The Minding Your Own Business side quest in Hogwarts Legacy stands out as one of the most intriguing and atmospheric adventures in the entire game. Players begin by speaking with Penny the house-elf in Hogsmeade to purchase a shop from Cassandra Mason for 1,500 gold. However, what starts as a simple real estate deal quickly turns into a surreal journey through a haunted labyrinth filled with psychological puzzles.
Starting the Quest and Buying the Shop
To initiate this questline, you must interact with Penny near the vacant shop located in southern Hogsmeade. After speaking with Cassandra Mason, you will need to gather 1,500 gold coins to finalize the purchase of the shop. Once the property is bought, returning to Penny unlocks the front door and allows you to enter the mysterious premises.
Exploring the Labyrinth Below
Upon venturing into the back room, opening a chest leads directly down into an eerie underground basement. This hidden labyrinth is controlled by Fastidio, a mischievous poltergeist who enjoys playing psychological games on uninvited visitors. Navigating through the corridors requires solving lantern puzzles, avoiding trap doors, and battling hostile mannequins.
Confronting Fastidio and Clearing the Puzzles
Progressing through Fastidio's dungeon requires completing two primary wings: the Library and the Atrium. Each section contains unique spatial puzzles that test your awareness, requiring spell casting like Accio and Lumos to move lanterns onto nearby door handles. After clearing both paths, you must face Fastidio in a multi-stage boss encounter where strategic dodging and defensive counter-spells are critical.
Confronting Cassandra Mason and Claiming Your Shop
After escaping the cellar, you must report Cassandra Mason's deceptive actions to Officer Singer in the village square. A intense boss fight against Cassandra ensues, where timing your parries against thrown debris will shatter her magical barrier. Defeating her completes the investigation and grants full ownership of the Hogsmeade shop, allowing you to name the business and sell gear for higher profit margins.
