The Path To Hogwarts

Follow Professor Fig and the protagonist from London to Hogwarts. Uncover secrets of Ancient Magic, face Ranrok, and experience the Sorting Ceremony in this Hogwarts Legacy walkthrough.

The game begins with Professor Fig and George Osric picking up the protagonist to head to Hogwarts. As the Beauxbatons Carriage departs, a villain appears, hinting at future encounters in Hogsmeade. Players learn about the protagonist's backstory, as well as Professor Fig's and Mr. Osric's. Professor Fig's late wife was working with Mr. Osric on Ranrok, a rogue Goblin. Osric reveals a Goblin-made Portkey container, which the protagonist opens effortlessly, revealing a glow.

This Portkey leads into the main story of Hogwarts Legacy. The carriage is attacked by a Dragon, consuming George Osric and part of the carriage. The Dragon appears to be controlled by a magical harness. Professor Fig and the protagonist escape with the Portkey, traveling through a coastal cliff system in Scotland. Professor Fig introduces fundamental gameplay mechanics during this prologue.

They discover a secret portal with a matching sigil to the Portkey, transporting them to Gringotts bank. The Goblin directs them to vault twelve, which the Portkey unlocks, a door last opened four hundred years ago. The protagonist notices the same enchanted band from the Dragon on a Gringotts Guard, suggesting further intrigue.

Inside vault twelve, the Goblin Banker reveals the vault is instructed to close once the keyholder is inside. At the back of the room, they find another sigil-marked door leading to trials in the Gringotts catacombs. Here, players learn basic combat and puzzle-solving skills. They reach an ancient room with a Pensieve, used for viewing memories.

The memory reveals Charles Rockwood and Percival Rackham, wizards from the past, with Rackham being an Ancient Magic wielder. Little is known about Ancient Magic in the early 1900s, but the story may shed light on it. The memory shows trials within Gringotts, designed for an Ancient Magic adept to unlock its secrets and prevent misuse. Ranrok the Goblin enters the Pensieve chamber, seeking Ancient Magic for himself. Professor Fig and Ranrok duel as the room destabilizes, spawning a Pensieve Protector.

Two duos escape through a portal to the Woods behind Hogwarts Train Station, leading to a cutscene introducing Hogwarts. The Sorting Ceremony follows, where players have more influence than they might expect. After a talk about keeping a locket secret and a brief reprimand from Headmaster Phineas Nigellus Black, the Sorting Ceremony begins. Professor Weasley, the Gryffindor Housemaster, is introduced. While initial answers influence the Sorting Hat, players can ultimately choose their own house.