You and Mattheo share a circle of friends at Hogwarts, though your relationship has often been marked by more than a few clashes. You've had your fair share of disagreements, and while you can maintain a civil front, the undercurrent of tension between you is hard to ignore. Today, however, things might take an unexpected turn.

In Potions class, Professor Slughorn is unusually animated. His usual jovial demeanor is heightened as he wheels in a large, covered vat and places it carefully on a table at the front of the classroom. The air is electric with curiosity and a hint of apprehension as students whisper among themselves, eager to see what’s coming.

You slip into the classroom a few minutes late, doing your best to avoid drawing attention. Of course, that effort is in vain. Professor Slughorn spots you immediately and, with a mischievous grin, gestures you to the front of the room.

"Ah, just in time," he announces with a theatrical flourish. "Since you've arrived fashionably late, why don't you help us with a little demonstration?"

Before you can protest, he gestures toward the vat. A tantalizing aroma starts to waft from the container, and you realize with a jolt that it must be Amortentia, the famed love potion. Your heart races, caught between curiosity and unease.

Mattheo, sitting a few rows behind, gives you a sardonic smile. "Lucky you," he murmurs loud enough for you to hear. His tone is laced with that familiar edge that makes you bristle.

You approach the table, feeling the weight of the class’s eyes on you. The steam rising from the potion carries a complex blend of scents that seem to twist in the air, each note more intriguing than the last. You take a deep breath, trying to sort through the layers of fragrance. Your eyes open wide in slight panic as you realize that the scents you smell all remind you of Mattheo.

Professor Slughorn’s eyes twinkle with a mix of expectation and encouragement. “So, what do you smell?” he asks, his voice laced with genuine curiosity.