The Ghost of Our Love quest in Hogwarts Legacy presents players with a charming mystery involving a treasure map marked with floating candles. Finding this hidden treasure requires deciphering subtle environmental clues and traveling to a specific landmark at night. This guide walks you through every step needed to locate the map, follow the magical candles, and claim your rewards easily.
Obtaining the Map with Floating Candles
Before you can begin searching for the treasure, you must acquire the map during a specific main house quest. The location of the map varies depending on your chosen Hogwarts house, leading you to spots like Hogsmeade or the Owlery. Once picked up, the item appears in your inventory as a parchment depicting a forest, a bridge, and floating candles.
Examining the drawing closely reveals key visual indicators, including a crescent moon which signals that the quest must be completed at nighttime. If you arrive during daylight hours, open your map screen and use the wait function to advance the time immediately. Preparing the proper lighting spells will also help you navigate the dark terrain ahead.
Traveling to the Forbidden Forest Entrance
Fast travel to the Forbidden Forest Floo Flame location situated just north of the Hogwarts castle grounds. From this point, turn around to face the stone bridge spanning the river leading into the dangerous woods. Ensure your character is standing near the start of the bridge under the cover of night.
Cast the Lumos spell using your wand while standing near the edge of the bridge structure. The enchanted light from your wand tip triggers the floating candles to magically appear in mid-air. Once illuminated, these floating lights will begin drifting slowly away from the bridge and into the treeline.
Following the Magical Trail to the Treasure
Follow the floating candles closely as they guide you along a path winding into the outskirts of the forest. The trail remains relatively safe, guiding players past glowing flora and wooden arches without drawing aggressive creatures. Keep your Lumos spell active so you do not lose sight of the glowing path markers.
The candles eventually lead to a scenic hill overlooking the surrounding wilderness equipped with a romantic table set for two. Adjacent to the table, a wooden chest will materialize, containing exclusive gear appearances and gold coins. Opening the chest completes the quest objectives and adds unique cosmetic options to your collection.
Troubleshooting Common Quest Issues
If the floating candles fail to spawn at the bridge, double-check your in-game clock to confirm it is fully night. Disabling and recasting the Lumos spell while standing directly on the bridge often resolves any visual glitches. Returning to the nearest Floo Flame and reloading the area can also reset the quest markers successfully.
Completing this treasure hunt early offers useful gear upgrades and contributes toward full region completion achievements. Take time to explore nearby landmarks once finished, as the surrounding forest hides additional secrets for curious wizards.