Amortentia
| Basic Information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Effects | It is the most powerful love potion known, causing the drinker to become infatuated or obsessively attached. | |
| Characteristics | The potion has a pinkish color in it, and it’s scent changes depending on what attracts the person who smells it. | |
| Known Ingredients | Ashwinder eggs Rose thorns Peppermint Powdered moonstone Pearl dust Rose Petals |
Overview
It is said that Amortentia doesn’t actually create true love, but rather a strong obsession or infatuation, which can make it feel very unnatural. It’s taught at an advanced level in potion making (mostly N.E.W.T level) and is considered to be very dangerous because of its psychological effects
History
The potion has existed for centuries, though it's most often credited to a lady named Laverne De Montmorency, a 19th-century potioneer known for studying emotional magic. She focused on how potions could influence feelings, and her research led to the creation of the most powerful love potion known. At Hogwarts, Professor Slughorn later demonstrated it in his class, reminding students that it causes obsession and NOT real love.
Credits/References
Written by Eric Kwon
Base code by Andrew Sutherland, edited by Iselin Merilä and Desmond Gray.