There was a loud and ear shattering screaming coming from the woods. Maggie covered her ears, a tear pricking the corner of her eye, as she waited out the near fatal sound she was enduring.

"It'll tire itself out... surely... surely..."

By her feet was a Mandrake, freshly pulled from the ground, screaming and writhing as Mandrakes do.

"Please... please stop..."

Gathering ingredients for potions was risky business...

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