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|name=Potions
 
|name=Potions
 
|image=[[File:PotionsHPCard.jpg|250px]]
 
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|professor=*[[Severus Snape]]<br>
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|professor=*[[Swoopstikes]] (Unknown)
*[[Horace Slughorn]]
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*[[Horace Slughorn]] ([[1920s]] - [[1981]], [[1996]] - ?)
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*[[Severus Snape]] ([[1981]] - [[1996]])
 
|required textbooks=*''[[Magical Drafts and Potions]]'' by [[Arsenius Jigger]]
 
|required textbooks=*''[[Magical Drafts and Potions]]'' by [[Arsenius Jigger]]
 
*''[[Advanced Potion Making]]'' by [[Libatius Borage]]
 
*''[[Advanced Potion Making]]'' by [[Libatius Borage]]
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*[[Phial]]s
 
*[[Phial]]s
 
*Various ingredients}}
 
*Various ingredients}}
{{Quote|There will be no foolish wand-waving or silly incantations in this class. As such, I don't expect many of you to appreciate the subtle science and exact art that is potion-making. However, for those select few... Who possess, the predisposition... I can teach you how to bewitch the mind and ensnare the senses. I can tell you how to bottle fame, brew glory, and even put a stopper in death.|[[Severus Snape|Professor Snape]] during Harry Potter's first Potions class|Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone}}
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{{Quote|There will be no foolish wand-waving or silly incantations in this class. As such, I don't expect many of you to appreciate the subtle science and exact art that is potion-making. However, for those select few... Who possess, the predisposition... I can teach you how to bewitch the mind and ensnare the senses. I can tell you how to bottle fame, brew glory, and even put a stopper in death.|[[Severus Snape|Professor Snape]] introduces the subject of Potions|Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone}}
   
'''Potions''' is a subject taught at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]]. In this class, students learn the correct way to brew [[potion]]s, following specific recipes and using various magical ingredients to create their potions, starting with simple ones first and moving to more advanced ones as they progress in knowledge. A standard potions kit includes plant ingredients such as [[Belladonna]] and supplies such as glass phials and weighing scales. Potions lessons take place in the Hogwarts [[Slytherin Dungeon|Dungeons]].
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'''Potions''' is a subject taught at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]]. In this class, students learn the correct way to brew [[potion]]s, following specific recipes and using various magical ingredients to create their potions, starting with simple ones first and moving to more advanced ones as they progress in knowledge. A standard potions kit includes plant ingredients such as [[Belladonna]] and supplies such as glass phials and weighing scales. Potions lessons take place in the [[Slytherin Dungeon|Hogwarts Dungeons]].
   
 
==Class information==
 
==Class information==
 
{{Quote|When they arrived in the corridor they saw that there were only a dozen people progressing to [[N.E.W.T.]] level.|[[Harry Potter]] on the very few people who were able to advance|Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince}}
[[File:SeverusPOA.jpg|thumb|right|120px|[[Severus Snape]], the [[Potions master]]]]
 
   
 
[[File:Potions.jpg|thumb|left|275px|A potions classroom]]
{{Quote|When they arrived in the corridor they saw that there were only a dozen people progressing to [[N.E.W.T.]] level.|[[Harry Potter]] on the very few people who were able to go on to NEWT|Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince}}
 
   
At [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]], Potions is a required subject for students, from the [[first year]] to the [[fifth year]]. Potion recipes can be found in many books, including the books the students at Hogwarts use in their classes, but the intricacies of timing, ageing, stirring techniques, and bottling which are much more difficult to learn without the mentoring of the experienced masters. Certain ingredients can be found in the cupboard in the classroom, but others have to be bought before the year start at the apothecary. Around [[1981]], Severus Snape became the professor of Potions at Hogwarts; he served as the school's potions professor through [[1996]], when he was replaced by [[Horace Slughorn]].
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At [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]], Potions is a required subject for students, from the [[first year]] to the [[fifth year]]. Potion recipes can be found in many books, including the books the students at Hogwarts use in their classes, but the intricacies of timing, ageing, stirring techniques, and bottling which are much more difficult to learn without the mentoring of the experienced masters. Certain ingredients can be found in the cupboard in the classroom, but others have to be bought before the 7year start at the apothecary. Around [[1981]], Severus Snape became the professor of Potions at Hogwarts; he served as the school's potions professor through [[1996]], when he was replaced by [[Horace Slughorn]].
   
