The small vial sat in front of me, its golden contents seeming to shine brightly although I was in a dark room. For the last time, I looked around – the dormitory was still deserted, as it had been the last five times I'd checked. With trembling fingers, I picked up the vial, and uncorked it. For a moment, I just sat, appreciating the beautiful scent that rose from the vial. Then I gripped it tightly by the neck, and took a small sip. I didn't want to use all of the Liquid Luck I'd won in Potions; Felix Felicis was too difficult to make, and I probably wouldn't have access to more for years. But I had a mission now, so some would be necessary.

Immediately, I felt the potion course through my veins. For one heady moment, I felt like I could see my future in front of me, my options spreading into the distance. Then, my vision snapped back to the present, and I was sure where I had to go.