Hogwarts Legacy

Niamh Fitzgerald's Trial Quest Walkthrough

Niamh Fitzgerald's Trial is one of the main quests in Hogwarts Legacy. Read on for a detailed walkthrough, list of rewards, and tips on how to complete Niamh Fitzgerald's Trial!

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Niamh Fitzgerald's Trial Overview

How to Unlock

Niamh Fitzgerald's Trial unlocks right after completing The Polyjuice Plot. You must be at least level 23 to start the quest.

Quest Information

Niamh Fitzgerald's Trial
Quest Type Main Quest
Requirement(s) Reach level 23 and complete The Polyjuice Plot
Description Now that I have the password to the Headmaster's office, I need to go in and speak to Niamh's portrait.

Niamh Fitzgerald's Trial Walkthrough

Quest Objectives

Objectives
1 Access the Headmaster's office
2 Find the book in the Headmaster's office
3 Make your way through the town without being seen
4 Use the cloak
5 Complete the trial of the Stone
6 Witness Niamh Fitzgerald's memory
7 Return to the Map Chamber
8 Speak to the newly arrived Keeper

1. Access the Headmaster's Office

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If you already have it activated, fast travel to the Trophy Room Floo Flame of the Grand Staircase region to quickly reach the starting point of the quest. Continue to the top of the tower until you find the gargoyle statue where you need to whisper the password.

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Climb the spiral staircase to reach the headmaster's office. Before you approach the marker, open the chest on the table to the left to receive the Sabre - Ash Brown wand handle.

2. Find the Book in the Headmaster's Office

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Interact with the book on the pedestal at the back of the room to proceed.

3. Make Your Way Through the Town Without Being Seen

Walk across the bridge west for a short cutscene. Once you're back in control, you will be under the effect of Disillusionment until the end of this objective and you won't be able to use any other spells.

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Sneak past the Death's Shadows and crawl under the wooden beam ahead. Follow the curved path and jump down the stack of hay below.

Hogwarts Legacy - make your way through the town 2

In the next area, wait for the Shadow in the middle to step to the side before quickly moving onward. There will be another Shadow blocking the path ahead. Hide behind the barrels and wait for it to move before continuing through the broken mill.

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Make your way past the bridge and turn left to find a ladder that will take you to the roof. Head north and drop down past the cobblestone wall.

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Security will be tighter this time. Wait for the patrolling Shadow to move left before sneaking behind the wooden cart. There will be more Shadows ahead. Wait for them to turn around then quickly move towards the next marker.

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A short scene will trigger where Shadows will be spawned right on your path. Turn back immediately and enter the building on your left. Go up the second floor an wait for an opportunity to sneak past the three Shadows and walk over the wooden beams on your left. Head down the stairs to find the Mysterious Cloak.

4. Use the Cloak

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Now that you're completely invisible, you can just waltz through the enemies and reach your destination easily. Exit through the gate and follow the marker through the street you were on earlier, then grab the Mysterious Wand to regain access to your Spells and temporarily reduce Spell cooldowns.

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Cast Bombarda on the rubble blocking your path and head for the new objective marker.

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Defeat the Death's Shadows to clear the black smoke wall. Continue fighting your way to the next objective where you will find a Mysterious Stone.

5. Complete the Trial of the Stone

Hogwarts Legacy - complete the Trial of the Stone

Follow the linear path and interact with Fitzgerald's body.

6. Witness Niamh Fitzgerald's Memory

Hogwarts Legacy - witness Niamh Fitzgerald

Follow Niamh and interact with the birdbath to view her memory.

7. Return to the Map Chamber

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Pass through the mirror to return to the Map Chamber.

8. Speak to the Newly Arrived Keeper

Approach the marker to meet the newly arrived Keeper, San Bakar, and complete the quest.

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No. Mission No. Quest
1 The Path to Hogwarts 2 Welcome to Hogwarts
3 Charms Class 4 Defence Against the Dark Arts Class
5 Weasley After Class 6 Professor Ronen's Assignment
7 Welcome to Hogsmeade 8 The Locket's Secret
9 Professor Hecat's Assignment 1 10 Secrets of the Restricted Section
11 Tomes and Tribulations 12 Herbology Class
13 Potions Class 14 The Girl From Uagadou
15 Trials of Merlin 16 Prisoner of Love (Hufflepuff)
16 Scrope's Last Hope (Slytherin) 16 Ollivander's Heirloom (Ravenclaw)
16 The Hunt for the Missing Pages (Gryffindor) 17 Professor Hecat's Assignment 2
18 Jackdaw's Rest 19 Flying Class
20 The Room of Requirement 21 In the Shadow of the Undercroft
22 The Map Chamber 23 Percival Rackham's Trial
24 Beasts Class 25 The Caretaker's Lunar Lament
26 Professor Sharp's Assignment 1 27 The Helm of Urtkot
28 In the Shadow of the Estate 29 The Elf, the Nab-Sack, and the Loom
30 Astronomy Class 31 Professor Garlick's Assignment 1
32 The High Keep 33 Back on the Path
34 Charles Rookwood's Trial 35 Fire and Vice
36 Professor Weasley's Assignment 37 In the Shadow of the Mine
38 It's All Gobbledegook 39 The Headmistress Speaks
40 The Polyjuice Plot 41 Niamh Fitzgerald's Trial
42 Professor Howin's Assignment 43 In the Shadow of the Mountain
44 Lodgok's Loyalty 45 San Bakar's Trial
46 Wand Mastery 47 The Final Repository

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Professor Garlick's Assignment 1 Professor Weasley's Assignment Professor Howin's Assignment
Madam Kogawa's Assignment 1 Professor Garlick's Assignment 2 Professor Sharp's Assignment 1
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