Dear Editor,
Herein is my response to manuscript ID XXXXX, entitled [“Why Hermione was better than Harry in almost every respect”] [by Ronald Frump and colleagues] to the [Journal of Squirrel-Puppy Relationships].
The authors present [insert general overview of research and key findings]. This research is [well-suited/not-suitable] for the remit of the journal.
[Insert any comments regarding potential conflicts of interest, or about areas of relevant expertise that you feel you are lacking].
I recommend [accept/minor revisions/major revisions/oblivion], pending x, y, and z.
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