 
[[File:Severus-snape1.jpg|thumb|142px|[[Severus Snape]], potions master]]
[[Ordinary Wizarding Level]] examinations are taken at the end of a student's fifth year; as such students are spent learning Ordinary Wizarding Level potions and possibly revisiting the past four years of lessons. As part of their Potions O.W.L., students must sit a written exam one of the questions asks to describe [[Polyjuice Potion]] and its purpose and after sudents must complete a practical exam.
 
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[[Ordinary Wizarding Level]] examinations are taken at the end of a student's fifth year; as such students are spent learning Ordinary Wizarding Level potions and possibly revisiting the past four years of lessons. As part of their Potions O.W.L., students must sit a written exam one of the questions asks to describe [[Polyjuice Potion]] and its purpose and after sudents must complete a practical exam. It's also noted by Severus Snape that achieving a high mark at [[Ordinary Wizarding Level]] is difficult. Which, was later proved in [[1996]] when only twelve students reached the required level to advance to N.E.W.T. potions.
   
[[File:640px-B1C8M2.jpg|thumb|left|252px|A potions classroom]]
 
 
When Severus Snape was the professor, students had to achieve an '[[Outstanding]]' on their [[Ordinary Wizarding Level|O.W.L.]] in order to take his advanced class. As Head of House, Professor Snape tended to favour students from [[Slytherin]] House more than other students, so Slytherins tended to do better than others at the subject.
 
When Severus Snape was the professor, students had to achieve an '[[Outstanding]]' on their [[Ordinary Wizarding Level|O.W.L.]] in order to take his advanced class. As Head of House, Professor Snape tended to favour students from [[Slytherin]] House more than other students, so Slytherins tended to do better than others at the subject.
   
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==Curriculum==
 
==Curriculum==
 
===First year===
 
===First year===
*[[aconite|Aconite]], [[bezoar]]s, some basic details on preparation of the [[Draught of Living Death]] such as what  would be created if powdered root of [[asphodel]] was added to an [[Infusion of Wormwood]], and the difference between [[Monkshood]] and Wolfbane.
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*[[aconite|Aconite]], [[bezoar]]s, some basic details on preparation of the [[Draught of Living Death]] such as what would be created if powdered root of [[asphodel]] was added to an [[Infusion of Wormwood]], and the difference between [[Monkshood]] and Wolfbane.
 
*[[Cure for Boils]]
 
*[[Cure for Boils]]
 
*[[Forgetfulness Potion]]
 
*[[Forgetfulness Potion]]
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===Second year===
 
===Second year===
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*[[Wiggenweld Potion]]
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*[[Sleeping Draught]]
 
*[[Hair-Raising Potion]]
 
*[[Hair-Raising Potion]]
 
*[[Swelling Solution]]
 
*[[Swelling Solution]]
   
 
===Third year===
 
===Third year===
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*Effects of [[Wiggenweld Potion]]
 
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*[[Antidote to Uncommon Poisons]]
 
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*[[Girding Potion]]
 
*[[Confusing Concoction]]
 
*[[Confusing Concoction]]
 
*[[Shrinking Solution]]
 
*[[Shrinking Solution]]
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*[[Poison Antidote]]
 
*[[Poison Antidote]]
 
*[[Girding Potion]]
 
*[[Girding Potion]]
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*[[Wit-Sharpening Potion]]
   
 
===Fifth year===
 
===Fifth year===
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*[[Strengthening Solution]]
 
*[[Strengthening Solution]]
 
*[[Invigoration Draught]]
 
*[[Invigoration Draught]]
 
 
===Sixth year===
 
===Sixth year===
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{{Quote| ''[...]'' These are the kind of things you ought to be able to make after after completing your N.E.W.T.s. |[[Professor Slughorn]] referring to the potions that will be covered sixth year |Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince}}
 
 
 
*[[Golpalott's Third Law]]
 
*[[Golpalott's Third Law]]
 
*[[Draught of Living Death]]
 
*[[Draught of Living Death]]
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*[[Felix Felicis]]
 
*[[Felix Felicis]]
 
*[[Elixir to Induce Euphoria]]
 
*[[Elixir to Induce Euphoria]]
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*[[Shrinking Solution]]
   
 
==Known professors==
 
==Known professors==
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*[[Swoopstikes]] (dates unknown)
 
*[[Horace Slughorn]] (first term, 1942-1981) (second term, 1996-?)
 
*[[Horace Slughorn]] (first term, 1942-1981) (second term, 1996-?)
 
