Valerian Roots/Sprigs
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Potion ingredients
Valerian root is a type of root used in potions, it is a key ingredient in the Draught of Living Death. https://media.blubrry.com/hplex/media.hp-lexicon.org/podcasts/archive/hplm-201901-book-two-thoughts.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration:… Read MoreRomilda Vane• Character
Romilda Vane was a Gryffindor, two years behind Harry Potter at Hogwarts, who went to great lengths to try to win his heart. She had dark eyes and long, dark hair. Romilda made it very obvious in her fourth year that she was pursuing Harry Potter (HBP7). Among other… Read More
Veritaserum
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Potions
Veritaserum, the most powerful Truth Serum available in the Wizarding world, is a colorless, odorless potion (which looks like plain water) which forces the drinker to tell the truth (HBP9). https://media.blubrry.com/hplex/media.hp-lexicon.org/podcasts/archive/hplm-201901-book-two-thoughts.mp3Podcast: Play in new… Read MoreVoldemort's Agents, Malfoy's Cronies, and Hagrid's Chums: Friendship in Harry Potter• Podcast Episode
From the book Harry Potter and Philosophy: If Aristotle Ran Hogwarts. One of the surest signs of friendship is the willingness to help out in bad times. Those who stand by us through hardship, depression, and failure will certainly be there when things are good too. Good… Read More
Voldemort's Cave Potion
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Potions
Voldemort used a basin filled with emerald green potion in the sea cave to protect the Horcrux made from Salazar Slytherin’s locket (HBP26). https://media.blubrry.com/hplex/media.hp-lexicon.org/podcasts/archive/hplm-201901-book-two-thoughts.mp3Podcast: Play in new window |… Read More
Voldemort's potions
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Potions
In his unnatural quest to achieve immortality, Voldemort has used three different potions: Unicorn blood was used in the Forbidden Forest to keep Voldemort alive while his spirit form possessed Professor Quirrell. The potion that kept Voldemort alive from the time Wormtail returned to him until he could be reborn… Read More