Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone PS2 Part 2 - Fred & George's Shop

Hey all,

Here is the link to the next part of the walkthrough:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xsmGX3J4Xs&feature=youtu.be

Enjoy!
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone PS2 Part 1 - Ollivanders Wand Shop

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone PS2 Part 1 - Ollivanders Wand Shop

The first part of my Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone PS2 walkthrough is here. I have tried to make it a 100% walkthrough.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone PS2 Part 1 - Ollivanders Wand Shop

Until next time,
Peace Out - Geekette

Update - 12/06/18

UPDATE - 12/06/18
Hi all,
I am still alive and making posts, don't you worry. I know I've been a bit rubbish recently about uploads, but I've been busy with work and college. But today I have a special announcement for all of my followers/readers.

I am taking on YouTube as an added extra for this blog. The YouTube channel will feature walkthroughs of all of your old favourite games such as Harry Potter and the Simpsons Hit and Run. I have linked the YouTube channel to the blog so if you guys want to check it out and subscribe, no pressure :).

Retro Game of the Week and Game of the Week are coming out soon, I promise. As well as the next part to the Hogwarts Mystery Walkthrough.

So until next time,
Peace Out - Geekette

Retro Game of The Week - 04/06/18

RETRO GAME OF THE WEEK - 04/06/18
MARIO KART: DOUBLE DASH!
This week kicks off with the Retro Game of the Week. The game of the week this week is Mario Kart: Double Dash!

Mario Kart: Double Dash! is a game that was released on the Gamecube in 2003. It follows the other Mario Kart games in which the game allows the user to control the Mario characters around the different Mario themed racetracks. There is one major difference between this game and the other games within the Mario Kart series. It allows the user to select not only one character, but 2 characters. The game allows the user to change between the different characters when the player uses a powerup.

The game itself included another revolution of the Mario Kart game series. This game included a LAN option which allows the player to play online with other characters. This uses the Nintendo Gamecube's Broadband Adaptor, which allows the user to connect over the internet to play their Gamecube with other players.

My favourite character in this game is Luigi because he always has one of the most awesome cars in the game series.

This sums up this week's Retro Game of the Week. Coming soon this week includes Game of the Week, another 2 parts to the Hogwarts Mystery walkthrough and a new weekly review which is going to remain a surprise until I publish the post.

So until next time!
Peace Out - Geekette

Hogwarts Mystery Walkthrough - Year 1, Chapter 2 - Welcome to Hogwarts

Hogwarts Mystery Walkthrough - Year 1, Chapter 2 - Welcome to Hogwarts
We are continuing our very own Hogwarts adventure today and we are picking up from where we left off. Ending Chapter 1.

Chapter 2 starts in a very similar manner to Chapter 1 and all of the other chapters that you will play on this game.

 It will then cut to a cutscene which will show the Hogwarts Express leaving and going through greenery.

This is the load screen to show that you are moving between worlds now.

You will then arrive in the Entrance Hall of Hogwarts where you will be told to gather in the Great Hall.

Tap on the Great Hall to enter.

Tap to start the Sorting.
Professor McGonagall: Welcome to Hogwarts. Before the Welcoming Feast, we must sort all first year students into their proper houses.
Professor McGonagall: The Sorting Ceremony is very important.
Professor McGonagall: While you are here, your house will be something like your family within Hogwarts.
Professor McGonagall: The four houses are called Gryffindor, the brave and chivalrous.
Professor McGonagall: Hufflepuff, the kind and diligent.
Professor McGonagall: Ravenclaw, the witty and wise.
Professor McGonagall: And Slytherin, the cunning and ambitious.
Professor McGonagall: Each house has its own noble history, and each produced outstanding witches and wizards.
Professor McGonagall: I hope you will be fine additions to their ranks.
Professor McGonagall:...and now for...
Professor McGonagall: (surname, first name)!
Sorting Hat: Hmm... Very interesting. I haven't seen one like this in a long time.
Sorting Hat: And what house are you hoping for, hm?

(I chose Hufflepuff by the way)
Sorting Hat: Ah, yes. I understand now.
Sorting Hat: Best make it...
Sorting Hat: (Chosen House)!
OC: A (chosen house)! I can't believe it. I can't believe I'm really at Hogwarts!
OC: I'd better sit down. The Headmaster is about to speak...

