A few minutes later, a gaunt wizard appeared on the streets of Diagon Alley.
He wore black robes and a cloak, with even his face concealed, leaving only a large hooked nose exposed.
Soon, he arrived at his destination: Zieg's Potions Ingredients Shop.
Removing his hood, he strode inside.
The gaunt wizard then revealed his sallow face and swept his cold, unfathomable eyes across the shop.
Christian Zieg was the owner of the shop. He was a pale young man who looked to be in his early twenties.
"Professor Snape?" His face immediately lit up with delight as he hurried over. "What a rare guest... I was just reading the article you published in this month's issue of Extraordinary Potions about improving the Wolfsbane Potion..."
"Is that so?" Severus Snape nodded indifferently. Taking the magazine from Zieg's hands, he gave it a cursory glance before tossing it onto the counter beside him.
"How may I help you?" Zieg, the young shop owner, asked enthusiastically.
"I need to purchase some potion ingredients. For private use," Snape replied. "Do not spread the word..."
"Of course, we place great importance on the privacy of customers like you!" Zieg nodded repeatedly. "What do you need?"
A Hogwarts Potions teacher like Severus Snape, who was also a Potions Master... without a doubt, he was an important patron to any ingredients shop.
Maintaining a good relationship with him was extremely important. Zieg understood that clearly.
Severus Snape had already pulled a list from his pocket and began to read:
"Fifteen ounces of Bicorn powder."
"Two Bezoars."
"Ten ounces of Dragon liver."
The young shop owner quickly waved his wand, placing each ingredient into a shopping case according to Snape's instructions.
Snape sat calmly in a chair nearby. "I hope you will not try passing inferior