A/N: I'm so sorry for posting this late. I've been out of ideas for a while and I've been reading books for inspiration. ~Foreverpottereads

Chapter 4

Not me? He didn't call me? How is that even possible? I put so much effort into making this potion and he didn't choose me?

These thoughts ran through Teddy's head as he sat at his seat, slack-jawed. He hardly listened as Slughorn continued his lesson. Slughorn noticed his behaviour, a vast contrast to his now usual attentive and participative attitude.

Students started to file out of the dungeon when the dinner bell rang. Soon, only Teddy was left, still as a statue at his table. Sensing his disappointment, Slughorn walked over to Teddy and said, "It's all right Teddy. Just work harder and try again. If you really want to have the Portal Potion, why don't you try and make a bottle yourself? I'm sure Victorie would love it if you made a bottle especially for her."

How did he know? It's like he read my mind. Wow. But I should try that. The ingredients are easy to find anyway.

Teddy nodded and thanked Slughorn for his advice, then went to the Great Hall for dinner. When he reached the Great Hall, he sat next to Maximus and David. Maximus saw him and said, "I'm sorry Teddy. Turns out that my parents had a heated argument just before my mum sent me the lock and key, so it didn't work. I'm really sorry."

"Oh never mind, it doesn't matter. I can just make the potion myself. Thanks for your effort anyway." Teddy replied.

Maximus let out a relieved sigh. "Good luck with Victorie, Teddy," he encouraged.

Teddy gave him a weak smile.

The next morning was the day for students to leave for the Summer Holidays. Teddy reluctantly opened his eyes as the first rays of the summer morning sunlight filtered in through his dormitory window. Teddy glanced at the grandfather clock on the wall and groaned. It was already a quarter past seven. He was going to be late if he didn't get up immediately. He rolled out of his bed and went to brush his teeth.

After having a quick breakfast in the Great Hall, Teddy packed up the last of his things and headed out of the Hogwarts Castle to Hogsmeade Station. By the time he reached the station, the Hogwarts Express had just arrived. Teddy boarded the train and sat with Maximus and David. With plenty of time on his hands, Teddy decided to make a list of the ingredients for the Portal Potion and how he would obtain these ingredients.

Portal Potion

1. A branch from the oldest tree

· Can ask Harry to bring me to the park to find a branch

2. A feather from the finest peasant in the sky

· Can get a feather from James' owl. Its feathers are such a fine shade of snow white

3. A lock and key of one in love

· Can use my own lock and key. I'm in love with Victorie anyway

A/N: That's all I'm writing for today. I'll try to write tomorrow. ~Foreverpotterheads