The four of them dared not interrupt and simply watched Hermione work.
Hermione poured some mysterious liquid into the cauldron, tossed in several thoroughly disgusting-looking things, then stirred slowly.
Watching Hermione pick ingredients straight off the floor without a care, some still covered in dirt and dust, Tony's eye twitched furiously.
"You're..."
Tony looked utterly resistant.
"Oh, relax. It won't affect the potion's effectiveness."
Hermione waved a hand.
Is that what I'm worried about?! Tony roared inwardly.
Taking out a small bottle, Hermione carefully poured in a single drop of liquid.
BOOM!
After the explosion, a skull-shaped cloud rose from the cauldron.
Hermione picked up the iron spoon on the table, stirred with it, then lifted it out. Seeing that its lower half had vanished, she looked satisfied.
Everyone's eyes widened.
"It's done!"
Hermione cheered, poured the purple liquid, so dark it was almost black, into a bottle, and shoved it into Tony's arms.
"Drink up!"
Tony swallowed and managed to say:
"Before I drink it, aren't you going to tell me what this stuff actually is?"
"An antidote!" Hermione said. "What else did you think I was making?"
"No... I've been poisoned by a radioactive element, not a chemical poison..."
Tony still tried to resist.
He had naturally guessed it was an antidote, but the brewing process was now burned into his mind. Every fiber of his being rejected the bottle in his hands.
"Who cares what kind of poison it is? This is a potion. It can clear out anything harmful to your body," Hermione said. "Stop trying to explain magic using what you know."
"Hurry up. The potion's ready, so why aren't you drinking it?"
Tony forced a smile. "How about you take a sip first?"
Hermione shook her head. "This potion is extremely precious. How could