Basic Potions

Lesson Three: Forgetfulness Potion

4 cups water

6 tablespoons of Scurvygrass, finely chopped

1/2 cup Lovage, sliced

1 tablespoon Sneezewart, finely ground

1/2 a crocodile heart, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

3/4 cup hellebore, dried and ground

Please note: For this potion the Scurvygrass should be put in a cold cauldron to ensure that it doesn't burn.

Pour 4 cups of water and the 6 tablespoons of Scurvygrass into your cauldron and light a fire under it. Bring the ingredients to a full rolling boil and add the Lovage, slowly. Stir the ingredients clockwise 6 times and add the Sneezewart. Once you add the Sneezewart your potion should turn a deep sapphire blue. Stir twice counter clockwise and add the crocodile heart. Let boil for 4 minutes, undisturbed and then stir once clockwise. This will help your ingredients blend together for a more successful potion. Reduce the heat and add the hellbore to the cauldron. As you add the hellbore your potion should change to a sky blue. Allow the potion to simmer for 12 minutes, remove from the fire and let cool. Once cooled, place in a vial and store in a cool, dark place.