Nastily Exhausting Wizarding Tests Part 2 | Hogwarts Cafe (2024)

Introduction

Hello everyone, welcome to Part 2 of our Walkthrough for Nastily Exhausting Wizarding Tests Adventure of Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery. In the previous part, Professor Dumbledore announced that N.E.W.T. tests will soon begin and will be proctored by Professor Tofty.

After that, Olivia shared some tips with you for the N.E.W.T., and she explained the importance of these tests. Shortly after, you joined your friends at the library to revise before the Herbology N.E.W.T. test. You shared a tip about Herbology N.E.W.T. Olivia gave you.

Shortly after, you completed the Herbology N.E.W.T. Lastly, you went to the Potions N.E.W.T., but Barnaby was not in the classroom. You convinced Professor Tofty to delay the test so you could find Barnaby, but if you take too long, both you and your friend will fail the test. Chiara joined you in your search, and you headed to the Magical Creatures Reserve.

Summary

Walkthrough

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Go to the Forest section of the Magical Creatures Reserve to search for Barnaby. Once there, you and Chiara will start calling him, but there will be no response.

It will seem that Barnaby is not in the Forest. Chiara will point out that he might have been there before. You will remind her that if you don’t find Barnaby soon, you are going to fail the Potions N.E.W.T.

You will decide to search the area for any clues. Shortly after, you will notice a strange puddle.

You will call Chiara to take a look. She will recognize Barnaby’s tie in the puddle.

You will decide to investigate the puddle further to find more clues about what happened. To complete this task, you need to earn five stars within three hours. All five stars are required to complete this task.

There is only one bonus progress action, and it’s tied to your character. Prioritize this action to save a bit of energy.

You will figure out that this is not a puddle of water but of some potion because of some properties you’ve noticed.

Chiara will ask you what kind of potion you suppose it is.The correct answer is “Wideye Potion”.Barnaby was probably drinking it to stay awake after so much time without sleep.

You will not be sure if Barnaby simply lost his tie or if there was a struggle. Chiara will suggest looking for more clues. Shortly after, Chiara will notice a trail of Wideye Potion drops.

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You will suggest to Chiara to follow the trail because it may lead to Barnaby and she’ll agree with you.

Proceed to the Boathouse to continue the story. You will continue following the trail in the Boathouse.

Moments later, you will find Barnaby sleeping, while Knarl will be very energetic and will jump all around him.

You will have difficulties waking Barnaby and you’ll also notice a Wideye Potion bottle next to him.

Chiara will mention that he’s not reacting, even with Knarl bouncing up and down around him. She’ll think that Barnaby hasn’t slept for days.

You will try to wake him up because you won’t be able to carry him back to the Potions Classroom. To complete the next task, you need to earn five stars within eight hours. Three stars are needed to pass. It is recommended to start this task with a full energy bar.

There is only one bonus progress action, and it’s tied to your character. Prioritize this action to save some energy.

You’ll notice that Barnaby is in a deep sleep, and to wake him up, you’ll need something louder than your voice. Chiara will ask you if there is any spell that can amplify sounds.The correct answer is “Sonorus.”.

She will like your idea. You will take out your wand and prepare to cast the Sonorus charm.

Next, you will call out Barnaby.

Luckily, you will succeed in waking him up.

He will stand up, but he will need clarification about what is happening and why he is in the Boathouse.

Barnaby will recall that he stayed up for days to revise, but his body tried to make him sleep. He knew that if he fell asleep, he would miss the test, so he decided to drink Wideye Potion.

Before he could drink the potion, Knarl grabbed the bottle and ran off. By the time he chased him at the Boathouse, Knarl had drunk the whole bottle.

Because of the running, Barnaby was even more tired, so he fell asleep.

You will ask him how he lost his tie and he’ll respond that he probably lost it while wrestling with Knarl. Chiara will point out that you are all late for the Potions N.E.W.T.

You will explain that you need to go back to the Potions Classroom before Professor Tofty fails you.

Go to the Potions Classroom to take the Potions N.E.W.T. test. The professor will finish his countdown.

Suddenly, you and your friends will rush into the classroom.

The professor will chuckle and mention that you know how to make a dramatic entrance, but unfortunately, you are too late. You will try to convince Professor Tofty to let you take the test. To complete the next task, you need to earn five stars within three hours. All five stars are required to pass.

Bonus progress actions are tied to Barnaby, Chiara, and your character. prioritize these actions to save some energy.

Luckily, you will make a compelling argument, and Professor Tofty will change his mind.

