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*PhoenixRising* · 09-24-2023, 04:20 AM

Other than the two slytherin first years that seemed to want to do anything BUT brew potions, everything seemed to be going alright. It wasn't the easiest of potions, but breaking it down into bite-sized steps seemed to be working. Aryan was diligent with his measurements from the looks of it. Although Adara wasn't much for micromanagement so until the potion was complete she wouldn't necessarily know if they missed a measurement. So when little Phoebe called out to her, she glanced over at the young girl just in time to see her stir in the wrong direction. "Oh ... Miss Calypso, no no!! All the stirs the first time after you add the beetles are meant to be clockwise." Wait what? Oh that was nothing and not all that surprising. "It happens... nothing episkey won't fix, but do try to be careful." She said as she moved closer to cast episkey on the cut. There was Nadia working diligently nearby and much like her younger sibling seemed to be doing alright. Maxine seemed to be still doing alright although she did seem to have a worried look on her expression; had she skipped a step?

She smiled when Bryony said she would tell her about the ninja warrior training. It actually might prove to be useful for aspiring quidditch players and in quidditch training. But yes another time she would chat with her about that. Funny how they were talking about distractions and so many of them seem easily distracted; Solomon being no different. Perhaps she ought to have played some relaxing music during the lesson to help focus their attention. Her attention on Aurora as the young Ravenclaw exclaimed hot and she was about to see if she needed to offer healing assistance to her, but alas she seemed to recover (even if she did fish the beetles from her potion to re-ground them). But course correction and while safe bet that she wouldn't be sampling any of these potions, there would be time for brewing them properly again another time. It was all practice.

Adara was definitely not sure how engaged Charlie was but when he got started he seemed off to a good start. While he was brewing, she was startled by the sound of his voice ringing out with a question. Taking a moment to ponder his question, she nodded. "Actually yes. I do believe there is a potion specifically made to help the drinker focus. It is blue in colour, whereas the wit sharpening potion is likely to be purple in its final colour change. But I will say depending on accuracy in brewing most potions are not ... permanent. Particularly ones that alter ones emotional acuity such as the focus potion or wit-sharpening potion." Healing potions such as pepperup or skele-brew were more potent and lasting.

Rowan and Moritz seemed to brewing just fine and didn't seem to have any catastrophes. As Desiree too seemed be alright (yes she was more than encouraged to use the laboratory to test the water theory. It was also something that might not have made any difference, or perhaps it did with certain potions but not all)

Adara's gaze fixed back on the boy Roman who had seemed to be taking more an interest in reading (and it wasn't even the potions textbook) then brewing. And Sloane decided to counter and argue about the points when it all reality it was only three points. And then shout at Roman that she would not be getting his ingredients for him. "Unfair? I did in fact give you a warning to cease your discussion. Do i need to make it more?" she arched her brow challengingly at the girl. "Please, that is uncalled for Miss Knott" she beckoned for to stop her outburst as she strode to stand in front of Roman, "Mr Gellar. This is potions class. Put the book away before I take it." She considered herself a reasonable woman, but her patience was being tested.

Ingredients
water (500mL)
scarab beetles (coarsely ground; 2)
ginger root (cut; 5g)
armadillo bile (9 drops)

1. Bring the 500mL water to a delicate simmer in your cauldrons
2. Add scarab beetles and stir 5 times, clockwise
3. Allow to simmer for 5 minutes
4. Add ginger without stirring and simmer for 20 minutes
5. Remove potion from heat. Allow solution to cool, stirring 7 times every 3 minutes, alternating clockwise and counter-clockwise stirrings
6. When heat can no longer be felt when a hand is placed above the potion, add the 9 drops of armadillo bile
7. Allow potion to sit for 8 minutes (potion will smell foul)

"Add your 5 grams of cut ginger root and let your potions simmer for 20 minutes. Do not stir. While its simmering, let's take a moment to discuss the ethics of this potion. It is only temporary, but do you think it's an ethical potion to use before exams? Is it falsifying ones true abilities and intelligence? Would it be a useful aid for studying but not for exams?"

"Step five is a little tricky but remove the cauldron from heat. Alternate clockwise and counterclockwise stirrings, seven times, every three minutes. So stir to the right once, wait three minutes, stir left, wait three minutes, stir right, wait three minutes... you may want to use a blank parchment to keep track of how many stirs." She knew it was easy to loose track. "Once it's cooled completely, add the 9 drops of armadillo bile and then allow the potion to sit for 8 minutes before placing a sample in a vial with your name and house for review."

ooc: we meant to split up and make a post with steps 4-5 and then 6-7 but we're running low on time

so you get the remainder 4 steps here ... along with a question to consider. We'll be around for further assistance should you need it. Feel free to make one post or three, whatever you need. <3

