The portrait gallery boats hundreds of beautiful portraits of witches and wizards, some famous some not so famous, some considered good and some.... well, a little darker in nature. Each portrait, whether it is currently occupied or not, features a small plaque describing the exploits of its occupant. At first glance the plaques are (perhaps unsurprisingly) written in French, but the writing will swirl and change to Spanish, Portuguese, English, German, Arabic, Latin, Dutch, and numerous other languages depending on the needs of the reader.

Some of the portraits have curtains hanging in front of them - simply pull the cord to pull the draping back, but be prepared that the occupant may not be pleased by your curiosity. Be sure to close their curtains again once you are done. Most of them, however, are more than willing to talk. Some are even willing to help you with your homework if you ask nicely. Every portrait hanging in the gallery has books about its occupant available in the library if you wish to know more.

As you head further inside, you will come across a small section of the gallery that is currently being restored - if you wish to help then you may do so - polishing and remaking frames, touching up paint jobs (if you have the skill, if you do not... perhaps you had best stick to dusting), and general clean up are all encouraged. Many Beauxbatons students volunteer to assist with these restoration and cleaning efforts for extra credit.

SPOILER!!: some of the portrait occupants

Abraham Abulafia
Nicolas Barnaud
Alexis-Vincent-Charles Berbiguier de Terre-Neuve du Thym
Jacques Collin de Plancy
Gilles de Rais
Nicolas Flamel
Fulcanelli
Morgan le Fay
Marie-Catherine Le Jumel de Barneville
Marie Anne Lenormand
Eliphas Lévi
Maugris
Catherine Monvoisin
Nostradamus
Albert Poisson