The Unexpected Geography of Hogwarts: A Comical Revelation
A recent video by a Hogwarts Legacy player has unveiled an intriguing and amusing aspect of Hogwarts’ geography that the Harry Potter series never addressed. While the movies succeeded in bringing the enchanting corridors of Hogwarts to life, the game has allowed fans to explore the school’s vastness in an unprecedented way. This newfound freedom has led players to discover just how much cinematic magic was employed to conceal Hogwarts’ true size.
A Marathon Chase: Harry vs. The Death Eaters
In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, the scene where Harry pursues Draco and Snape after Dumbledore’s death is depicted as a rapid chase. However, as noted by Reddit user luffyisNOTreal, the actual journey Harry would have undertaken is more akin to a marathon. This path involves traversing over a dozen staircases, crossing at least two bridges, and navigating a courtyard just to exit the castle and reach Hagrid’s Hut.
The Reddit user’s 40-second sped-up video humorously illustrates this extended route. Despite Harry’s experience as a Quidditch player, it’s unlikely that flying on a broomstick prepared him for such a strenuous cardiovascular challenge. Just reaching the grounds where Hagrid’s Hut is located takes up a significant portion of the video, highlighting the considerable distance involved—far from the swift chase portrayed in the movie.
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The Inconsistent Path to Hagrid’s Hut
According to the Reddit user, the path Harry takes in the game to reach the area where Hagrid’s Hut is set ablaze differs significantly from the movie’s depiction. In the film, Harry is chased through the Great Hall, yet the player’s route in Hogwarts Legacy never approaches this iconic location. Instead, the player navigates through the Gryffindor Lower Hallway and the Clock Tower, moving away from the Great Hall.
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The ever-changing staircases and hallways within Hogwarts might suggest an alternate, shorter route that wasn’t available in the game. However, it seems more plausible that the film scene overlooked this continuity issue. Released in 2009, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince came out 14 years before Hogwarts Legacy and well before such a game was conceived.
In the vast world of the Harry Potter franchise, it’s only natural for Hogwarts Legacy players to identify discrepancies in the films. As Hogwarts becomes exploreable for the first time, considering Harry and his friends frequently ventured out to Hagrid’s Hut—often after hours—they likely had a few shortcuts up their sleeves. Nevertheless, unless Harry was secretly training for marathons, his cinematic chase is an impressive feat.
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Editor’s Note
It’s important to acknowledge that J.K. Rowling, the creator of Harry Potter, has faced accusations of transphobia from the LGBTQ+ community. Although she was not directly involved in the development of Hogwarts Legacy, Rowling does receive royalties from the game. We affirm our support for trans rights and recognize the validity of trans identities. For those affected by discussions of transphobia, support services are available:
In the USA:
– Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860
– The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386
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– Trans Lifeline: (877) 330-6366
– Youth Line: 1-800-268-9688
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