*[[Severus Snape]] (1980-1996)
 
*[[Severus Snape]] (1980-1996)
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==Known O.W.L.s==
 
==Known O.W.L.s==
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[[File:PotionsClass6.jpg|thumb|275px|right|[[Padma Patil]], [[Dean Thomas]], [[Hermione Granger]], [[Neville Longbottom]], [[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]], [[Lavender Brown]], [[Leanne]] and [[Seamus Finnigan]] in Potions class.]]
 
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*[[Bartemius Crouch Jr.|Barty Crouch Jr.]]
 
*[[Bartemius Crouch Jr.|Barty Crouch Jr.]]
 
*[[William Weasley|Bill Weasley]]
 
*[[William Weasley|Bill Weasley]]
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==Behind the scenes==
 
==Behind the scenes==
 
[[File:PotionsClass6.jpg|thumb|left|268px|[[Padma Patil]], [[Dean Thomas]], [[Hermione Granger]], [[Neville Longbottom]], [[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]], [[Lavender Brown]], [[Leanne]] and [[Seamus Finnigan]] in Potions class.]]
 
*In the [[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)|film adaptation]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]'', many more students are shown to be in Harry's N.E.W.T. level Potions class than are mentioned in the book. The book specifically names [[Harry Potter|Harry]], [[Ronald Weasley|Ron]], and [[Hermione Granger|Hermione]] to be the only [[Gryffindor]]s to have moved on to [[N.E.W.T.]] level, but the film shows [[Neville Longbottom]], [[Dean Thomas]], [[Seamus Finnigan]], and [[Lavender Brown]] to be in the class as well. [[Katie Bell]] and [[Romilda Vane]] are also in the class in the film, although they are actually a [[seventh year]] and a [[fourth year]] student respectively.
 
*In the [[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)|film adaptation]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]'', many more students are shown to be in Harry's N.E.W.T. level Potions class than are mentioned in the book. The book specifically names [[Harry Potter|Harry]], [[Ronald Weasley|Ron]], and [[Hermione Granger|Hermione]] to be the only [[Gryffindor]]s to have moved on to [[N.E.W.T.]] level, but the film shows [[Neville Longbottom]], [[Dean Thomas]], [[Seamus Finnigan]], and [[Lavender Brown]] to be in the class as well. [[Katie Bell]] and [[Romilda Vane]] are also in the class in the film, although they are actually a [[seventh year]] and a [[fourth year]] student respectively.
   

Revision as of 19:07, 17 April 2014

"There will be no foolish wand-waving or silly incantations in this class. As such, I don't expect many of you to appreciate the subtle science and exact art that is potion-making. However, for those select few... Who possess, the predisposition... I can teach you how to bewitch the mind and ensnare the senses. I can tell you how to bottle fame, brew glory, and even put a stopper in death."
Professor Snape introduces the subject of Potions[src]

Potions is a subject taught at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. In this class, students learn the correct way to brew potions, following specific recipes and using various magical ingredients to create their potions, starting with simple ones first and moving to more advanced ones as they progress in knowledge. A standard potions kit includes plant ingredients such as Belladonna and supplies such as glass phials and weighing scales. Potions lessons take place in the Hogwarts Dungeons.

Class information

"When they arrived in the corridor they saw that there were only a dozen people progressing to N.E.W.T. level."
Harry Potter on the very few people who were able to advance[src]
Potions

A potions classroom

At Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Potions is a required subject for students, from the first year to the fifth year. Potion recipes can be found in many books, including the books the students at Hogwarts use in their classes, but the intricacies of timing, ageing, stirring techniques, and bottling which are much more difficult to learn without the mentoring of the experienced masters. Certain ingredients can be found in the cupboard in the classroom, but others have to be bought before the 7year start at the apothecary. Around 1981, Severus Snape became the professor of Potions at Hogwarts; he served as the school's potions professor through 1996, when he was replaced by Horace Slughorn.

Severus-snape1

Severus Snape, potions master

Ordinary Wizarding Level examinations are taken at the end of a student's fifth year; as such students are spent learning Ordinary Wizarding Level potions and possibly revisiting the past four years of lessons. As part of their Potions O.W.L., students must sit a written exam one of the questions asks to describe Polyjuice Potion and its purpose and after sudents must complete a practical exam. It's also noted by Severus Snape that achieving a high mark at Ordinary Wizarding Level is difficult. Which, was later proved in 1996 when only twelve students reached the required level to advance to N.E.W.T. potions.

When Severus Snape was the professor, students had to achieve an 'Outstanding' on their O.W.L. in order to take his advanced class. As Head of House, Professor Snape tended to favour students from Slytherin House more than other students, so Slytherins tended to do better than others at the subject.

