The first day of classes was exhausting for Harry. It seemed like everything he learned the year before had leaked from his brain. Yawning Harry listened to McGonagall go on and on about transforming animals into water goblets. Zoning out Harry began to think of the painting he had discovered. He knew he most likely would need an animation spell to activate it. But there are so many of them that he didn't know which one to use.

He was so deeply engrossed in thought that he didn't notice McGonagall staring at him until she shouted, "Mr. Wayne."

This caused Harry to jump up in fright. He quickly looked around the room and blushed as the room silently laughed. Harry looked towards McGonagall sheepishly, "Yes mam."

McGonagall walked in front of him, "since you seem to not need to pay attention to the lesson. You can be the first to transform you goblet."

Harry nodded and nervously turned to the mouse on his desk. Harry tried to think of the spell but his mind was a blank. Harry quickly looked over to Draco who only shrugged. McGonagall's foot tapped, "well Mr. Wayne?"

Harry sighed, "Um I seemed to have um… forgot?"

McGonagall glared at him, "10 points from Slytherin for not paying attention and a detention tonight at 7."

Harry replied with a meek, "yes mam," before slumping down in his chair.

McGonagall continued to walk around the classroom having various people attempt it before class ended. When the bell rang Harry rushed out of the room Draco following closely behind. When Harry slowed Draco spoke up, "What was that about Harry?"

Harry shrugged, "just lost in thought is all."

Draco grabbed Harry's shoulder, "please how stupid do you think I am? Tell me whats going on."

Harry sighed, "fine come with me."

Harry led Draco to Sev's chambers and into his room. "A couple of days ago I found this strange portrait. It was hidden where no one would think anything was off. The portrait had a sticking charm on it until I figured out how to get it off. Now I have to find a way to animate it."

Draco seemed interested in the portrait so Harry showed it to him, "must be a Slytherin, but no specifics of who. Most Slytherin's have snakes hidden away. I know Uncle Sev had one for a couple years till it died, probably a head of house or something."

Harry smiled, "so you going to help me or what?"

Draco raised an eyebrow, "and miss out on a new mystery? You sure your feeling alright."

The two boys smiled at each other and began to work on the mystery. The rest of the day was spent looking in the library on animation spells. They must have compiled a list of about 20 possibilities before the library closed.

Harry and Draco walked the familiar path to the common room, when they heard a sound of footsteps. They turned around and saw Weasel, Granger, and their lackeys (Dean and Seamus) coming toward them. Draco stood in front of them, "what do you want weasel?"

Ron sneered, "to see how Potter hear likes his new gay family. You going to be a fag like them wouldn't surprise us."

The other Gryffindors laughed Harry pushed Weasel, "better a fag then a poor homeless git."

Ron turned bright red, "you'll pay for that soon Potter."

Ron and the group turned and walked away angrily leaving a very angry Harry and Draco behind

There it is. I'm sorry about it taking so long. But with school and everything it's just harder to update everyday. Hope you liked the chapter I decided to liven things up. Please Review.