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Disclaimer: Don't own them, wish I did, silly sexual innuendo insert here blah blah blah.

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Chapter 3 – Spells and Study groups

"So what's this again?" Harry asked as he sniffed a bottle's contents then jerked back at the strong smell of sage. Cara looked over and laughed as Harry scrunched up his nose.

"It's a 'Strength of Being' oil balm. W-were supposed to make it for Professor Lagaz's lesson." He chuckled and Harry made a silent 'O' with his mouth to show he understood.

Walking over to where Cara was sat Indian style on his floor he folded his legs under him in one fluid motion to mimic Cara. The blonde finished placing the candles around them for lighting and he measured up the 4 drops of Frankincense into the 9 drops of lotus oil.

"That bottle there has most of the ingredients already but we still n-need 6 drops of c-camphor oil and lavender petals." He said as he dripped the oil droplets into the bottle. Harry picked up the green bottle and swirled it slightly as directed by the instructions from the textbook.

It was now Friday night of the first week and the two wizards had been studying in Harry's room for everyday so far. As time wore on, Harry began to notice that Cara didn't seem to stutter as bad around him. He always shied away though when someone else spoke to them.

"Y-you're seeing Ron and Hermione tomorrow right?" Cara's voice brought Harry back to earth and with a slight shake of the head he turned to the amber eyed boy watching him and smiled.

"Wha...? Oh yeah, Yeah I am seeing them." He said and Cara smiled at him.

"Well I-I could do the next spell tomorrow then t-to entertain myself." He joked quietly and Harry suddenly realised that Cara was going to be alone tomorrow.

"Oh Cara, I forgot. Do you want me to ask if you can come too?" He asked. Cara's eyebrows shot up and he shook his head.

"No, no I couldn't intrude. These are your best friends, I'm sure they just want it to be you three tomorrow... I-It's ok, I'll find something." He said and Harry watched him for a moment, head cocked until finally he reluctantly nodded and sighed.

"You're probably right...are you sure though? I could pull some strings?" He said and Cara smiled gratefully.

"N-no it's fine. I appreciate that y-you're so worried though." He teased and Harry stuck his tongue out at him.

They both turned back to the various spells and bottles in front of them.

"R-right now for this one it says we are to summon n-nature to protect us."

"Ah so how's that done then. 'I say good tree, couldn't give it a bit of what for, could you?'" Cara laughed and Harry grinned. It always made him smile to know that he had brought that smile to his friend's face.

"No b-but could we do that anyway? It could b-be funny." Cara smiled but then seemed to ground himself again as he turned back to the incantation.

"I-it says 'Isto I Dur I Chuiyl.' Translated that basically m-means 'Feel the Power of the Living things.'"

"Huh, try saying that when you're drunk." Harry quipped as he frowned down at the piece of parchment.

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Harry walked down the bustling streets of Glastonbury town, observing the various Wiccan shops as he passed. He smirked as a disgruntled priest walked past him, obviously disapproving of the many groups of witches meeting in loud discussion.

"Harry!" He turned abruptly and saw Hermione running over to him. He gave a little yell and they meet in a hug.

"Hello Little bit." He said and they squeezed one another once again before pulling back and Harry could see the amused red head walking towards them.

"Ron!" He cried and they two meet in a laughing embrace.

"Hey Harry. Long time no see." The three chuckled. After a few more hugs they started to walk and talk as they browsed in the shops.

"So, Hengehill? How's it treating you two?" Ron asked after they'd purchased some herbal tea from a little café with large oak tables stationed outside the front window.

"It's getting better now I'm getting used to it. I have all these people who are very into politics like me and it's nice to finally have an intelligent conversation." Hermione said and the two boys gave little yells of indignation.

"Well, whilst little miss minister here has been filling her noggin with more knowledge, I've only made the one friend. His name's Cara." Harry said and Hermione thought for a minute before recollection came to her.

"Oh is this the shy one?" She asked and Harry nodded as he sipped his strawberry and Juniper tea.

"Tell us more then." Ron added and Harry shrugged.

"Well like Hermione stated he's kinda shy but he's really sweet, like a kitten really. He's actually really smart so I think you'd like him Herm and he has a great sense of humour. But he's a little secretive, and he keeps looking like he's going to tell me something but then backs out...Oh I don't know I'm probably exaggerating."

His two friends looked at one another then back at Harry. They both had knowing smiled on their faces, which made Harry lower his cup wearily.

"What?" He dragged out the word, eyeing the pair in front of him carefully.

"Nothing Harry don't worry, just us being us." Ron said vaguely. Harry looked at them once more before shrugging and sipped his drink timidly.

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Harry looked at the white door of 12/7A and then knocked. He heard a muffled noise and then it opened. Cara looked slightly startled to see him there but he suddenly smiled brightly.

"Hey, I know we don't usually come here but I just got back from my day out and I still feel bad at leaving you alone all day." Harry said as held up a little bag and handed it to Cara. "My guilt freeing present."

Cara took it and stepped back to let him in. "You didn't have to buy anything for me Harry." He said but he was giving the other man a flushed smile that Harry returned.

"I know but I saw it and reminded me off you." He said and then turned to survey the room. Various posters of Gods and Goddesses hung on the wall beside a large lunar chart. Candles dotted around the room gave it an intimate feel and Harry instantly felt happy.

"I-it's not much compared to your room..." Cara started but Harry simply held up his hand.

"I think it's nice." He smiled reassuringly and Cara seemed to relax as he invited Harry to sit on the bed with him. He sat cross-legged and Harry mirrored him.

"Go on, Open it. It didn't cost much but like I said, it reminded me of you."

Cara shook his head but opened it slowly. He gave a little gasp as he caught a glimpse of metal and pulled out an intricate pendant.

It was a small side view of a howling wolfs head with a tiny piece of amber in the eye and it was a small chain that clipped round the back.

"It has your eyes, and it's majestic..." Harry explained and Cara looked at him.

"But you said it reminded you of me...I'm not m-majestic." He said shyly and Harry grinned with a slight blush.

"Says you." He simply said and Cara couldn't keep the smile off his face but then he frowned a little.

"Is it silver? Because I have an allergic r-reaction to silver." He asked quietly and Harry shook his head.

"No it's pewter so you're ok. Here let me help." Taking the necklace out of Cara's warm hands he placed it round the elegant neck of his friend.

Concentrating on clipping the clasp he missed his fingers brushing Cara's neck and missed the shiver that ran throughout the boys body.

"There. Done." He said and sat back again and eyed the pendant. "He looks good on you."

"Thank you." Cara said and then pulling up all courage he had he leant forward and hugged Harry. The black-haired boy went stiff briefly but then he smiled and relaxed, returning the embrace.

They pulled back and Harry suddenly frowned at the glassy look in Cara's eyes.

"Cara what's wrong?" He asked panicked. Cara chuckled lightly as he wiped his eyes quickly.

"Sorry, I'm not u-used to having a friend l-like you." He smiled tremendously and again Harry returned it.

"Well now you do." He said, giving the blonde a brief one armed hug.