Jake raised his hand again, unsure whether he looked stupid or not.

"But," he began. "Though it may be fun to see what happens, you can't rely on a sense of adventure. Potions are like, precise. You may want to have fun, but it's not safe," Jake responded with a key word from earlier. "I wouldn't feel safe... no offense or anything, Professor. I just think it's practical to know first, as also in a real life situation you would know what you were brewing..."