09-24-2023, 04:20 AM	#50 (permalink)
PhoenixRising Quintaped Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in my head [GMT-6] Posts: 58,895 Hogwarts RPG Name: Amelia Adara Graduated Hogwarts RPG Name: Emma Montmorency (#301199) Hufflepuff Fifth Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Kartik Ishaan Joshi (#3112da) Ravenclaw Sixth Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Kara Walsh (#aa1506) Gryffindor First Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Tiffany Rose Slytherin Third Year x12 x8	YesJess! \| Captain Goggles \| Mama Badger \| Eva's Soul Sister \| An OG™ \| It's all in the Numbers Other than the two slytherin first years that seemed to want to do anything BUT brew potions, everything seemed to be going alright. It wasn't the easiest of potions, but breaking it down into bite-sized steps seemed to be working. Aryan was diligent with his measurements from the looks of it. Although Adara wasn't much for micromanagement so until the potion was complete she wouldn't necessarily know if they missed a measurement. So when little Phoebe called out to her, she glanced over at the young girl just in time to see her stir in the wrong direction. "Oh ... Miss Calypso, no no!! All the stirs the first time after you add the beetles are meant to be clockwise." Wait what? Oh that was nothing and not all that surprising. "It happens... nothing episkey won't fix, but do try to be careful." She said as she moved closer to cast episkey on the cut. There was Nadia working diligently nearby and much like her younger sibling seemed to be doing alright. Maxine seemed to be still doing alright although she did seem to have a worried look on her expression; had she skipped a step? She smiled when Bryony said she would tell her about the ninja warrior training. It actually might prove to be useful for aspiring quidditch players and in quidditch training. But yes another time she would chat with her about that. Funny how they were talking about distractions and so many of them seem easily distracted; Solomon being no different. Perhaps she ought to have played some relaxing music during the lesson to help focus their attention. Her attention on Aurora as the young Ravenclaw exclaimed hot and she was about to see if she needed to offer healing assistance to her, but alas she seemed to recover (even if she did fish the beetles from her potion to re-ground them). But course correction and while safe bet that she wouldn't be sampling any of these potions, there would be time for brewing them properly again another time. It was all practice. Adara was definitely not sure how engaged Charlie was but when he got started he seemed off to a good start. While he was brewing, she was startled by the sound of his voice ringing out with a question. Taking a moment to ponder his question, she nodded. "Actually yes. I do believe there is a potion specifically made to help the drinker focus. It is blue in colour, whereas the wit sharpening potion is likely to be purple in its final colour change. But I will say depending on accuracy in brewing most potions are not ... permanent. Particularly ones that alter ones emotional acuity such as the focus potion or wit-sharpening potion." Healing potions such as pepperup or skele-brew were more potent and lasting. Rowan and Moritz seemed to brewing just fine and didn't seem to have any catastrophes. As Desiree too seemed be alright (yes she was more than encouraged to use the laboratory to test the water theory. It was also something that might not have made any difference, or perhaps it did with certain potions but not all) Adara's gaze fixed back on the boy Roman who had seemed to be taking more an interest in reading (and it wasn't even the potions textbook) then brewing. And Sloane decided to counter and argue about the points when it all reality it was only three points. And then shout at Roman that she would not be getting his ingredients for him. "Unfair? I did in fact give you a warning to cease your discussion. Do i need to make it more?" she arched her brow challengingly at the girl. "Please, that is uncalled for Miss Knott" she beckoned for to stop her outburst as she strode to stand in front of Roman, "Mr Gellar. This is potions class. Put the book away before I take it." She considered herself a reasonable woman, but her patience was being tested. Ingredients water (500mL) scarab beetles (coarsely ground; 2) ginger root (cut; 5g) armadillo bile (9 drops) 1. Bring the 500mL water to a delicate simmer in your cauldrons 2. Add scarab beetles and stir 5 times, clockwise 3. Allow to simmer for 5 minutes 4. Add ginger without stirring and simmer for 20 minutes 5. Remove potion from heat. Allow solution to cool, stirring 7 times every 3 minutes, alternating clockwise and counter-clockwise stirrings 6. When heat can no longer be felt when a hand is placed above the potion, add the 9 drops of armadillo bile 7. Allow potion to sit for 8 minutes (potion will smell foul) "Add your 5 grams of cut ginger root and let your potions simmer for 20 minutes. Do not stir. While its simmering, let's take a moment to discuss the ethics of this potion. It is only temporary, but do you think it's an ethical potion to use before exams? Is it falsifying ones true abilities and intelligence? Would it be a useful aid for studying but not for exams?" "Step five is a little tricky but remove the cauldron from heat. Alternate clockwise and counterclockwise stirrings, seven times, every three minutes. So stir to the right once, wait three minutes, stir left, wait three minutes, stir right, wait three minutes... you may want to use a blank parchment to keep track of how many stirs." She knew it was easy to loose track. "Once it's cooled completely, add the 9 drops of armadillo bile and then allow the potion to sit for 8 minutes before placing a sample in a vial with your name and house for review." ooc: we meant to split up and make a post with steps 4-5 and then 6-7 but we're running low on time so you get the remainder 4 steps here ... along with a question to consider. We'll be around for further assistance should you need it. Feel free to make one post or three, whatever you need. <3 __________________ ___________________You should take your little finger and just point it in the mirror. ________________________________________Baby, maybe you're the problem ✯