Astrid was more than ready to get started on her very 1st potion. She ensured that her cauldron was set up correctly. She pointed her wand and said the incantation, "Aquamenti" She filled it about half way full and then got ready to start her fire.

She went through a little checklist in her head.
Goggles... check - Gloves ... check - Hair pulled back ... check. And on down the list until she was positive that she was fully prepared and ready to begin.

At last she spoke the incantation, "Incendio" At first nothing happened. She took a deep breath and let it out. She was going to have to try that again, though a little calmer this time. "Incendio" this time the fire started straight away. Astrid smiled. She was certainly moving along in the right direction now! She continued to monitor her fires temperature and waited for it to come to a boil. It didn't take long. Must be 'Magic'. she thought and couldn't help but laugh.