In the high-fidelity open-world game Hogwarts Legacy, which is set in the late 1800s, you will not encounter Harry Potter, James, or Lily, as the game takes place roughly a century before Harry's birth. However, the Potter family has a long and high-fidelity history at the school, and the game honors this through lore and potential ancestor references. While a direct "Potter" NPC is not a primary character in the 2026 version of the game, the Potter family lineage—dating back to Linfred of Stinchcombe—was well-established in the Wizarding World during the 19th century. Players can find high-fidelity Easter eggs and historical documents that mention the "Potter" name in the library or through environmental storytelling. The game focuses on a new, high-fidelity protagonist and a unique era of the wizarding world, allowing for a fresh narrative while maintaining the high-value connective tissue of the famous bloodlines that fans have come to love. For 2026 players, the absence of Harry himself is a high-fidelity design choice that allows the 1890s setting to stand on its own as a unique and immersive historical experience.