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The text discusses various Easter eggs and references found in the video game "Hogwarts Legacy." It mentions nods to the Harry Potter series, such as references to the Weasley family, Ron Weasley's Transfiguration spell, and connections to the Chamber of Secrets. The text also touches on various in-game elements, like the Quidditch references, common room interactions, and side quests. It also highlights connections to characters like Dumbledore, Sirius Black, and house elves, providing insights and explanations related to the game's lore and Harry Potter universe.
1. "Hogwarts Legacy" is a game that is filled with hidden secrets and references to the Harry Potter series.
2. The game developers have placed numerous Easter eggs throughout the game, such as the side quest "Follow the Butterflies", which is a reference to a famous quote from Ron Weasley.
3. The game also includes references to the "Philosopher's Stone", such as a cup with a rat tail, which is a reference to a scene in the film where Ron Weasley tries to turn his rat Scabbers into a cup.
4. There is a reference to the "Philosopher's Stone" challenge in the PlayStation-only Hogsmeade Quest, where players come across a life-size chessboard.
5. The game includes references to Quidditch, even though it is not a playable sport. For instance, there is a miniature Quidditch game taking place on Madame Kagawa's table.
6. The game includes a reference to Ominous Gaunt, a character from the Harry Potter series who is a direct descendant of Salazar Slytherin.
7. The game includes a reference to the Chamber of Secrets and the Basilisk, with a secret office created by Salazar Slytherin himself.
8. The game includes a reference to the one-eyed witch passageway, a secret tunnel on the third floor that led from Hogwarts to the seller of Honeydukes in Hogsmeade.
9. The game includes a reference to the Sorcerer's Stone, with a side quest involving flying keys.
10. The game includes a reference to the Phoenix, a very rare creature in the Harry Potter universe.
11. The game includes a reference to Sirius Black, a character from the Harry Potter series, with a cage that is the very same cell that Sirius Black was imprisoned in in Hogwarts.
12. The game includes a reference to the Avada Kedavra curse, with a spell route created as a visible lightning bolt scar.
13. The game includes a reference to house elves, which only come out at night to clean the castle.
14. The game includes a reference to the Hufflepuff common room, which has a defense mechanism that sprays vinegar straight to the face.
15. The game includes a number of secret passageways and tunnels that are not attached to any quest, such as a secret room that can be accessed by casting the Glaciers charm on a fireplace in the faculty area.