"It's so late. Your visit has taken me somewhat by surprise."
"Professor Lupin!"
Katelyle opened the door and looked at Remus Lupin standing outside, speaking with some surprise.
Katelyle stepped aside and let Remus Lupin enter.
"What would you like to drink?"
"I know what you want to ask me, and until you have a precise, definite answer, you won't be able to sleep."
Remus Lupin froze slightly upon hearing Katelyle's words, then nodded. "Thank you. Right now, that thing is all I can think about. I can't sleep. Perhaps I won't even be able to focus on teaching tomorrow."
"So, Professor Kate, please give me an answer. For instance, when and under what conditions would you be willing to give me that potion?"
Katelyle smiled at Remus Lupin. "Conditions?"
"When you put it that way, it does seem like a condition."
Remus Lupin stood up and stared at Katelyle. "What do I need to give?"
Remus Lupin knew very well that he did not possess much of value.
It could even be said that his entire fortune did not amount to eight hundred Galleons.
"What you need to give is simply action, Professor Lupin."
"However, this matter is somewhat difficult."
"And you must do it yourself!"
Katelyle chuckled. "If you can do it, then within three days of completing it, that potion will be in your hands."
"What is it?" Remus Lupin asked calmly.
A task that had to be completed personally—Remus Lupin truly could not think of anything that required him specifically.
And if there was such a task, would it be difficult?
Katelyle snapped his fingers, and an envelope from the desk flew onto the coffee table.
It was an exquisite envelope, black with gold trim around its edges and a rose pasted over the seal.
"If