Hogwarts Legacy offers players a pivotal choice at the end of the introduction: which Hogwarts House to join. This decision influences various gameplay elements, including access to specific House Dormitories and unique quests.
Each Hogwarts House provides players with four exclusive narrative quests. These quests culminate in encounters with the ghost of Jackdaw, who holds the key to locating missing pages from a crucial book acquired earlier in the game. These quests become available automatically after players have participated in Herbology and Potions classes, as well as after learning about the Merlin Trials.
Updated on June 25, 2023 by Thomas Hawkins: As players strive to complete all trophies and achievements in Hogwarts Legacy, these exclusive quests become particularly significant, with each linked to a specific trophy/achievement. This guide now includes insights into where these quests fit into the narrative and the extent of gameplay required to achieve 100% completion.
Updated on June 25, 2025 by Thomas Hawkins: Continuous updates have enhanced Hogwarts Legacy since its launch in 2023, including the addition of official modding support for PC. New players delving into the game may find value in understanding the broader lore connections these quests have within the Harry Potter universe, making this guide a useful resource for exploring intriguing trivia wherever applicable.
How to Access House Exclusive Quests
In order to access the House exclusive quests, players must first complete all main story quests in the segment titled “Living As a Student Until Professor Fig Returns.”This requirement makes it challenging to rush directly to the House-specific quests early in the game. For those aiming for 100% completion, players will need to progress through the initial four story segments for each House, essentially repeating this sequence four times.
Gryffindor: The Hunt for the Missing Pages
The quest for Gryffindor students commences with a conversation with Nearly Headless Nick, who is typically found near the House Hourglasses. In a nod to his character from the Harry Potter series, Nick aspires to join the Headless Hunt but believes he needs to impress them first.
This quest guides players to the concealed entrance of the Hogwarts Kitchens, situated conveniently near the Hufflepuff Common Room. To enter, players must engage with a ticklish pear guarding the door, where inside lies a barrel with a piece of rotten roast beef—a humorous touch given that ghosts have a unique relationship with food.
Next, players must journey to the Pumpkin Field close to the Hogsmeade Cemetery to convene with the Headless Hunt, who sadly reject Nearly Headless Nick on account of his incomplete beheading. The quest culminates in a ghostly game of hide-and-seek where players seek out Richard Jackdaw’s head to finalize the mission.
References to Nearly Headless Nick and the Headless Hunt surface in various Harry Potter mediums, including a notable mention in “The Philosopher’s Stone.”Readers may remember them from Nick’s 500th Deathday Party, where their leader, Sir Patrick Delaney-Podmore, pointedly reminds Nick of his unfortunate condition.
Hufflepuff: Prisoner of Love
Hufflepuff students initiate their quest by consulting the Portrait of Eldritch Diggory, who possesses knowledge of a book from the Restricted Section that appears relevant to a case linked to his great-niece’s past investigations.
A retired Auror, Helen Thistlewood, leads players on a search for more information. She explains how Richard Jackdaw’s demise was attributed to a girl named Anne, as told by Apollonia Black, driven by jealousy over Jackdaw and Anne’s affection.
Although Anne struggled with a riddle Jackdaw left her, Helen believes Anne may now have the answer but is currently imprisoned in Azkaban, suffering from the psychological effects of her time with Dementors.
In a twist, Helen proposes that a Hogwarts student might be able to connect with Anne more effectively. This sets the stage for players venturing to Azkaban to seek guidance from Anne, leading to clues regarding a hidden cave in Upper Hogsfield.
Azkaban, a prominent setting in the Harry Potter series, is notorious for housing Dementors that drain hope and happiness from its inmates, often resulting in madness or death. The fortress is situated on an unplottable island in the North Sea, rendering it impossible to find without divine knowledge.
Upon reaching the cave, players will encounter a puzzle involving six movable blocks. Utilizing the Accio charm in conjunction with the Revelio spell unveils the necessary blocks to navigate further and encounter Jackdaw’s ghost, marking the conclusion of the quest.
Ravenclaw: Ollivander’s Heirloom
For Ravenclaw students, the quest begins with a mission to assist Ollivander in the search for an heirloom wand stolen by Richard Jackdaw. Ollivander believes the owlery at Hogwarts holds clues to its whereabouts.
Ascending the Owlery reveals alcoves containing rings that can be maneuvered using the Accio spell, leading to several Jackdaw-related statues essential for advancing in the quest.
The Ollivander family is renowned for crafting some of the finest wands in Great Britain. They operate two known stores: one in Diagon Alley, governed by Garrick Ollivander, and another in Hogsmeade, run by Gerbold Ollivander during the timeline of Hogwarts Legacy.
Players must locate three statues, position them accurately, and ascend a ladder to find additional alcoves housing more statues. The quest reaches its climax as Jackdaw assists in the search for the missing wand and pages upon reaching the Owlery’s apex.
Slytherin: Scrope’s Last Hope
The quest begins for Slytherin students with a message from a House Elf, guiding them to a note located in the Clocktower Courtyard, nestled in the mouth of a Gryphon statue. Players soon discover that this is only the beginning of the scavenger hunt.
After retrieving a note atop a rock, players must arrange a crate with the Accio charm to access the next clue, ultimately leading them to a pumpkin down the hill that must be smashed with a Basic Cast to reveal the final note and locate Scrope.
The Headmaster’s House Elf requests assistance in reclaiming a lost ring from a cave, mentioning Apollonia Black, a former master who utilized the cave as a study while possessing knowledge about the missing pages. Players journey into the cave, where they will encounter various puzzles and lore pertaining to Apollonia’s legacy.
As a significant family within the wizarding world, the House of Black is often associated with wealth and a long lineage of pure-blood wizards. Their obsession with blood purity makes them prominent figures in the broader narrative of the Harry Potter universe, often flavoring their interactions as elitist and self-righteous.
As players delve through the lore, they will find their way back to Jackdaw, closing out the quest with the hints and history unearthed through their adventure.