In Hogwarts Legacy, players inhabit the role of a 5th-year-student joining the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for the first time. In an attempt to catch up to the other students that have been learning to be witches or wizards for several years, Hogwarts pairs the new student with a number of professors, teachers, and faculty throughout the game.
One of the earliest faculty allies for players is Matilda Weasley, member of the quirkiest red-headed family in the Harry Potter franchise and distant relative of Ron Weasley. Acting as a supporting mentor and a friend, Matilda Weasley is full of wisdom, has a dash of humor, and is a powerful witch who refuses to be bullied. Here's the lowdown on who Matilda Weasley is and why that matters to Hogwarts Legacy players.
Movin' On Up To Deputy Headmistress
Similarly to the Weasley's you know from the books and movies, Matilda Weasley was sorted into Gryffindor house as a new student. She met a house elf named Deek in her second year as a student and gained a reputation as a viable witch and quick learner. After graduating but before becoming an instructor at Hogwarts, Matilda spend time working in the Ministry of Magic as a Curse-Breaker, and it was here that she gained her professional reputation as being one of the best Curse-Breakers the Ministry ever had.
After returning to England post-Ministry work, Matilda was invited to teach at Hogwarts as a Transfiguration professor due to her reputation and expertise in the subject. Her strong work ethic and bright personality made her a welcome member of the Hogwarts faculty, and, just like when in the Ministry, Matilda Weasley was quickly recognized and promoted through the ranks. Having come up under than the notoriously difficult headmaster, Phineas Nigellus Black, was especially impressive considering his rigid standards and demeanor.
What Weasley Can Do For You
Though it may not be apparent at first, Deputy Headmistress Weasley is the first character to set players on their path to learning spells, concocting potions, and even collecting and preserving wild beasts from poachers. She also sends Professor Fig, the first character players will meet in the game, off to bring you to Hogwarts, which sets the events of the game in motion. Also, throughout the beginning of Hogwarts Legacy, players will attend classes and meet all their professors. After their first class, every professor tells the player that they'll be given extra assignments and challenges in an attempt to catch up with their magical peers.
This idea comes from Matilda Weasley, and she is the one who takes it upon herself to make sure every one in the faculty knows the player needs extra attention and lots of new spells along the way. Throughout the game, the Deputy Headmistress acts as players' high-level faculty member that wields their power and status to help support students and do the right thing. Professor Weasley's style is a stark difference to the tone of leadership presented by Headmaster Phineas Black. Overall, Matilda Weasley is one of the best professors and characters in the game due to her wisdom, motherly nature, and calming authority. The character is also expertly voiced by English actress Lesley Nicol.