 Levi Singh-Phora :: Hufflepuff ~ Mrs. Steve Harrington ~ Claimed by Bits ❤️ ~ Queen of Typos ❄ Magical Mosh Pit ❄
There were so many uses for that particular potion. Levi made his notes as he wondered if they’d be testing their respective potions at the end of the lesson, some other time, or if at all. On another note, it was quite interesting, that origin story of the Elasticity Potions. He imagined it saved the day countless times. Not to mention it paved the way for so many further uses in other professions. The Hufflepuff’s hand zoomed over his book, determined to make a note of every detail.
Before he knew it, the time had come to begin brewing. Levi felt a surge of excitement. Potions was always a class he excelled at; hopefully he would continue in that direction. First, he needed to copy all the ingredients and steps. Levi would have done that at some other point in between the brewing process however, experience had taught him that fumes rising from the cauldrons disrupted visibility.
Once he finally finished writing all that needed to be written, the third year got to work. A quick and precise Scouring charm saw to the equipment being cleaned. Not that he doubted the pristine state, it was merely a step for his own peace of mind.
The burner was lit then adjusted to medium heat beneath the cauldron. Next, the 500 ml of honeywater infusion followed by the two spoonfuls of flobberworm mucus were added. Using the stirrer, one… two… three… four… five… six… seven counterclockwise stirs were done. All the while Levi kept his gaze focused on the mixture; his patience and precision were rewarded with that golden sheen appearing.
Mentally patting himself on the back, he moved on. Dominant hand holding the stirrer still so that the counterclockwise stirring continued, the required powdered billywig wing was added bit by bit. The spark did startle him somewhat but he recovered quickly because… they were orange! Oh no. The flame needed adjustment. This was convenient as the next step did say to put the flame on low. So, while completing the step, the gum arabic joined the mix. He waited for the potion to thicken a little; any potion ingredient spilled was cleaned away at this point. Once the consistency changed, Levi poured in the essence of reed grass. His eyes then alternated between the cauldron and his watch. Three minutes was a long time in his opinion.
Eventually, he took a closer look at the mixture within. Indeed it did appear to take on a mirror-like surface! The aloe vera gel was the next ingredient up, with it being added a quarter of a teaspoon at a time. That was somewhat tedious but Levi didn’t mind. His determination to brew excellent quality potions was always his motivation. And would you look at that! There was another colour change, though he couldn’t exactly identify what it was. More silver? More blue? Cue the third year squinting in an attempt to decide. |