How Hogwarts Legacy Could Make Its Companions Feel Like Hermione or Ron
Harry Potter is a license that has amassed a huge following since the first book's release in North America in September 1998. Film adaptations, Broadway shows, and video games have followed after the success of the novels, but the latter generally hasn't seen results close to the quality of what's in the pages or on the silver screen. Hogwarts Legacy is looking to change that, with an open world and all-new story set in the late-1800s hoping to rekindle the magic of what came before. To do this, though, there are many Harry Potter staples it has to lean into.
Like Mission Impossible or Avengers Assemble, Harry Potter isn't a franchise that uses a gruff hero who doesn't accept help. Harry is often propped up by those around him, and while Neville Longbottom, Sirius Black, and Luna Lovegood are all friends to The Boy Who Lived, their place in the story is fleeting, popping in and out as and when the story requires it. Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger are different, though. They are Harry's closest friends and fiercest supporters, and the dynamic between them makes him a better character. Avalanche Software has to tap into this philosophy if it wants to provide a memorable story set in such a beloved world.
Hogwarts Legacy's Delay is a Little Suspicious
Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley couldn't be more different if they tried. One is headstrong, intelligent, and highly logical whereas the other is fearful, plucky, and very emotionally-driven, so the pair offer stark differences in how they approach any given situation. They each serve as Harry's confidants during times of crisis, and do well to keep the titular character balanced throughout. Their absence in Hogwarts Legacy will be felt, so it's important to replace them with
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