|
"Is this all real? Or has this been happening inside my head?"
The topic of this article is of a real-life subject that has been mentioned "in-universe" in a canon source. The Harry Potter Wiki is written from the perspective that all information presented in canon is true (e.g., Hogwarts really existed), and, as such, details contained in this article may differ from real world facts. |
Chemistry is the science concerned with the study of the composition, structure and properties of matter, with a particular emphasis on its chemical reactions and bonds. The wizarding equivalent of chemistry is the art of Potion-making.[1]
Severus Snape mentioned it in his introduction to Harry Potter's first class in 1991.[2] Chemistry involves the mixture of chemicals and certain processes to get the desired end product. Severus Snape was known to like chemistry, and in his childhood he used to play with his chemistry set, according to Sirius Black.
Behind the scenes
- J. K. Rowling has said in interviews that chemistry was her least favourite class in school.
- In the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Sirius Black mocked Snape, by saying that he should run off and play with his chemistry set.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (First mentioned)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film) (Mentioned only)
- Pottermore (Mentioned only)
- Wizarding World (Mentioned only)
Notes and references
- ↑ Writing by J.K. Rowling: "Potions" at Wizarding World
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 8 (The Potions Master)
