Cortney now stood in potion's class with Pansy and Draco. Other students were there, the atmosphere was very different. Jars held strange items and it no longer felt creepy. Professor Slughorn began to tell them what they were doing that day. The door cracked in, they turned to see Harry and Ron walk in.

" Ah Harry, I was beginning to worry, brought someone with you I see," Slughorn said to Harry.

" Ron Weasley," Ron introduced himself. " I'm not here for Potions actually so I'm just going to-" Ron tried to leave but Harry stopped him. Slughorn told them that he was welcomed, and the two were to grab any books that were left. Slughorn picked up where he left off. The class watched as Ron and Harry fought each other over a book. Cortney and Hermione looked at each other and rolled their eyes playfully, trying not to smile. Harry hit Ron with his beat-up book, while Ron carried a newer book.

" I just made concoctions this morning anyone know what they are? " Slughorn asked the class. Hermione raised her hand, Slughorn called on her.

" That is a serum. It's a truth-telling serum. And that one is a love potion. Andromedia, the most powerful love potion in the world. It's supposed to smell different to each person to according what attracts them". Hermione leaned forward, took a whiff, and leaned back. Being careful to not get too close. " For example, I smell, freshly mowed grass and spearmint....toothpaste". She then took a glance at Ron. Most of the girls in the class leaned forward to see what they smelled. Like Hermione, Cortney was careful to not get too close. She smelled pine trees from home, rain, and fire. 

" Now Andromedia doesn't create love, but it does cause powerful infatuation or obsession, for that reason it is probably the most dangerous potion in this world," Slughorn explained closing the lid. 

" Sir, you haven't told us that one," the girl mentioned as she gestured to a tiny bottle with clear liquid.

" Ah yes, what you see before you ladies and gentlemen, is a very curious little potion is Felix Felicis. Which more commonly referred to as" Slughorn began.

" Liquid Luck," Hermione finished.

" Yes, Ms. Granger. Liquid Luck. Terribly tricky to make disastrously should you get it wrong. But if it's right you'll find in all of your endeavors you'll seem to succeed. At least until the effects wears off. So, this is what I offer each of you today. One tiny vial of Liquid Luck to the student who within the hour that remain manages to brew an exceptional Draught of Living Death. Turn to page 345. You may begin". Cortney went to a table with Pansy and Draco. Everyone seemed deep in graved in the task, wanting the Liquid Luck. Cortney went to cut her beetle when it flew and hit Seamus in the back of the head. He glared at her. She mouthed the words sorry to him. He then dropped an ingredient in his cauldron and it breathed fire right into his face. Cortney covered her mouth so she didn't laugh too loud.

" You alright there? " Pansy asked raising her eyebrow.

" Everything's great," Cortney laughed. Over at Harry's table, Ron was still trying to cut his beetle without it flying off the table. Hermione was following it step by step, her hair getting poofter by the second. Harry looked engraved in his book. Slughorn came around testing ingredients. In the end, Harry received the Liquid Luck. His potion was perfect! Cortney clapped along with everybody else. Hermione looked disappointed along with most of the class.  Leaving the class, Cortney was with Neville, Dean, and Seamus.

" How did potion-making go for you? " Cortney asked.

" Not too good," Neville sighed.

" Same here," Dean agreed.

" It went okay," Seamus blurted out. They all looked at him, still covered in soot. 

" Okay sparky," Cortney remarked.

" I don't need your sass, Lestrange! " Seamus boomed. The other two boys were laughing. 

"You are covered in soot," Dean said in between laughs.

" When am I not covered in soot? " Seamus inquired.

" He has a point," Neville shrugged. " Go get cleaned up before Herbology".

" Fine, " Seamus agreed. " Cort, can you help me before we all go to Herbology? "

" I can help you, but I am not going to Herbology," Cortney replied.

" Why aren't you going to  Herbology? " Dean asked.

" I dropped that class and Astronomy like a newborn giraffe, " Cortney huffed.

" I knew this day would come! I don't have to help you anymore," Neville sang.

" And I don't have to drag your arse out of the Astronomy Tower," Seamus spoke happily. 

" Shut up," Cortney grumbled as she walked away with Seamus. They sat in the dorm room, Seamus sat on his bed. Cortney left the bathroom with wet cloth in her hand. She then began to wipe the soot off his face.

" Looking great Seamus," Cortney smiled.

" Fabulous," Seamus sassed. 

" Why did you want me to help? " Cortney questioned.

" You usually get everything off, I always miss a spot," Seamus answered not looking at her.

" I can't get everything if you turn away," Cortney pointed out. " Look at me". Seamus looked back up at her as she proceed with her activity. Cortney was getting the last bit by his eyes. The two of them looked at each other in the eyes. BANG! The door swung open revealing Ron and Harry.

" That's what I said !..... Are we interrupting anything? " Ron asked smirking. The two peeled their eyes off each other and looked at the other two.

" What? Um no," Cortney panicked. " You are all clean now Seamus".

" Are you sure we aren't interrupting anything? " Harry asked crossing his arms.

" Yes," Seamus said the two began to blush. " See you later".

" Yeah, see you later," Cortney said rushing out of the room. They watched her walk out, the two boys turned and smirked at Seamus.

" What? " Seamus asked.

" You know what? " Ron insisted wiggling his eyebrows. Seamus began to grow red in the face.

" It's not like that! " Seamus insisted. 

" Whatever you say, mate," Ron snickered. Seamus got up and left the room before they could question him any furthermore.