"Mr. Allen Harris, if you have a moment, could you come with me?" Although Professor Snape wore no smile, Allen could sense that he was not as cold and harsh as his tone suggested.
"Of course, Professor." Allen followed Professor Snape back to the Potions classroom. The room was empty, without a single person inside.
Allen had some idea why Professor Snape had summoned him. It was probably about the improved Draught of Peace. Yet after standing there in silence for quite some time, Professor Snape still did not speak. This was becoming rather Awkward.
"Allen, while I believe your potion is effective, it is clearly meant for a specific purpose. Under ordinary circumstances, a Draught of Peace and a Pain-relieving Potion might be all that is needed. Your potion's ingredients are quite obvious, and the herbs themselves are common. Why, then, is its effect so remarkable?" Professor Snape's words initially confused Allen, but after some thought, he understood what the professor meant. At the same time, he keenly noticed the change in how Professor Snape addressed him.
Allen understood that Professor Snape meant the improved Draught of Peace was complicated to brew and not easily popularized. He also suspected that Allen had another reason for creating it. Finally, Professor Snape had expressed his curiosity and desire to study this improved Draught of Peace.
Allen felt there was nothing to hide from a Potions master about how to brew such a potion. If he could receive guidance from a master, it might benefit him endlessly. So Allen carefully explained his brewing process, his techniques for preparing Potions, and the order in which he added the ingredients to Professor Snape.
Professor Snape listened with great attention, deep in thought. "I have to say, Allen, you are the most gifted student I