Miss Lestrange, first to finish, had done an exemplary job; no doubt her potion would clear anyone's head. Mr. Greengrass had done decently, as well - in this case, Ari scarcely needed to take much more time than that to judge them, for neither of the other young ladies present had managed to complete their potions. (One concoction was now spitting out unground scarab beetles, and the other cauldron had been melted completely.)

After clearing up that mess and bidding farewell to those contestants, he turned back to the more capable two. "Next, a Calming Draught, if you please. You may begin."

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