Hogwarts Legacy features dozens of engaging side quests that enrich the magical open world and provide unique story moments for players. Among these side missions, Portrait In A Pickle stands out due to its memorable character interactions and multiple choice endings. This quest focuses on tracking down a missing portrait frame that belonged to an unusually boastful subject.
How to Unlock the Quest and Prerequisites
To begin Portrait In A Pickle, players must progress through the main story until completing the Keepers' trials. Additionally, you need to unlock the Alohomora spell at Level 2 to access the locked areas required for this mission. Once these prerequisites are satisfied, head to the Library within Hogwarts Castle to speak with Ferdinand Octavius Pratt.
Ferdinand explains that his secondary frame in Hogsmeade was removed and taken away by mysterious individuals. He asks for your assistance in locating his secondary frame and restoring his freedom.
Investigating Hogsmeade and Tracking the Location
Your first step is visiting the Three Broomsticks in Hogsmeade to speak with Astoria Crickett. She reveals that she hired Ashwinders to carry away Ferdinand's secondary frame because of his constant reporting on students to the Headmaster. Astoria points you toward the coastal ruins located far to the south along Marunweem Lake.
Travel south toward the Marunweem Ruins to reach the bandit camp where the frame is kept. Eliminate the dark wizards guarding the area before descending into the underground section. Use Alohomora Level 2 to pick the lock on the gate and approach Ferdinand's painting.
Deciding Ferdinand's Fate and Quest Endings
After speaking to Ferdinand in the ruins, you are presented with three distinct choices regarding what to do with his frame. You can honor his wish by returning him safely to the Three Broomsticks in Hogsmeade. Alternatively, you can take him to the Hog's Head Inn, where the rough atmosphere will displease him greatly.
The final option allows you to cast Incendio directly on the frame to burn it on the spot. Burning the frame immediately finishes the quest, while returning it to either pub grants your final reward upon arrival.
Rewards and Final Summary
Completing this side quest grants experience points alongside decorative items for your Room of Requirement, such as the Oddities Shelf. Regardless of your ultimate decision regarding Ferdinand, the quest highlights the humor and depth woven throughout the game's world. Completing every side quest helps players achieve total completion while discovering entertaining lore details.
