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Lucinda felt like she should be taking notes. It was like being back at Hogwarts, sitting in potions class and trying to keep up with what was being said. It was better than him refusing to help though. He very well could have done. She hadn’t been especially welcoming over the years. “Oh, I brought the recipe with me.” Not wanting to get ahead of herself she’d kept it tucked in her bag, assuming he wouldn’t be quite so interested, even if she’d hope he’d offer her this kind of help.
She pulled the piece of parchment out of her bag, folded and warn and clearly used. Unfolding it she wished she’d brought a quill with her to scribble on the back. Powder or oil… but powder was better? How fine should she crush the lavender? It was difficult to describe that with words, she wished he could just show her. Her concerned look transformed to a relieved smile when he agreed to help her. “Oh that would be great! I don’t even know how much to use. If you just show me I promise I won’t bother you again with it.”
Inclining his head at her words, he angled his chair a little closer so he wouldn’t have to crane his neck to see the recipe she mentioned. “Ah.” He took his forefinger and tilted the paper just a tiny bit to help him read, nodding again as he took it in. Fairly simple, but effective. Nothing he had brewed in quite a long while, but he could respect the efficiency of such a potion. But then again, outside of love potions and anything meant to joke or scam, Severus had never met a potion he couldn’t find an interest in.
He didn’t miss the way her expression changed at his offer, and he had to hold back a small smirk. Did his reputation really precede him that much? He didn’t mind teaching, contrary to popular belief - if the student was willing and able. The issue with his current post was that students like that were few and far between. But sharing valuable knowledge with a worthy pupil, well - he had all the patience in the world. Or at least more than usual. He nodded once, decisively, sliding her recipe back toward her. “I have weekends off.” He stated pointedly. “I have all the ingredients in the stores at the castle, but I can meet you wherever you prefer if that might pose an issue.”









