What Should I Say to Sebastian After He Kills His Uncle in Hogwarts Legacy?
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The confrontation with Sebastian Sallow’s uncle, Solomon, is one of the most emotionally charged and pivotal moments in Hogwarts Legacy. It culminates in a tragic act – Sebastian using the Avada Kedavra curse, the killing curse, to end his uncle’s life. This leaves players with a difficult choice: what to say to Sebastian in the aftermath of such a devastating event? The game presents several dialogue options at this juncture, but the most impactful choice comes later when you are deciding whether to turn him in or not.
The immediate dialogue options after the confrontation have a surprising limited impact on the trajectory of the story, but are part of the experience of navigating the emotional fallout. You might want to express shock, disappointment, or even try to understand his reasoning. However, the most crucial decision impacting the future and whether you learn the Unforgivable Curses, especially Avada Kedavra, comes later on during a separate conversation with Sebastian.
Essentially, the dialogue choice you want to make to ensure you learn the killing curse and can continue Sebastian’s questline is: ” Everyone should know that curse.”
This isn’t a condoning of murder but rather a strategic decision that allows players to experience all aspects of the game, including the darker elements, and ultimately, to learn one of the game’s most powerful spells.
How Your Choices Influence the Game
Your interaction with Sebastian after his uncle’s death is more than just a conversation; it’s a fork in the road. Here are the key considerations:
- Learning Avada Kedavra: To learn the killing curse, you must generally agree with Sebastian. Responding with “Everyone should know that curse” will prompt him to offer to teach you the curse. This is the only way you’ll learn the spell.
- Turning Sebastian In: If you choose to turn him in to the authorities, Sebastian will be expelled from Hogwarts. This means you will never be able to interact with him again, effectively locking you out of his quest line and the opportunity to learn the Unforgivable Curses from him later.
- Moral Consequences: Although there is a moral dimension to your decision, the game doesn’t drastically alter the ending based on whether you turn Sebastian in. There are no direct downsides to learning the unforgivable curses aside from disapproving comments from some other characters, making it a choice based on how you prefer to play the game.
Why Choosing “Everyone should know that curse” is Critical
Choosing this specific line opens up a pathway to learn Avada Kedavra. If you do not say this, you will not learn the spell until much later after the main quest is finished and only if you don’t turn him in. The game will present another choice after your first agreement, a choice to learn the spell immediately or to wait.
- Unlocking the Dark Arts: Choosing “Everyone should know that curse” doesn’t mean you’re agreeing with Sebastian’s actions. It’s a way to access all of the game’s content.
- Full Game Experience: By learning Avada Kedavra, players can experience the game’s mechanics in their entirety.
- Completionists’ Path: Those who want to complete all quests and learn all spells will find this option essential.
In summary, while there is an emotional weight to the scene, your answer in this specific interaction is less about your moral stance and more about your in-game goals. If your intent is to learn all the spells, especially Avada Kedavra, and experience all facets of Sebastian’s questline, then “Everyone should know that curse” is the optimal response. The crucial decision on whether to turn him in or not comes in a later conversation in the undercroft and it is this decision that determines whether you keep Sebastian in the game or lose him.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Is there a way to prevent Sebastian from killing his uncle?
Unfortunately, no. The confrontation and subsequent death of Solomon Sallow are fixed parts of the story. You cannot prevent Sebastian from using the killing curse on his uncle.
2. What happens if I choose “No one should know that curse”?
Choosing “No one should know that curse” will not lock you out of learning the spell. If you do not turn Sebastian in, you will still get the option to learn the spell after the main quest is finished.
3. Can I get Avada Kedavra if I turn Sebastian in?
No. Turning Sebastian in means he will be expelled and you won’t be able to learn Avada Kedavra from him.
4. Is it better to turn Sebastian in or forgive him?
From a game progression perspective, it’s better not to turn Sebastian in if you want to learn all the spells, particularly the Unforgivable Curses. There are no in-game downsides for learning the unforgivable curses, just some mild disapproving comments.
5. Does telling Sebastian the truth impact the story?
No, telling Sebastian the truth or lying to him has no impact on the story.
6. What happens if I choose to learn Avada Kedavra?
Choosing to learn Avada Kedavra unlocks the spell for your character but does not affect the primary story. This allows you to experiment with a very powerful spell.
7. How do I get Sebastian to teach me Avada Kedavra?
To get Sebastian to teach you Avada Kedavra, you need to respond with “Everyone should know that curse,” and later choose not to turn him in. After completing all of his quests, he will offer to teach you any unforgivable curses you missed.
8. Can you get Avada Kedavra if you say no the first time Sebastian offers?
Yes. If you say no to Sebastian’s offer, but do not turn him in, he will offer to teach you it again at the end of his questline.
9. What happens if I betray Sebastian?
If you betray Sebastian by turning him in, he will be expelled and will no longer be available for quests. You will not be able to learn the unforgivable curses from him.
10. Does Sebastian turn evil?
Sebastian is not inherently “evil” but is driven by grief and desperation. His actions, particularly using the killing curse, do make him a darker character, but he believes his intentions are ultimately good.
11. Can you send Sebastian to Azkaban?
Yes, by turning him in, you effectively send him to Azkaban, as he will be taken away by the Ministry authorities and is never seen again.
12. Is there a cure for Anne Sallow?
No, there is no cure for Anne Sallow in the game. Her condition remains unchanged.
13. What is the “true” ending of Hogwarts Legacy?
There is a “true” ending where your house wins the House Cup, and you visit the Great Hall to hear the results. While the decision to use the ancient magic or lock it away impacts the dialogue, the underlying ending remains the same.
14. Can you use Avada Kedavra on students?
While you cannot directly harm students with spells in the standard version of the game, mods can enable you to do so. However, this is not intended gameplay.
15. Does letting Sebastian take the relic have consequences?
No, letting Sebastian take the relic has no consequence on the outcome of the main story or questline. It is a seemingly impactful choice that does not affect anything.