Unraveling the mystery of the Map with Floating Candles in Hogwarts Legacy leads players on a charming side quest known as Ghost of Our Love. This treasure map is tied directly to early house-specific story missions, meaning its exact initial pickup point changes based on your chosen Hogwarts house. However, once you obtain the parchment, the trail of luminescent candles follows a single unified path that yields valuable rewards.
How to Find the Map with Floating Candles for Each House
Acquiring the map depends entirely on which Hogwarts house you selected at the beginning of your journey. Gryffindor students will locate the map sitting on a tombstone in the Hogsmeade graveyard after completing conversations during The Hunt for the Missing Pages. Hufflepuffs can discover it in a chest near Claire Beaumont's shop in Upper Hogsfield during the Prisoner of Love questline.
For Ravenclaw witches and wizards, the parchment rests on the top floor of the Hogwarts Owlery during the Ollivander's Heirloom quest. Meanwhile, Slytherin players must search Apollonia's Grotto beneath Hogwarts Castle while completing Scrope's Last Hope. Regardless of your house, obtaining this map automatically updates your quest log and prepares you for the next phase of the search.
Starting the Journey at the Forbidden Forest Entrance
Once the map is safely in your inventory, you must travel to the entrance of the Forbidden Forest to initiate the puzzle. Fast travel to the Forbidden Forest Floo Flame location and turn toward the nearby stone bridge spanning the river. It is essential to ensure that the in-game time is set to night, as the magical candles will not appear during daylight hours.
Stand near the edge of the stone bridge and cast the Lumos spell with your wand. A group of three enchanted candles will instantly materializing in mid-air right in front of you. Following these glowing guides across the bridge sets off the romantic trail toward the hidden treasure chest.
Following the Candle Trail to the Secret Location
The floating candles will float steadily along the main dirt path leading into the edge of the forest. Maintain a steady pace and follow them closely as they navigate around trees and gentle bends. You do not need to stray far off the main path, so keep your eyes trained on the glowing light sources ahead.
Eventually, the candles will detour up a small hill toward a scenic overlook. At the top of this path, you will encounter a charming candlelight picnic arrangement complete with a table and two chairs set for a romantic evening. Reaching this spot triggers the appearance of the hidden treasure chest.
Rewards for Completing the Ghost of Our Love Quest
Approaching the table allows you to open the chest and claim your well-deserved loot. Players receive the exclusive Treasure-Seeker's Scarf cosmetic appearance, 400 Gold Galleons, and a generous bump of experience points. Completing this quest fully concludes the Ghost of Our Love storyline, allowing you to move on to other exciting mysteries hidden throughout the highlands.