On the other hand, Horace Slughorn was much more lenient; Harry and Ron were both allowed to continue the N.E.W.T. class with an 'Exceeds Expectations' O.W.L. He also does not grant Slytherins special treatments, thus having them lose their advantage in good classwork.

Curriculum

First year

Second year

Third year

Fourth year

Fifth year

Sixth year

" [...] These are the kind of things you ought to be able to make after after completing your N.E.W.T.s. "
Professor Slughorn referring to the potions that will be covered sixth year [src]

Known professors

Required textbooks

File:Potion making.jpg

Advanced Potion-Making required N.E.W.T.-level textbook

Grades

Pass

  • Outstanding [O]
  • Exceeds Expectations [E]
  • Acceptable [A]

Fail

  • Poor [P]
  • Dreadful [D]
  • Troll [T]

Known O.W.L.s

Behind the scenes

PotionsClass6

Padma Patil, Dean Thomas, Hermione Granger, Neville Longbottom, Ron Weasley, Lavender Brown, Leanne and Seamus Finnigan in Potions class.

Appearances

Wizarding education
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The eleven schools
Beauxbatons · Castelobruxo · Durmstrang · Hogwarts · Ilvermorny · Koldovstoretz · Mahoutokoro · Uagadou
Specialised schools
Academy of Broom Flying · Charm School · Euro-Glyph School of Extraordinary Languages · Merge School of Under-Water Spellage · The Naaszcademy of Magizoology · Wizarding Academy of Dramatic Arts · Young Wizards Daycare Center
Potions (class)
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Potioneers
Arsenius Jigger · Baruffio · Bella Navarro · Bilius Finbok · Blossom Degrasse · Dai Ryusaki · Damocles Belby · Dorothy Sprottle · Erica Stainwright · Fatimah Lawang · Fleamont Potter · Gethsemane Prickle · Gilderoy Lockhart · Glossy · Glover Hipworth · Golpalott · Gregory the Smarmy · Gunhilda de Gorsemoor · Hector Dagworth-Granger · Hesper Starkey · Jalal Sehmi · J. Pippin · Laverne de Montmorency · Libatius Borage · Linfred of Stinchcombe · Mulpepper · Mundungus Fletcher · Nicolas Flamel · Phineas Bourne · Priya Treadwell · Quintia McQuoid · Regulus Moonshine · Rogue alchemist · Rubens Winikus · Sacharissa Tugwood · Skower · Tilden Toots · Dr Ubbly · Vindictus Viridian · Zenith Xeep · Zygmunt Budge
Potions at Hogwarts
Cauldron cupboard · Dungeon Five · Potions basement · Potions Classroom · Potions Club · Potions Staircase · Potion Master's office · Potions Storeroom
Professors Bartholomew · Horace Slughorn · Severus Snape · Swoopstikes · Unnamed Professor (16th century) · Aesop Sharp (19th century) · Unnamed Professor (2021)
Textbooks A Collection of Above Three Hundred Receipts in Cookery, Physick, and Surgery · Advanced Potion-Making · Ingredient Encyclopedia · Magical Drafts and Potions · One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi
Potions studied at Hogwarts
Ageing Potion · Amortentia · Antidotes · Antidote to Common Poisons · Antidote to garish pink blended poison · Antidote to Uncommon Poisons · Antidote to Veritaserum · Babbling Beverage · Befuddlement Draught · Calming Draught · Cheese-Based Potions · Confusing Concoction · Cough Potion · Cure for Boils · Deflating Draught · Doxycide · Draught of Living Death · Draught of Peace · Elixir to Induce Euphoria · Erumpent Potion · Essence of Insanity · Everlasting Elixirs · Felix Felicis · Fire Protection Potion · Forgetfulness Potion · The Famous French Method for the Bite of a Mad Dog · Garish pink blended poison · Garrotting Gas · Girding Potion · Hair-Raising Potion · Herbicide Potion · Hiccoughing Solution · Invigoration Draught · Laughing Potion · Mandrake Restorative Draught · Memory Potion · Pepperup Potion · Polyjuice Potion · Pompion Potion · Potion for Dreamless Sleep · Rat Tonic · Regerminating Potion · Scintillation Solution · Shrinking Solution · Skele-Gro · Strength Potion · Strengthening Solution · Swelling Solution · Undetectable Poisons · Veritaserum · Weedosoros · Wideye Potion · Wiggenweld Potion · Wit-Sharpening Potion · Wolfsbane Potion · Wound-Cleaning Potion