An emergency meeting? What did Cornelius want to complain about now?

According to the story about Harry Potter, his parents were killed that fateful night on Halloween 1981 and little Harry somehow miraculously survived the encounter when the dark lord's curse rebounded off him and struck the evil wizard down instead. Only he didn't die and Harry had to face him again and again as he grew up until their final confrontation when Harry was seventeen. Somehow Harry was the victor again and Voldemort was gone for good this time.

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Valerian is a plant with magical properties. Growing Valerians was covered in third year Herbology.

The berry of the mistletoe is small, white, and waxy. It is used as an ingredient in potions, including the Antidote to Common Poisons and the Forgetfulness Potion. Behind the scenes The use of mistletoe berries as an ingredient in the Antidote to Common Poisons is ironic: the non-berry parts of the mistletoe plant are extremely poisonous, causing intense stomach pain, diarrhoea, low pulse, visual disturbances, and convulsions if eaten. However, the berries are considered "relatively...

Lethe River Water was water collected from the river Lethe. It possessed magical properties which would cause one to forget things, and was thus used as an ingredient in the Forgetfulness Potion.

The Disillusionment Charm is a spell that is used to conceal a target. The charm makes that which has been bewitched to act as a chameleon, taking the colour and texture of that which is behind...

Dandelion roots (Taraxacum officinale ) may be used in some potions. It was kept with other potion ingredients in the Potions Classroom at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Appearances The Road to Hogwarts Sweepstakes

Dittany is a magical plant used in Potion-Making. It is a powerful healing herb and restorative. Its use makes fresh skin grow over a wound and after application the wound seems several days old...

Essence of Daisyroot is a potion, or an ingredient used in Potion-making, which is obtained through a distillation process for roots of daisies. Appearances The Making of Harry Potter

Daisyroot Draught was an alcoholic beverage made from daisies. It was sold at the Hog's Head Pub at Hogsmeade. Appearances The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (First appearance)

Wonderbook: Book of Potions is an augmented reality book offered by Sony and Pottermore, as a follow-up to the previously-released Wonderbook: Book of Spells. It was released on 12 November 2013...

Butterbeer was a popular wizarding beverage described as tasting "a little bit like less-sickly butterscotch". It was served at numerous locations in the wizarding world and had a very slight...

Butterscotch is a type of confectionery that may also be used in some potions. It was kept with other potion ingredients in the Potions Classroom at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry...

Boomslangs (Dispholidus typus) are relatively small, venomous colubrid snakes native to sub-Saharan Africa. The skin of a boomslang is mostly green in males and brown in females. A boomslang's diet consists mostly of small lizards and frogs, swallowed whole, though on occasion will eat mammals or birds (and their eggs). Their venom is highly poisonous, but slow to act. The boomslang's skin is used in certain potions, most notably Polyjuice Potion. Boomslang skin is not a common Potion...

Belladonna is a mundane plant with magical uses. The foliage and berries of this plant are highly poisonous when ingested, being often known to cause delirium and hallucinations. Fluids from this poisonous plant are used by students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in Potions class, where it is a part of their standard potion making-kit. Other names for Belladonna are Atropa, Deadly Nightshade, Deaths Herb, Dwale, and Witch's berry. The seed of the Belladonna plant is purple...

This is a list of all (known) potion ingredients and their uses. The use descriptions are still in progress. A Aconite (Wolfsbane) - Used in Wolfsbane potions, but also in Pottermore's Wideye/Awakening Potion., Acromantula Venom - No known uses, but because of its rarity, it can sell for about one hundred Galleons a pint., Adder's Fork - Unknown use., Agrippa - Used in Agrippa potions., Alihotsy - Used in Laughing Potions; the leaves cause uncontrollable laughter., Angel's Trumpet - Angel's...

Asphodel (also known as Royal Staff) is a member of the lily family and has long and slender leaves. It is found worldwide, and was known to grow in the Hogwarts grounds. Asphodel has both magical...

Aconite (also known as monkshood or wolfsbane) is a plant with magical properties. Once widespread, this plant is now only found in wild places. Its flowers are useful in potion-making, but its leaves are very toxic. Aconite is most commonly known as an ingredient of Wolfsbane Potion. The root of aconite can be used as a potion ingredient. Behind the scenes There are over 250 species of Aconitum, the most common of which are known as aconite, monkshood, or wolfsbane., Aconitum species are...

Ashwinder eggs are the eggs of the Ashwinder, a magical serpent which is born from the embers of an unattended magical fire. The Ashwinder eggs are extremely hot and flammable, and, if not frozen in time, will light fire to the surrounding area. They are bright red and very valuable when frozen.

The Astronomy Tower is the tallest tower at Hogwarts Castle. It is where students study the stars and planets through their telescopes in Astronomy lessons with Professor Aurora Sinistra. This is...

The Sleeping Draught was a potion that caused the drinker to fall almost instantaneously into a deep but temporary sleep. A standard Sleeping Draught differed from the Draught of Living Death...

Shrinking Solution, also known as a Shrinking Potion, is a potion that causes the drinker to shrink to a smaller form. It is bright green when brewed correctly and, if prepared incorrectly, it can apparently be poisonous. One practical use of this potion is in the transportation of livestock — it allows for a wizard to carry an entire herd of pigs in the pocket.