Hogwarts Legacy: Why Headmaster Black Actually Canceled Quidditch

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One of the first things that players learn as they begin their school term is that Headmaster Black has canceled Quidditch in — but as it turns out, his decision is not only unpopular with the student body, but it's entirely dishonest too. After all, it's clear that not even Black is fully confident in his lackluster excuse regarding a student injury; he refuses to delve into details, and he even becomes defensive at the subject's mention, threatening to forbid flying altogether. Luckily, sharp-eyed students can discover the real reason why Headmaster Black canceled Quidditch through a small, secret detail in .

The absence of the beloved wizarding world sport took fans by surprise, but narratively, it's perfectly in line with the Headmaster's personality. Phineas Nigellus Black is related to Sirius, but the two are nothing alike in terms of character, with the former being pompous, selfish, and painfully egotistical. In fact, Sirius himself claimed that he was Hogwarts' most hated Headmaster of all time, and this statement only becomes more believable upon uncovering why Phineas Black actually canceled Quidditch in .

's Quidditch season was indeed canceled due to an accident on the field, but a secret note found in the Hospital Wing paints the so-called injury as a mere scapegoat for a much darker motive. Even through lines of redacted information, it's clear that the nurse who wrote the report found the incident perplexing (and immensely frustrating), as in actuality, the Quidditch player was barely harmed. More suspiciously, she makes note of the fact that Headmaster Black was more concerned over their pure-blood status, implying that this was the main factor behind the sport's impending ban.

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