Chapter 15 – Surprises

Introduction

Hello everyone, welcome to our Walkthrough for Chapter Fifteen of Beyond Hogwarts: Volume Two of Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery. Your journey to uncover the mysteries of the dunes took several intriguing turns. Vega shared her gratitude for your assistance and encouraged you to remain patient as the case unfolded. You aided her by creating a Portkey, ensuring her safe passage to Egypt. Meanwhile, Liz provided valuable insights into Sphinxes, their fondness for riddles, and their unpredictable nature when guarding treasures.

Your encounters continued with Merula, who introduced you to Ruby in an unexpected twist at the Hog’s Head Inn, adding layers to the web of alliances and intrigue. Jacob, on the other hand, sought your help in planning a heartfelt surprise party for Olivia, showcasing his gratitude and camaraderie.

Lastly, your confrontation with Flump at the ROCC Division revealed his unease and resistance to sharing details about his issues with Callum. Despite the tension, you managed to glean some insights about Egypt and reaffirm your determination to rejoin the field.

Now, as the mystery deepens, it’s time to step forward and confront the challenges that lie ahead in Chapter 15.

Summary

Walkthrough

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Proceed to the Flat when you are ready. When you arrive, you will tell Ruby that appearing among so many of your friends was not a good decision. You’ll add that it wasn’t very wise, as it could raise a lot of suspicion and potentially expose both her cover and yours.

You will ask Ruby what she thinks motivated Merula to do that, and she will begin explaining her perspective. To complete the next task, you need to earn five stars within three hours. Three stars are required to pass. 

The bonus progress actions are tied to Ruby. Prioritize these actions to save some energy. 

Ruby will believe that Merula invited her to meet your friends out of genuine kindness, seeing it as proof that their friendship is real. Ruby will then ask you what you think about it. There are three different options to choose from. These options will influence some dialogue that will follow, but they won’t impact the story.

These lines will differ based on your previous choice. 

Following that, you’ll tell Ruby that you need to update Flump about this situation. She will ask you to also inquire on her behalf if she can get some time off, as she believes she’s close to finally finding Eris. You’ll agree to ask Flump, but first, you’ll decide to attend Jacob’s party for Olivia. This line will differ based on your previous choice. 

(The location in Task 2 will differ based on the location you chose in Chapter 14, but this does not affect the story or dialogues.)

Go to Fitzy Flourpuff’s Enchanted Cakery to continue the story. As soon as you enter, everyone will shout in surprise. All your friends will be there, and Jacob will reveal that this party is actually for you, as a token of gratitude for always being there for him and for being the best sibling anyone could ask for. 

He will add that this was his way of figuring out what kind of party you would truly enjoy, which is why he had to lie a little to get your input. There are two options to choose from. If you like Jacob, it is recommended to pick the first option.

In any case, he will tell you that he wants you to focus on yourself for a bit, enjoy the party, and spend time with your friends. To enjoy the party, you need to earn five stars within eight hours. Three stars are required to pass. 

Bonus progress actions are tied to Andre and Jacob. Prioritize these actions to save some energy. Slide the screen left and right to check all available actions. 

You will thank Jacob profusely for the party, and he will tell you that he and Olivia now need to return to their apartment to grab the Portkey and head off on their journey.

You’ll tell Jacob to send you a postcard when he arrives, wishing him and Olivia a great time together. After that, Barnaby will approach, looking visibly nervous. This line will differ based on your previous choice.

He will ask you to meet him at the Ministry when you have a chance, as he wants to talk about something that’s been bothering him.

You’ll need to wait four hours before you can continue. Since this chapter is not time-limited, it is recommended to wait until this timer runs out.

Head to the Department of Magical Creature Regulation once the waiting time is over. Upon arriving, you’ll notice the speech bubbles above some of the characters. Tap on those if you’re curious to see what they have to say. You will ask Barnaby what he wants to talk to you about.

To find out what’s wrong, you need to earn five stars within three hours. All five stars are required to pass. Since this task requires a lot of energy, it is recommended to start it with a full energy bar.

Bonus progress actions are tied to Barnaby and Reg. Prioritize these actions to save some energy. Slide the screen left and right to check all available actions. 

You will learn that Merula and Barnaby’s grandmother are getting along, which has made things worse because now the two of them are terrorizing Barnaby and his roommates. There are three different options to choose from. These options will influence some dialogue that will follow, but they won’t impact the story.

You will tell him that he needs to solve this problem before it escalates further and that he should confront his grandmother. He will then ask what should be done about Merula. There are two options to choose from. If you like Barnaby, it is recommended to pick the second option.

