History Fridge / HogwartsLegacy

* Why is the protagonist / Sebastian able to shake off a ''Crucio'', when Natsai could not, later on? The spell ''Crucio'' hinges on the caster's desire to cause hurt, in Sebastian's words: 'You have to mean it'. In Sebastian/the protagonist's case, it's clear that the moment they casted the spell, they instantly regretted it upon seeing their good friend screaming in agony, making the spell not last as long as it should (though enough to get the door open). On the other hand, Natsai was hit by ''Crucio'' by Harlow, who ''really'' wanted to ''hurt'' the protagonist for killing Rookwood, only for Natsai to [[TakingTheBullet take the bullet]].

** This gets doubled if you decide to canon your character as a Pureblood, especially if they're a Slytherin. Knowing how some Wizarding Families are obsessed with purity, having a possible squib in your midst would not be per their status quo.

** Comparing the two scenes, it's clear that the protagonist was able to take the ''Crucio'' a bit better than Sebastian could (the protagonist only fell to their knees while Sebastian writhed on the ground). Seeing as how they were able to coerce Rookwood's ''Avada Kerdava'' into a linked duel with Ancient magic, it's possible that same magic is helping them tank the pain a bit better.

** ''Avada Kedavera'', aka the Killing Curse, is as it's name says focused on killing targets in one hit of it. Considering all the current events around Hogwarts including Ashwinders, Goblins, Poachers and various other dangerous beings, and not to mention Feldcroft is being surrounded by Goblins to the point of fear from the residents of which Anne is one of them, it would make sense that in the face of such dangers, in case his fifth year spellcraft and dueling capabilities aren't enough to save him, having knowledge of how to cast the Killing Curse would ironically be a lifesaver for him and/or Anne if he ever had to use it.

* Pilfering the notes in the Hospital Wing you can get the medical files of the alleged Tasmina McLaggen, age 13. "Alleged" because she was taken in for a bad case of "Disapparating Nausea". In her case her whole head was ''splinched'' (a wizarding term describing the fact she tried ''Apparating'', the magical version of teleportation, and she [[LosingYourHead appeared headless but still alive near the nursery]]). The poor girl was described wandering around deaf, blind and mute, having to rely to her sense of touch only and had to be brought to St. Mungo, unaware of her surrounding and unable to communicate her plight by any means: even her name had to be guessed by looking at the students' records for any missing student.

** ''Avada Kedavera'', aka the Killing Curse, is as it's name says focused on killing targets in one hit of it. Considering all the current events around Hogwarts including Ashwinders, Goblins, Poachers and various other dangerous beings, and not to mention Feldcroft is being surrounded by Goblins to the point of fear from the residents, it would make sense that in the face of such dangers, in case his fifth year spellcraft and dueling capabilities aren't enough to save him, having knowledge of how to cast the Killing Curse would ironically be a lifesaver for him.

* Ominis being born blind makes even more sense when you consider his family history. The Gaunts are known for their obsession with being descended from Salazar Slytherin and commonly intermarry to keep their bloodline pure, and with all that inbreeding comes a host of genetic defects including blindness.

* Ominis being born blind makes even more sense when you consider his family history. The Gaunts are known for their obsession with being descended from Salazar Slytherin and commonly intermarry to keep their bloodline pure, and with all that inbreeding comes a host of genetic defects including blindness.

** Even in the SecretKeeper ending, keeping this unknown power a secret isn't really a good idea either - we're just asking for another Ranrok or Isidora situation to happen, and there is only ''one'' defender and keeper of this knowledge, one who's still very much a student. Sure, this teenager can take on thirty Dark Wizard/Witches at once, but they're still just ''one'' person. What happens when the protagonist ages out before another Keeper can be appointed? There's still to much that can go wrong.

* The variant of the SecretKeeper ending where the protagonist decides to keep the repository as a secret forever as it's sole Keeper, taking on the burden of it all on their own, which also dooms them to a life of isolation and secrecy. Professor Fig had offers his support, but he dies shortly after, succumbing to his wounds. All the previous Keepers from the portraits seemed to have vanished, having 'died' after serving their purpose. Now the protagonist really ''is'' alone and the [[LastOfHisKind last of their kind]]. It sounds like an incredibly lonely future.
* The implication in the 'bad' ending that the reason why Professor Fig was not present for the ending is that he was so shocked by the protagonist's decision to open the repository (either to follow Isidora's footsteps or for their own power), that he was unable to power through his wounds, his last moments knowing that he may failed the protagonist and Wizardkid.
* It's implied that the protagonist was born into the Wizarding World, as they seem quite knowledgeable about the world, culture, and magic. Near the beginning of the year, the protagonist even remarks that they've been waiting to attend Hogwarts for a long time. Since their magical ability didn't manifest until fifteen, this meant that the protagonist was likely perceived as a "squib" (a person born from a magical family who isn't magical) until that magic manifested. Knowing how difficult squibs have it in life and the discrimination they face, it's certainly possible that the protagonist probably didn't have a very fun childhood.

* The Protagonist and their family likely thought they were a Squib until they turned 15, as they canonically have wizarding heritage. Even if their family is accepting of them, they likely felt very out of place with their family.

* The implication in the 'bad' ending that the reason why Professor Fig was not present for the ending is that he was so shocked by the protagonist's decision to open the repository (either to follow Isidora's footsteps or for their own power), that he was unable to power through his wounds, his last moments knowing that he may failed the protagonist and Wizardkid.

* All of the main companions share the same trait the protagonist has of being [[TheUnfettered unfettered]] {{Determinator}}s, standing up and pushing themselves against all odds to accomplish their goals. Despite being a student, Natsai absolves to take down an entire poaching ring by taking down Harlow (Rookwood's trusted number two), Poppy will do anything to help the beasts even if it means murder, and Sebastian does whatever it takes to find a cure for his sister, even it means dabbling in the Dark Arts. Similarly, the protagonist is doing all they can to find a way to stop Ranrok at any means necessary, engaging in all sorts of rule breaking and killing if necessary. It seems when it comes to friend choices, they [[HasAType have a type]].

* All of the main companions share the same trait the protagonist has of being [[TheUnfettered unfettered]]{{Determinator}}s, standing up and pushing themselves against all odds to accomplish their goals. Despite being a student, Natsai absolves to take down an entire poaching ring by taking down Harlow (Rookwood's trusted number two), Poppy will do anything to help the beasts even if it means murder, and Sebastian does whatever it takes to find a cure for his sister, even it means dabbling in the Dark Arts. Similarly, the protagonist is doing all they can to find a way to stop Ranrok at any means necessary, engaging in all sorts of rule breaking and killing if necessary. It seems when it comes to friend choices, they [[HasAType have a type]].

* All of the main companions share the same trait the protagonist has of being [[TheUnfettered unfettered]]{{Determinators}}, standing up and pushing themselves against all odds to accomplish their goals. Despite being a student, Natsai absolves to take down an entire poaching ring by taking down Harlow (Rookwood's trusted number two), Poppy will do anything to help the beasts even if it means murder, and Sebastian does whatever it takes to find a cure for his sister, even it means dabbling in the Dark Arts. Similarly, the protagonist is doing all they can to find a way to stop Ranrok at any means necessary, engaging in all sorts of rule breaking and killing if necessary. It seems when it comes to friend choices, they [[HasAType have a type]].