Aza Sterlings

[10] Potions Disaster

POTIONS DISASTER

Never take away someone's happy ending.

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I was walking down a hallway with my books in hand and bag slung on my shoulder. A familiar girl smiled when she saw me. She was the one from my Charms class yesterday.

"Hey, Aza right?"

I stopped and nodded. Honestly, I don't know what I should expect. She seems like a skillful witch and it makes my stomach churn. My eyes landed on her house badge. Strayhound.

I was taken aback when she outstretched her hand to me.

"I'm Alie Parker. I haven't had the chance to introduce myself yesterday."

Momentarily awed by her warm greeting, I shook Alie's hand and returned the smile. Someday, you'll get past your trust issues, Aza. I told myself. "Yeah. Um.. It's nice meeting you."

Alie grinned charmingly. If I were a boy, I'd definitely have a crush on her.

"Don't be tensed. I won't bite." She joked and we started walking down the stone path towards one of the castle's hidden rooms. People started whispering things again, but bothering about what they say will be  the last on my list. I don't expect everyone to welcome me here, anyway.

"You're having Potions class, too? Great!" Alie exclaimed.

We finally reached the entrance. Alie fetched out her wand and whispered something that made the bricks move aside.

"Woah.." I absentmindedly gaped at what she did. Alie Parker motioned us inside. The class room was divided into two parts: The lecture area that had the typical wooden chairs and tables, and an area that looked more like a medieval-style laboratory.

Students were already crowding in, and I almost groaned when I saw a glimpse of Matt Clintwood's blonde hair. He was in a conversation with some Chisslewings. The moment our eyes met, I immediately avoided his gaze. Getting involve with him will have me kicked out of Liondalle. And I don't want that to happen anytime soon.

"Good day, class!"

No way.

My eyes widened at the sight of Aunt Ruella in wizard robes. She even had a matching witch hat! Alie smiled when she saw my reaction. "Professor Vine's our potions teacher. Haven't she told you?" I shook my head and involuntarily walked towards my aunt.

"Auntie?"

Aunt Ruella's eyes twinkled when she saw me. "Ah! Aza, my dear.. It's nice to see you again. We'll discuss some matters after class, okay?" She patted my head and then turned to the others, "Today, we'll be making some Evanium liquid. Can anyone tell me what that is?"

I was left with no choice but to sit back down. Seriously, my aunt is a potions professor at some magical wizarding school and no one told about it? Wait 'til Dina hears about this! It would be really nice to see her freak out again.

Hands shot up in the air. Aunt Ruella scanned the room until it fell on Matt, who was busy scribbling down on his parchment.

"Mattheus, can you tell me what does the Evanium liquid do?"

All eyes fell on him. Matt seems bored with all the attention he's getting though and stood up with his head held high. An arrogant smirk crossed his lips.

"Professor, an Evanium liquid has similarities with an animal's pheromone. It is used to attract the opposite sex for mating purposes. In 500 BC ministers prohibited the use of this potion because females abused it to deceive males. Until now, Evanium liquid is strictly monitored under the Wizard's Act of 1648. Though, it was rumored that Evanium liquid be used as an alternative for hypnotics."