March 25, 1891

Dear Professor Skeeter,

It has been some time since we last spoke in the days leading to my departure from Hogwarts. I hope the years have treated you well.

I recently came across some potion ingredients that I was hoping you might be able to discuss the potential side effects of. As the school's herbology professor you're the foremost expert I can think of to ask. My main curiosity is whether or not any of the listed ingredients can cause a comatose-like state. The brewing process is simple, I believe, so any mistakes made would have to stem through incorrectly harvested ingredients.

I am grateful for your time and any information you can disclose to me.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Melody Crouch née Finch

*attached is the recipe for -Draught of Peace

Mason Skeeter / @'elsie beauregard'

  

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March 27th, 1891

Mrs. Crouch,

I am always happy to help out former students. I have looked over the ingredients you sent me, a straightforward Draught of Peace if I'm not mistaken. It is in fact, quite a difficult potion to brew correctly and if not done so, can lead to the side-effect you mentioned. A well-practiced potioneer would have no problems with it, but it is generally not for amateurs.

Are you quite sure the potion in question was brewed sufficiently? If you are, I will revisit your original inquiry, but I would normally chalk this one up to an error in the brewing process.

Best,
Professor M. Skeeter

  

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March 28, 1891

Dear Professor Skeeter,

The potion in question was purchased from an experienced potioneer who, presumably, was fully capable of producing an adequate result. I cannot say for certainty that it was brewed accordingly, but I would like to believe in good faith that no errors were made.

Again, I greatly appreciate your taking the time to aid me.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Melody Crouch

  

March 30th, 1891

Mrs. Crouch,

After reviewing your list of ingredients, I believe I can whittle it down to a few possibilities.  Hellbore, if not prepared properly prior to the potion itself retains some of its naturally poisonous nature. The syrup is typically easy to make however. The moonstone, if too concentrated or otherwise contaminated could be the culprit. It is a quite fickle powder. Porcupine quills and the powdered unicorn horn are generally innocuous in any circumstances and therefore unlikely to have caused any ingredients with the potion.

If there is any of the potion itself left, I could take a look at it? It was my second best subject when I was a student myself and obviously closely related to my field.

I hope this helps.

Best,
Professor M. Skeeter

  

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April 2nd, 1891

Dear Professor Skeeter,

There are only a few droplets left in the bottom of the vial. I have, however, attached it to this missive should you be able to work with them. Speaking from experience, the potion brought about a sudden unconsciousness state with very little time between intake and unconsciousness.

Hellbore or Moonstone is a more concrete direction than I had before, so I do greatly appreciate your assistance. It's been a bit puzzling trying to decipher what exactly happened.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Melody Crouch

  

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April 4th, 1891

Mrs. Crouch,

I'm afraid I was unable to truly do much with the drops that were left, but it did taste off (though that could be due to age) and it did make me a little groggy. Such a minute dose versus my stature would not do much.

Were you able to take my information to the potioneer? I hope you're able to figure something out. Should you need another dose of the Draught, I would be happy to make it myself. Our stores here at the school are quite secure. 

Best,
Professor M. Skeeter

  

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April 7th, 1891

Dear Professor Skeeter,

Unfortunately, it was a potion provided to me when I was ill, so I wasn't involved in its purchase. I do hope the potioneer has been informed and is doing their own experiments on it. I would hate for someone to suffer through similar consequences. Do you think a properly brewed potion would have made you groggy with only a few droplets? To me, such a minor dose oughtn't to have any effect at all.

I thank you for your kind offer. Should the need arise I would be greatly appreciative of your assistance.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Melody Crouch

  

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