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Forgetfulness potion

 

Basic Information    
Effects Causes memory loss in unknown degrees
Characteristics Has a distinct orange color
Known Ingredients  

Overview

The Forgetfulness potion is a potion which causes an unknown degree of memory loss to the person who drinks it. The key ingredient for the drinks is lethe river water, valerian sprigs and mistletoe berries.

History

In the school years of 1890 - 1891 a Hufflepuff student asked another student if they had any valerian sprigs. As the Hufflepuff student had to brew the potion, but had misplaced their sprigs.

During 1986-1987 a student named Penny Haywood and Jacob’s sibling brewed the potion in complete secrecy. They brewed it so that Penny could erase her own painful memories.

Since the forgetfulness potion is listed as a beginner’s level potion, Severus Snape had his first year students brewing it at their exam before the year ended in 1992.

In the school years of 2009 - 2010 it was brewed by second year students.

Recipe
First part:
  1. Add two drops of Lethe river water to your cauldron.
  2. Gently heat your cauldron for 20 seconds.
  3. Add two Valerian sprigs to your cauldron.
  4. Stir the cauldron clockwise three times.
  5. Wave your wand over the cauldron.
  6. Leave the potion to brew and return in 45 - 60 minutes.
Second part:
  1. Add two measures of Standard ingredient to the mortar.
  2. Add four mistletoe berries into the mortar too.
  3. Crush the standard ingredients and the berries into fine powder using a pestle.
  4. Add two pinches of the crushed mixture into your cauldron.
  5. Stir the cauldron five times anti-clockwise.
  6. Wave your wand to complete the potion.

Credits/References

Harry Potter Wiki - Forgetfulness Potion

Written by Mason Hayes
Base code by Andrew Sutherland, edited by Iselin Merilä and Desmond Gray.