Hogwarts Legacy: Timeline and Synopsis of the Story
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An article about the timeline in "Hogwarts Legacy." Included are some spoilers, explanations of terms, and their connection to the original series.
Timeline of the Story
Set in the 1800s at Hogwarts
The original "Harry Potter" series was set in the 1990s. Meanwhile, "Hogwarts Legacy" is set in the 1800s with a different set of characters from the past.
Strong Possibilities of the Events Set in the 1870s
▲Borgin and Burkes, a shop dealing with dark magical products where Tom Riddle worked
In-game notes suggest that the story is set just after 1875. This small note avoids direct connections between "Hogwarts Legacy" and "Harry Potter." The events are estimated to have occurred between 1875 and 1880, just before Albus Dumbledore's birth.
Albus Dumbledore was Born in 1881
One of the oldest "Harry Potter" characters, Albus Dumbledore, was born in 1881. This means he was born just after "Hogwarts Legacy." So it is highly unlikely that their timelines overlap.
Synopsis of the Story
The Protagonist Transfers to Hogwarts Late
The protagonist is the main character who transfers in his fifth-year at Hogwarts who experience school life while learning magic to catch up with their peers.
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An Adventure to Stop the Misuse of Ancient Magic
The protagonist encounters powerful Ancient Magic after transferring to Hogwarts. They embark on a journey to uncover the reason behind the revival of Ancient Magic, and with the help of Professor Fig, they work together to stop the enemies who are misusing it.
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Terms in the Game
Hogwarts
Hogwarts is the name of a school for witchcraft and wizardry featured in both "Harry Potter" and "Hogwarts Legacy." It is a boarding school created by Godric Gryffindor, Rowena Ravenclaw, Helga Hufflepuff, and Salazar Slytherin. The school has four different houses that bear the names of their founders.
Sorting Hat
The Sorting Hat is a magical hat used for sorting students into houses at Hogwarts. It reads the inner qualities and thoughts of the wearer and assigns them to the most suitable house.
Gryffindor
| Image | Light, Brave, Just, Daring, Chivalry, Glory |
| Characters from the Original Work | Harry Potter Ron Weasley Hermione Granger |
Gryffindor is one of the houses at Hogwarts. Godric Gryffindor, its founder, prioritized students who were morally just, brave, and chivalrous. It tends to attract students who are brave and daring.
Slytherin
| Image | Dark, Ambitious, Cunning, Mysterious, Wit |
| Characters from the Original Work | Draco Malfoy Lord Voldemort Bellatrix Lestrange |
Salazar Slytherin, its founder, preferred purebloods in his house. As a result, the Sorting Hat usually places those of pureblood with ambition, cunning, and wit. Slytherin house is known for producing more dark wizards than any other house.
Hufflepuff
| Image | Diligence, Seriousness, Kindness, Fairness, Kindness, Patience |
| Characters | Cedric Diggory Nymphadora Tonks Newt Scamander |
Hufflepuff was founded by Helga Hufflepuff. She believed in hardwork, fairness, patience, and loyalty. Due to her kindness, she also requested those who do not fit the category of her other fellow founders to be sorted into her care. Hufflepuff boasts the lowest rate of producing dark wizards.
Ravenclaw
| Image | Intelligence, Knowledge, Wisdom, Nobility |
| Characters | Luna Lovegood Gilderoy Lockhart Filius Flitwick |
Rowena Ravenclaw, who was the founder of Ravenclaw house, preferred intellectual individuals. This included creativity, book smarts, and innovative personalities. The sorting hat prefers to place students with exceeding intelligence and wisdom in Ravenclaw.
Do Original Characters Appear?
Major Characters Do Not Appear
The original "Harry Potter" series takes place in the future of "Hogwarts Legacy" since it is set in the 1800s. This means Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ronald Weasley do not appear.
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