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- Hermione: "This is Felix Felicis, I suppose? You haven't got another little bottle of — I don't know —"
- Ron: "Essence of Insanity?"
- Harry: "Trust me, I know what I'm doing... or at least Felix does."
- — Ron and Hermione becoming suspicious after Harry took Felix Felicis and said he was going to see Hagrid[src]
Essence of Insanity was a potion which caused irrational decision making in the drinker.[1][2] Known ingredients were frog brains and beetle eyes.[3]
History[]
- "Take your seats. Today we will be brewing Essence of Insanity. I shouldn't have to tell you not to consume this potion... But the baffling behaviour of some of you makes me think you already have. Pay attention. We will begin with a lecture on Essence of Insanity."
- — Professor Snape to sixth-year Potions students[src]
Considered "exceedingly dangerous", the brewing of this potion was taught to sixth-years in the 1989–1990 school year at Hogwarts, by Professor Severus Snape in Potions class.[2]
On 21 April 1997, Ron Weasley sarcastically suggested Harry Potter took this potion after Harry consumed Felix Felicis, as he felt his friend was behaving erratically.[1]
Appearances[]
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (First mentioned)
- Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery (First appearance)
- Harry Potter: Magic Awakened (Mentioned only)
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 22 (After the Burial)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 6, Chapter 39 (Gather the Merqueen's Tribute) - Potions Lesson "Essence of Insanity"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Harry Potter: Magic Awakened