5 Harry Potter characters fans are excited to see in Hogwarts Legacy

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Even though Hogwarts Legacy is set in 1890, more than a century before the beloved original saga, players are still hopeful that they will get to see a handful of characters that have appeared in the books. This particular year gives hope to the theory that one of the most important characters in the Harry Potter saga may make an appearance. Last month's gameplay reveal provided a glimpse at a number of recognizable characters too.

The wizarding world of Harry Potter was first shared with the world in 1997 when Rowling published Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Over the course of the next ten years, the author intricately weaved the Potterverse filled with colorful characters, magical beings, and artifacts.

Players will thus be eager to find any Easter eggs or characters from the original stories during their playthrough of Hogwarts Legacy.

Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington came to be known as Nearly Headless Nick after his death in 1492. He was a wizard who had attended Hogwarts and was part of the Gryffindor house, becoming the resident ghost of Gryffindor Tower. He died due to improper decapitation through execution that was warranted by a mishap in court.

Potterheads will distinctly remember the famous ghost engaging with the Gryffindor students, especially Harry, as Nearly Headless Nick was heavily featured all throughout. The State of Play trailer for Hogwarts Legacy showcased the jolly ghost for players to get excited over.

Professor of History of Magic at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Cuthbert Binns, was known for providing some of the most boring lessons and lectures at the school. The Harry Potter wiki says the following regarding him:

The gameplay reveal showed the old ghost as a familiar face