Unlocking every locked door in Hogwarts Legacy requires completing a multi-stage side quest for Gladwin Moon, the caretaker of Hogwarts Castle. The side mission titled The Man Behind the Moons introduces players to the lock-picking spell Alohomora while setting off a grand collectible hunt across the Highlands. By locating glowing Demiguise Statues scattered throughout the world, players can systematically upgrade their lock-picking prowess and reveal the mystery behind these strange statues.
Unlocking Alohomora and Initiating the Quest
To begin the quest, players must progress through the main storyline until receiving a message from Caretaker Gladwin Moon. Meeting Gladwin near the Grand Staircase prompts him to explain his severe phobia of Demiguise Statues, which have suddenly appeared around the castle. He teaches you the foundational Alohomora spell so you can enter restricted areas and remove the statues during nighttime hours.
Retrieving the first two statues inside the Faculty Tower serves as a practical tutorial for sneaking past guards and utilizing disillusionment charms. Once you return those initial statues to Gladwin, he tasks you with finding additional statues across the world to upgrade your spell. This step officially unlocks the broader side quest and encourages active exploration throughout both Hogwarts and Hogsmeade.
Hunting Demiguise Statues Across the Highlands
Demiguise Statues only reveal their collectable glowing moons when nighttime falls over the landscape. Players can easily adjust the time of day through the map menu to ensure the moons are collectible before entering target locations. While many statues rest in classrooms and locked dormitories, several reside in small cottages across surrounding hamlets like Lower Hogsfield and Aranshire.
Using Revelio frequently while exploring towns and castle corridors highlights the distinct outline of nearby statues through walls. Finding nine total statues allows you to learn Alohomora II, granting access to intermediate locks hidden behind level two security. Collecting thirteen additional statues after that milestone unlocks Alohomora III, which allows players to breach every high-security lock in the game.
Confronting the Mastermind Behind the Prank
After turning in enough Demiguise Moons to max out your Alohomora spell capabilities, Gladwin Moon receives a mysterious note pointing toward the true culprit. Following the trail leads players to a confrontation with Piers Pemberton, a former schoolmate who placed the statues purely to torment the terrified caretaker. Speaking with Piers clarifies his motives and resolves Gladwin's lingering paranoia once and for all.
Completing this narrative resolution satisfies the quest criteria and officially clears the mission from your active quest log. With the full power of Alohomora III unlocked, players can freely explore every secret room, hidden treasure chest, and locked chamber across Hogwarts and the surrounding magical world.
