Hogwarts Legacy features dozens of intriguing treasure maps that send witches and wizards on exciting side quests across the Highlands. Among these side activities, the map with the floating candles quest stands out for its atmospheric night-time setting and unique mechanics. Players who obtain this parchment must decipher visual clues to uncover a hidden romantic picnic spot filled with loot.
How to Find the Map with the Floating Candles
To begin this quest, you must first progress through the main story until you complete the quest involving Richard Jackdaw. During this mission, depending on your house, you will visit a specific location like Hogsmeade or the Owlery where the map rests. Picking up the parchment automatically adds the Ghost of Our Love quest to your active mission log.
The treasure map itself displays a drawing of a bridge, a forest entrance, a archway, and floating candles illuminated under a crescent moon. These visual hints indicate that the quest must be completed exclusively during night hours. If you arrive at the designated location during daytime, simply open your map and use the wait function to advance the time to night.
Starting Location for the Floating Candles Puzzle
Once night falls, fast travel to the Forbidden Forest Floo Flame location located just outside the dark woods. Fast traveling directly to this point places you right on the stone bridge depicted at the bottom of the quest map. Walk onto the bridge and face toward the entrance of the Forbidden Forest to prepare for the next step.
Equip your wand and cast the Lumos spell while standing on or near the stone bridge. Lighting your wand tip acts as the trigger mechanism for the puzzle. As soon as the light appears, glowing candles will sprout into existence out of thin air right before your eyes.
Following the Path to the Treasure
After the enchanted candles appear, they will begin floating away toward the dark tree line of the forest. Begin following them closely as they guide you along a defined dirt pathway through the woods. The path is safe, so you do not need to worry about wandering into dangerous magical beasts while following the light.
Continue trailing the candles until they ascend up a small hill toward a wooden table setup. Here, you will discover a charming romantic picnic area adorned with glowing candles and a decorative chest. Interacting with the chest rewards you with house appearance gear, experience points, and quest completion.