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{{Quote|First pus and now this.|[[Seamus Finnigan]], when discovering that he had to feed [[Blast-Ended Skrewt]]s after handling Bubotuber pus|Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire}}
  
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{{Quote|Bubotuber pus is a thick, yellowish green liquid, which smells strongly of petrol. It is very valuable, and can be used as an effective remedy against acne.|Description|Pottermore}}
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'''Bubotuber pus''' is a thick, yellowish-green, petrol-smelling substance squeezed from the swellings of the [[magic]]al [[Bubotuber]] plant.<ref name="GOF13"/>
   
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'''Bubotuber pus''' is the liquid found in the swellings of the [[magic]]al [[Bubotuber]] plant. It is very valuable for its acne-ridding qualities. It is a thick, yellowish-green liquid and smells strongly of petrol.
  
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It is extremely valuable for its [[acne]]-curing abilities, but if touched undiluted, it can leave painful boils on the skin. For this reason, [[dragon-hide gloves]] are recommended to be worn while handling raw bubotuber pus. Nevertheless, treated bubotuber pus is recommended for curing the most severe cases of acne, rather than [[spell]]s, due to the fact that spells are risky in acne-removal, such as in the case of [[Eloise Midgen]] [[Curse|cursing]] her nose off.<ref name="GOF13">{{GOF|B|13}}</ref>
   
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Despite retaining [[Healing magic|healing]] powers, when undiluted it can cause painful, large, yellow boils to form immediately on the skin, and [[dragon-hide gloves]] are recommended to be worn while handling it. It is also an excellent remedy for the more severe cases of acne, and is recommended in preference to [[spell]]s, which can backfire and cause side effects as extreme as nose loss, which happened to [[Eloise Midgen]].<ref name="gof13">{{GOF|B|13}}</ref>
  
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{{Dialogue a-b-a|Professor Sprout|Bubotubers. They need squeezing. You will collect the pus—|Seamus Finnigan|The ''what''?|Pus, Finnigan, pus, and it's extremely valuable, so don't waste it. You will collect the pus, I say, in these bottles. Wear your [[dragon-hide gloves]]; it can do funny things to the skin when undiluted, bubotuber pus.|[[Pomona Sprout]] and [[Seamus Finnigan]] in [[1994]]|Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire}}The pimple-curing properties of bubotuber pus was first discovered by the [[Potioneer]] [[Sacharissa Tugwood]], who also created some of the earliest [[Beautification Potion|Beautifying Potions]].<ref name="PSG">{{PS|G}}</ref><ref name="COSG">{{COS|G}}</ref><ref name="POAG">{{POA|G}}</ref>
   
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Bubotuber pus is collected by squeezing the swellings on the plant, and catching the pus that bursts out in bottles. In [[1994]], the [[Fourth year]]s attending [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] collected Bubotuber pus in bottles during [[Herbology]] with [[Pomona Sprout|Professor Sprout]]. When the students were squeezing the swellings, it was described as "disgusting, but oddly satisfying."<ref name="GF13">{{GOF|B|13}}</ref>
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<nowiki> </nowiki>In [[1994]], the [[Fourth year]]s attending [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] collected Bubotuber pus in bottles during [[Herbology]] with [[Pomona Sprout|Professor Sprout]]. When the students were squeezing the swellings, it was described as "disgusting, but oddly satisfying."<ref name="GOF13">{{GOF|B|13}}</ref>
   
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In the same year, [[Hermione Granger]] was sent an envelope covered with this substance from an unknown person, who believed the rumour that she had relationships with both [[Harry Potter]] and [[Viktor Krum]], as falsely and maliciously reported by [[Rita Skeeter]]. Her touching this substance caused yellow boils to form on her hands, which made it looked like she was wearing thick, knobbly gloves.<ref>{{GOF|B|28}}</ref>
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In the same year, [[Hermione Granger]] was sent an envelope covered with this substance from an unknown person, who believed the rumour that she had relationships with both [[Harry Potter]] and [[Viktor Krum]], as falsely and maliciously reported by [[Rita Skeeter]]. Her touching this substance caused yellow boils to form on her hands, which made it looked like she was wearing thick, knobbly gloves.<ref name="GOF28">{{GOF|B|28}}</ref>
   
