#beauxbatons tlsq

[missnight0wl]

Can you give an in-depth analysis of the Chiara friendship side quest, the Beauxbaton side quest, the Celestial Ball side quest, and the First Date Sidequest?

Oh my… “in-depth analysis”? I’m not even sure I know what you’re expecting. But I’ll try my best!

“Lone Wolf” TLSQ

It was a good side quest overall.

The situation with breaking through to Chiara was pretty similar to Talbott, but at the same time, her backstory was unique enough that it didn’t feel like repetition. And Chiara is an interesting, well-rounded character. I also really liked Snape’s role in all of that and his relationship with Chiara.

There were two things that I didn’t like. First, the fact that the quest triggers both for people who didn’t complete the previous Halloween TLSQ and those who did. As a result, they had to adjust the plot to situations where MC knows and doesn’t know about Chiara being a werewolf. And in my opinion, if MC knows about that, it took them way too long to connect the situation to Chiara, simply making them look dim. I think it could’ve been avoided by making Chiara’s quest trigger only if you completed the Halloween one – so the way it is for Talbott. Of course, then we run into a problem because the Halloween TLSQ activates only once a year when it’s also Halloween in real life, but it wouldn’t be a problem if it triggered simply when you reach a certain point in the story – as it should be.

The second thing I’d like to talk about is Remus Lupin. I know a lot of people were very excited to see him, but for me? Eh, I could live without it. It just was a bit strange once you realised it’s Tonks’s future husband. But more importantly, I think that his reaction and advice for MC were kind of odd and irresponsible. I mean, yes, the whole talk about the power of friendship was sweet and whatnot�� But your friends weren’t spending the nights with you in their human forms, Remus. That was the reason why they became Animagi – because werewolves are far less dangerous for animals. Lupin didn’t know if MC is an Animagus, and MC themselves clearly didn’t think to use it. Telling a kid to spend a night with a transformed werewolf who shouldn’t have any control over herself could end up really bad. Lupin was the most qualified to help Chiara to not hurt herself or anyone else, so I believe he should’ve been the one to stay with her. Sure, it could create stupid implications that an adult man is spending the night with a teenage girl, but like… we’re risking the kid’s life otherwise. Or they could’ve come up with an entirely different solution. Just, don’t tell me Lupin’s advice was to tame a werewolf with the power of friendship…

“Hosting The Beauxbatons” TLSQ

It was… all right? It might not be my favourite, but it wasn’t bad.

I was a bit annoyed by Penny’s involvement, but it’s mostly because of her general overexposure. Still, I believe she could’ve been easily replaced by another character. Also, I think that the whole cover about the transfer to Hogwarts was unnecessary and, in fact, should’ve worked in Aurélie’s disadvantage. Rowling actually stated that Hogwarts, in particular, serves only Britain and Ireland, so technically, such transfer was rather unlikely to happen. I think they could’ve said that it’s simply the exchange. Rowan would notice that Aurélie acts weirdly anyway. Oh, and MC was pretty dim with figuring it out again. I’d just like them to be a little brighter sometimes, y’know.

While I can’t say I’m Aurélie’s biggest fan, she definitely grew on me as a character throughout the story – and I suppose it was the intention so I’d say it’s a job well done here. The addition of her brother as the motivation for her research was a pretty neat idea, even if comparing it to MC and Jacob felt a bit like a reaching, in my opinion. Part of me also wishes Aurélie was a boy, simply to remind people that Beauxbatons is not a female-only school, despite what was shown in the movie.

Finally, I quite enjoyed the whole plot with Nicholas Flamel. It was a pretty good mix of small mystery and fanservice. I’ve also seen a theory that it could be the Philosopher’s Stone that’s in the final Cursed Vault (check it here!). Personally, I prefer if anything that’s inside there was an entirely original idea – just as the Vaults themselves – but still, it’s something worth to consider.

The Celestial Ball TLSQ

I enjoyed a big part of this quest, and my biggest complaint about it is that they turned it into the romance quest when the majority of it was simply about friendship.

The part I enjoyed the most was probably Rowan and Ben, and I actually don’t see it as “forcing�� them to go the Celestial Ball. In my opinion, it was shown well that the main reason why they didn’t want to go at first was because they thought they’re not good enough: they talked about things like nobody would want to go with them, that they’re too awkward. And that’s what MC was working on later – not just on changing their minds, but mainly on their self-confidence. Both Rowan and Ben definitely need that so it was pretty great to see it. Another character who was treated nicely here was Bill who overcame his rejection from Emily Tyler. It was just delightful to watch if you ask me.

