Elliot wrinkled his nose a little. He didn't know the girl at his table but, being a first year certainly didn't help. However, he was across from another Slytherin he'd seen a fair bit this term. He peered over looking at the name tag. Jaemin? Jay? Either one he guessed really. He gave them both a small smile turning when the professor started speaking. His question was interesting enough he supposed. Magical portraits huh? Elliot hadn't done much wandering of the castle so he hadn't talked to any at Hogwarts but he did actually have a fond memory of one in particular.

He raised his hand smiling. "We have one at home. It's my great grandmother on my father's side. She always tells me about how much trouble my dad used to get into when he was younger." He was sure that wasn't very interesting or informative but it had always made him laugh