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Molly.

It’s easy for them to get to you.

You’re bloody lucky you weren’t killed. You have to realize who you are, Harry.

I know who I am, Hermione, all right?

Sorry.

Lav, come on. Of course Ill wear it.

That’s my Won-Won.

Excuse me, I have to go and vomit.

I’d like to know where you get your information.

More knowledgeable than half the staff, you are.

Sir…

…is it true that Professor Merrythought is retiring?

Now, Tom, I couldn’t tell you if I knew, could I?

By the way, thank you for the pineapple. You’re quite right, it is my favorite.

But how did you know?

Intuition.

Gracious. Is it that time already?

Off you go, boys, or Professor Dippet will have us all in detention.

Look sharp, Tom. Don’t want to be caught out of bed after hours.

Is something on your mind, Tom? Yes, sir.

You see, I couldn’t think of anyone else to go to.

The other professors, well, they’re not like you.

They might misunderstand.

Go on.

I was in the library the other night…

…in the Restricted Section…

…and I read something rather odd about a bit of rare magic.

And I thought perhaps you could illuminate me.

Its called, as I understand it…

I beg your pardon?

I don’t know anything about such things, and if I did, I wouldn’t tell you!

Now, get out of here at once, and don’t let me ever catch you mentioning it again!

Confused?

I’d be surprised if you weren’t.

Well, I don’t understand. What happened?

This is perhaps the most important memory I’ve collected.

It is also a lie.

This memory has been tampered with…

…by the same person whose memory it is, our old friend, Professor Slughorn.

But why would he tamper with his own memory?

I suspect he’s ashamed of it. Why?

Why, indeed?

I asked you to get to know Professor Slughorn, and you have done so.

Now I want you to persuade him to divulge his true memory…

…any way you can.

I don’t know him that well, sir.

This memory is everything.

Without it, we are blind.

Without it, we leave the fate of our world to chance.

You have no choice.

You must not fail.

So Id highly recommend you reacquaint yourself…

…with the chapter on antidotes.

Ill tell you more about bezoars in our next class. Right, off you go.

Alys, don’t forget your rat tail.

Aha. If it isn’t the Prince of Potions himself.

To what do I owe this pleasure?

Sir, I wondered if I might ask you something.

Ask away, dear boy, ask away.

The other day I was in the library, in the Restricted Section…

…and I came across something rather odd about a very rare piece of magic.

Yes. And what was this rare piece of magic?

Well, I don’t know. I cant remember the name exactly.

It got me wondering, are there some kinds of magic you’re not allowed to teach us?

I’m Potions Master, Harry.

I think your questiond better be posed to Professor Snape.

HARRY Yes. Um…

He and I don’t exactly see eye to eye, sir.

What I mean to say is…

…well, he’s not like you.

He might misunderstand.

Yes. There can be no light without the dark.

And so it is with magic. Myself, I always strive to live within the light.

I suggest you do the same.

Is that what you told Tom Riddle, when he came asking questions?

Dumbledore put you up to this, didn’t he?

Didn’t he?

Yes?

Oh, it’s you, Potter.

I’m sorry, I’m busy at the moment.

Its beautiful, isn’t it? The moon.

Divine.

Had ourselves a little late-night snack, did we?

It was on your bed, the box. I just thought Id try one.

Or 20. I cant stop thinking about her, Harry.

Honestly, I reckoned she was annoying you.

She could never annoy me.

I think I love her.

Well, brilliant.

Do you think she knows I exist?

I hope so. She’s been snogging you for three months.

Snogging? Who are you talking about?

Who are you talking about?

Romilda, of course. Romilda Vane.

Okay, very funny.

What was that for? It’s no joke! I’m in love with her!

Fine, you’re in love with her. Have you ever actually met her?

No. Can you introduce me?

Come on, Ron. I’m gonna introduce you to Romilda Vane.

I’m sorry, sir. I wouldn’t bother you if it weren’t absolutely essential.

RON Where’s Romilda?

What’s the matter with Wenby?

Very powerful love potion.

Very well. Better bring him in.

I’d have thought you could whip up a remedy for this in no time, Harry.

Well, I thought this called for a more practiced hand, sir.

Hello, darling. Fancy a drink?

Perhaps you’re right.

I’m sorry, by the way, professor, about earlier today, our misunderstanding.

Oh, not at all. All water under the bridge, you know? Correct?

I expect you’re tired of it after all these years.

All the questions about Voldemort.

Don’t use that name.

There you are, old boy. Bottoms up.

What’s this? Tonic for the nerves.