Even in 2025, Hogwarts Legacy continues to enchant players with its vast world and hidden secrets. While many quests involve duels and grand adventures, some of the most memorable ones are the quieter mysteries that reward cleverness over combat. The Hogwarts Legacy hogwarts legacy ghost of our love side quest is a perfect example—a charming, romantic treasure hunt that can stump even the most dedicated witches and wizards. If you've found the mysterious "Map with Floating Candles" and are wondering what to do next, this guide has you covered.

How to Begin the Ghost of Our Love Quest

Before you can embark on this ghostly treasure hunt, there are a couple of things you need to do. First, you must have progressed far enough in the main story to complete the "Trials of Merlin" quest. After that, the path to starting the Ghost of Our Love quest becomes unique, as it's tied to your specific Hogwarts House. You'll receive a House-specific quest involving the ghost of Richard Jackdaw, and it's during this quest that you'll find the crucial "Map with Floating Candles". Remember, the map will not appear until you have started your respective Jackdaw quest.

Finding the Map in Every House

So, where exactly do you find this map? The location depends entirely on whether you're a Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin. Here's a quick breakdown:

• Gryffindor: During "The Hunt for the Missing Pages," you'll meet Nearly Headless Nick in a cemetery. After your chat, look for the map on a grave near the crypt entrance.

• Slytherin: While on the "Scrope's Last Hope" quest, you'll enter Apollonia's Grotto. Once you open the secret area, the map can be found in a chest to your right.

• Ravenclaw: Your quest, "Ollivander's Heirloom," will lead you to the Owlery. Head to the very top, and you'll spot the map lying on the floor on the southern side.

• Hufflepuff: During "Prisoner of Love," you'll be in Upper Hogsfield. Find the house behind the vendor stall; the map is in a chest right next to the door.

Solving the Map's Floating Candle Riddle

Now for the part that trips up many players. You have the map, which depicts a bridge and floating candles, but heading to a bridge does nothing. What's the secret? The solution involves two key details that are easy to miss.

First, this part of the quest can only be completed at night. If it's daytime, simply open your map and use the 'Wait' function (F key on PC, R3/RS on console) to pass the time until nightfall.

Second, you need to go to the correct location. Travel to the Forbidden Forest entrance Floo Flame. Just to the west, you'll see a distinct stone bridge. This is the bridge from the map! Walk onto it and cast your Lumos spell. This is the crucial step that activates the magic. ✨

Following the Candles to Your Reward

Once you cast Lumos on the bridge at night, a trail of three ethereal floating candles will appear and begin to drift into the Forbidden Forest. Your job is simple: follow them! They won't lead you too deep into the woods, but it's still wise to be cautious of any creatures lurking in the shadows.

The candles will guide you to a truly magical sight: a romantic, candlelit table set for two, hidden away in a forest clearing. It’s a beautiful, poignant scene that gives the quest its name. To the right of the table, you'll find a treasure chest. Opening it will complete the Hogwarts Legacy ghost of our love quest and grant you some well-deserved rewards.

And that's it! You've solved one of Hogwarts' most heartwarming mysteries. This quest, still a favorite among players on all platforms from PC to the Nintendo Switch, is a wonderful reminder that the greatest magic is often found not in a powerful spell, but in a story of love. ❤️