"I'd like to hear what things you're suggesting first," Snape countered. Don't agree to anything without first hearing the entire deal. "To that end, if you'd consider trying the Brunswick Stew? I would consider this more for wintertime though the Americans obviously ate it at their barbecues--outdoors in barbarous heat."

It was a simple enough and easily modified recipe.

"Otherwise, give me some suggestions or, dare I ask for recipes themselves?" This little quarrel could be resolved amicably, a relative first for Snape, and might gain him an ally of sorts.

He nodded. "Tentative deal."