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An Interesting Year:

Chapter 12:

Last Time:

"This is what I always wear! I can't wear the military issued uniform when Al and I are on missions. If I did people would suspect us. Plus I have never worn the military uniform until I came here." Ron opened his mouth to say something else but was cut off as the door to the classroom opened and Slughorn stepped out. The class walked in the room to begin the first potions lesson of the year.

The class filed into the dungeon and took their seats. The four Slytherins sat together, as did the four Ravenclaws, which left Harry, Ron, Hermione, Ernie, and Ed to sit at the last table. The dungeon, as Ed noticed, was already filled with vapors and smells. The cauldron that they choose to sit near was giving off one of the most seductive scents that they had ever smelled and Ed had to fight to keep his wits about him.

"Now then, now then, now then," Said Slughorn, whose massive outline was quivering through the many shimmering vapors. "Scales out, everyone, and potion kits, and don't forget your copies of Advanced Potion Making…"

As Ed pulled out all of the needed materials he listened as Harry explained to Slughorn why he and Ron did not have said materials. Slughorn nodded and brought back with him from the cupboard two very battered-looking copies of the desired texts along with two sets of tarnished scales.

"Now then," Repeated Slughorn, returning to the front of the class and inflating his already bulging chest so that the buttons on his waistcoat threatened to burst off. "I've prepared a few potions for you to have a look at, just out of interest, you know. These are the kind of thing you ought to be able to make after completing your N.E.W.T.s. You ought to have heard of 'em, even if you haven't made 'em yet. Anyone tell me what this one is?"

Slughorn indicated to the cauldron near the Slytherin table. Ed stood up in order to see what looked like boiling water inside it. Recognizing it at once Ed put his hand lazily in the air, much to the surprise of Harry, Ron, and Hermione, whose hand was also in the air. Slughorn pointed to Ed who answered in a bored tone.

"It's Veritaserum. A colorless and odorless potion that makes the user tell the truth. It is very similar, but more efficient, than the muggle drug Sodium Penathal, or Truth Serum." Hermione looked shocked, no one had ever outdone her when it came to answering questions.

"Very good, very good!" Slughorn happily. "Now," He continued, pointing at the cauldron nearest the Ravenclaw table, "this one here is pretty well known…. Featured in a few Ministry leaflets too…. Who can-?"

Hermione and Ed both raised their hands again. Slughorn nodded to Hermione.

"It's Polyjuice Potion, sir," she said.

Harry had also recognized the slow-bubbling mud like substance in the second cauldron, but had let Hermione answer the question, it was her who had made it their second year.

"Excellent, excellent! Now this one here… yes lad?" Said Slughorn, now looking slightly bemused, as both Ed's and Hermione's hands punched into the air again.

"That's Amortentia." Ed said in the same bored tone. "It is well known as the world's most powerful love potion, easily recognized by it's distinctive mother-of-pearl sheen, and steam rising in it's characteristic spirals. It is also supposed to smell differently for each person, according to what attracts us."

"May I ask your name, son? Slughorn queried, looking intently at Ed.

"Edward Elric."

"Are you perhaps the son of the famous Hohenhiem of Light?" Ed stiffened, a dark look in his eyes.

"How do you know my father?" Ed asked, his voice bitter. Slughorn smiled.

"He is an amazing Alchemist, and a brilliant man. I met him on my travels about ten years ago. How is he?"

"Like I care! I haven't seen him in well over ten years, nor do I care to." Slughorn looked slightly abashed, but turned to Hermione.

"And yours, my dear?"

"Hermione Granger, sir."

"Granger? Granger? Can you possibly be related to Hector Dagworth-Granger, who founded the Most Extraordinary Society of Potioners?"

"No, I don't think so, sir. I'm muggle-born, you see."

Harry saw Malfoy lean close to Nott and whisper something; both of them sniggered, but Slughorn showed no dismay; on the contrary, he beamed and looked from Hermione to Harry, who was sitting next to her.

"Oho! 'One of my best friends is muggle-born, and she's the best in our year!' I'm assuming this is the very friend of whom you spoke, Harry?"

"Yes, sir,"

"Well, well, take twenty well-earned points for Gryffindor, Miss Granger, Mr. Elric." Slughorn said genially.

Ed listened vaguely to Harry, Ron, and Hermione talk. He yawned, tired from the long day. He gingerly stretched his shoulder out, ignoring the slight twinge of pain from his wound. Slughorn continued his lecture about Amortentia.

