Hogwarts Legacy’s “In The Shadow of the Undercroft" quest has Sebastian pushing for answers, and the player must choose between honesty or secrecy.
Summary
- Telling Sebastian the truth or not in Hogwarts Legacy won't impact his friendship.
- Most dialogue choices in the game don't affect gameplay or the endings.
- Withholding the truth from Sebastion is ultimately left up to the player.
In Hogwarts Legacy, players can choose to live out their lives in the wizarding world however they please, including making dialogue choices. However, when it comes to telling Sebastian the truth during "In The Shadow of the Undercroft," it can be tricky to know what the right call is. By this point, the protagonist and the Slytherin student will have spent some time together, which makes it tempting to be honest. Conversely, Professor Fig has continually stressed the importance of keeping their secret private.
For the most part, Sebastian isn't in Hogwarts Legacy's main narrative, but his side quests are expansive and make him a crucial part of the experience. His character development and arc are some of the best seen in the entire RPG, so these quests are definitely worth doing. Being a Slytherin, Sebastian may not always have the most honorable of intentions, yet there is much more to him than initially meets the eye. "In The Shadow of the Undercroft" places the protagonist in an uncomfortable situation as Sebastian pushes for more information about the missing pages from the book, and they can subsequently choose whether to reveal their ancient magic powers or to keep their word with Professor Fig and lie to Sebastian.
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Ultimately, regardless of whether the student chooses to tell Sebastian the truth or not in Hogwarts Legacy, it won't impact the overarching story or (even the friendship). The only difference between the two possibilities is if the player decides to be honest, then it will lead to a short discussion with Sebastian about ancient magic, where he promises to keep their secret. Other than this unique dialogue, there's no other incentives or rewards for telling Sebastian the truth.
What Happens If You Lie To Sebastian In Hogwarts Legacy
The choice of not telling Sebastian the truth leaves the protagonist confirming that the book was missing pages, but nothing further. In this instance, Sebastian is skeptical but also doesn't push any further, and the conversation ends earlier than with the other choice. Again, this decision doesn't affect the main story or the protagonist's friendship with Sebastian and this side quest chain.
Most Choices In Hogwarts Legacy Won't Impact Gameplay Or Endings
While there are many opportunities for varied dialogue in Hogwarts Legacy, very few of these choices actually do anything to affect the story. Usually, conversations with NPCs only serve as a means of obtaining extra tidbits of information or lore. They can help with immersion by offering a roleplay perspective and slightly differing cutscenes for the player - but as a whole, the main story is hardly ever affected, and Hogwarts Legacy's endings will remain the same. While it would be interesting to have more variety and control over outcomes, it, unfortunately, seems that the dialogue choices are purely there for flavor in the Harry Potter RPG.
Of course, there are some choices that matter in Hogwarts Legacy, but most are mere illusions, especially regarding dialogue options. Ultimately, Sebastian is still willing to help the player learn the dark arts if they wish, and the overarching story of the game will move forward either way. In the end, players should opt for whichever option they feel fits their character best, as there is no real difference between withholding or telling Sebastian the truth in Hogwarts Legacy.
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.
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Hogwarts Legacy
Released February 10, 2022 Developer(s) Avalanche Software Publisher(s) Warner Bros. Games Genre(s) Adventure , Action RPG , Open-World Related Topics About The AuthorncG1vNJzZmirk6eyprrRmqWtZpOkunC0zqCumqqkqHqtscaamrJlo5qvor%2FTopinZaSnwrW0jKWgnmWjna6lu9ZmrKeclaews7vFrWY%3D