Tap on Dumbledore to begin his speech.
Professor Dumbledore: Welcome! Welcome to another year at Hogwarts.
Professor Dumbledore: The past few years have seen a great weight lifted from our world.
Professor Dumbledore: The Boy Who Lived, Harry Potter, is safe. Years from now, young Harry will be old enough to attend Hogwarts...
Professor Dumbledore: But for now, it's your turn!
Professor Dumbledore: Remember, while your at Hogwarts, your triumphs will earn you House Points, while rule-breaking will lose you House Points.
Professor Dumbledore: At the end of the year, the house with the most points is awarded the House Cup, a great honour.
Professor Dumbledore: I hope each of you will be a credit to your house.
Head of House: The feast has ended. (House), please proceed to the (house) Common Room

This is the Hufflepuff Common Room entrance. Located in the Dungeons (same level as the Slytherin Common Room). You can find the Ravenclaw and Gryffindor Common Rooms in the West Towers.

Tap on Rowan in the House Common Room to talk to her.
Rowan: It's fantastic to see you again, (name). I'm so glad we both got put in (house).
Rowan: Would you like to hear an exhaustive history of  our house, including a comprehensive biography of our house's founder?
OC: For now, let's just take it all in...
Rowan: It's incredible, isn't it? Even better than I imagined... 
OC: I was thinking the exact same thing. It's so cosy!
Third-year Boy: I can't believe they let you in here after your brother got expelled and ruined (house)'s reputation. 
Rowan: (name) will be an outstanding (house). I'm assuming you aren't, since you spend your time bullying first-years. 
Third-year Boy: Whatever. I'll be keeping an eye on both of you
Rowan: Sorry. I know you asked me to follow your lead in Diagon Alley but I can't let anyone talk to my friend like that.
OC: Thanks Rowan. Something tells me that won't be the last time someone brings up my brother.
OC: Have you had the chance to look at your timetable?
Rowan: Yes! Can you believe it? Herbology with Professor Sprout, Transfiguration with Professor McGonagall...

(I picked Potions Class)
OC: I'm excited by the challenge of Potions. They say if you can survive Professor Snape's class, you can survive anything.
Rowan: But what if you don't survive? I'm personally looking forward to Charms Class.  
Rowan: Luckily, we have Charms with Professor Flitwick first thing tomorrow! See you there, (name)!

Now Lumos is ready for us to learn. Charms Class is located in the West Towers.

Tap on the door to enter the classroom.

You will see a nice cinematic before getting the option to tap on Flitwick.

OC: Pleased to meet you Professor Flitwick. I'm really looking forward to Charms.

Professor Flitwick: You're Mr/Miss (Surname). If you are anything like your brother, you will do just fine. He was one of my most skilled students.

Professor Flitwick: That being said, he was one of my most rebellious students...

(I opted for following the rules - I'm too good)

OC: I'm only here to learn, Professor. I don't want to start any trouble.

Professor Flitwick: Very well, Mr/Miss (Surname). Please have a seat. Class is about to begin.

Professor Flitwick: Welcome to your very first Charms class at Hogwarts. I will be your instructor, Professor Flitwick.

Professor Flitwick: Please pay close attention to the instructions, and take great care practising the spells you learn.

Professor Flitwick: Today we will be learning a very important spell known as the Wand-Lighting Charm.

Professor Flitwick: The charm is useful in dark places, whether you are searching a shadowy room for hidden dangers...

Professor Flitwick: Or trying to find a scroll that rolled under the sofa.

Professor Flitwick: Lumos!

Tap on Flitwick to begin the class.

The stars show you how many you need in order to successfully complete the class. For Lumos, you need 2 stars to pass. It will take 1 hour to complete.

Professor Flitwick: Now it' your turn to give it a try.

Professor Flitwick: You're probably wondering how. I'll explain it to you. Listen closely.

You can choose rewards for reaching each of the stars, I picked the energy reward.

Professor Flitwick: Now you try it. Remember...'Lumos!'

Again, I chose the energy but you can choose anything you want.

Once this has been done, you have successfully learnt Lumos!

This is the rewards page. Here, I have been awarded Empathy points. These are usually gained by choosing empathetic answers. The up your overall empathy levels as well.

