Jemima had never been an academic type, but she'd always been an 'up for the challenge' type. There was something thrilling about competing with other people, especially when she didn't know them and their ability level. She hadn't been so risky as to enter the hobbyist competition, for as bold as she was, she had no desire to embarrass herself.

A cure for boils was one of the easiest potions for anyone to brew, so Jemima decided immediately that there was no way she could ruin it. She would aim for speed instead—and speedily she did.

She was done before any of her competitors, and took a step back to wait for the results.

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