Strings of Fate

Chapter 259

Cam 16- Truth and temptation

The next night brings an endless stream of questions from Harry. Most of them are easy enough, what do I like to eat, what’s my favourite animal, stuff like that. It’s not until he starts asking questions about my family that I struggle. I could refuse to answer. But not answering would be just as telling that something is wrong as outright telling him. I tend to avoid those questions, giving vague half answers. No I don’t have any siblings, yes my parents are still alive. Stuff like that. I change the topic by pointing out that it’s not fair if I’m the only one talking. So Harry starts answering any questions I do. Enthusiastically. I learn that he was an orphan and grew up in the same place as Ryann which explains their odd friendship and I learn more about his work. He ends the evening by asking me out again.

“Would you like to get dinner with me sometime?” He asks, I am momentarily confused. He’s been blasting questions at me so fast I nearly just answered yes as a default.

“No.”

“Alright then. I’ll try again tomorrow. Goodnight.” And off he goes with a smile.

The next night I decide to have a little fun with his drink. Since he’s asking so many questions I figure it’s my turn. I drop off a drink in front of him but cover it with my hand

before he can drink it.

“Fair warning, this drink is spelled.” I warn. He raises an eyebrow.

“You spell my drinks all the time. Why are you warning me about this one?” He asks. I sigh.

“Because I’m not a complete jerk. This drink has a truth spell in it. It’ll only work for three.

questions. It’s one thing for me to give you potions that make you feel weird or something. But it’s very different to force truth from you.” I tell him. Harry shrugs.

“I don’t have any secrets from you so I don’t mind.” And without another word he knocks my

and downs

ahead. What did you want to ask me?” He says cheerfully with

expression.

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favourite colour?” I ask. He stares completely confused.

already knew that. You didn’t need a truth spell for that.” He points

shrug.

I know so I can be sure it’s working.” I explain.

question. Why do you really come here so often?” Harry

about that. Although it doesn’t really tell me why he wants to spend time with me. He could just be trying to sleep with me. Or maybe he is just weirdly interested in magic. I consider my last question carefully then decide to just ask what I really want to

know.

to spend time with

enjoy it and because I know that we are fated to each other and I want to get to know the person I’m destined to end up with.” He answers easily. My brow furrows. So he wasn’t

change his mind

it? Your spell has worn off?” He confirms and I

questions. Any truth spell that lasts longer than that is illegal. As is any

this spell force the truth?”

off after a few minutes anyway. People buy them for party games like truth or dare mostly. It’s not so strong that you couldn’t fight it. Those kinds of spells that take away someone’s free will are awful. I don’t make them.” I want that to be clear. I might make the occasional weird or sketchy spell, but I stay away from the more manipulative magic. I mostly stick to practical

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