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[alt_sirius]

Formulae 1-4 failed.

Of note: iteration four resulted in foaming at step six. Adjusted for viscosity in iteration five; better consistency but turned black just going into step eight, then solidified before steps 9-12.

About to start iteration six. Maybe need an adjustment before adding the powdered beetle horn but after the sliced arrowroot. I'm thinking two drops of salamander oil ought to keep both colour and liquidity. Don't want to use more in case it affects the temperature of the solution.

Will let you know what happens.

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[alt_severus]

The more detail you are able to provide, the better.

And you needn't continue to be snide about the measurements, to me or to Alice — it was your unsteady hand that dumped the entire batch of verbena in all at once when I was very clear about needing to add it gradually.

Do not trouble Lupin; I have found several forgotten closets here. Despite the best efforts of my profession potion-makers through the ages, cauldron specifications have shifted slightly; most contemporary receipts have been altered along with the shifts in the equipment, but this one has not, and clearly it is sensitive enough that perhaps a contemporaneous cauldron might serve better. At very least, it is a straw at which we have not yet grasped; it is worth a try.

[alt_sirius]

Oh, for the last time, I didn't hear you say anything about adding it gradually. And I wouldn't have 'dumped' it anyway if you hadn't jostled my elbow on your way to the mortar and pestle.

Don't worry: The notes are comprehensive. You missed your calling; you're worse than Sluggy when it comes to

[alt_severus]

Let us hope for Mr Weasley's sake that your notes are as comprehensive as you purport.

And for the sake of getting this over with so I do not have to continue to put up with