Summary

• The choice between Sebastian and Natty for the Hogsmeade trip in Hogwarts Legacy primarily affects the friendship and relationship with the chosen character.
• The choice does not have a long-term impact on the overall story or outcome of the trip, only influencing the conversations in Hogsmeade.
• Player preference, house alignment, or the character's individual appeal can guide the decision, as it won't significantly impact the game.

In Hogwarts Legacy, players will be presented with many choices over the course of the game, and it can be difficult to know how great of an impact each one will have on the overall narrative. Most choices in the game will have little to no effect on things at all. However, one decision that can change narrative beats comes from an early mission in the game where the protagonist must choose between two characters to accompany them to Hogsmeade: Natty Onai or Sebastian Sallow.

This quest called "Welcome to Hogsmeade" is the first opportunity to finally journey to the wizarding village, and the choice between Natty and Sebastian for such an exciting occasion can seem like a daunting one. However, this is not one of the biggest choices in Hogwarts Legacy that matters long-term. Whomever players wind up choosing, it will be largely inconsequential to the overall story as well as the outcome of the trip to Hogsmeade, only impacting the conversations the protagonist will have there.

Who To Choose Between Sebastian and Natty

In order to gain access to the quest in the first place, players will need to complete two classes and then meet with Hogwarts Legacy's Professor Weasley, who will offer them the choice to go with either Natty or Sebastian. Once that decision is made, the story will be temporarily sidetracked from the trip by a brief assignment from Professor Ronen that revolves around learning the Reparo spell for use on a broken statue. Once this is completed, the protagonist can meet either Sebastian or Natty and be on their way to Hogsmeade.

There will also be plenty of other opportunities to build these relationships down the line, as "Welcome to Hogsmeade" takes place quite early in the game's story.

Ultimately, the choice between Sebastian or Natty for the trip to Hogsmeade in Hogwarts Legacy comes down to player preference. If the player has already chosen to join either Gryffindor or Slytherin - Natty and Sebastian's respective houses - perhaps selecting within the same house feels like it best aligns with the protagonist from a narrative standpoint, or maybe one character simply stands out as more interesting than the other one. Ultimately, there's no right or wrong answer here.

What Changes If You Choose To Go To Hogsmeade With Natty Or Sebastian

The only things that change based on this decision is a few narrative standpoints and dialogue in Hogsmeade, since players will only be there with either Sebastian or Natty - both of whom have distinct personalities. This choice doesn't affect the main story or Hogwarts Legacy's ending, so it really is just up to the player to decide which character they'd rather go with. So, whichever character is chosen to visit the iconic Hogwarts Legacy location, players can rest easy that it won't have a lasting impact on their game.

Editor’s Note: Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling has been accused of transphobia by those in the LGBTQ+ community. Although not directly involved in the development of Hogwarts Legacy, Rowling does stand to earn royalties from the game. We would like to reiterate our support for trans rights and that trans identities are valid. Support services are listed below for trans people impacted by discussions of transphobia.

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