Unfortunately, it was kind of ruined by the requirement of choosing a date for the last part. I still think that it’s such a shame that we didn’t get a route where MC could decide that they just want to have fun with all their friends. Especially that everyone else went single. Jam City basically said that you can’t enjoy the school dance without a date, and it’s kind of ridiculous.

I also think that placing this quest in year 4 was rather an odd decision, even if only because both Merula and Ismelda were datable options. Don’t get me wrong, I do love Ismelda as a character, and if you want to romance Merula – you do you. However, MC’s relationship with both of those girls was still definitely more negative in the main story at that time, so it just is rather out of place. It’d make more sense to happen in year 5, although, then we have a problem with Beatrice being trapped, and it’d be odd to organise the ball when all school is afraid of the Portrait Curse… which brings me to the next point.

“First Date!” TLSQ

Dating was never very high on my priority list for this game. I thought it could be fun but no pressure from me, y’know. But now, I see that Jam City is not handling it very well, reducing romanceable options etc. So to be honest, I think it’d be better to not introduce romance to the story at all. Just leave it to people’s headcanons. Of course, you can say that the players were demanding that, but I believe it was mostly because the devs declared very early on that there will be dating. And it was a mistake, in my opinion, as it created expectations they’re not prepared for.

I simply think that it’d be better to invest time and work from dating content into something everyone can enjoy, and what could potentially have a bigger impact on the main story. Develop characters in general, develop their friendships with MC AND between each other. Show us our friends who rarely interact with each other. Perhaps there’d be some conflicts between them, or on the contrary, they’d discover that they get along surprisingly well!

But that being said, let’s move to the quest since that’s what the question was about. I played it myself only recently on my replay account. In general, I’d say that it was a mix of cringy and adorable, and to be fair, I suppose it’s pretty much how teenage romance is. I was probably the most bothered by the whole note situation, yet I know it’s something a teenager could do so… The quest could’ve been initiated differently and better, but I can accept it. Surprisingly, I wasn’t really troubled by the situation with Tonks. I mean, yes, it wasn’t the right thing to do. However, I feel like friends/older siblings checking on a protagonist’s date is a pretty common cliché in teenage stories, and the quest is basically a bunch of such clichés, so I guess I can as well just deal with them all.

 I hope I covered at least part of the things you were expecting. If I didn’t address something you’re interested in, feel free to ask!

[harrypotterhogwartshitpost]

ummm excuse me william. my eyes are up here.

[hufflepunk-asfrick]

I'm SCREAMING

[indigobackfire]

I chose the worst time to finish ch18, the Beauxbatons tlsq is on just one day later and JC put on a random girl and didn't even bother to change the name, MC calling her Rowan.......

[callmederok]

Review of TLSQ Beauxbaton in a nutshell

SPOILERS! SPOILER SPOILER SPOILERS!

AWARE OF SPOILERS IN FORM OF A FMA REFERENCE! @thereluctantherosrose

Ling Yao = Aurelie

Edward Elric = David Jager Denneth(Fifth Year/Sixth Year...the timeline says it’s a second year side-quest...it’s indifferent for David, but after the fourth year, David is more pissed about who wants the Stone...because he knows how to make it, while in second year he is guessed about it, talking with Minerva about Nicholas Flamel...)

[ramblings-of-a-mad-cat]

What do you think of the relationship between Beatrice and Fleur if they two meet? They are in the same age, and both are friends with Cedric.

Ooh, now this is such an interesting one!

See, I always like to imagine that Beatrice and Cedric remained close, and that Beatrice was there for Cho and helped her through the pain after he died, because she knows better than most people how it feels to have your feelings and outbursts ignored. I feel like Bea was part of that whole friend group, that she entered her name in the Goblet of Fire but also supported Cedric and even wore one of those "Real Hogwarts Champion" badges at first before he asked her to stop. This would be the closest she ever got to meeting Harry.

Which brings us to the other champions. Beatrice would have met them, naturally. She wouldn't think much of Harry at first, probably hearing a lot of rumors about the things that he's said and done. She wouldn't care about him being too young to compete, but she would have a bone to pick with him getting chosen when Cedric already was. But once he warns Cedric about the dragons, I think she'd warm up to him.

I doubt she'd have much of anything to do with Viktor Krum, that is, assuming that he doesn't make some appearance in a TLSQ down the line, Draco Malfoy style, and meet her ahead of time. I expect him to appear, but it's unlikely that they'd have him meet Beatrice. Though they might want to have him meet Cedric, and Beatrice would in that case, already be there...hmm. Either way, she wouldn't pay much attention to Krum.

