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|first=''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]'' |
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| + | {{Quote|These plants are most efficacious in the inflaming of the brain, and are therefore much used in Confusing and Befuddlement Draughts, where the wizard is desirous of producing hot-headedness and recklessness…|A passage about the uses of [[scurvy grass]], [[lovage]], and [[sneezewort]].|Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix}} |
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| − | The '''Confusing Concoction''' |
+ | The '''Confusing Concoction''', also known as '''Confusing Draught'''<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]''</ref>, is a [[potion]] which causes confusion in the drinker. |
| + | ==History== |
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| + | [[Harry Potter]] and his classmates had to brew some for his [[third year]] [[Potions (class)|Potions]] [[Third Year Exams|exam]], but was unable to get his batch to thicken, as was required. He thought he saw [[Severus Snape]] giving him a zero. |
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| + | [[Harry Potter]] read about Confusing Draughts while trying to complete homework one night in his fifth year. |
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| + | His mind was so consumed by worried thoughts that he repeatedly read the same passage of text and then fell asleep with the book still in his hands.<ref name="OP18">''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]'' - Chapter 18 (''Dumbledore's Army'')</ref> |
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| + | == Behind the Scenes == |
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| + | Given that every potion must have a magical component to complete its brewing process, the most likely spell to complete this potion's brewing is the [[Confundus Charm]]. |
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| + | ==See also== |
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| + | *[[Befuddlement Draught]] |
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==Appearances== |
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]'' {{Comment|Chapter 16}} |
*''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]'' {{Comment|Chapter 16}} |
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| + | *''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]'' |
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| + | *''[[The Road to Hogwarts Sweepstakes]]'' |
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| + | ==Notes and references== |
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| + | [[it:Intruglio Confondente]] |
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| + | [[pl:Mikstura powodująca chaos w głowie]] |
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Revision as of 05:11, 13 September 2015
- "These plants are most efficacious in the inflaming of the brain, and are therefore much used in Confusing and Befuddlement Draughts, where the wizard is desirous of producing hot-headedness and recklessness…"
- — A passage about the uses of scurvy grass, lovage, and sneezewort.[src]
The Confusing Concoction, also known as Confusing Draught[1], is a potion which causes confusion in the drinker.
History
Harry Potter and his classmates had to brew some for his third year Potions exam, but was unable to get his batch to thicken, as was required. He thought he saw Severus Snape giving him a zero.
Harry Potter read about Confusing Draughts while trying to complete homework one night in his fifth year. His mind was so consumed by worried thoughts that he repeatedly read the same passage of text and then fell asleep with the book still in his hands.[2]
Behind the Scenes
Given that every potion must have a magical component to complete its brewing process, the most likely spell to complete this potion's brewing is the Confundus Charm.
See also
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Chapter 16)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
- The Road to Hogwarts Sweepstakes
Notes and references
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - Chapter 18 (Dumbledore's Army)
