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{{Dialogue a-b-a|Hermione|[[Roberts family|Those poor Muggles]], though. What if they can't get them down?|Ron|They will. They'll find a way.|Mad, though, to do something like that when the whole Ministry of Magic's out here tonight! I mean, how do they expect to get away with it? Do you think they've been drinking, or are they just -|Exchange between [[Hermione Granger|Hermione]] and [[Ronald Weasley|Ron]].|Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire}}
  
{{Dialogue a-b-a|Hermione|[[Roberts family|Those poor Muggles]], though. What if they can't get them down?|Ron|They will. They'll find a way.|Mad, though, to do something like that when the whole Ministry of Magic's out here tonight! I mean, how do they expect to get away with it? Do you think they've been drinking, or are they just -|Exchange between [[Hermione Granger|Hermione]] and [[Ronald Weasley|Ron]].|Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire}}
   
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'''Alcohol''' is a chemical substance with both intoxicating and medicinal properties. Its usage in both areas has long been established in both [[Muggle]] and [[Wizarding world|wizarding societies]].
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'''Alcohol''' is a chemical substance with both intoxicating and medicinal properties. Its usage in both areas has long been established in both [[Muggle]] and [[Wizarding world|wizarding societies]]. Use of alcohol can lower inhibitions and give one a pleasant feeling, but overuse can result in impaired judgment, referred to as "being drunk," and continued addictive use may result in alcoholism. [[Bilius]] may have been an alcoholic. Both [[Rubeus Hagrid]] and [[Mundungus Fletcher]] were fond of alcoholic beverages, though the former seemed generally more able to handle them responsibly than the latter, as Fletcher was often known to smell of stale drink.<ref name="OP22">''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]', Chapter 22 - (''St Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries'')</ref> This, however, did not stop [[Draco Malfoy]] from once trying to slander Hagrid by stating that he was "...a sort of savage - lives in a [[Rubeus Hagrid's cabin|hut]] in the school grounds and every now and then he gets drunk, tries to do [[magic]] and ends up setting fire to his bed."<ref name="ps5">''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]'', Chapter 5 - (''Diagon Alley'')</ref> [[Horace Slughorn]] was known to enjoy drinking as well, and once quipped that he knew the Three Broomsticks "back when it was just the One Broomstick."<ref name="hbpfilm">''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)]]''</ref> [[Professor]] [[Sybill Trelawney|Trelawney]] was known to drink [[sherry]] when frustrated or angry and became increasingly tipsy and giggly upon doing so.<ref name="hbp25">''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]'' - Chapter 25 - (''The Seer Overheard'')</ref>
  
   
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Use of alcohol can lower inhibitions and give one a pleasant feeling, but overuse can result in impaired judgment, referred to as "being drunk", and continued addictive use may result in alcoholism. The beverage [[butterbeer]] may contain a slight alcoholic content and produces effects similar to intoxication in [[House-elf|house-elves]].<ref name="gof28">''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]'', Chapter 28 - (''The Madness of Mr. Crouch'')</ref>
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Beverages containing alcoholic content are often served at inns such as the [[Three Broomsticks Inn]] or the [[Hog's Head Inn]]. Beverages with heavy alcohol are usually restricted to [[Wizardkind|wizards]] that are "of age," that is, seventeen or older.
  
   
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Beverages containing alcoholic content are often served at inns such as the [[Three Broomsticks Inn]] or the [[Hog's Head Inn]].
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Alcohol has a particularly pronounced effect on [[House-elf|house-elves]], such that even [[butterbeer]] is enough to get them drunk.<ref name="gof28">''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]'', Chapter 28 - (''The Madness of Mr. Crouch'')</ref>
  
   
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==Known drinkers==
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Alcohol is regulated in magical society by the [[Department of Intoxicating Substances]] and licensed by the [[Licensing Wizengamot of Great Britain]].
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Alcohol is regulated in magical society by the [[Department of Intoxicating Substances]] and licensed by the [[Licensing Wizengamot of Great Britain]]. Beverages with heavy alcohol are usually restricted to [[Wizardkind|wizards]] that are "of age", that is, seventeen or older.
   