I doubt she would pay much attention to Fleur either, but here's the thing - Fleur is a beautiful and popular blonde who manages to involve herself in the plot. And she has a younger sister who is put into what appears to be mortal peril, she is imprisoned. Fleur goes out of her mind trying to save her, but doesn't manage to do so, the protagonist must step in and do it instead. Doesn't that sound kind of familiar? I think that the longer the tournament goes on and the more Beatrice takes notice of Fleur, the more of Penny she sees in the Beauxbatons Champion.

Of course, when Cedric dies, any interest in the other Champions is driven clean from her mind. She's dealing with the death of a close friend, and like I said, I'd imagine Beatrice spends most of the next year being there for Cho, and for all of Cedric's other close friends. She might be a little icy with Fred and George for a while as well - since they were always pretty rude to Cedric for basically no good reason. When Bill starts dating Fleur, I think Beatrice would be that much more curious about her.

This also raises the question, and I think it's a relevant one, of what Molly Weasley would think of Beatrice. I'm sorry to say it, but I feel as though she'd be somewhat alarmed by her "edgy" appearance and occasionally blunt attitude. Molly is a wonderful mother hen who will take in all of the lost children, even the likes of Merula, but she can also be judgmental. Why do I bring this up? Because it would be a point of bonding for Fleur and Beatrice. They'd identify with each other as having both been somewhat emotionally shut out by Bill's mum, despite how different they are.

This would result in Fleur venting to Beatrice perhaps, about her struggle to get along with Molly and Ginny. Beatrice would realize that no, she's not exactly like Penny...in a way, I feel like she'd see the very best of both herself and her older sister in Fleur. I think they would become good friends, even if Fleur can occasionally be haughty, Beatrice is the sort of friend who'd call her out on that. And after they get closer, Fleur also calls her out. Whether or not Beatrice would be a bridesmaid depends on if she could stomach dressing up like that, but Penny would already be one as well, most likely.

[usernoneexistent]

I just got hit with my third tlsq in a row, like actually wtf. I got hit by Torvus, then beauxbatons and now the Valentine 😂😭

[ladyxerra]

Queen makes her move. Note how Charlie is so super uncomfortable. Aro/ace confirmed 😆

[missnight0wl]

Unless the plot requires you to forget about it, more or less temporarily...

[missnight0wl]

*sigh*

Does this TLSQ really have to be placed as Year 2 achievement? I suppose it’s to avoid conflicts with the main story... but really? I’m just so tired of this because some things they try to adjust to the previous year, but the other to the current one, and it’s just... eh...

Also, does it RALLY have to be the quest with Penny? Can’t it be Rowan? I’m biased, of course, but I simply believe it could’ve been more fitting. Rowan is a studious kid, curious about everything so it makes sense they’d want to get in touch with someone from Beauxbatons. It would even explain better MC’s involvement because Rowan is still a bit socially awkward, and usually it’s harder to be fully comfortable with someone during the first in-real-life meeting, despite knowing that person from the letters.

And why Aurélie speaks perfectly fine English, but then she says “’Ogwarts”? Or I just haven’t caught other hints for her French accent yet? And why she has Merula’s laugh? (I don’t like her already. Just kidding... or am I?)

Finally, the whole transfer thing is kind of a stretch, considering that Hogwarts is supposed to serve just Britain and Ireland, but I could ignore that one.

[missnight0wl]

Is that... Purrple? What are you doing there, buddy? Go back to the dormitory!

What? What is my Puffskein doing in Dumbledore’s office? Are you spying for him? I mean, I assume that it’s there no matter if you have a Puffskein or not, but still - what a peculiar Easter egg.

Because Albus doesn’t use Puffskeins to keep an eye on students, RIGHT...?

[missnight0wl]

I mean, even Merula’s laugh aside - yeah, there is. Thank you for pointing this out, Rowan.

Oh, my stupid child. Honestly, how are you still alive?

[harrypotterhogwartshitpost]

this is THE most iconic scene in Hogwarts Mystery, i dare you to convince me otherwise.

[harrypotterhogwartshitpost]

this is what it looks like to have 1 brain cell

[harrypotterhogwartshitpost]

the first beauxbatons side quest vs the newest one.

[hufflepunk-asfrick]

"Yeah... Unique..." *thinks of romantic date in 5th Year*