Guide To Year One
A comprehensive notebook for Year One from the pen of a Ravenclaw. *This book will not be edited after the author has moved on to Year Two. Please allow for discrepancies between professors and their edits.
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Herbology
Chapter 5
Lesson 1- Introduction to Herbology and Basic Equipment
Herbology- study of magical and nonmagical plants
Basic Equipment: Dragon-Hide Gloves, Earmuffs, Wand
Dragon Dung- fire breathing dragon feces. Used for fertilizer. Stomach acid decomposes material to natural states. *Scentless, because of the fire breathing
Mooncalf Dung- Gentle fertilizer for sensitive plants, also means lesser quality
Centaur Tears- More vitamins than water. Revive plants before fully withered. toxic to salt water plants. Ethically controversial
Centaurs: more intelligent than humans. Labelled as beasts by the ministry. Connected to Astrology, caretakers of the forests. With consent, collecting tears is more reputable.
30,000 accidents, 81% from not using gloves, 21% permanent damage
Lesson 2- Care and Use in Potions
Lesson 3- Basic Herbs and Fungi
Lesson 4- Dangerous Plants
Lesson 5- Rat Root
Lesson 6- Advanced Herbology
Lesson 7- Non-Magical Plants
Lesson 8- Challenges in Herbology
Lesson 9- Final
