Out of all Hogwarts Legacy professors, Aesop Sharp likely has one of the most grim backstories, but he may be a much darker character than he initially lets on. A small dialogue detail reveals what the Potions professor truly values, and it may cause players to rethink their opinions of him, as the implications are quite shocking.
In general, Hogwarts Legacy contains some surprisingly bleak themes that may catch unsuspecting witches and wizards off guard. From Sebastian Sallow, who's willing to go to great lengths to save his ill sister, to the massive poaching ring that traps and harms magical creatures for profit, the open-world RPG is not for the faint of heart. But even though Hogwarts Legacy's creepiest character may be up for debate, it doesn't make this detail about Professor Sharp any less concerning.
Professor Sharp Thinks Pajamas Are Worse Than Murder In Hogwarts Legacy
If players show up to class wearing nothing but their undergarments, each professor will make a different comment on their choice of attire. As showcased in a YouTube video by ROCKSTAROS, Professor Sharp will be particularly offended by their comfortable outfit, calling them "shameful" and demanding that they immediately return to their dormitory to change, which is a much more dramatic reaction than other professors. However, if students outright cast Avada Kedavra in his classroom, as shown in a YouTube video by MELOO, he will somehow be less upset by this action, simply asking that they avoid being caught by him again.
Why Hogwarts Legacy's Professor Sharp Could Be Used To Avada Kedavra
It's unclear if this is an intentional part of Professor Sharp's personality or simply an oversight in dialogue, but the former is a feasible option. Dark magic in Hogwarts Legacy has more pros than cons, and it's possible that the Potions professor has realized this grim truth, despite fighting dark wizards as a former Auror. The amount of Unforgiavbles Professor Sharp faced in this line of work was likely immense, and this may explain his casual reaction to Avada Kedavra being cast. However, his audible rage at pajama-clad players is a bit more difficult to justify.
Despite spending years combating the very same dark magic that students can wield in his classroom, Professor Sharp seemingly finds their choice of clothing more significant than their use of the killing curse. It's an odd reaction, but it could signify that his feelings towards Unforgivables have changed since he was an Auror; in fact, his wording borderline condones using Avada Kedvra in Hogwarts Legacy, as long as it's out of his sight. Considering the reputation of Potions professors in the Harry Potter universe, this development wouldn't be all too surprising, but it's an interesting Hogwarts Legacy detail to consider nonetheless.
Source: ROCKSTAROS/YouTube, MELOO/YouTube
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