A/N: I still don't own Harry Potter

Nothing could bring Harry's mood down the next few days. He was even doing well in his classes, except for potions.

"What's he like Harry?' Ron asked.

"He seems really cool, and he'd willing to consider adopting me so I don't have to go back to the Dursley's."

"Wow."

"Yeah, he's coming to the match on Saturday to watch me play. We've been sending owls, he's got this really cool barn owl."

"I'm glad this seems to be working out," Hermione commented. "From what I've read, he should have had custody of you since the death of your parents. I'm glad they finally sorted this all out. Hey, isn't that Professor Quirrell, what's he doing going that way? I thought Professor Dumbledore said that corridor was off limits?"

"Dunno, should we follow him?"

"I'd rather not, I mean, what if someone sees us, we could get expelled!"

"Maybe he's doing something for Professor Dumbledore?" Ron suggested. Hermione nodded. That made sense.

"Probably. Hey, Hermione, can you help me with my charms homework? I think Sirius would like it if I got decent marks...I mean, it couldn't hurt right?" Hermione smiled.

"Sure, Ron, want some help too?"

"Nah, I've got it. Hey, is that Fred and George down by the lake?" he asked glancing out the window. Hermione shrugged.

"I'm going to see what they're up too," Ron stated darting off.

"Anything to get out of homework," Hermione muttered causing Harry to laugh.

Ron showed up in the common room two hours later dripping wet. Hermione immediately jumped to her feet and dried him. Harry stared at him.

"What happened? Fall in the lake?" he asked.

"They tried to feed me to the squid," Ron grumbled. Harry shook his head.

"Would we do that?" Fred asked walking through the portrait hole.

"And give that poor squid indigestion?" George added. Ron glared at them.

"Ron fell into the lake and is trying to blame us. We'd better write mum before he does, though, she might believe Ickle Ronnikins."

"Quit picking on him," Harry stated standing up. The twins stared at him. Since when had Harry grown a backbone like that? Hermonie watched them all, smiling a little. Maybe having Sirius as a role model would be good for Harry after all. So far, Harry had actually listened to her about how to find the answers to the homework instead of just trying to copy hers. Now he was standing up for Ron.