The Girl Who Remembers

Chapter 44

Dahlia's POV

Slughorn was mid-way through an explanation when Harry and Ron entered,

"Ah, I was beginning to worry. We've brought someone with us, I see" Slughorn commented,

"Ron Weasley, Sir. But I'm dead awful at Potions, a menace, actually. I'm gonna-"

"Nonsense, we'll sort you out. Any friend of Harry's is a friend of mine. Get your books out" Slughorn demanded cutting Ron off,

"I haven't actually got my book yet" Harry replied,

"Get what you want from the cupboard" Slughorn retorted as he continued explaining the different potions in front of us,

"Sir, you haven't told us what's in that one" Parkinson stated as she pointed to a small vial,

"Oh, yes. What you see before you ladies and gentlemen is a curious little potion known as-"

"Felix Felicis also known as Liquid luck" I announced cutting him off,

"Yes Miss Black. Liquid luck. Desperately tricky to make, disastrous should you get it wrong. One sip and you'll find that all of your endeavors succeed" Slughorn explained, I noticed Malfoy perk up at the sound of this making me raise an eyebrow, "At least until the effects wear off. So, this is what I offer each of you today; one tiny vial of liquid luck to the student who, in the hour that remains, manages to brew an acceptable Draught of Living Death, the recipes for which can be found on Page 10 of your books. I should point out, however, only once did a student manage to brew a potion of sufficient quality to claim this prize. Nevertheless, good luck to you all. Let the brewing commence" Slughorn explained, I sighed and went to a cauldron and opened the Book of Answers and wrote

Recipe for the Draught of Living Death

I watched the ink disappear into the page before the recipe appeared so I began to brew it, Dean Thomas attempted to cut the Sopophorous bean making it project itself towards me so I caught it,

"Good reflexes Miss Black" Slughorn praised as I threw the bean back to Dean, instead of cutting it, I crushed it and squeezed the juices into the cauldron, I hummed, "Merlin's beard!" Slughorn exclaimed making me look up to see him at Harry's cauldron, the class gathered round him as Slughorn handed him the vial.

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Everyone was gearing up for the Quidditch trials and as Gryffindors Quidditch Vice-Captain, I get the honours of helping Harry choosing the team, all the tryouts were chatting and ignoring Harry's attempts to gain their attention, well minus Ron and Ginny,

"Alright! Just because you made the team last year does not guarantee you a spot this year. Is that clear?" I announced, they all quietened down I turned to Harry and mentioned him to continue,

"Now everyone in the air. Beaters, let's try not to put anyone in the hospital wing" He ordered as I got on my own broomstick and went into the air to observe, everyone's tactics, next to Harry, I smiled as I noticed Hermione on the stands, I sent her a small wave which she returned,

"So Ginny is definitely being a chaser with me again" I asserted as she dominated the other Chasers, Harry chuckled and nodded

"As you wish my darling Dahlia" he smiled, I raised an eyebrow at him

"Where did that come from?" I asked laughing, he shrugged before leaning closer to me, moments later I caught the Quaffle beside our heads making him jump,

"Sorry!" Someone exclaimed,

"Always keep your eye on the game, Potter" I winked giving him a quick peck his cheek, throwing the Quaffle back to the Chasers,

"Broomstick closet after this" he demanded,

"Alright" I smirked.