guardian |
Opposes Sebastian’s Dark Arts research |
| Theophilus Harlow |
Rookwood’s lieutenant |
A dark wizard who uses Unforgivable Curses |
| Arnold Dahl |
Merchant and bandit |
Tied to the Rookwood gang |
Magical Beasts#
Beasts You Can Rescue#
| Beast |
Habitat |
Use |
| Niffler |
Multiple wild locations |
Collects shiny objects |
| Mooncalf |
Appears at night |
Mooncalf dung is used as fertilizer |
| Thestral |
Places where death has been witnessed |
Flying mount (late game) |
| Unicorn |
Forbidden Forest |
Rare mount |
| Hippogriff |
Specific wild dens |
Flying mount |
| Graphorn |
Coastal caves |
Ground mount + combat aid |
| Puffskein |
The wilds |
Companion pet |
| Jobberknoll |
Underground caves |
Feathers used for crafting |
| Figure |
Era |
Detail |
| Charles Rookwood |
15th century |
Victor Rookwood’s ancestor — one of the Keepers of ancient magic |
| Percival Rackham |
15th century |
A Keeper of ancient magic — left behind the trials |
| San Bakar |
15th century |
A Keeper of ancient magic from Uagadou |
| Niamh Fitzgerald |
15th century |
Another Keeper of ancient magic |
| Isidora Morganach |
15th century |
The betrayer of ancient magic — revealed the power’s danger |
Supporting Cast#
| Character |
Identity |
Function |
| Mr. Ollivander |
Wandmaker |
Crafts your wand at the start |
| The Keepers’ guide |
Portrait |
Guides you through the Keepers’ trials |
| Peeves |
Hogwarts’ poltergeist |
Appears everywhere to torment students |
| Snick Roddley |
Vendor |
Sells rare items in Hogsmeade |
| An ancestor of Professor McGonagall |
Historical figure |
Appears in the Keepers’ memories |
Character Relationship Map#
Protagonist
├── Companions
│ ├── Natsai Onai (Gryffindor)
│ ├── Sebastian Sallow (Slytherin)
│ ├── Poppy Sweeting (Hufflepuff)
│ └── Amit Thakkar (Ravenclaw)
├── Mentors
│ ├── Professor Eleazar Fig
│ └── Professor Weasley
├── Villains
│ ├── Victor Rookwood
│ └── Ranrok
└── The late Keepers
├── Percival Rackham
├── Charles Rookwood
├── San Bakar
└── Niamh Fitzgerald
Companion Reputation System#
| Companion |
Bond rewards |
Key quest |
| Natty |
Unlocks new spells + special cosmetics |
“Natty’s choice” |
| Sebastian |
Unlocks the Unforgivable Curses (Crucio/Imperio/Avada Kedavra) |
“In the Shadow of” line |
| Poppy |
Unlocks new beast habitats + special items |
“Poppy’s adventure” |
| Amit |
Astronomy knowledge + star chart rewards |
“The astronomy telescope” |
How Character Choices Matter#
| Choice |
Impact |
Related characters |
| Whether to learn the Unforgivable Curses |
Shapes Sebastian’s quest ending |
Sebastian |
| Whether to report Sebastian |
Decides Sebastian’s final fate |
Sebastian + Solomon |
| Releasing or keeping ancient magic |
Different endings |
Professor Fig |
| Dialogue choices with companions |
Affects bond progress |
All companions |
| House choice |
Affects certain quests and dialogue |
Heads of House + some dialogue |