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− | '''Pepperup Potion''' is a [[potion]] which relieves the symptoms of colds and flu, although it doesn't seem to actually provide a cure. It has the side-effect of causing steam to come out of the drinker's ears for several hours after it is imbibed. |
+ | '''Pepperup Potion''' is a [[potion]] which relieves the symptoms of colds and flu, although it doesn't seem to actually provide a cure. It has the side-effect of causing steam to come out of the drinker's ears for several hours after it is imbibed. |
==History== |
==History== |
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The potion was invented by [[Glover Hipworth]] in the mid-to-late [[18th century]] or early [[19th century]]. |
The potion was invented by [[Glover Hipworth]] in the mid-to-late [[18th century]] or early [[19th century]]. |
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− | During the winter of the [[1992–1993 school year]], a spate of colds ran through the student body of [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]], and [[Poppy Pomfrey|Madam Pomfrey]] used Pepperup Potion to relieve their symptoms. [[Ginevra Weasley|Ginny Weasley]] was bullied into taking some by [[Percy Weasley]] during this time, although her illness was more to due with her possession by [[Tom Riddle's Diary]] than a cold. It was also used after the second task of the [[Triwizard Tournament]] on the hostages and champions. |
+ | During the winter of the [[1992–1993 school year]], a spate of colds ran through the student body of [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]], and [[Poppy Pomfrey|Madam Pomfrey]] used Pepperup Potion to relieve their symptoms. [[Ginevra Weasley|Ginny Weasley]] was bullied into taking some by [[Percy Weasley]] during this time, although her illness was more to due with her possession by [[Tom Riddle's Diary]] than a cold. It was also used after the second task of the [[Triwizard Tournament]] on the hostages and champions.pepperup potion has a close resemblance to cold medicine. |
==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
Revision as of 02:02, 29 January 2010
Pepperup Potion is a potion which relieves the symptoms of colds and flu, although it doesn't seem to actually provide a cure. It has the side-effect of causing steam to come out of the drinker's ears for several hours after it is imbibed.
History
The potion was invented by Glover Hipworth in the mid-to-late 18th century or early 19th century.
During the winter of the 1992–1993 school year, a spate of colds ran through the student body of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and Madam Pomfrey used Pepperup Potion to relieve their symptoms. Ginny Weasley was bullied into taking some by Percy Weasley during this time, although her illness was more to due with her possession by Tom Riddle's Diary than a cold. It was also used after the second task of the Triwizard Tournament on the hostages and champions.pepperup potion has a close resemblance to cold medicine.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game) (GBC version only)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game) (GBC version only)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game) (GBA version only)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire