Snow crunches under your feet as you make your way along the grounds. Wand light shines before you, making the ground sparkle.

The night is still despite the fact that it’s a cold winter night, and there is nothing to be seen in the area. That is until the Whomping Willow pops into view, icicles glimmering off of its branches. Coming closer to the tree will show you that there are other objects contained in its limbs as well, though of course you don’t want to get TOO close or disaster will ensue.

Sensing a presence nearby, the branches start to sway, though the tree isn’t in full attack mode. Icicles and a few other objects fall to the ground, and if you look as close as you dare to, you can see that they are vials. More potions ingredients are still contained within the branches, though more of those may start to fall.

Glancing around you, your wand illuminates a cauldron and nearby workstation. Within the cauldron is a note telling you what needs to be done in order to progress further into the challenge:

"Well, this isn't a hat. Get on with it! Make your way to the passage beneath the tree."

Better get to it! That potion isn’t going to brew itself!

OOC: It is up to you to decide what ingredients to collect and what potion to brew.