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In [[1996]], [[Molly Weasley]] mentioned that a mixture of [[gravy]] and Bubotuber pus was being falsely sold as a [[Fake protective potions|Protective Potion]] in the streets of [[Diagon Alley]], which would supposedly protect the drinker from the effects of [[Dark Arts|dark magic]], despite having no effect whatsoever.<ref>{{HBP|B|6}}</ref>
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In [[1996]], [[Molly Weasley]] mentioned that a mixture of [[gravy]] and Bubotuber pus was being falsely sold as a [[Fake protective potions|Protective Potion]] in the streets of [[Diagon Alley]], which would supposedly protect the drinker from the effects of [[Dark Arts|dark magic]], despite having no effect whatsoever.<ref name="HBP5">{{HBP|B|5}}</ref>
   
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During the [[Calamity]] in the [[2010s]], Bubotuber pus was heavily collected and used as a [[potion]] ingredient by volunteer members of the [[Statute of Secrecy Task Force]], where it was mainly used to brew the [[Healing Potion]].<ref name="WU">{{WU}}</ref>
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The pimple-curing properties of Bubotuber pus was discovered by the [[Potioneer]] [[Sacharissa Tugwood]], who also created some of the earliest [[Beautification Potion|Beautifying Potions]].
  
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Revision as of 10:41, 23 December 2019

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At least some content in this article is derived from information featured in: Harry Potter: Wizards Unite & Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery.
As such, spoilers will be present within the article.

"Bubotuber pus is a thick, yellowish green liquid, which smells strongly of petrol. It is very valuable, and can be used as an effective remedy against acne."
— Description[src]

Bubotuber pus is a thick, yellowish-green, petrol-smelling substance squeezed from the swellings of the magical Bubotuber plant.[1]

Usage

It is extremely valuable for its acne-curing abilities, but if touched undiluted, it can leave painful boils on the skin. For this reason, dragon-hide gloves are recommended to be worn while handling raw bubotuber pus. Nevertheless, treated bubotuber pus is recommended for curing the most severe cases of acne, rather than spells, due to the fact that spells are risky in acne-removal, such as in the case of Eloise Midgen cursing her nose off.[1]

History

Professor Sprout: "Bubotubers. They need squeezing. You will collect the pus—"
Seamus Finnigan: "The what?"
Professor Sprout: "Pus, Finnigan, pus, and it's extremely valuable, so don't waste it. You will collect the pus, I say, in these bottles. Wear your dragon-hide gloves; it can do funny things to the skin when undiluted, bubotuber pus."
— Pomona Sprout and Seamus Finnigan in 1994[src]

The pimple-curing properties of bubotuber pus was first discovered by the Potioneer Sacharissa Tugwood, who also created some of the earliest Beautifying Potions.[4][5][6]

In 1994, the Fourth years attending Hogwarts collected Bubotuber pus in bottles during Herbology with Professor Sprout. When the students were squeezing the swellings, it was described as "disgusting, but oddly satisfying."[1]

In the same year, Hermione Granger was sent an envelope covered with this substance from an unknown person, who believed the rumour that she had relationships with both Harry Potter and Viktor Krum, as falsely and maliciously reported by Rita Skeeter. Her touching this substance caused yellow boils to form on her hands, which made it looked like she was wearing thick, knobbly gloves.[7]

In 1996, Molly Weasley mentioned that a mixture of gravy and Bubotuber pus was being falsely sold as a Protective Potion in the streets of Diagon Alley, which would supposedly protect the drinker from the effects of dark magic, despite having no effect whatsoever.[2]

During the Calamity in the 2010s, Bubotuber pus was heavily collected and used as a potion ingredient by volunteer members of the Statute of Secrecy Task Force, where it was mainly used to brew the Healing Potion.[3]

Behind the scenes

  • In the Goblet of Fire video game, there are respawn-able-cauldrons that are said to be filled with a solution mixed with the pus that causes them to be explosive. Said cauldrons can be used on enemies, but are mainly for destroying part of the environment to solve puzzles and/or spawning beans to collect.

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Notes and references

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 13 (Mad-Eye Moody)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 5 (An Excess of Phlegm)
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Harry Potter: Wizards Unite
  4. ↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)
  5. ↑ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)
  6. ↑ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)
  7. ↑ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 28 (The Madness of Mr Crouch)
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