Charms class was especially handy for Harry in his first year, when he used a levitation spell to knock out a troll in the girl’s bathroom. Ever since fans have acknowledged just how important it is to learn how to swish and flick, along with a number of other wand moveme

Earlier this week saw JK Rowling once again spout transphobic views on social media, with the billionaire author seeking to put down vulnerable people who simply want to be heard and accepted instead of demonised. The Harry Potter author makes it clear that she “knows and loves trans people” in her life but every facet of this ideology goes against that viewpoint. I’m not buying it, and neither are so many cisgender people on my social media who are happy to quote tweet these instances to dunk on Rowling and stand up for people like me.

If players have the opportunity to change everything about the wizarding world’s future, the 1800s is the best setting for the game. The noblest of witches and wizards attended their respective schools during this time with Wizard Hitler’s followers. If the red-haired woman in the trailer is a clue as well, Hogwarts Legacy patch notes is likely to have Weasleys that will join you going to classic and even weird locations fans have wanted to explo

The trailer features a quick shot of a practice target, which may represent a training area for slinging spells, but nothing but rumors exist at this time. The combat system will undoubtedly revolve around this element, so desperate questions need answering in the months to c

The later the events in Hogwarts Legacy take place, the more likely it is that the characters who appear in the game will feel familiar to players and fans. One of the most complete lore backstories players have from J.K. Rowling’s writings is the story of Angus Buchanan. Angus was the first and only squib to get to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry after his older brother Hamish flew him in on his broomstick in a desperate attempt to trick the school into letting him s

Well – that’s the perspective I often glean from social media, which is a breeding ground for aggressive transphobia and discussion around issues that seem more enamoured with parroting the views of bigots instead of placing an importance on the minority at the centre of it all. It’s difficult to be heard, especially when the government and so many prominent figures in the media seem happy to label trans people as predators, snowflakes, or a weird trend that can be phased out with enough opposition.

Lessons are a big part of Harry Potter , from Defence Against the Dark Arts to Potions, and the chance to actually learn more things about the wizarding world carries immense appeal. The old Potter games, based on the movies, usually included multiple lessons that led to entertaining adventures. Hogwarts Legacy , therefore, should do the s

With the recent news that Hogwarts Legacy _ will likely not be releasing until Fall 2022, fans have started theory-crafting with the little information that is officially available regarding the game’s setting, characters, and storyline. When the game was announced, it was also revealed that _Hogwarts Legacy ‘s story would have no relation to the narrative from the Harry Potter series or subsequent Fantastic Beasts saga. Hogwarts Legacy ‘s narrative will be a completely new story from the studio, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that the characters will be completely reinven

We’ve seen transphobic institutions make progress in the wake of Rowling’s support, and this being brought into the timelines of even well-meaning individuals only serve to spread them further and wider. I understand the noble intention, and figures like this should be demonised and called out where appropriate, but I fear we’re forgetting about the echochamber we exist within and how substantial Rowling and Harry Potter are in the cultural zeitgeist. Fantastic Beasts is still getting a third film, The Cursed Child is still killing it on the West End, and I bet the films will be all over television during the Christmas period. Harry Potter isn’t going anywhere, it’s eternally relevant and will be read to generations of children to come. For the absolute worst, it’s here to stay, and Rowling’s pockets will be continually lined with profit regardless of how loud we manage to get.

Having a pet is essential to any Hogwarts student, so how will the open-world RPG handle choosing one? Everyone knows the acceptance letter states that you may bring an owl, cat, or toad, but what if it wasn’t that way in the 1800s? Considering that fantastic beasts are in the game, can you tame one and make it your best fri

It’s exhausting being trans. There’s the beautiful side of finally embracing who you want to be, finding a sense of euphoria and belonging that had been missing for far too long. When you finally figure out your identity it can mean the world, it’s just a shame that so much of that very same world seems dead set against our existence. Please, just leave us alone.