The "Ghost of Our Love" quest in Hogwarts Legacy offers players a charming treasure hunt that weaves through the mysterious landscape surrounding the school grounds. Triggered by acquiring a unique treasure map during house-specific main quests, this side adventure challenges players to decipher visual clues rather than following traditional quest markers. Solving the mystery reveals a romantic story alongside valuable gear cosmetic rewards.
Finding the Map with Floating Candles
The quest kicks off once you obtain the Map with Floating Candles, which displays a bridge, a forest entrance, and floating candles beneath a night sky. Depending on your Hogwarts house, you will discover this map in different locations such as the Owlery, Hogsmeade, or Apollonia Black's estate. Players keeping up with daily gaming news often point out how house choices uniquely alter early quest paths before converging on the same treasure site.
Locating the Bridge and Forbidden Forest Entrance
To begin solving the riddle, fast-travel to the Forbidden Forest Floo Flame located just outside the castle grounds. Head south toward the stone bridge spanning the river that leads directly into the dark, enchanted woods. It is crucial to ensure that time is set to night, as the quest's magical triggers will not appear during daylight hours.
Casting Lumos to Reveal the Floating Candles
Once you reach the edge of the bridge at night, stand near the love letter lying on the stone railing. Pull out your wand and cast the Lumos spell to immediately light up the surrounding area. Doing so will summon three glowing, floating candles that begin drifting slowly toward the dark trees.
Following the Candle Path to the Hidden Treasure
Follow the floating candles as they lead you past the initial treeline into a quiet, scenic clearing inside the Forbidden Forest. The trail ends at a secluded hill featuring a romantic picnic setup complete with chairs and glowing candlelight. A hidden treasure chest will appear in the center, rewarding you with the Treasure-Seeker's Scarf appearance and additional XP for completing the quest.