"Amortentia doesn't really create love, of course. It is impossible to manufacture or imitate love. No, this will simply cause a powerful infatuation or obsession. It is probably the most dangerous and powerful potion in this room- oh yes," He informed, nodding gravely at Malfoy and Nott, both of whom were smirking skeptically. "When you have seen as much of life as I have, you will not underestimate the power of obsessive love…."

"And now," Slughorn started to move towards his desk. "It is time for us to start work."

"Sir, you haven't told us what's in this one," Ernie Macmillan, pointed at a black cauldron standing on Slughorn's desk. Ed had not noticed this one, and could now see that the potion within was splashing about merrily; it was the color of molten gold, matching Ed's eyes almost perfectly. Large drops were leaping like goldfish above the surface, though not a particle had spilled.

"Oho," Slughorn chuckled. Ed was almost positive that Slughorn had not forgotten the potion at all, but had waited to be asked for dramatic effect.

"Yes. That. Well, that one, ladies and gentleman, is a most curious little potion called Felix Felicis. I take it," He turned smiling towards Ed and Hermione. Ed had dropped his jaw, and Hermione had let out an audible gasp.

"That you know what Felix Felicis does, Miss Granger? Mr. Elric?"

"It's liquid luck," Said Hermione excitedly. "It makes you lucky!"

The whole class seemed to sit up a little straighter. Now all Ed could see was the back of Malfoy's head, he was now giving Slughorn his full attention.

"Quite right, take another ten points for Gryffindor… yes Mr. Elric? Do you have something to add?" Asked Slughorn. Ed put down his hand with a bored look on his face.

"From what I have read, tell me if I'm wrong, Felix Felicis is very difficult to make, and disastrous to get wrong. However, if brewed correctly it is said that you will find that all your endeavors tend to succeed… at least until the effects wear off." When Ed finished Slughorn smiled.

"Yes you are quite correct. Yes Mr. Boot?"

"Why don't people drink it all the time, sir?" Terry Boot asked eagerly.

"Because if taken in excess, it causes giddiness, recklessness, and dangerous overconfidence." Slughorn warned. "Too much of a good thing, you know… highly toxic in large quantities. But taken sparingly, and very occasionally…"

"Have you ever taken it, sir?" Asked Michael Corner with great interest.

"Twice in my life," Slughorn admitted with a smile. "Once when I was twenty-four, once when I was fifty-seven. Two tablespoonfuls taken with breakfast. Two perfect days.

Slughorn sighed distantly and Ed wasn't sure if it was real or if he was faking.

"And that," Said Slughorn, apparently coming back to earth. "Is what I shall be offering as a prize in this lesson."

Ed's mouth dropped yet again. With lucky potion he could find a way to create the Philosopher's Stone. The whole class was completely silent.

"One tiny bottle of Felix Felicis," Slughorn took out a minuscule bottle with a cork in it out of his pocket and showing it to them all. "Enough for twelve hours luck. From dawn till dusk, you will be lucky in everything that you attempt."

Ed's ears were in shock. Twelve hours! He could not imagine all he could find out in twelve hours. All of the research he could conduct! Slughorn cleared his throat, drawing their attention back.

"So," Slughorn clapped once, suddenly brisk. "How are you to win my fabulous prize? Well by turning to page ten of Advanced Potion Making. We have a little over an hour left to us, which should be time for you to make a decent attempt at the Draught of Living Death. I know it is more complex than anything you have attempted before, and I do not expect a perfect potion from anybody. The person who does the best, however, will win little Felix here. Off you go!"

Ed smiled. This was going to be easy.

A/N: All right here is the twelfth chapter. As always please read and review. This is my longest one yet. Sorry but this will most likely be the last chapter that you will get before I leave for the beach. I have some important announcements to make:

I have two pieces of information that will help and hurt whoever reads this.

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That was on my profile from the 25.

Really starting to get psyched for the upcoming release of the Harry Potter movie and the Harry Potter book! I have been all over the internet looking at fan sites for the books and movies and I am still using my favorite for all of my information, I'm sure that most of you know about it but here's the site anyway:

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1). As you know I am leaving for the beach. I will update the morning that I leave so that you will have a chapter while I am gone. Please review if you read so that when I get back I can go straight to update after I read my Harry Potter book!

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