In any case, you will decide to find Merula to have a conversation with her. This line will differ based on your previous choice. 

You’ll need to wait three hours before you can continue. Since this chapter is not time-limited, it is recommended to wait until this timer runs out.

Head to the Department of Magical Accidents and Catastrophes once the waiting time is over. Upon arriving, you’ll notice the speech bubbles above some of the characters. Tap on those if you’re curious to see what they have to say.  Merula will see you and say that she doesn’t recall seeing you on the schedule for this department, and you will reply that you came to talk to her.

However, you will want to say what you came for first, but Merula will not allow that and will begin telling her side of the story instead.

To hear Merula out, you need to earn five stars within eight hours. All five stars are required to pass. Since this task requires a lot of energy, it is recommended to start it with a full energy bar.

The bonus progress actions are tied to Merula. Prioritize these actions to save some energy. Slide the screen left and right to check all available actions. 

You find out that she gathered Liz, Jae, and Ismelda to meet Peeper specifically because they’re perceptive, and she trusted them to notice if something was off. She believes that something isn’t right. She’ll then ask you how well you know Pepper.

There are three different options to choose from. These options will influence some dialogue that will follow, but they won’t impact the story.

Afterward, you tell her that you wanted to talk to her about Barnaby. These lines will differ based on your previous choice. 

Following that, she will say that she thinks Grandmum Lee is misunderstood and that she is now on her side. Then, she will ask you whose side you’re on. There are three different options to choose from. These options will influence some dialogue that will follow, but they won’t impact the story.

In any case, shortly after, Merula will return to cleaning, and you will decide to meet with Flump right away because Merula is now very suspicious of Ruby.

Proceed to the Workspace when you are ready. You will thank Flump for his time and immediately tell him that you have an update on Ruby and need his opinion.

To update Flump on Ruby, you need to earn five stars within eight hours. All five stars are required to pass. Since this task requires a lot of energy, it is recommended to start it with a full energy bar.

Bonus progress actions are tied to Flump and your character. Prioritize these actions to save some energy. 

You will tell him that Merula definitely suspects that something is going on between you and Ruby, adding that while she doesn’t know exactly what, you’re sure she won’t stop until she finds out.

He will then add that you need to prioritize which of your friends is most threatening to your identity as an agent. There are three different options to choose from. All of them will eventually lead to the same outcome, so feel free to take your pick.

He will tell you to be cautious within your circle of friends, especially now that you’ve become quite popular recently.

You will try to hand him his medal, but he will be disgusted and walk away with an annoyed expression.

You will decide to continue bothering Flump with the medal, hoping he’ll finally let you go to the field and distance himself from you. Following that, you will decide to check the letter that arrived addressed to you.

Now that you have completed the story, you can start the mandatory and optional chapter tasks. You need to complete one mandatory chapter task and two optional chapter tasks to unlock the next chapter. 

Go to your Flat to start the mandatory chapter task. Chiara is worried because she heard rumors that Madam Umbridge is drafting new anti-werewolf legislation, and she’s concerned she might lose her job at St. Mungo’s.

You’ll need to complete several objectives to finish this mandatory chapter task. Feel free to do them in any order you prefer.

While doing these objectives, it is recommended to select the duration that matches their star requirements.

Prioritize actions with bonus progress whenever they are available.

Try your best to complete all of the mini-tasks to earn some additional attribute points.

Once you complete all of the tasks, hit the Collect button and return to your Flat.

After you complete all the objectives, you can claim the reward in the Wizarding World section of the Wizarding Life tab.

Choose the optional tasks you like. You can Eavesdrop on Patrons at Leaky Cauldron where you can earn Spinx Experience Points, Excuses for Muggles at the Department of Magical Accidents and Catastrophes where you can earn Spinx Experience Points, and Wandless Magoc Dexterity at the Research Lab where you can earn Dragon Experience Points.

Also, prioritize actions with bonus progress whenever they are available.

Try your best to complete all of the mini-tasks to earn some additional attribute points.

This will conclude Chapter 15 of Beyond Hogwarts: Volume 2. You will receive 400 Coins and 2500 Experience Points.

As the chapter comes to a close, the uncertainty surrounding Ruby and Merula’s growing suspicion creates an atmosphere of tension and distrust. With Flump’s warning lingering in the air, the stakes have never been higher for you. As a web of secrets continues to unravel, the line between friend and foe blurs, leaving you to question who can truly be trusted. The growing threat to your identity as an agent adds urgency to every decision you make, and with Merula now more suspicious than ever, you must carefully navigate the path ahead. What comes next will determine the outcome of your mission and the safety of those around you—nothing is as it seems, and the danger only intensifies.

Thank you for reading.