Forgetfulness Potion

Forgetfulness Potion
Potion information
Effect	Memory loss
Characteristics	Orange in colour
Difficulty level	Beginner
Known ingredients	2 drops of Lethe River Water 2 Valerian sprigs 2 measures of Standard Ingredient 4 mistletoe berries

Hermione Granger: "What are the three most crucial ingredients in a Forgetfulness Potion?"

Ronald Weasley: "I forgot."

— Ron and Hermione studying for their final exams

The Forgetfulness Potion is a potion which causes an unknown degree of memory loss in the drinker. The recipe for this potion can be found in Magical Drafts and Potions; its key ingredients include Lethe River Water, mistletoe berries, and Valerian sprigs.

History

"I feel like I've drunk a Forgetfulness Potion. How do I do this again?"

—Jacob's sibling asks Penny Haywood a question

During the 1986–1987 school year, Penny Haywood asked Jacob's sibling to brew the potion with her in secret, intending to drink it herself.

Since this potion was of beginner's level, Professor Severus Snape had his first year students brew this potion for their final exam in 1992.

Recipe

Part 1

1. Add 2 drops of Lethe River Water to your cauldron
2. Gently heat for 20 seconds
3. Add 2 Valerian sprigs to your cauldron
4. Stir 3 times, clockwise
5. Wave your wand
6. Leave to brew and return in 45-60 minutes

Part 2

1. Add 2 measures of Standard Ingredient to the mortar
2. Add 4 mistletoe berries to the mortar
3. Crush into a medium-fine powder using the pestle
4. Add 2 pinches of the crushed mixture to your cauldron
5. Stir 5 times, anti-clockwise
6. Wave your wand to complete the potion

Behind the scenes

• Given that every potion's brewing process must include a magical component to complete it, the most likely spell to complete this potion's brewing process is a Memory Charm.

See also

• Memory Potion

Appearances

• Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (First appearance)
• Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film) (Mentioned in a deleted scene)
• Harry Potter Trading Card Game
• Pottermore
• Wizarding World (Mentioned only)
• Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery