Where Were the Drowsy Bean's Properties?

The Living Death Potion is a very special Potions. Under normal circumstances, when it comes into contact with other substances, it will quickly produce a strong corrosive effect.

What's peculiar is that it's also a powerful sleeping pill; when a creature drinks it, it falls into a deep sleep, and its physiological functions even cease, as if it has lost all signs of life.

That is why it has the nickname "Deadly Sleep Water".

"Mr. Lovegood, I understand the 'rebirth' part!" Magnus Gustafsson's face flushed, but he still raised his hand firmly, trying to understand the principle.

"But besides that... do you have some other reason? Otherwise, you wouldn't have chosen such a... rather potent Potions, would you? I'd really like to know why you chose it!"

As Magnus Gustafsson finished speaking, many people present nodded in agreement.

Wizet began, "I think you all know that the juice of Drowsy Bean is needed when brewing the Living Death Potion."

"This is a thick, silvery liquid. If consumed directly, it can produce an effect similar to the Obliviation Charm, removing the user's memories."

"There's something strange worth noting: if you use it as Potion Ingredients and brew it into Living Death Potion, this effect actually disappears."

"But according to Professor Snape's research, the effect of memory removal did not disappear... but rather it shifted, shifting to the loss of physical characteristics!"

"In other words, the 'forgetting' magical property of the Drowsy Bean still exists, but it has become a way to make the human body lose its memory and forget things that can be done naturally."

"This is truly a groundbreaking discovery!" a wizard exclaimed. "Mr. Lovegood, is the person you're talking about... a professor who teaches at Hogwarts?"

"Yes, he is a very powerful Potions Master!" Wizet nodded repeatedly. "However, he is quite low-key and rarely publishes papers."

Upon hearing this, the wizards present nodded in agreement, as if they could vaguely construct an image of an old scholar who was focused on studying Potions and indifferent to worldly affairs.

"A Potions Master as a professor..." Babajide Akingbade was also interested, "But unfortunately my child has already graduated."

Professor McGonagall, standing to the side, chuckled and was momentarily at a loss for words.

Not all students are like Wizet, who can get Snape to share some secrets with them;

Even Slytherin House students at most receive some preferential treatment, nothing more.

Wizet's focus remained on the Living Death Potion, "The Living Death Potion also requires Valerian Root. Valerian is a very special Magical Plants; its leaves have 'calming' magical properties..."

"Valerian Sprigs possess the magical property of 'forgetfulness' and are one of the ingredients for Forgetfulness Potion. The roots, like the roots of various plants, possess a very similar magical property of 'guidance'."

"It is through the 'guiding' magical properties of Valerian Root that the 'forgetting' magical properties of Drowsy Bean are transferred and applied to the human body, stopping various physiological functions."

"That must be it! I think I understand!" a Brazil sorcerer exclaimed. "The recipe for the Living Death Potion must be modified! Valerian Root must be discarded!"

"Without the 'guiding' magical property of Valerian Root, the 'forgetting' magical property of Drowsy Bean wouldn't be transferred and wouldn't be able to directly affect the soul!"

"I think I really understand now!" He clapped his hands suddenly. "Only through the magical property of 'forgetting' can Mr. Lovegood's earlier talk of deception and subversion truly come into play!"

After such a detailed explanation from Wizet, many more experienced wizards finally realized what was going on and truly followed Wizet's line of thought.

Akinbade was one of them. He came to Wizet's side and asked, "Wizet, shouldn't you still need moonlight?"

"But the full moon was last week... Should we wait for the next full moon?"

Wizet looked up at the sky and said, "There are very few clouds today, it's a nice day..."

"The catalysis of moonlight is essential, but it doesn't need to be too strong. It's a waning crescent moon now... which is actually enough."

Akinbade continued, "Could you confirm what materials are needed...? We can help prepare them."

"Then I'll have to trouble you..." Wizet took out a slip of paper from his pocket and listed the required materials on it.

"A sufficiently clear bottle... mature Mandrake leaves... Death's-Head Hawkmoth Chrysalis ... Mugwort Infusion ... Moonpetal Flower, Moonpetal Flower Root ... Drowsy Bean ... a non-silver dagger... a crucible..."

Akinbade looked at the list and asked, "Wizet, regarding the Living Death Potion... are there any other important points? I remember that to process the Drowsy Bean, you need a silver dagger, here it is..."

Wizet explained, "Silver has a 'purifying' magical property, which weakens the effect of Drowsy Bean and allows Valerian Root to channel better."

"We don't need to weaken the effect of Drowsy Bean, so we should change them to non-silver ones to enhance Drowsy Bean effect."

"I see!" Akinbade nodded. "And this place... I remember that the Living Death Potion seems to use narcissus roots."

Wizet continued to explain, "This is to avoid accidents. If there isn't enough moonlight, Moonpetal Flower can provide a better supplement than narcissus roots."

"There is also the Moonpetal Flower Root, which can also play a guiding role. However, when used in combination with the Moonpetal Flower, it can guide the moonlight, which is also to avoid accidents."

"Are you considering drug trials?" Akinbade realized. "If you don't mind, I'm willing to participate in drug trials."

"Mr. Akingbade, I must make this clear!" Wizet's tone turned serious. "This is a new Potions formula, and there are real risks involved!"

Akinbade shook his head slightly. "Magic is always accompanied by accidents and risks. As a member of the International Confederation of Wizards, I have seen far too many."

"Your theory is very feasible, so I have a lot of confidence in it! That's why I'm willing to try the drug, not to gamble on anything."

"I just felt that I could become that Animagus who can cast spells faster than others, that's all!"

The wizards around him applauded Akinbade's courage upon hearing these words.

"I understand!" Wizet nodded, no longer dwelling on the topic. "Mr. Akingbade, if you intend to conduct drug trials... then you'll need to make some other preparations."

"Your Animagus form is a peregrine falcon... What kinds of magic does it excel at? Depending on the form of your Animagus, the magic you can cast will also be different."

"There are other options?" Akinbade, somewhat surprised. "It's not like you can only use the Levitation Charm?"