I have also levelled up.

Professor Flitwick: Well done, Mr/Miss (surname). That's the best execution of the Wand-Lighting Charm I've seen from a first-year in quite some time.

Professor Flitwick: Ten points to (house). 

Rowan: Nice work, (name)! I read everything I could find on the Wand-Lighting Charm, and yours was still better. You're a natural.

OC: Potions is next. I have a feeling Snape won't be so easy...

This is your lesson tracker where you can track which spells, flying techniques and potions you have learnt so far. It currently goes up to Year 4.

The Cure for Boils is also ready now. Potions lessons take place in the dungeons with Snape. When you get to the dungeons, Merula is tormenting Rowan.

OC: Wait is that Rowan?

Merula: Admit it!

Rowan: I can't!

Merula: Say I'm the most powerful witch at Hogwarts!

Rowan: It's logically impossible. I've made numerous lists of the most powerful witches at Hogwarts based on multiple factors.

Rowan: You're less powerful than Professor McGonagall, Professor Sprout, Madam Hooch, Madam Pomfrey, every single seventh-year...

Rowan: You're just a first-year like me!

Here you can opt for whether you want to stick up for Rowan or distract Merula. I picked 'Distract Her'.

Here you can gain Courage, Empathy and Knowledge points that will account for later on in the game.

OC: I don't know why the most powerful witch at Hogwarts would bully a first-year. Unless she's insecure...

Merula: Who do you think you are?

Rowan: (Name) is the one who should be claiming to be the best witch. Professor Flitwick said that she cast the best Wand-Lighting Charm of any first-year.

Merula: (Name)? Now I know exactly who you are... 

Merula: You're (full name). Your brother lost his mind, disgraced his house, got expelled from school, and was never heard from again.

Merula: You belong in (house - it varies if you are Slytherin. She hates you for being in Slytherin.).

OC: Who are you?

Merula: Merula Snyde. First-year Slytherin. The best witch at Hogwarts.

Merula: I overheard the professors whispering about you at the feast. I suppose you think you're better than me.

Merula: I should put you out of your misery before you ruin Hogwarts like your brother tried too.

OC: I don't want any trouble.

I picked the reason option.

OC: We can talk this out, we can be friends.

Merula: You think you're good enough to be friends with me? You really are as mad as your brother.

Professor Snape: (Surname).

Professor Snape: I knew you would be trouble.

Merula: Professor Snape!

OC: Merula was bullying my friend, Professor.

Professor Snape: Get to Potions Class. Be thankful you aren't headed to detention.

Rowan: Thanks for standing up for me, (name). I've never been very strong. Or very good at making friends.

Rowan: I'm glad that you and I are both in (house).

OC: Did you hear what Merula said? Why would the professors be talking about me?

Rowan: I don't know, but we had better get to Potions. We're in enough trouble as it is. 

Tap on the arch to begin the Potions lesson.

Tap on Snape to begin the lesson.

Professor Snape: This is your first Potions Class, and based on the bewildered looks in your eyes, this could well be your last.

Professor Snape: Unlike your other classes, this is not the place for foolish wand-waving, and intolerable screeching of mispronounced incantations.

Professor Snape: You are here to learn the subtle science and exact art of potion-making.

Professor Snape: Ensnare the senses. Bewitch the mind. Keep your mouths shut.

Professor Snape: Today you will produce a simple Cure for Boils Potion.

Professor Snape: Know that I except perfection. And there will be severe consequences for failing to meet my expectations. 

Professor Snape: Let us begin.

Merula: You think you're so special, but you are already guaranteed to fail (surname).

OC: What's that supposed to mean?

Merula: You'll see...

Rowan: Ignore her, (name). After getting reprimanded by Snape, we need to brew this potion perfectly.

You only need two stars for this one and the lesson only takes 1 hour to finish.

Professor Snape: The lesson starts.

Professor Snape: To begin to brew the Cure for Boils, your technique must be perfect. Watch me.

I picked energy, as this game uses a lot. The next part is rather difficult to demonstrate but you have to touch the dot at the right time to show you are focusing.

Professor Snape: Do not make me repeat myself. Focus!

If you focus in the lesson, then you get Knowledge points (potions).

Professor Snape: Finish your potions quickly. I want to see how poorly you executed this recipe.

