Everything You Need to Know About Becoming a Prefect in Hogwarts Mystery

For many Hogwarts students, being chosen as a prefect is the ultimate honor and responsibility. In Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, your character has the exciting opportunity to earn this coveted position in Year 5. Let‘s dive deep into the prefect role, selection process, and specialized quest to unlock this privilege.

What Does It Mean to Be a Prefect at Hogwarts?

Before we get into the game itself, it‘s worth exploring what exactly being a prefect entails in the Harry Potter universe more broadly. According to Pottermore, prefects have a variety of duties and privileges:

• Helping enforce school rules and policies
• Patrolling the school corridors after dark to ensure student safety
• Providing mentorship and guidance to younger students
• Deducting or awarding House Points from fellow students for good or bad behavior
• Having access to exclusive prefect-only bathroom facilities

Prefects are chosen in a student‘s 5th year and serve in the position through 7th year. They are expected to act as role models representing the best qualities of their Hogwarts house.

It‘s a highly prestigious appointment – having a shiny prefect badge commands respect from students and professors alike. Let‘s look at some key prefects from the books/movies:

• Percy Weasley – exemplifies following rules and authority to the letter
• Remus Lupin – compassionate mentor looking out for underdogs
• Draco Malfoy – abuses power and embodies Slytherin elitism

According to Pottermore, Headmaster Dumbledore prioritized "a proven willingness to accept extra responsibility, to mentor younger students, and to represent the school." Sound like anyone we know?

Prefect Selection in Hogwarts Mystery

In Chapter 12 of Year 4, your Head of House approaches you about becoming a prefect. They believe you model the values of your house – something other professors concur with.

This kicks off the multi-part "Become a Prefect" side quest. Completing it successfully proves you‘re prefect material and leads to your appointment in Year 5.

The quest must be finished within 3 days before prefect selections are made. Here are the tasks involved:

*Earning 5 Outstandings is required across all tasks to become a prefect.

As you can see, lots of courage, knowledge, and empathy are needed! I‘d recommend having at least 700 available energy before starting. Stay focused, use your best charms, pick the kindest dialogue options, and reference the patrol guide thoroughly.

Walkthrough of the Prefect Side Quest

Let‘s break down exactly how to blaze through this quest efficiently:

Part 1:

• Finish the 1 hour charms class. Use your best courage answers.
• Complete the 8 hour library study session. Pick answers that show maturity.
• Knock out the 3 hour patrol simulation. Mentor students with empathy and wisdom.

Part 2:

• Complete the second 3 hour charms class. Keep your focus high!
• Do the second 8 hour study session in the library. Review school policies thoroughly.
• Finish another patrol simulation.Deduct points fairly and support struggling students.

Part 3:

• Pass the third 3 hour charms class. You‘ve got this!
• Ace the final patrol simulation. Prevent rule breaking and reassure anxious first years.

Part 4:

• Finish the last charms class. Think through questions carefully.
• Speak with your Head of House. They will congratulate you on becoming a prefect if you succeeded!

With determination and energy, you can earn Outstanding in every assignment. I was able to complete the quest in under 2 days by planning ahead. Let me know in the comments if you need any tips!

Perks of Being a Prefect in Year 5

Prefect privileges unlock after the quest, including:

• Gaining access to the Prefects‘ Bathroom – This elegant bathroom has a swimming pool-like tub with different faucets shooting water jets and bubbles. A great place to relax after a long day of classes!

• Taking and giving House Points – You can now award points to students who impress you and deduct points if you catch someone misbehaving. Use this power wisely!

• New dialogue options – Professors will now discuss school matters with you and value your input on managing students.

• Wearing a prefect badge – Attach this badge to your robes to Identify yourself as a prefect. Show it off proudly! You can even customize the badge‘s colors.

• New furniture and outfits – Special prefect-themed accessories will be available in the store such as chairs, rugs, and clothes trimmed in your house colors.

• Patrolling corridors – After hours, you‘ll patrol the corridors to stop any illicit activities. This gives you insights into what students get up to behind the scenes!

These rewards make the quest well worth the effort. As someone who loves mentoring younger gamers, I geek out over the chance to guide and support students at Hogwarts too. Let me know if you need any tips!

Why Your Friend Rowan Isn‘t Chosen

After you‘re selected as prefect, Rowan reveals they weren‘t chosen for the position. This may seem strange given Rowan‘s intelligence and rule-following nature.

However, prefects must demonstrate well-rounded leadership abilities, not just academic smarts. Rowan‘s lack of confidence likely hurt their chances. The professors must have felt Rowan didn‘t fully represent Gryffindor‘s courageous spirit either.

This highlights how prestigious the prefect role is – it‘s about more than just grades. Faculty have to see self-assuredness, strength of character, and readiness to take on responsibilities.

Don‘t worry though, Rowan is still happy for and proud of you! And you‘ll still get to go on adventures together.

Why Becoming Prefect Matters

Beyond the exclusive perks, being appointed prefect has deeper significance. It shows Hogwarts recognizes the maturity and leadership potential you‘ve developed across your 4 years at school so far.

They believe you exemplify the values of your house and are ready for the responsibilities of guiding younger students. It‘s a meaningful transition into a more adult role at school.

The prefect quest also allows you as the player to embrace new challenges and continue your character‘s coming-of-age hero‘s journey in Year 5.

You get opportunities to deduct House Points from bullies like Merula, mentor insecure first-years like Ben, and represent your house on the global wizarding stage.

My advice is to take this honor seriously – use your powers responsibly, avoid abusing privileges like the Prefect‘s Bathroom, and share your experience and wisdom with younger students who need guidance.

We have a responsibility as prefects to leave Hogwarts a better place than we found it. I know you‘ll represent your house admirably.

Preparing for Prefect Success

Here are my top tips for completing the Become a Prefect quest efficiently:

• Review charms and policies ahead of time to prep for tests
• Stack up at least 700 Energy to have enough for the quest‘s duration
• Use Desktop mode for quicker recharge rates if needed
• Focus on courage, empathy, and knowledge dialogue choices
• Pick options that uphold rules, fairness, and mentorship
• Take breaks between tasks to avoid burning out

Let me know in the comments if you have any other questions! I‘m happy to offer advice from one prefect to another.

The chance to become prefect doesn‘t come around often. With some planning and perseverance, you can secure this honorable position. I believe in you! Before you know it, you‘ll be patrolling the hallowed halls of Hogwarts with badge in hand.