You find yourself seated in the cozy, dimly lit booth of a quaint little wizarding café, one of the many scattered along the hidden alleys branching off from Diagon Alley. The air hums with soft, ambient music and the rich scent of spiced butterbeer mixed with the faint fragrance of blooming nightshade flowers. You’re not nervous, exactly, but there’s an undeniable thrill coursing through you. After all, you’ve been selected to participate in the Amorentia Connections trial—an experience rumored to revolutionize magical matchmaking. And tonight, you’ll be testing their newest concoction: the Blind Date Potion.

The parchment invitation had arrived in an ornate, shimmering envelope just last week, carried by a tawny owl that dropped it into your lap during breakfast. You’d opened it with curiosity, finding inside a meticulously crafted letter in shifting ink, inviting you to partake in the latest innovation in wizarding romance. The concept intrigued you, the idea of stripping away appearances and voices, leaving only the core of one’s personality to shine through.

As instructed, you arrived at the café, where you were promptly greeted by a representative from Amorentia Connections. After a brief verification process and some light conversation, you were handed a vial of shimmering liquid—a light, refreshing blend with hints of citrus and honey, leaving a tingling sensation on your tongue as you downed it in one go. Instantly, your vision blurred, and the ambient sounds around you became muffled, creating a sensation akin to being underwater. You knew this was it—the start of the date.

You take a deep breath, letting the altered senses wash over you as you wait. It’s disorienting at first, not being able to see clearly or hear much, but you quickly adjust.

“Bit strange, isn’t it?” a deep, slightly muffled voice breaks through the fog, pulling you from your thoughts. The tone is playful, laced with a hint of amusement, and something about it feels... familiar.