Chapter 9: The True Emotion Potion

Things were definitely not looking up for Lily and James relationship wise. They were refering to each other as Evans and Potter and only spoke when it was absolutely necessary. At the Hallowe'en feast Lily sat at the end of the table with Jordan beside her. Beside Jordan was Sirius, with James on his other side. Remus, Stacy, Frank, and Alice sat opposite them. Peter sat a couple seats away from the group in case of confrontation between the two (bloody chicken).

Over Christmas break, they called a truce. They still used surnames but were civil for the sake of their friends. This would soon become a holiday tradition. On Christmas morning they opened presents in the boys dormitories. Jordan had ran into the room and jumped on Sirius, waking him up. His cries woke everyone else up as well. Alice and Stacy then proceeded to jump on Frank and Remus. Lily looked as if she were about to join in and do the same to James, but instead settled herself onto Peter's empty bed.

When opening presents Lily noticed there was a mysterious package wrapped in emerald paper with a white lily attached to it. Pretending not to know who it was from (she knew damn well who it was from...James) she opened it and pulled out a gold chain with a crystal lily on it (cheesy, I know). Eyes shining with joy, she placed it on her neck.

'Looks like I've got a secret admirer. Wonder who it is.'

'Yeah. Wonder who.' James said dryly.

'Shut it, Potter. Your just jealous cause I don't hate whoever it was who sent me this, considering the only person I hate, aside from my sister is you. And my sister wouldn't waste a single knut on me, even if she knew what they were.'

James was about to reply, but seeing the look Jordan was giving him, thought better of it.

'Open mine, my bella princess.'

'Okay, my price charming.' Jordan opened her gift from Sirius. Inside she found a little tiara, a red feather boa, and an italian charm bracelet, with eight charms. The first charm said 'Bella' on it, another had a little crown on it and said 'Princess' in fancy handwriting and the other six spelled out her name.

'Do ya like it? Now you can dress like a princess.' He said,tossing the boa around his shoulders.

'Ooooooh! I love it.' She said, laughing at Sirius.

Lily's parents had sent her a pair of diamond stud earrings along with some money. She had also -anonymously- sent James 'Quidditch Throughout the Ages'.

'Hey guys, where's that fat kid?' Stacy asked, once se had finished opening her gifts.

Frank looked over from his bed. 'Who? Peter?'

'Yeah.'

'He went home for the holidays.'

-.- -.- -.-

Once the holidays had ended things went back to normal. Lily and James were no longer civil, and sat as far away as possible form each other, and Sirius and Jordan had to think of what to do.

'There's not much you can do, guys. They'll get over it eventually.' Remus said one day during potions. 'Just give it time.'

One afternoon while they were in the library Sirius shoved a small book in Jordan's face.

'I've got it!'

'Got what?"

'Something to deal with our little problem.'

'Sirius Black! How many times do I have to tell you, no charms or po-'

'At least just look at it. Please?'

Jordan sighed. 'Fine.' She said, opening the book and sighing.

True Emotion Potion

Properly brewed, the True Emotion Potion causes the drinker to realise his or her true feelings towards another. However, this potion may not come into
effect for up to six years. This is the main reason many witches and
wizards avoid using it. It just takes too long.

Following the short passage was a lengthly list of ingredients and the proper procedure for brewing the potion. A grin slowly made its way onto Jordan's face.

'So it only causes them to REALISE these feelings, it doesn't CAUSE them?'

'Exactly.'

'Okay, Siri. We can use this one. But we'll have to sneak down to breakfast without them on Saturday.'