Second Years Guide to Ace Potions: A Study Guide
This book is intended for all who need a quick study reference guide for PTNS-201. It has a glossary of terms & its appropriate meanings for the entire course. Each chapter is based on a lesson; where it won't go into grave detail, but will give you the necessary components to study for upcoming tests & assignments. This does not include mid-term & final exams. All detailed information about each topic is in your official lessons with the Professor. DO NOT COPY AS IT IS PLAGIARISM!
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Lesson Eight: The Swelling Solution Part 1 Study Guide
Chapter 9
This style of the potion is made in pewter cauldrons & uses Celsius temperature.
In sixteenth century, Pavlos Efives wanted to increase his height. However, the potion made him swell up instead of getting taller. In the eighteenth century, the Deflating Draught was created.
Estimated Brewing Time (EBT): 55 minutes, 50 seconds
Ingredients:
⊱ 500 mL of water
⊱ 2 tbsp of nettles
⊱ 3 puffer-fish eyes
⊱ 1 bat spleen
⊱ 1 tbsp of Flobberworm Mucus
Instructions
1. Add 500 mL of water & heat to 37 degrees Celsius.
2. Add 2 tbsp of nettles & 3 puffer-fish eyes to your mortar & pestle.
3. Crush nettles & puffer-fish eyes until an evenly medium fine powder.
4. Add 2 tbsp of the crushed ingredients to your cauldron.
5. Heat to 107 degrees Celsius for 20 seconds & then turn heat back down to 37 degrees Celsius.
6. Stir twice clockwise.
7. Brew for 30 minutes. The potion should be a teal color with a pale yellow smoke.
8. Add 1 bat spleen.
9. Stir 4 times counter-clockwise.
10. Heat to 77 degrees Celsius for 30 seconds & turn heat down to 37 degrees Celsius.
11. Brew for 20 minutes.
12. Remove from heat for 5 minutes. The potion should be a dark turquoise with black ripples. It will smell like parsley.
13. Stir 1 tbsp of Flobberworm Mucus with a wooden spoon.
14. Use a funnel or the Siphoning Charm to store in a phial.
Usage Notes
This potion should be stored in direct sunlight in warmer conditions. Its shelf life is four months. Those with nettle allergies may have rashes & flaky skin. This potion must not be applied to the face, near the eyes, cuts, broken skin, lacerations, & is never to be swallowed. Its effects can last for four hours. Use the Deflating Draught to reverse effects. Do not use if pregnant, any cardiac or pulmonary problems or muscular issues. Children under eight years old should not use this potion. Side effects consists of nausea, slight fever, lightheadedness, & an increased heartbeat.
