winter in hogsmeade - hermione granger fanfic

ch. 4 - amortentia

The entire walk to potions no one said a word. We just walked in silence, increasing the tension between Pansy and I with every step we took.

As we approach the door to potions, we head our separate ways, breaking off from Blaise and Addi. Leaving Pansy, Draco and I alone together.

We enter simultaneously, and everyone's eyes to turn towards us. "Ah welcome newcomers! Please do come in." Hearing Professor Slughorn's cheerful voice put me slightly more at ease.

I notice Harry, Ron and Hermione standing behind Slughorn in the classroom as well. Hermione looked uncomfortable as soon as I look her direction. Ron and Harry wave at me awkwardly and I wave back.

Hermione avoids even looking my direction.

Ouch.

I joined the rest of my classmates that were standing around a wooden table in the middle of the room. Professor Slughorn then begins class, "Alright students, today we're gonna be learning about the worlds strongest love potion."

Hermione looked up for the first time since I had arrived at the mention of it. "Can anyone tell me what the name is?" Hermione raised her hand.

"Yes, Miss Granger?" Slughorn gave her the floor.

She stepped forward, "Amortentia, it's rumored to smell of that which attracts you the most." She spoke so elegantly and put together.

"Very good Miss Granger." Slughorn applauded, causing the class to join in. "Would you mind sharing with the class what it is that you smell?"

She took another step forward to take in the scent of potion in the small black cauldron before us. She took a deep breathe in, but before she shared what her potion smelled like. She took a big step back and suddenly looked very nervous.

"I'd rather not say if that's alright." She looked down at the floor as she finished.

This lead to Harry and I exchanging a glance of confusion before we return our attention to back to Slughorn. "Okay then, would anyone else like to smell and share with the class?"

I look around at everyone for a minute, waiting for someone to step forward. But after much resistance I finally volunteer to do it. "Thank you Miss Kin, go ahead and step forward."

I take a few steps forward, allowing myself to get just close enough to smell it. I lean in a tad before my eyes shoot wide open. I recognize that scent.

Roses, mint chapstick, and parchment.

"I uh.. I smell coffee and pine needles..." I felt nervous as everyone watched me, "and firewood."

I step away quickly and avoid eye contact with everyone in the room. Hoping it sounded real.

"Okay, anyone else want to give it a go?" Slughorn gave anyone else a chance to smell, "And don't worry, you don't have to share if you don't want to." You're kidding right..

I notice almost everyone who hadn't already smelled it, step forward to take in the aromatic scent. Being cautious to not give anything away.

Harry, Ron and Pansy even leaned in for a bit to catch a whiff. Draco was actually the only person I noticed hadn't even moved from his spot, he seemed bored and uninterested.