- The magic just wouldn't work, no matter what he did.
- It was the perfect way to shut up Mr Know It All.
- She could guarantee a ruined career if her past came out.
- Jenny felt it best to keep the portal to the magical world quiet.
- Had the neighbours seen the appearance of a witch in the huge chestnut tree?
- When Ben was unwell, strange signs appeared in the sky above his house.
- He was sure he'd seen the new postman on a Wanted poster.
- Going back in time had its drawbacks.
- Going forward in time had its drawbacks.
- She must be the only person in the country not entered for the Reader's Digest Prize Draw and Mary was annoyed about it.
I may well have a go at some of these myself in due course!