Professor Valenduris,

I would be keenly interested in becoming an apprentice this summer while you study under Maestro Caesar Payesio.  I believe this would be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to truly hone and expand on my skills, as well as be a way to impress a future employer.  After graduation, I wish to pursue a career in potions.  In particular, I would be interested in focusing on medicinal potions.  I also believe studying alchemy may offer another perspective on potions that I would be excited to be exposed to. 

[Insert Here: Clem gushing about various famous potioneers and alchemists she looks up to and how they've inspired her. Even a few herbologists sneak in. The passionate ramble goes on for about a foot of parchment.]

It's one thing to read about such pioneers, but, to be given the opportunity to learn hands-on, would be even more beneficial. Overall, this would be an incredibly useful, advantageous, and intriguing opportunity that I truly wish to be a part of.

Thank you for the consideration,

Clementine Rookwood

Class	OWL
Astronomy	A
Charms	E
Defence Against the Dark Arts	E
Divination	D
Herbology	O
History of Magic	A
Muggle Studies	A
Potions	O
Transfiguration	E

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