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Stefan 
And of course, River wouldn't be surprised of this child's answer. "It is, yes. But what in particular, Prefect Fairfield?" he was sure she'd have an idea. Her mum and dad must have a bottle of it somewhere in their house, yes?
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Time to move forwards, yes?
"For today, we will be brewing an Antidote to Uncommon Poisons. Now this, I know, is very different from the ones written on your textbooks. That's because this formula is used in infirmaries like the Hospital Wing or St Mungo's." he said turning his back against the class, tapping the board once more to reveal more information. "Before we begin to brew this potion, what do you think is or are the benefits of poisons? And...what makes an uncommon poison, uncommon?"
Errr... so the intentionally leaving the answer as vague as possible didn't work. It did during Astronomy last year with Professor Berkovich (who was no longer a professor anymore after just one term, making Vivian wonder if the Astronomy position was cursed). It was worth the shot, she thought. But hearing the answers of her other class, the prefect had already picked a few things up. "
Has something to do with antimony, sir," she replied with a tiny smile. Still vague, but definitely more detailed than the first answer.
But now moving on to the next question. This time, Vivian actually gave it more thought, considering how she knew her parents definitely stocked a few antidotes to uncommon poisons at home. It hadn't really crossed her mind earlier, as she never really took much notice at them brewing it. But yes, she was sure they had essence of dittany and even a betony plant at home. Healer parents, of course. It had its perks in this lesson, but it made her a little conscious to not make a fool of herself. Healer Reed probably knew her parents! When she had an answer organised in mind, the prefect raised her hand. "
Some poisons can be used to strengthen and improve antidotes, sir, the same way our liquefied antimony will be used today. Some of them may have life-saving potential," she shared. "
Also to check how much of the poison a human's body can take." Mhm, there's that.
And for the other question. Hopefully she wasn't speaking too much again. "
I'd say a poison is uncommon if it came from something you least expected." Like in occasions wherein you go 'dear Merlin, where did THAT come from?' Yeah, it's probably happened loads of times. Not everyone was
that observant. Once finished, she nodded and smiled at Healer Reed.