There is less of a credible reason for Miss Perks to be found in Mr Milland's company than Miss Granger — our standard excuse, should it become necessary, is that Mr Potter has allowed Mr Milland use of Miss Granger's labour — but I will aid Miss Perks to the best of my ability.

Mr Jordan, I do agree that the risk to Miss Perks is considerable should she be discovered brewing in secret or should you be discovered appropriating ingredients on her behalf; I will speak to her over the holiday to ascertain how much practice she feels necessary and we will form a plan of attack.