Dear Charlotte Underwood,

Kia ora, my name is Mikaere Tahuriorangi and I’m a registered potion master working in New Zealand. I’d like to offer an apprenticeship to study, work and most importantly, earn your Potion Master Certificate.

I’m not too worried about the date, I haven’t had an apprentice in a while, so feel free to pop over sometime around autumn.

On average my students require three years to receive my recommendation.

If you’re wondering about sheep, I don’t personally own livestock, but there are farms nearby where you can see all sorts if you want.

I’ve never had the pleasure of working with your previous mentor, Yoshikazu Seo, but I’ve heard of his reputation with poison. Heard he could make a dandelion into a weapon. Is that true? If it’s true, please don’t show me how it works.

His recommendation letter only said, “Lottie studied under me and she is good.” And from what I hear, that’s a standing ovation.

Your application letter made me feel we’ll get along as well. I’m really looking forward to having great laughs with you.

I know you are interested in toxins and antidotes but I believe trying other branches can’t hurt your progress. Although I’ve dabbled in toxins, my real interest is botany, horticulture, edaphology and herbology.

If you’re still interested, just write me a letter, don’t worry too much about the stuffy registration forms. A phone call from you and your parents will do.

Let me know by the end of this month.

Thanks,

Nāku iti noa, nā.

Mikaere Tahuriorangi.