Hogwarts Legacyhides all manner of secrets around the castle butthe community is only now discovering one of its most ominous hidden messages. Throughout players' journeys inHogwarts Legacy, they’ll be tasked with overcoming Keeper Trials: Deadly challenges that pit the user’s skills against a tough opponent that can push them to the limit. These Trials are known for being an important test of one’s ability, but it appears that they’ve been crafted to do more than simply put a student through the wringer.
Posted to Reddit byGi_Panda, the user shared their discovery that the portals that lead to Keeper Trials can be heard to whisper “Avada Kedavra,” otherwise known as The Killing Curse used to instantly murder anyone struck by its green light.
The post managed to surprise the community, many of whom commented on the fact thatthey’d never noticed the audio before despite playing the game for over a year. Some users believed that the portals simply whispered random sounds, potentially even Parseltongue, before learning the creepy truth.
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The Ominous Implication Of Keeper Trials
Could They Be Darker Than Expected?
As players progress throughHogwarts Legacy, they’ll slowlylearn more about the Keepersand how they shaped the school and the Wizarding World to be what’s recognizable today. The revelation that the Trial portals are seemingly linked to The Killing Curse has players speculating on their nature with many insisting thatthe ethereal doorways bear a resemblance to the Veil inHarry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix. The Veil represents a path to the afterlife asSirius Black is instantly killedby making contact with it while Harry and Luna Lovegood can hear voices on the other side.
Some have suggested that the Keeper Trials portals work by “killing” one’s character before reawakening them in a new location but this is just speculation. At the end of the day,Hogwarts Legacyand the wider Wizarding World are filled with strange secrets and hidden details that may never be explained. One can only hope that a sequel delves deeper into the history of the school and provides more insight into the alumni who had less than admirable motivations.
As for whether aHogwarts Legacysequel is planned, there’s currently no official word on a follow-up project. The original title was the best-selling game of 2023, soone has to imagine that Warner Bros. would want to capitalize on that popularity going forward. As long asHogwarts Legacy 2 doesn’t turn into a live-service experience, fans should be pleased to head back to school.
Editor’s Note: Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling has been accused of transphobia by those in the LGBTQ+ community. Although not directly involved in the development of Hogwarts Legacy, Rowling does stand to earn royalties from the game. We would like to reiterate our support for trans rights and that trans identities are valid. Support services are listed below for trans people impacted by discussions of transphobia.
