First Year Potions Notes
written by Elizabeth Wonders
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Lesson 8) At the Core I've Forgotten (Lab #2: Forgetfulness Potion)
Chapter 8
- Federica Quimia, a 16th century Spanish witch, discovered the Forgetfulness Potion but forgot the process that led to its creation
- The Forgetfulness Potion causes mild carelessness and difficulty remembering minor details
- It can be used for pranks or as a treatment for anxiety disorders and trauma
- The potion includes ingredients like Lethe river water, valerian sprigs, mistletoe berries, and optional honey or mint leaves for taste
- How to brew:
- Add 500 mL of water to the cauldron.
- Add two drops of Lethe river water to the cauldron.
- Heat the cauldron to 394 Kelvin for 20 seconds, then turn down the flame.
- Add two Valerian sprigs to the cauldron and stir clockwise three times.
- Leave the potion to brew in a pewter cauldron at 383 Kelvin for 30 minutes.
- In a mortar, grind four mistletoe berries (optional: add honey or mint leaves).
- Add two measures of the mixture to the cauldron and stir counter-clockwise three times.
- Let the potion finish brewing for 20 minutes.
- Take the potion off the flame and stir to ensure uniform consistency.
- Transfer the potion to a glass phial and label it correctly.
- The potion should mature at room temperature for two days.
- Store in a dark, cool place and dispose of after six months if necessary.
- The effects of the potion last for six to eight hours and should not be taken before important decisions
- Consult a healer before taking the potion for psychological reasons
- The potion should not be given to children under five or pregnant individuals
- Lethe river water acts as a memory suppressant and can cause serious memory loss or forgetfulness if consumed in high doses
- Lethe river water appears molecularly identical to regular water and lacks any explanation for its magical properties
- One theory suggests that a powerful early witch or wizard enchanted the source of the river for unknown reasons, possibly for defense or offense during a war
- The enchantment may have involved a permanent charm or restructuring of particles at the river's source
- Another theory proposes that a magical plant or fungus at the source imbues the water with forgetfulness magic as it passes through or over it
- No one has reached the source of the river, and any beings who may have done so have had their memories wiped, keeping the source a mystery