He will tell you to take your seats, and he’ll wish you luck. Shortly after, your Potions N.E.W.T. will start.

The first part of the test is the written exam. You’ll need to answer six questions about the effects, facts, and recipes of certain potions. Below are all the questions and the answers to them.

• What color does the Draught of Living Death turn at the halfway point of brewing? – pale lilac
• What potion causes whoever breathes it to choke and suffocate? – Garrotting Gas
• Which of these is an ingredient of Swelling Solution? – Bat spleen
• If brewed properly, this potion emits a silvery vapour – Draught of Peace
• What ingredient do you juice in the making of Doxycide? – Bundimun
• Identify the healing potion – Wiggenweld

When you’re done with the written part, the practical exam will

Next, you will need to properly crush the ingredients for the Scintillation Solution. This is another tracing task.

After that, you’ll need to properly add cheese to Cheese-Based Potion. This is a slightly more complex tracing task.

Lastly, you’ll need to stir Ageing Potion using the impeccable technique. This tracing task is similar to the previous one.

This will conclude the Potions N.E.W.T. Before you leave the classroom, Professor Tofty will speak with you. He’ll tell you that he received word that Elton Elderberry would like to meet with you.

You will be surprised by this. The professor won’t know the reason behind the invitation. You will thank him before leaving the classroom.

Go to the Ministry All-Purpose Room to continue the story. Once you are there, you will greet Mr. Elderberry. Elton will mention that he and his dog, Herbert, were just speaking about you.

He will mention that Herbert believes that you’re going to perform extraordinarily well on the N.E.W.T.s. You will reply that it’s too early to say that because you only have two N.E.W.T.s so far. Elton will ask you which subject was more difficult for you. This choice won’t have a significant impact on the overall story, so feel free to choose the option you like.

Mr. Elderberry will tell you that the biggest challenges are yet to come.

He will give you more tips. If you help him make tea, he’ll tell you more about the Transfiguration N.E.W.T. To help Elton with the tea, you need to earn five stars within eight hours. All five stars are required to pass. It is recommended to start this task when you have a full energy bar.

There is a bonus progress action tied to your character. Prioritize this action to save a bit of energy.

You will finish the tea and Mr. Elderberry will take a sip and enjoy.

He will like your tea.

Elton will share a hint about the upcoming Transfiguration N.E.W.T. Apparently, Professor Tofty always puts a question regarding one of Professor McGonagall’s favorite Transfigurations.

You will tell Elton that you don’t know that information. He will reply that it may inspire you to find it out. You will realize that Mr. Elderberry is showing a lot of interest in the N.E.W.T.s. He will explain that he only keeps tabs on certain promising students.

You will wonder why he and Olivia are so interested in you. Elton will just enigmatically respond that the N.E.W.T.s are the key to your future. Currently, you won’t be able to solve this mystery, but the one you can solve is to find out what McGonagall’s favorite Transfiguration spells are.

You will thank Elton and you will leave the Ministry. Go to the Clocktower Courtyard when you are ready to continue. You can check what your friends have to say by tapping on speech bubbles above their heads. You will meet Professor McGonagall. She will be in a great mood because it’s one of her rare days without classes when she can enjoy the beauty of Hogwarts.

You will thank Elton, and you will leave the Ministry. Go to the Clocktower Courtyard when you are ready to continue. You can check what your friends have to say by tapping on the speech bubbles above their heads. You will meet Professor McGonagall. She will be in a great mood because it’s one of her rare days without classes when she can enjoy the beauty of Hogwarts.

There is only one action with bonus progress and it’s tied to your character. Prioritize this action to save some energy.

You will learn that McGonagall’s favorite Transfiguration Spells are Piertotum Locomotor, Endless Sandwiches, and Avis. She will tell you some things about those spells.

Suddenly, the professor will realize that you might be trying to pry test answers out of her. This choice won’t have a significant impact on the story, so feel free to choose the option you like.

If you completed the Transfigure It Out Adventure, you will get additional lines of dialogue.

Afterward, Professor McGonagall will tell you that you will do fine if you stay focused and that she believes in you.

You will thank her and tell her that you are off to the Transfiguration Classroom.

This will mark the end of Part 2 of the Nastily Exhausting Wizarding Tests adventure. Hit the Collect button to claim your rewards. You will receive 3 Gems and 1 Chocolate Frog.

Are you prepared enough for the upcoming Transfiguration N.E.W.T.? What will await you in other N.E.W.T. tests? Find out in the next part of this adventure!

Thank you for reading!