Alistair was about to put down what he was holding when he remembered the pastries. He looked up at Snape and motioned to the gift box in his hands. "Severus, my mother asked me to bring these pastries for you."
Snape glanced up, remained silent for a few seconds, and said, "Understood. Leave them there. Tell your mother I said thank you."
He lowered his head again to continue grinding lavender. "You can start preparing the potion ingredients."
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