Wolfsbane Potion

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Wolfsbane Potion is a magical draught in the Harry Potter universe that allows werewolves to retain their human mind and self-control during the full moon.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf magical draught
magical potion
potion
administeredTo Bill Weasley NERFINISHED
Fenrir Greyback victims (implied in canon and paratext)
Remus Lupin NERFINISHED
appearsIn Harry Potter series NERFINISHED
associatedWith lycanthropy
werewolf condition management
availability expensive to produce
not widely available
belongsToFictionalUniverse Wizarding World NERFINISHED
belongsToFranchise Harry Potter NERFINISHED
category defensive potion
medical potion
difficultyLevel complex to brew
very advanced potion
effectOnUser does not prevent physical transformation into a werewolf
makes the transformation less dangerous to others
prevents loss of human mentality during werewolf transformation
fictionalObject Harry Potter universe NERFINISHED
firstMentionedIn Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban NERFINISHED
inUniverseRecognition considered a humanitarian advance for werewolves
considered a major breakthrough in potion-making
inventedBy Damocles Belby NERFINISHED
knownBrewer Damocles Belby NERFINISHED
Severus Snape NERFINISHED
languageOfName English
legalStatus legal but tightly controlled in the wizarding world
limitation does not cure lycanthropy
ineffective if not brewed correctly
must be taken regularly to remain effective
mentionedIn Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film adaptation) NERFINISHED
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (novel) NERFINISHED
primaryFunction allows werewolves to retain self-control during the full moon
allows werewolves to retain their human mind during transformation
requiresBrewingKnowledgeOf advanced potion theory
dangerous magical plants
requiresIngredientType dangerous potion ingredients
rare potion ingredients
requiresSkillLevel highly skilled potioneer
requiresTiming must be taken during the full moon cycle
must be taken in the days leading up to the full moon
sideEffect can cause extreme bitterness in taste
may cause discomfort if brewed incorrectly
taste disgusting
usedBy werewolves
usedFor reducing danger posed by transformed werewolves
supporting integration of werewolves into wizarding society

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Remus Lupin usesPotion Wolfsbane Potion