There wasn't one, really. That was just a lie told to intrigue Draco. And even if he ignored it, as he did, the goblins were going to lie and say that he destroyed the painting in his curiosity to learn the secret. It was part of their plan to get everything they wanted, including more reparations from the wizards.
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Date: 2007-10-14 05:16 pm (UTC)