Ravenclaws, this one is all yours. Gerbold Ollivander has lost a family wand, he suspects a long dead thief named Richard Jackdaw, and the trail starts in the Hogwarts Owlery.
You’ll be revealing hidden handles, pulling them with Accio, collecting little bird statues and meeting a ghost by the end. Don’t worry, it is simpler than it sounds. Here’s how to clear it fast.
Ollivander’s Heirloom at a Glance
- Quest type: main story quest, exclusive to Ravenclaw. Other houses get a different quest at this point.
- Requirements: finish The Trials of Merlin and reach level 5.
- How it starts: a letter from Gerbold Ollivander asks you to visit his wand shop in Hogsmeade.
- Main location: the Owlery, near the Bell Tower Courtyard.
- Reward: 260 XP, plus a few bags of Gold from the Owlery perches.
- Spells you need: Revelio and Accio.
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
Here’s the full breakdown, in order:
- Visit Ollivander. Use the Floo Flame to warp to Hogsmeade. His wand shop is just northeast of the Floo Flame. Talk to him inside to start the quest.
- Head to the Owlery. Warp to the Bell Tower Courtyard Floo Flame in the Bell Tower Wing and walk over to the Owlery.
- Go upstairs and cast Revelio. The upper part of the Owlery has two sections: the floor with the ladder, and the area above it. Revelio highlights small handles on the owl perches.
- Accio every handle. Pull each handle with Accio. Behind each one you find either nothing, a bag of Gold, or a small Jackdaw statue.
- Climb the ladder. Repeat the search on the upper level, including the perches right at the very top. Point your camera up after climbing, the highest perches are the easiest to miss.
- Collect all five statues. You need every Jackdaw statue in the Owlery before the puzzle is complete.
- Return the statues. Go to the darker Jackdaw statue at the quest marker and place the statues you picked up onto their perches.
- Watch the cutscene. You meet the ghost of Richard Jackdaw, who promises to show you where Ollivander’s heirloom wand ended up.
Nailed it? That’s the quest done. (Pro tip: if you are one statue short, recast Revelio on the upper level and check the perches near the roof. That is where most players miss one.)
What You Find in the Owlery
| Behind a handle | What to do |
|---|---|
| Jackdaw statue | Pick it up, you need all five |
| Bag of Gold | Free money, grab it |
| Nothing | Move on to the next handle |
Rewards
- 260 XP: a nice chunk at this stage of the game.
- Gold: small bags from the perches.
- Story progress: it moves your Ravenclaw story forward and sets up Jackdaw’s thread.
Oh, and Jackdaw’s story is not over. His ghost hints that the wand lies with his remains, and you will be following him into the Forbidden Forest later on. Stock up on potions before you go.
Why This Quest Matters for Ravenclaws
Each house gets its own version of this part of the story. Gryffindors, for example, get The Hunt for the Missing Pages instead. Ravenclaws get a detective job for the most famous wand maker in Britain, which fits a house that prizes curiosity.
- The wand: Ollivander’s family heirloom went missing a long time ago, and the clues point to Richard Jackdaw.
- The ghost: Jackdaw is not a villain you fight. He is a restless ghost who wants his story finished.
- The connection: the thread ties back into the bigger mystery you are chasing through the main story.
Your call whether you push straight on with the main story or explore a bit first. Either way, the Ravenclaw quest line picks up again later, so nothing is lost by taking a detour.
Pro Tips
- Revelio first, always: the handles are tiny. Revelio makes them pop so you do not waste time.
- Work in two passes: clear the ladder floor completely, then do the upper level. It keeps you from losing track.
- Accio from a distance: lock on and pull. No need to climb around for a better angle.
- Don’t skip the empties: some handles hide nothing. Pulling every one is faster than guessing.
- Check your journal: the quest log keeps the current objective handy if you step away.
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Ollivander’s Heirloom FAQ
Is Ollivander’s Heirloom only for Ravenclaw?
Yes. It is the Ravenclaw exclusive main quest at this point in the story. Other houses get their own quest instead.
How do you unlock Ollivander’s Heirloom?
Complete The Trials of Merlin and reach level 5 as a Ravenclaw. Ollivander sends you a letter inviting you to his shop.
How many Jackdaw statues are in the Owlery?
Five. Use Revelio to find the handles on the perches, then Accio to pull them and reveal the statues.
Where is the last Jackdaw statue?
Usually on the upper level, near the top of the Owlery. Climb the ladder, look up and recast Revelio.
What is the reward for Ollivander’s Heirloom?
260 XP, a few bags of Gold, and the meeting with Richard Jackdaw’s ghost.
Pro Tip: Revelio, Accio, look up, repeat. Five statues later, you have a ghost on your side and Ollivander’s wand back in sight. You’re winning!
