commanding creatures had replaced two powerful Founders. Lady Ravenclaw was now a beautiful and enticing raven, enigmatic and indifferent to the outside world. Lord Gryffindor had become a gigantic lion with strong golden paws and a mane of sleek fur. His tail swish back and forth as he sat, his sparkling honey eyes observing his surroundings with vast intelligence that went beyond a wild lion.

"Bloody brilliant!" Ron said in awe and Harry nodded in agreement.

"My sentiments exactly, Weasley," Draco stated sarcastically. He swiveled to face his House Founder. "When do we get to do that?"

"All in good time, Draco, all in good time," Lord Slytherin responded with a twisted smile.

The blonde crossed his arms across his chest and rolled his eyes. "It's going to be a while, isn't it?"

"Most likely."

Draco sighed. "Well, let's get on with it."

Lord Slytherin and Lady Hufflepuff immediately went on to explain the meditative process involved in the first step and how to