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Could you tell us professor what's the use of rat spleen in the potion?
Professor Airlia's lips curl up in an evil-looking smile. Actually, Nadia, I think I'll make it an extra credit part of the homework assignment. It will give you all a chance to dig into the library a bit."
"Now, I think we're ready to brew up our potion. The ingredients and instructions are on the board. Please follow them carefully. Quote:
The Shrinking Solution
Ingredients:
* daisy roots (chopped)
* shrivelfig (skinned)
* caterpillar (sliced)
* rat spleen
* leech juice
Instructions:
1) Prepare all ingredients ahead of time. Daisy roots should be evenly chopped. Make sure all of the peel is removed from the shrivelfig. Caterpillar slices should be small and even. Rat spleens and leech juice will be provided by the professor (please walk carefully to the desk at the front of collect them before you begin brewing the potion).
2) Add daisy roots, shrivelfig, and caterpillar slices to 500 mL boiling water. Stir (direction is unimportant) for 2 minutes.
3) Add one rat spleen and a dash of leech juice. Allow the solution to stew, stirring occassionally, for half an hour.
4) Write your name and house on two vials. Carefully distribute your potion into the two vials and bring one to the front for grading.