This time I chose a gem to get my gem count up.

Professor Snape: I am eager to see your attempt at the Cure for Boils Potion.

This has to be done in order to finish the potion in which you are brewing.

Professor Snape: Hmm. Perhaps (surname) isn't absolutely incompetent after all...

OC: It worked! I brewed my first potion!

Rowan: Congratulations, (name). In all my research, hardly anyone ever brews this potion correctly on their first try.

OC: Wait...What's happening?

Rowan: Did you add Bulbadox Powder? From my studies, this looks like the beginnings of the explosive reaction caused by adding Bulbadox Powder...

OC: Explosive?! (Cue cauldron exploding)

Merula: Congratulations. You have cured the table of boils.

Professor Snape: You should have never been allowed inside of my classroom, (surname).

Professor Snape: You are somehow even worse than your brother.

Professor Snape: Ten points from (house)!

As you can see, the bottom option of 'It's your fault' is locked because I am not quite at level 2 of Courage yet. However, I opted for the first option, blaming it on Merula because why not.

OC: I think Merula Snyde did something to my cauldron.

Professor Snape: Take responsibility for your incompetence, (surname).

OC: I would, but Merula threatened me and my friend, and said she would do something to make sure I failed in Potions.

OC: She's threatened by me because she thinks I might be a more powerful witch.  

Professor Snape: Is this true, Miss Snyde?

Merula: Absolutely not, Professor. (Surname) is clearly just as mad as her brother. And just as driven to ruin everything in Hogwarts.

Professor Snape: You're family has represented Slytherin well, Miss Snyde. I will be watching you closely to ensure you do the same.

Rowan: You did the right choice telling him about Merula. I'm sure you would have lost more house points if you didn't.

Merula: It's only going to get worse, (surname).

Merula: You should have known that coating your cauldron with Bulbadox Powder would make your potion explode.

Merula: I certainly did.

Merula: Now there's no doubt that I'm the most important first-year, and you're nothing but a disgrace just like your brother.

Professor Snape: Dismissed. I've had enough of all of you for one day.

OC: I've lost (house) ten House Points. What's going to happen when I go back to the (house) Common Room?

And there we have it. A completed Chapter 2. Join us next time when we start looking at Chapter 3.

So until next time,

Peace Out - Geekette 

Hogwarts Mystery Walkthrough - Year 1, Chapter 1 - Your Journey Begins

Hogwarts Mystery Walkthrough - Year 1, Chapter 1 - Your Journey Begins
So our adventure begins, as we finally get our acceptance letter to Hogwarts. These walkthroughs will be provided through screenshots taken from within the game, along with the dialogue.

Just a heads up, I have named my character Sadie Bean but for dialogue names it will show as OC.

This is the start screen of the game.

This is the loading screen which shows while the game is loading in the background.

The first screen you get to is the character selection. You can pick to be either a witch or wizard. For the purpose of the walkthrough, I am playing as a witch.

This is the next screen which you get, which allows you to choose your face and hair.

This is the face and hair selection. You can go for a variety of colours and styles. You can also edit this as you progress through the game. Some of the styles are locked and this is because you need to level up in the game in order to access it.

Once you have finished your character selection, you can then press Ok and start in Diagon Alley.

Tap on the exclamation mark above the character to start a conversation with her. (For the purpose of you readers, I have written the dialogue down for you lot to read.)
Rowan: Hi I'm Rowan Khanna! Are you getting ready to start at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry too?
OC: Yes, but Diagon Alley is a bit confusing. I'm not sure where to start...
Rowan: I can help! I've been reading Hogwarts: A History in my anticipation of my first year, so I'm something of an expert on Hogwarts.
Rowan: You should start by finding all of the books you need at Flourish and Blotts!

Here you will find the quest book. Along the top, it shows which year and chapter you are on. Underneath is a little progress bar to help. At the moment we are on the 2nd part of a 6 part story. The next bit we need to do is get our books from Flourish and Blotts. Also all of the lessons that you need in order to complete your story is also on the quest book. These won't start until we get to Hogwarts.

Tap on the door to Flourish and Blotts to enter.

You will get a nice little animated cinematic to greet you before starting your quest for the school books.

Tap on the exclamation mark to start the quest.