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[[Bilius]] may have been an alcoholic. Both [[Rubeus Hagrid]] and [[Mundungus Fletcher]] were fond of alcoholic beverages, though the former seemed generally more able to handle them responsibly than the latter, as Fletcher was often known to smell of stale drink.<ref name="OP22">''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]'', Chapter 22 - (''St Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries'')</ref> This, however, did not stop [[Draco Malfoy]] from once trying to slander Hagrid by stating that he was "...a sort of savage - lives in a [[Hagrid's Hut|hut]] in the school grounds and every now and then he gets drunk, tries to do [[magic]] and ends up setting [[fire]] to his bed."<ref name="ps5">''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]'', Chapter 5 - (''Diagon Alley'')</ref> After realising that he had given up the secret of how to calm [[Fluffy]] to [[Quirinus Quirrell]] due to being under the influence of drink, Hagrid claimed that he would never drink again.<ref name="PS17">''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]'', Chapter 17 - (''The Man with Two Faces'')</ref> [[Horace Slughorn]] was known to enjoy drinking as well, and once quipped that he knew the Three Broomsticks "back when it was just the One Broomstick."<ref name="hbpfilm">''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)]]''</ref> [[Professor]] [[Sybill Trelawney|Trelawney]] was known to drink [[sherry]] when frustrated or angry and became increasingly tipsy and giggly upon doing so.<ref name="hbp25">''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]'' - Chapter 25 - (''The Seer Overheard'')</ref>
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The house-elf [[Winky]] became a heavy drinker of butterbeer after her sacking by [[Bartemius Crouch Sr.]] The effects of the drink made her quite tipsy, prone to continuous states of hiccoughing, hysterical behaviour, and a general disinterest in maintaining her personal health and the state of her clothes. It is uncertain, however, whether this was due to alcoholic content.<ref name="gof28" />
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==Potions==
 
Alcohol is used medicinally in [[potions]] as part of [[Elixir 7]] and [[Pepperup Elixir]]. A tincture is a type of medicine preserved in alcohol.
  
Alcohol is used medicinally in [[potions]] as part of [[Elixir 7]] and [[Pepperup Elixir]]. A tincture is a type of medicine preserved in alcohol.
   
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==Beverages==
 
Alcohol is used recreationally in the following beverages:
  
Alcohol is used recreationally in the following beverages:
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*[[Beer]]
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*[[Berry Ocky Rot]]
  
*[[Berry Ocky Rot]]
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*[[Bin Juice]] (Possible)
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*[[Bin Juice]] (possible)
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*[[Brandy]]
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**[[Dragon Barrel Brandy]]
 
*[[Butterbeer]]
  
*[[Butterbeer]]
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*[[Champagne]]
  
 
*[[Chocolate liqueur]]
  
*[[Chocolate liqueur]]
 
*[[Daisyroot Draught]]
  
*[[Daisyroot Draught]]
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*[[Firewhiskey]]
  
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**[[Blishen's Firewhisky]]
  
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**[[Ogden's Old Firewhiskey]]
  
 
*[[Gin]]
  
*[[Gin]]
 
*[[Hog's Head Brew]]
  
*[[Hog's Head Brew]]
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**[[Knotgrass Mead]]
  
**[[Knotgrass Mead]]
 
*[[Paulopabita's Fishy Green Ale]]
  
*[[Paulopabita's Fishy Green Ale]]
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*[[Red currant rum]]
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*[[Rum]]
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**[[Red currant rum]]
 
*[[Sherry]]
  
*[[Sherry]]
 
*[[Simison Steaming Stout]]
  
*[[Simison Steaming Stout]]
 
*[[Whiskey]]
  
*[[Whiskey]]
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**[[Beetle Berry Whiskey]]
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**[[Campbell's Finest Old Whisky]]
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**[[Pure Malt Whisky]]
 
