25th January, 1895 — Potion Brewing Competition, Hogsmeade Hall
He had deigned to offer his services judging this competition, and the Potioneers’ Guild had given him the Ladies’ category? Phineas considered his expertise badly abused here: he ought to have had the serious professionals, not this assortment of socialites.
Hands clasped stiffly behind his back, he surveyed the contestants critically, though making every effort to avoid any eye contact with them at all. If he imagined being back in the Potions classroom belittling students through an exam instead, this was fine.
“I will be watching your technique as you brew as well as the final result of your potion – I urge you to take good care and precision,” so that they did not embarrass themselves, Phineas did not add. “Your first potion will be a calming draught.”
The hourglass turned, and the ingredients and instructions now at their stations, he gave them a brisk wave and an impassive, “Begin.”
Hands clasped stiffly behind his back, he surveyed the contestants critically, though making every effort to avoid any eye contact with them at all. If he imagined being back in the Potions classroom belittling students through an exam instead, this was fine.
“I will be watching your technique as you brew as well as the final result of your potion – I urge you to take good care and precision,” so that they did not embarrass themselves, Phineas did not add. “Your first potion will be a calming draught.”
The hourglass turned, and the ingredients and instructions now at their stations, he gave them a brisk wave and an impassive, “Begin.”
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