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Who is headmaster in Hogwarts Legacy? Answered

Who will run Hogwarts in the 1800s?

There are a lot of characters included, as well as some interesting game mechanics in Hogwarts Legacy. One of the most anticipated people for the game is the headmaster, who fans have long wondered about their identity.

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Who is confirmed as headmaster in Hogwarts Legacy?

The developers of Hogwarts Legacy have confirmed on Twitter that Phineas Nigellus Black will be the headmaster at Hogwarts during the time that Hogwarts Legacy takes place. Headmaster Black will be voiced by Simon Pegg, who is known for movies like Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead, and The World's End. Attached to the Tweet is a behind-the-scenes interview with Pegg, where he discusses the process of voicing the character of Black.

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Who is Phineas Nigellus Black in Hogwarts Legacy?

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Phineas Nigellus Black is a fictional headmaster of Hogwarts in the Harry Potter universe. He was born in 1847 and passed away in 1925. Sirius Black, from the original series, is his great-great-grandson. Despite this, he has many other ancestors through the Malfoy, Tonks, Weasley, and other families. Not much is known about his time as headmaster at Hogwarts, other than he was very unpopular during his time during the late 1800s.

Who were the headmasters of Hogwarts in the 1800s?

It's important to know that Hogwarts Legacy takes place in the 1800s. We also know that the original Harry Potter series has shown which headmasters ruled Hogwarts during the nineteenth century. Only two headmasters were confirmed during the 1800s: Eupraxia Mole and Phineas Nigellus Black.

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Bethany has been a writer at Pro Game Guides for over two years, but she has been into both gaming and writing for countless years. When not writing helpful guides for fellow gamers, she can be found playing on her PC or Switch, writing short stories, and watching horror movies.