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'''Skele-Gro''' is a [[potion]] which causes vanished or otherwise lost bones to regrow in a notably slow and painful process. [[Harry Potter]] compared it to having a million splinters lodged in his arm. The potion comes in a large bottle and smokes as it as dispensed. Swallowing it burns the throat, and, according to [[Harry Potter]], it tastes awful. When he first tried it, it felt so terrible that Harry spat it back out.
  
   
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'''Skele-Gro''' is a dreadful-tasting [[potion]] which causes vanished or otherwise lost [[bone]]s to regrow in a notably slow and painful process. [[Harry Potter]] compared it to having a million splinters lodged in his arm. The potion comes in a large bottle and smokes as it is dispensed. Swallowing it burns the throat, and, according to Harry, it tasted awful and he spat it out when he first tried it. For a [[magic]]al treatment, Skele-Gro is surprisingly slow working, taking most of the night to regrow the bones in Harry&apos;s arm.
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Harry Potter needed a dose of Skele-Gro when the bones in his right arm were broken during a [[Quidditch]] match in [[1992|his second year]]; despite Harry's wishes, [[Gilderoy Lockhart|Professor Lockhart]] foolishly attempted to mend the bones, accidentally causing them to disappear instead.<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]''</ref> Later that year, when [[Gilderoy Lockhart|Lockhart]] completely redecorated the [[Great Hall]] as a morale-booster for [[Valentine's Day]], [[Severus Snape|Professor Snape]], being one of the teachers so disgusted by this action, looked as though he was fed a large beaker of Skele-Gro.
  
   
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Harry needed a dose of Skele-Gro after the bones in his right arm were broken during a [[Quidditch]] match in the [[1992-1993 school year]]. Despite Harry&apos;s wishes, [[Gilderoy Lockhart|Professor Lockhart]] foolishly attempted to mend the bones, accidentally causing them to disappear instead.<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]''</ref> Later that year, when Lockhart completely redecorated the [[Great Hall]] as a morale-booster for [[Valentine's Day|Valentine&apos;s Day]], [[Severus Snape|Professor Snape]], being one of the teachers, was disgusted by this action, and looked as though he was fed a large beaker of Skele-Gro.
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[[Draco Malfoy]] mentions in [[1994|his fourth year]] that he had previously attributed [[Rubeus Hagrid]]'s giant-like stature to a possible accidental overdose of Skele-Gro as a child; however, it is unknown if the potion could have such an effect.<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]''</ref>
  
   
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[[Draco Malfoy]] mentions in the [[1994-1995 school year]] that he had previously attributed [[Rubeus Hagrid]]&apos;s giant-like stature to a possible accidental overdose of Skele-Gro as a child. However, it is unknown if the potion could have such an effect, and it is known that Hagrid&apos;s size is as a result of being [[Half-Giant|half-giant]].<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]''</ref>
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[[Griphook]] the [[goblin]] was administered Skele-Gro by [[Fleur Delacour]] after the escape from [[Malfoy Manor]].<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]''</ref>
  
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[[Griphook]] was administered Skele-Gro by [[Fleur Delacour]] after escaping from [[Malfoy Manor]].<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]''</ref>
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* In the [[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)|film adaption]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]'', according to the label on the Skele-Gro bottle: "1100 drops. Bone Regenerator. Bone-fide results every time. Sold only by Reubens Winkius and Company Inc.".
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*The top part of the bottle is shaped like the ribcage and arms of a human skeleton. The lid of a bottle is shaped like a human skull.
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*In the film adaption of ''Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets'', [[Dobby]] hits himself in the head with the bottle of Skele-Gro when Harry questioned him about what terrible thing was going to happen to the school.
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*In ''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4]]'', Madam Pomfrey is out of Skele-Gro, and must make more with the help of Ron and Hermione. Also, the potion appears to work instantly.
   
 
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Revision as of 16:17, 13 January 2014

"What did you expect? Pumpkin Juice?"
— Poppy Pomfrey[src]

Skele-Gro is a dreadful-tasting potion which causes vanished or otherwise lost bones to regrow in a notably slow and painful process. Harry Potter compared it to having a million splinters lodged in his arm. The potion comes in a large bottle and smokes as it is dispensed. Swallowing it burns the throat, and, according to Harry, it tasted awful and he spat it out when he first tried it. For a magical treatment, Skele-Gro is surprisingly slow working, taking most of the night to regrow the bones in Harry's arm.

Harry needed a dose of Skele-Gro after the bones in his right arm were broken during a Quidditch match in the 1992-1993 school year. Despite Harry's wishes, Professor Lockhart foolishly attempted to mend the bones, accidentally causing them to disappear instead.[2] Later that year, when Lockhart completely redecorated the Great Hall as a morale-booster for Valentine's Day, Professor Snape, being one of the teachers, was disgusted by this action, and looked as though he was fed a large beaker of Skele-Gro.

Draco Malfoy mentions in the 1994-1995 school year that he had previously attributed Rubeus Hagrid's giant-like stature to a possible accidental overdose of Skele-Gro as a child. However, it is unknown if the potion could have such an effect, and it is known that Hagrid's size is as a result of being half-giant.[3]

Griphook was administered Skele-Gro by Fleur Delacour after escaping from Malfoy Manor.[4]

Behind the scenes

  • In the film adaption of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, according to the label on the Skele-Gro bottle: "1100 drops. Bone Regenerator. Bone-fide results every time. Sold only by Reubens Winkius and Company Inc.".
  • The top part of the bottle is shaped like the ribcage and arms of a human skeleton. The lid of a bottle is shaped like a human skull.
  • In the film adaption of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Dobby hits himself in the head with the bottle of Skele-Gro when Harry questioned him about what terrible thing was going to happen to the school.
  • In LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4, Madam Pomfrey is out of Skele-Gro, and must make more with the help of Ron and Hermione. Also, the potion appears to work instantly.

Appearances

Notes and References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
  2. ↑ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
  3. ↑ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
  4. ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
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