**[[Schletters Fine Whisky]]
  
**[[Schletters Fine Whisky]]
 
**[[Single malt whiskey]]
  
**[[Single malt whiskey]]
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**[[Swott Malt Whisky]]
 
**[[White Rat Whisky]]
  
**[[White Rat Whisky]]
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**[[Firewhiskey]]
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***[[Blishen's Firewhisky]]
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***[[Ogden's Old Firewhiskey]]
 
*[[Wine]]
  
*[[Wine]]
 
**[[Celery and Beetroot Wine]]
  
**[[Celery and Beetroot Wine]]
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**[[Champagne]]
 
**[[Elderflower wine]]
  
**[[Elderflower wine]]
 
**[[Elf-made wine]]
  
**[[Elf-made wine]]
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1]]''
  
*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1]]''
 
*''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]]''
  
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*''[[The Wizarding World of Harry Potter]]''
   
 
==Notes and references==
  
==Notes and references==
 
{{Reflist}}
  
{{Reflist}}
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[[Category:Beverages]]
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[[Category:Alcoholic beverages]]
 
[[Category:Chemistry]]
  
[[Category:Chemistry]]
 
[[Category:Substances]]
  
[[Category:Substances]]

Revision as of 17:15, 29 December 2013

Conservation and Butterbeer

Harry, Hermione and Ron have a conversation over butterbeer, a beverage with light alcoholic content.

Hermione: "Those poor Muggles, though. What if they can't get them down?"
Ron: "They will. They'll find a way."
Hermione: "Mad, though, to do something like that when the whole Ministry of Magic's out here tonight! I mean, how do they expect to get away with it? Do you think they've been drinking, or are they just -"
— Exchange between Hermione and Ron.[src]

Alcohol is a chemical substance with both intoxicating and medicinal properties. Its usage in both areas has long been established in both Muggle and wizarding societies.

Use of alcohol can lower inhibitions and give one a pleasant feeling, but overuse can result in impaired judgment, referred to as "being drunk", and continued addictive use may result in alcoholism. The beverage butterbeer may contain a slight alcoholic content and produces effects similar to intoxication in house-elves.[1]

Beverages containing alcoholic content are often served at inns such as the Three Broomsticks Inn or the Hog's Head Inn.

Known drinkers

Alcohol is regulated in magical society by the Department of Intoxicating Substances and licensed by the Licensing Wizengamot of Great Britain. Beverages with heavy alcohol are usually restricted to wizards that are "of age", that is, seventeen or older.

Bilius may have been an alcoholic. Both Rubeus Hagrid and Mundungus Fletcher were fond of alcoholic beverages, though the former seemed generally more able to handle them responsibly than the latter, as Fletcher was often known to smell of stale drink.[2] This, however, did not stop Draco Malfoy from once trying to slander Hagrid by stating that he was "...a sort of savage - lives in a hut in the school grounds and every now and then he gets drunk, tries to do magic and ends up setting fire to his bed."[3] After realising that he had given up the secret of how to calm Fluffy to Quirinus Quirrell due to being under the influence of drink, Hagrid claimed that he would never drink again.[4] Horace Slughorn was known to enjoy drinking as well, and once quipped that he knew the Three Broomsticks "back when it was just the One Broomstick."[5] Professor Trelawney was known to drink sherry when frustrated or angry and became increasingly tipsy and giggly upon doing so.[6]

The house-elf Winky became a heavy drinker of butterbeer after her sacking by Bartemius Crouch Sr. The effects of the drink made her quite tipsy, prone to continuous states of hiccoughing, hysterical behaviour, and a general disinterest in maintaining her personal health and the state of her clothes. It is uncertain, however, whether this was due to alcoholic content.[1]

Potions

Alcohol is used medicinally in potions as part of Elixir 7 and Pepperup Elixir. A tincture is a type of medicine preserved in alcohol.

Beverages

Alcohol is used recreationally in the following beverages:

Appearances

Notes and references

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 28 - (The Madness of Mr. Crouch)
  2. ↑ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 22 - (St Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries)
  3. ↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 5 - (Diagon Alley)
  4. ↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 17 - (The Man with Two Faces)
  5. ↑ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)
  6. ↑ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - Chapter 25 - (The Seer Overheard)
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