Hogwarts Legacy, Sebastian Croft, and Why Compassion Still Matters
Contains Spoilers (of the real-world kind)
Hey there, Nerdz.
It’s been a minute, and I want to talk about something a little heavier today. It’s been on my heart, and honestly? I think it’s worth saying — even if it ends up defining who stays and who goes in this space.
Because sometimes, nerd culture intersects with real life. And when that happens, we need to talk about it with empathy, not rage.
Let’s Talk About Sebastian Croft
I came across a wonderfully written article by Andy Chalk recently — and it really stuck with me. It was about the backlash actor Sebastian Croft has been facing for his involvement in Hogwarts Legacy.
Yes, that game.
Yes, those controversies.
We all know J.K. Rowling’s views on trans rights have caused deep, valid hurt. She’s made her stance public, and it became public business — because those views carry weight, especially when they marginalize real people.
But here’s the thing: Sebastian Croft is not J.K. Rowling.
He’s a Kid — And He’s Learning
Sebastian is 21 years old right now. Which means, when this project started — three, maybe four years ago — he was just a teenager.
Do you know what you were doing at 17?
I do. I was not thinking about global cultural controversies or social activism at the level we demand now.
And here we have this young actor — a visible supporter of the LGBTQ+ community — being dragged online for voicing a character in a game he probably signed onto long before half this discourse even reached its peak.
Let me be clear:
💬 He is not supporting Rowling.
💬 He is supporting a team of game developers who poured their lives into this project.
💬 He is not a villain.
💬 He is allowed to work, learn, grow, and still support queer rights at the same time.
I Stand With Sebastian
Honestly? It hurt me to see the way people turned on him so quickly.
Not only because I believe in protecting young people trying to do their best — but because Sebastian Croft has actively shown support for the LGBTQ+ community.
He has given back, spoken out, and continues to stand with trans people.
So why are we attacking him for something that, at the time, might have just been a fun, professional opportunity — not a political statement?
Let’s not forget:
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Hogwarts Legacy was made by an entire dev team that is not Rowling.
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She is not involved in its creative process.
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And this game has been in development for years.
I’m buying it.
I’m excited to play it on my Xbox Series X.
And I don’t feel guilty about that — because I know how to separate the creator’s harmful views from the creative work of hundreds of other talented people who deserve to see their efforts shine.
This Isn’t Just About a Game — It’s About Us
I believe trans women are women.
I believe trans men are men.
I believe people deserve to be who they are, period.
And I’m part of a generation that grew up seeing gender expression and fluidity in our media — whether we realized it or not.
You want an example? Ouran High School Host Club.
The main character literally didn’t care about gender. She connected with people. That show, that kind of story, taught many of us — without even trying — to accept people for who they are, not what boxes they check.
So if you’re in your 30s like me, you probably get it. You probably already see the world through a lens of compassion, not control. And that’s why this whole thing hits hard — because people are choosing outrage over understanding.
Final Thoughts: Let’s Do Better, Nerdz
Sebastian Croft is not the villain here. He’s a kid who took a job on a game that has zero connection to Rowling’s writing desk, and who continues to support the community people are accusing him of betraying.
Let him live.
Let the devs shine.
Let people play Hogwarts Legacy without judgment.
This isn’t about erasing harm — it’s about recognizing who’s actually responsible for it.
I’ll be diving wand-first into that world, guilt-free — and cheering Sebastian on as he continues to be his amazing self.
To anyone reading this and feeling conflicted: I see you. I hear you. And I hope this post reminds you that it’s okay to love something complicated. You’re allowed to support a game while standing with the people who deserve to be heard and protected.
Till next time,
QueenxLexii 🧙🏽♀️⚡🏳️⚧️
(Later nerds~)
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