At the start it gives you hints on how to collect the objects.

Here it still helps you to get the books.

Once you have finished on the first set of books swipe over the right to continue. There are three or four sets of books that you need to collect in order to complete the quest.

Once you have finished you need to go back outside and meet with Rowan.

Tap on Rowan to have another chat with her.
OC: Thanks for your help Rowan. I was able to get all of my books.
Rowan: Cool! I realised I'm so excited for Hogwarts that I forgot to ask your name...

OC: My name is (chosen name).
Rowan: Pleasure to meet you, (name).
OC: You too. I couldn't be more excited to get to Hogwarts.
Rowan: I know! I haven't stopped staring at my acceptance letter since it arrived. Can I see yours?

Rowan: I got my supplies, but my mum gave me just enough to buy something special for school.
Rowan: I want to let everyone at Hogwarts know that I'm a serious intellectual who is well on her way to becoming Head Girl.

This is the first set of options that you will be faced with as a character. There are many more to come which will up your courage, kindness and knowledge. For this option, I picked the 2nd one but there are no right answers.
OC: How about a well-made sweater?
Rowan: Great idea! I don't want to catch a cold and miss my classes.
Rowan: While I'm getting my clothes, you should get your wand from Ollivanders!

We are on part 4 of the story now.

Tap on the Ollivander's door.

Cinematic followed by how you will see the shop.

Tap on Ollivander to start the conversation with him about your wand :D
OC: I can't believe I'm really at Ollivanders. This is where everyone gets their first wand.
Ollivander: Hello...Garrick Ollivander is the name. Here to receive your first wand, yes?
Ollivander: I have just the thing. Applewood wand, dragon heartstring core, nine inches, rigid. Go on. Give it a twirl.

Note: It will not work for you, something will happen (bad).
OC: Sorry about that!
Ollivander: It's not your fault. The wand chooses the wizard, and that clearly is not the wand for you.
Ollivander: I recall your brother exploded my favourite inkpot when we tried his first wand.
OC: You knew my brother?
Ollivander: I remember every wand I've ever sold. His was maple wood, dragon heartstring core, ten inches.
Ollivander: A fine wand. Shame they snapped it in half when he was expelled.
Ollivander: I understand that he ran away from home after being expelled, and has been missing ever since.

(I opted for the top one)
OC: He loved us, and Hogwarts. I just hope he's okay...
Ollivander: Hmm...
Ollivander: Sensitivity can be a great strength. I think I have just the wand for you...
Ollivander: Acacia wand, unicorn hair core, twelve inches, pliable.

Ollivander: Splendid!
Ollivander: I'll be interested to see what path you choose...

Tap on Rowan to begin chatting to her (note that this is near the end of the chapter).
Rowan: Hey (name)!
Rowan: How do you like my sweater?
OC: It...suits you. You'll look like the smartest first-year at Hogwarts.
Rowan: It was your suggestion! I'll be coming to you for all of my future fashion advice.
Rowan: Wait! Is that an acacia wand?!
OC: ...Yes. How did you know?
Rowan: My family's tree farm supplies wood for wands and brooms.
Rowan: That's why I love staying inside and reading. It keeps me from going outside and farming.
Rowan: That, and the fact that I don't have any friends...
OC: We can be friends...
Rowan: You don't think I'm too weird. People usually think I'm weird.
OC: People say the same thing about me.
Rowan: Why would anyone say that about you?
OC: My brother is Jacob (surname).
Rowan: The same Jacob (surname) who was expelled from Hogwarts for breaking school rules in search of the fabled Cursed Vaults?!
Rowan: That was a massive story in the Daily Prophet. Everyone at school will know about that.
OC: I know. And they'll all think I'm weird.

(I picked the second one)
OC: I can stand up for myself , but I'd feel better if I knew you were on my side.
Rowan: Understood. I'll use my extensive vocabulary to verbally pummel anyone who attempts to besmirch your reputation.
OC: I'm glad we met Rowan. It will be nice to see a friendly face at school. Especially one who knows Hogwarts so well.
Rowan: Me too, (name)! See you in September on the Hogwarts Express!

That concludes our first chapter walkthrough of the Hogwarts Mystery game. Stay tuned as Chapter 2 is being released soon.

Until next time,
Peace Out - Geekette