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| − | The '''Wolfsbane Potion''' is an innovative and complex [[potion]] that relieves, but does not cure, the symptoms of [[werewolf|lycanthropy]]. The main ingredient is [[Aconite|wolfsbane]] (also referred to as [[aconite]] or [[aconite|monkshood]]). It was invented by [[Damocles]] in the recent past, most likely after the mid-[[1970s]], as it was not available to [[Remus Lupin]] in his youth.<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]'' - Chapter 18 (''Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot and Prongs'')</ref> |
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| − | [[Severus Snape]] brewed this potion for [[Remus Lupin]] during Lupin's year as [[Defence Against the Dark Arts]] professor at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]].<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]'' - Chapter 16 (''A Very Frosty Christmas'')</ref> In [[1996]], Lupin told Harry that even though the two professors were not on friendly terms, he was grateful to Snape for following the recipe; he admitted Snape ''could'' have wrought havoc on the school by tampering with the potion. |
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| + | The '''Wolfsbane Potion''' is an innovative and complex [[potion]] that relieves, but does not cure, the symptoms of [[werewolf|lycanthropy]]. The main ingredient is [[Aconite|wolfsbane]] (also referred to as [[aconite]] or [[aconite|monkshood]]). As such, this Potion is very dangerous when incorrectly concocted, since Aconite is a very poisonous substance. The way one must imbibe it is very unique among potions, in that a gobletful of wolfsbane potion must be taken for each day of a week preceding the full moon. It is extremely difficult to make, as even Slughorn claimed that Damocles couldn't have invented it without immense effort on his part. |
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| − | If individuals affected with lycanthropy drink the potion prior to the full moon, only their bodies will transform into a wolf, rather than making the full transformation into a [[werewolf]]; they will retain control over their actions. It is a complicated recipe and must be drunk once per day in the week leading up to the full moon. |
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| − | The completed potion exudes a faint blue smoke. According to [[Remus Lupin]], it has a "disgusting" taste, and adding sugar will render it ineffective.<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]'' - Chapter 8 (''Flight of the Fat Lady'')</ref> |
+ | The completed potion exudes a faint blue smoke. According to [[Remus Lupin]], it has a "disgusting" taste, and adding [[sugar]] to remedy this is not possible as that substance will render it ineffective.<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]'' - Chapter 8 (''Flight of the Fat Lady'')</ref> |
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| + | The potion does not cure lycanthropy but eases the symptoms, allowing one to hold on to their mental faculties after transformation (which would otherwise not be possible). However, it can have disastrous side-effects if the recipe is tampered with, as Lupin told Harry in [[1996]]. |
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| + | It is said that on the full-moon werewolves take this, they still transform, but at least in Remus Lupin's case they still act human. They usually stay somewhere safe and sleep through the transformation. |
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| + | Wolfsbane Potion was invented by [[Damocles]] in the recent past, sometime after the mid-1970s.<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]'' - Chapter 18 (''Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot and Prongs''), page 258 "The Potion that Professor Snape has been making is a very recent discovery...Before the Wolfsbane Potion was discovered, however, I became a fully fledged monster once a month [when I went to Hogwarts]"</ref> [[Severus Snape]] brewed this potion for [[Remus Lupin]] during Lupin's year as [[Defence Against the Dark Arts]] professor at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]].<ref>''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]'' - Chapter 16 (''A Very Frosty Christmas'')</ref> Harry thought Severus Snape was poisoning Remus Lupin and later told his friends about it after they came back from [[Honeydukes]]. |
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Revision as of 23:53, 7 May 2015
- "There is no known cure, although recent developments in potion-making have to a great extent alleviated the worst symptoms."
- — Newton Scamander[src]
The Wolfsbane Potion is an innovative and complex potion that relieves, but does not cure, the symptoms of lycanthropy. The main ingredient is wolfsbane (also referred to as aconite or monkshood). As such, this Potion is very dangerous when incorrectly concocted, since Aconite is a very poisonous substance. The way one must imbibe it is very unique among potions, in that a gobletful of wolfsbane potion must be taken for each day of a week preceding the full moon. It is extremely difficult to make, as even Slughorn claimed that Damocles couldn't have invented it without immense effort on his part.
Nature
The completed potion exudes a faint blue smoke. According to Remus Lupin, it has a "disgusting" taste, and adding sugar to remedy this is not possible as that substance will render it ineffective.[1]
Effects
The potion does not cure lycanthropy but eases the symptoms, allowing one to hold on to their mental faculties after transformation (which would otherwise not be possible). However, it can have disastrous side-effects if the recipe is tampered with, as Lupin told Harry in 1996. It is said that on the full-moon werewolves take this, they still transform, but at least in Remus Lupin's case they still act human. They usually stay somewhere safe and sleep through the transformation.
History
Wolfsbane Potion was invented by Damocles in the recent past, sometime after the mid-1970s.[2] Severus Snape brewed this potion for Remus Lupin during Lupin's year as Defence Against the Dark Arts professor at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.[3] Harry thought Severus Snape was poisoning Remus Lupin and later told his friends about it after they came back from Honeydukes.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film) (Mentioned only) (Unidentified)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film) (Mentioned only)
Notes and references
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - Chapter 8 (Flight of the Fat Lady)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - Chapter 18 (Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot and Prongs), page 258 "The Potion that Professor Snape has been making is a very recent discovery...Before the Wolfsbane Potion was discovered, however, I became a fully fledged monster once a month [when I went to Hogwarts]"
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - Chapter 16 (A Very Frosty Christmas)