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Draco's hands fumbled about the gift, the paper fluttering to the floor as he did so. The removal of the paper revealed a small box, which Draco opened immediately. Inside sat a phial of green cloudy liquid.

"Thanks but… What is it?" Draco looked even more puzzled.

Jack hesitated… "My mum's own brew of… Volubilis Potion?" He replied quickly.

"Isn't it supposed to be yellow?"

"My mum's special recipe. She is a potioneer, you know…"

"Well, let's try some…" Draco smiled.

He took the bottle from the box, and removed the cork. A cloud of green smoke shrouded his face as he put the container to his lips and drank.

He shuddered and a smile spread across his face; one to rival the smirk on Jack's. What was he up to…?

Draco laughed. It wasn't the normal laugh he used when around Jack. It was a light, friendly laugh; one that I was used to hearing when we talked, shared memories, problems, homework, and general thoughts.

Jack had lied. He'd tricked Draco. That wasn't Volubilis potion at all…

Jack and Draco smiled at each other. Not the usual forced grimace; a genuine, friendly, warm smile. Draco went on to leave his usual seat next to me and nestled himself between Tom and Jack, leaving me alone…

I sighed. "Dra…" He held up a hand to silence me.

"I'm talking to Jack." He didn't even look at me as he spoke, continuing to smile in Jack's direction.

"Huh?" I was so angry, but confused at the same time. Why would Jack lie?

"Jack – duh – he's my best friend, remember?" Draco rolled his eyes.

I felt my face burn and tears began to well up in my eyes.

"What?" Was all I could manage.

Draco continued to ignore me, as if I'd never existed. He and Jack continued to talk.

I couldn't take this. Jack had gone too far by messing with Draco. I knew he'd get to me somehow, but I didn't think he'd be this cruel.

I got up, and stood square in front of Jack so he couldn't ignore me if he wanted to.

"Jack, what potion was that?" I managed through gritted teeth.

"It's called Gregory's Unctuous Unction." Jack replied, calmly.

"What does it do?" The name rang a bell, but I couldn't think straight. My thoughts were clouded by memories of Draco and I's Christmas.

"It makes Draco think I'm his best friend," Jack looked proud, yet guilty.

I was furious! How could Jack do this? Was it to get back at me? Draco? I didn't think this was the right thing to do at all.

"That's not fair, Jack!" I crossed my arms.

"How is it not fair?!" Jack spat, "We're friends now! Isn't that what you wanted?"

"Not like this…" I almost burst into tears. After taking a moment to compose myself, I continued. "Jack, I thought you'd be man enough to put your differences aside, not have to enchant each other!"

"Why can't you be happy for me Toni? Why can't you be grateful? This is for you, you understand?"

"You're telling me not to be such a Slytherin," I snapped back, "when you're being sly, cunning and cruel! They say Slytherins use any means to achieve their ends, and you're saying you're not like that?"

A moment passed. The brief silence seeming like forever.

"I'm leaving." Jack turned and began to walk away.

"Hey Jack, wait for me?" Draco hopped off the sofa and went to follow Jack.

"I've got to go, Draco. But meet me soon?"

Tears began to form in my eyes again. My vision of Jack walking away blurred as I fell to the floor, and buried my head in my hands. He'd not only taken Draco from me, but done so by potion! It wasn't a real friendship, yet it still tore me in two to watch it go on. I didn't care if Jack meant well, he had taken my best friend and ruined every chance he had of redeeming himself again…