Chapter 31: Snape’s Dark Past
Dumbledore spoke with Madam Pomfrey for a few more moments before leaving the hospital wing with Kyle. As they walked through the castle, Kyle seized the chance to ask Dumbledore about some issues he'd encountered while practicing magic. Dumbledore, ever patient, answered each of Kyle's questions generously.
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Since they were headed in different directions, they soon parted ways, and Dumbledore made his way back to the Headmaster's Office. When he arrived, Snape was already waiting for him.
"These are the ingredients for the potion," Snape said, drawing out the words as he slapped a long piece of parchment onto Dumbledore's desk. "Our Deputy Headmistress mentioned that it contains a lot of rare ingredients and requires your signature."
Dumbledore raised an eyebrow as he picked up the parchment, speaking casually. "Minerva is far too conventional at times. I did tell her long ago that she could handle all of this on her own. After all, it's only a simple Magic Suppressing Potion. How expensive could it really be...?"
As his eyes scanned the list, Dumbledore's expression shifted from indifference to surprise.
The list began:
Mandragora juice: 50 ounces. Horklump juice: 50 ounces. Antipodean Opaleye eggshells: 5. Erumpent explosive liquid: 10 ounces. Graphorn horns: 5. Aconite: 100.
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