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
downs
ask me?” He says cheerfully with a
expression.
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favourite colour?” I ask. He stares completely
But you already knew that. You didn’t need a truth spell for that.” He points out.
shrug.
know so I can be sure it’s working.”
question. Why do you really come here so often?” Harry
So he wasn’t lying about that. Although it doesn’t really tell me why he wants to spend time with me. He could
know.
to spend time with me?”
the person I’m destined to end up with.” He answers easily. My brow furrows. So he wasn’t lying about that. Which doesn’t mean it’s true, just that he believes
change
that it? Your spell has worn off?” He confirms and I nod.
is illegal. As is any spell that forces you to answer unwillingly.” I
the truth?” Harry asks, confused.
magic would wear 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
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