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The Map with Floating Candles is a quest item in Hogwarts Legacy that can be found during one of the House-exclusive quests. The Ghost of Our Love quest, which involves the map, is different depending on the player's chosen Hogwarts house. The map is found in different spots depending on the house, and obtaining it triggers the Ghost of Our Love side quest. To find the location drawn on the map, players must head to the Forbidden Forest and cast Lumos as they approach the stone bridge, spawning floating candles that lead into the forest.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Game | Hogwarts Legacy |
| Quest name | Ghost of Our Love |
| Map name | Map With Floating Candles |
| Map location | Depends on the house; for Gryffindor, the crypt next to the ghost; for Slytherin, the cave underneath Hogwarts; for Ravenclaw, the Owlery in Hogwarts; for Hufflepuff, behind the shop in Upper Hogsfield |
| Quest item | Map With Floating Candles |
| Quest trigger | Map obtained during House-exclusive main quests, about two to three hours into the game |
| Quest objective | Follow the floating candles through the Forbidden Forest |
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What You'll Learn
The Ghost of Our Love quest
For Gryffindors, the map is found in the crypt next to the ghost after speaking with Sir Patrick Delaney-Podmore during The Hunt for the Missing Pages quest. Hufflepuffs will find the map in a chest behind a shop in Upper Hogsfield during The Prisoner of Love quest. Ravenclaws will find the map during Ollivander's Heirloom quest, where they are sent to the Owlery to solve a puzzle. Slytherins will find the map in Apollonia's Grotto, the cave underneath Hogwarts with a red squid painted on the wall, during Scrope's Last Hope quest. Place an offering on the stand to open the hidden cave, and the map will be inside a chest on the right.
Once you have the map, head to the Forbidden Forest at night. You will spawn looking at a wooden bridge. Turn left and head to the stone bridge. Cast Lumos, and three floating candles will appear, which you can follow into the forest. They will lead you to a romantic candlelit table for two.
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Map location
The Map with Floating Candles is a quest item in Hogwarts Legacy that can be found during one of the House-exclusive quests. The map is not part of the main quest objectives, but you can backtrack to its location if you missed it on your first visit. The Ghost of Our Love quest, which involves the Map with Floating Candles, is different depending on the player's Hogwarts house.
For Gryffindors, the map can be found in the crypt next to a ghost after speaking to Sir Patrick Delaney-Poddmore during The Hunt for the Missing Pages quest. Hufflepuffs can find the map during The Prisoner of Love quest, in a chest behind a shop in Upper Hogsfield. Ravenclaws can obtain the map during Ollivander's Heirloom quest in the Owlery, where they will be instructed to solve a short puzzle. As a Slytherin, the map can be found in the cave underneath Hogwarts during Scrope's Last Hope quest.
To find the location drawn on the map, players should head to the entrance of the Forbidden Forest and walk a few paces to the west. Casting the Lumos spell while approaching the stone bridge will spawn three floating candles. Following the candles will lead players to a romantic candlelit table for two.
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Lumos spell
The Lumos spell, also known as the Wand-Lighting Charm, is a spell that illuminates the tip of the caster's wand, allowing them to see in the dark. The incantation "Lumos" is derived from the Latin word "lumen", which means "light". The counter-charm for the spell is the Wand-Extinguishing Charm, "Nox", which extinguishes the light from the wand. Lumos Maxima is a more powerful variation of the spell, producing a blinding flash of bright white light from the wand.
In the Harry Potter universe, Lumos is used in several video games and is taught to first-year Charms students at Hogwarts by Professor Flitwick. The spell is also featured in the film ""Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban", where Harry practices it during the summer before his third year. Additionally, in the film "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince", Dumbledore and Harry use Lumos Maxima in a dark cave, illuminating the entire area.
In the "Hogwarts Legacy" video game, the Lumos spell plays a crucial role in the "Floating Candles" quest. Players must cast Lumos to illuminate their wands and reveal floating candles that guide them through the Forbidden Forest at night. This quest can be completed by players from different Hogwarts houses, with the map being obtained during specific quests for each house.
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House-exclusive quests
The Map with Floating Candles is a quest item in Hogwarts Legacy that can be found during one of the House-exclusive quests. The Ghost of Our Love quest, which revolves around this map, offers a unique experience as it differs based on the player's chosen house. The quest's starting location and the path it takes vary, providing players with distinct insights into the wizarding world.
Gryffindor Quest: The Hunt for the Missing Pages
Gryffindors must speak to Sir Patrick Delaney-Poddmore during their quest. Nearly Headless Nick introduces players to Sir Patrick in a cemetery just north of Hogsmeade. After the conversation, players find the Map with Floating Candles in a crypt next to a ghost.
Hufflepuff Quest: Prisoner of Love
For Hufflepuffs, the quest takes them behind the shop in Upper Hogsfield, where they locate a chest containing the map. They then head to the Forbidden Forest Floo at night, using Lumos to illuminate their wand and reveal the floating candles.
Ravenclaw Quest: Ollivander's Heirloom
In the Ravenclaw quest, players are directed to speak with Ollivander, who instructs them to go to the Owlery, a tower located on the southwest grounds of Hogwarts.
Slytherin Quest: Scrope's Last Hope
Slytherins must venture through Scrope's Last Hope quest to reach Apollonia's Grotto, a cave under Hogwarts marked by a red squid painting. Placing a piece of toast on a pedestal opens a secret area where a chest houses the map. After speaking to Ollivander, Slytherin players also head to the Owlery.
Regardless of the house, players will encounter the ghost, Richard Jackdaw, and will ultimately be led to a romantic candlelit table for two outside Hogwarts Castle, completing the Ghost of Our Love quest.
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Quest rewards
The Ghost of Our Love quest in Hogwarts Legacy is unique to each Hogwarts house, with different starting locations and experiences. However, players will receive the same rewards upon completion, regardless of their house or the specific quest they undertake.
The quest rewards for "Ghost of Our Love" are as follows:
- 400 Galleons
- 180 Experience Points
- Random Gear
These rewards are given to players after they solve the puzzle and complete the quest, regardless of their house or the specific path they took. The quest involves finding a bridge near the Forbidden Forest, casting Lumos to illuminate the way and follow the floating candles to their source, where a chest awaits.
The floating candles lead players to a picnic set and a chest, containing the quest rewards. This area is just outside Hogwarts Castle, and the quest usually occurs during the early side missions outside the castle walls. Players may encounter this quest about two to three hours into the game, after completing the Trials of Merlin and Potions Class.
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Frequently asked questions
The floating candles map leads to a romantic candlelit table for two in the Forbidden Forest.
To find the location, make your way to the entrance of the Forbidden Forest. From there, head a few paces to the west and cast the spell Lumos as you approach the stone bridge. Three floating candles will appear, which you can follow into the forest.
The map can be found during one of the House-exclusive quests in the game, about two to three hours into the game. The quests are unlocked after completing Trials of Merlin and Potions Class.
Once you've spoken to Sir Patrick Delaney-Poddmore in The Hunt for the Missing Pages, the map is in the crypt next to the ghost.
During The Prisoner of Love quest, go behind the shop in Upper Hogsfield. The map will be in a chest behind the vendor.
