Due to the abysmal Potions marks Draco knew Harry, Ron and many of the Gryffindors were getting, the Half-Gryffindor had begun a Remedial Potion class. At the end of the second week, Ravenclaws and Hufflepuffs had begged to be allowed to attend. Those interested had to wait to be let in on Monday and Tuesday, but the way Draco taught, they got it better.

Padme Patil, Parvarti's twin sister in Ravenclaw had said "It's like Professor Snape explains it specifically to confuse us." To which Draco replied "He may well have. He wouldn't want to pass up a chance to take points off of you, now would he?"

Even students from higher grades, like Fred, George and Lee Jordan learned from Draco's classes. The boy was a Potions expert. Being Snape's godson must have paid off, because he was definitely the Potions master's favored student, and the best at it.

His Potions abilities and his teaching the "Abysmal" (In Draco's words) Students finally melted the ice between Ron and Draco, creating friendship and something close to trust. He turned out to have much the same work ethics as Hermione, but with Harry and Ron's sense of humor. Things were good and it was with a start that Harry realized he had been at Hogwarts for two months. Perhaps it was because he was so busy with Quidditch practice, homework and remedial Potions. Things for a while were very good for a while until one cold November day…

"You're joking. Harry, please tell me he's joking." Ron looked imploringly at his best friend, but all Harry said was "Well, it is his choice. I can't tell him not to, if he wants her to come."

The blond Slythendor had just told them his father was bringing his pet snake, Crystal to Hogwarts. Ron thought Draco was completely mental, and voiced this opinion immediately. Draco, however seemed not to care at all. "Thank you. Now as I was saying, Crystal will be sleeping in our dormitory," at this Ron interrupted with "She'll eat Scabbers if she comes in there!"

Draco rolled his eyes and said "She is very well trained, and doesn't trust any food unless I give it to her. She won't eat your rat, and even if she does, I thought you said Scabbers was useless?" He arched an eyebrow, and Ron admitted defeat. Draco beamed at him, and Ron tried very hard to keep the horror off his face at the thought of living with a snake.

When Ron left the room he thought he heard Ron mutter "Mental Slytherin….."

Two days after the arrival of Crystal, Ron was about to enter the Gryffindor boy's dorm when they found Seamus barring their way. "I-I wouldn't go in if I were you two…it's…too creepy…" He shuddered.

"What's wrong?" Ron asked, unsure of what had shaken him so badly.

"That…Half-Slytherin…he…he's a Parselmouth…" He shuddered "Heard him in there speaking to that…that foul creature…" Ron gaped.

"A what?" Harry inquired.

"A Parselmouth! He can talk to snakes!"

"So, I'll bet loads of people here can do it," He replied, resolving not to tell Ron about his own ability to speak to snakes, after careful consideration of Ron's actions and confusing worry.

"No it's a really rare gift" Said Dean Thomas, who had silently appeared beside Seamus, looking somber. "And the problem is, well…" he lowered his voice "You-Know-Who was one, and the Malfoy family were big supporters. I mean, it's the mark of a dark wizard, and everybody knows that Parselmouths never do anything good. He's probably going to be trouble."

Harry's insides squirmed. "I don't believe that! Draco isn't like that. And not all of them can be bad, because…" he broke off, embarrassed.

"Because what?" Dean probed, seeming confused.

"Never mind that!" He snapped, flushing. "I just know that there are some who turned out good!" I hope…

Okay, I know that Draco isn't a Parselmouth, but I haven't been very creative, and I just felt like making him talk to snakes okay! Please review! I feel so unloved! *Sobs*

Sorry just an emotional moment. Thanks to my followers and those that favorited.