"Sure." She agreed, not wanting to provoke yet another conversation about their circumstances. It was unrealistic to expect her to disregard her obligations to her family in pursuit of her own selfish desires. Was it a mistake not to sign up for the competition, yes. Particularly due to the sad state of her aging cauldrons. However, there was nothing to be done about it now.

"Either way. It would seem your potion skills are improving. You might not need a tutor much longer."