The Wolfsbane Potion That Seemed Ineffective
Wizet looked toward the Potions station, where, in addition to the cauldron, there was also a Magical Energy Field;
This Magical Energy Field is constructed with Moisturizing and Preservation Charm, designed to protect the materials within and prevent their effectiveness from diminishing.
Snape waved his hand, and the chair that had been sitting there flew behind him again.
He sat down and crossed his arms again. "Let's begin! I've been studying ' Golpalott's Third Law ' for a while now, it's time to put it to use."
Upon hearing this, Wizet realized that the Wolfsbane Potion might be more complex than he had imagined;
In accordance with Snape's usual practice, if he wanted Wizet to analyze the Potions, he would usually just say "Let's begin" without giving any further hints, especially such obvious ones.
This means that his requirements go beyond simply specifying the material names and processing methods; they also require consideration of the deeper interactions between these materials based on "Golpalott's Third Law".
For example, a certain material may produce side effects, requiring another material to mitigate them;
Or perhaps one material is not effective enough and needs to be combined with another material to enhance its effectiveness.
As Snape said in his first lesson, Potions is a precise and rigorous discipline, and therefore requires consideration of many complex situations;
Potions is the result of the efforts of countless wizards, and the more Wizet studies it, the more he can appreciate its mysteries.
The materials on the table include Sage, Thyme, St. John's Wort, rosemary, Hedge Woundwort, Echinacea, lavender, and Dragon Blood Tree Resin;
According to the magical properties of the materials, Wizet initially categorized them.
Of the eight materials, seven possess the magical property of "protection".
The magical properties of Betony and rosemary are relatively unique and special. Both of them have the magical property of "awakening" and are usually used as "Awakening Potion".
After taking this Potions, you will remain awake for the duration of its effects, no matter how tired you are. The Awakening Potion can also be used for unconsciousness caused by accidents, such as impacts or accidental ingestion of certain sleeping Potions.
Betony has stronger magical properties, while rosemary's "awakening" magical property is weaker, but if used properly, it can enhance the effects of other materials.
The six materials with "protective" magical properties can be further subdivided;
Among them, the magical properties of Sage, Echinacea, and lavender are more inclined towards "protecting the soul," Dragon Blood Tree Resin can strengthen the connection between the body and the soul.
Snape glanced at the contents of the notebook and nodded slightly, which was a way of expressing his approval.
The processing methods for these materials are relatively conventional, but the processing methods for Dragon Blood Tree Resin are relatively different;
To obtain Dragon Blood Tree Resin that can be used to brew Potions, you need to cut the bark of the dragon blood tree with a knife, wait for the resin to flow out and solidify, then collect it, dry it, and finally grind it into powder.
The rest of the materials are all kinds of plants, which only need to be washed and dried after harvesting;
However, the timing of harvesting is important. Thyme and rosemary should be harvested in spring, St. John's Wort's wort in early summer, Sage and lavender in summer, Echinacea in late summer, and Betony in autumn.
Even though Wizet wasn't very familiar with these materials, she could now use her knowledge of Arithmancy to "divine" the best season for harvesting them.
After quickly completing these most basic analyses, he focused his energy on "Golpalott's Third Law";
He used Golpalott's Third Law to judge these materials, identifying three as the main materials: Dragon Blood Tree Resin, Betony, and St. John's Wort.
These three materials each have their unique characteristics. For example, Dragon Blood Tree Resin itself is different from the other eight herbal materials and can also strengthen the connection between the body and the soul.
St. John's Wort not only possesses the magical property of "protection," but also has a powerful magical property of "purification," which can have a significant effect on some damage caused by curses.
After identifying the three main materials, the remaining steps became simpler. Based on his knowledge, Wizet tackled the remaining materials one by one.
Rosemary can enhance other materials. In the Wolfsbane Potion, its additional effect is to enhance the Dragon Blood Tree Resin, making its effects more significant and helping to strengthen the connection between the soul and the body.
The additional effect of Sage is also enhancement, which can enhance the magical property of Betony's "awakening" effect;
The additional function of Thyme is to regulate and enhance, balancing the overly powerful "purification" magic property of St. John's Wort while further enhancing the "awakening" magic property of Betony.
Echinacea and lavender have similar additional effects, both providing a relatively suitable overall enhancement to the materials used in Wolfsbane Potion.
Applying the "Golpalott's Third Law" to this point in the analysis, Wizet realized a problem—this Potions called Wolfsbane Potion didn't seem to have anything particularly special about it;
If we have to say what role these materials can play, it's nothing more than waking up Werewolf through purification, and it's a relatively ordinary kind of awakening.
Malo Fufang's notes actually mention similar Potions recipes and record the reasons for the creation of such Potions recipes;
In an effort to save themselves, some Werewolf Wizard became Potions. They wanted to combine the magical properties of "purification" and "awakening" to try and invent a "Werewolf Reason Awakening Potion."
The result was obvious: these Werewolf Wizard failed, otherwise, this Potions called Wolfsbane Potion wouldn't have only appeared now.
Only the recipes left behind by the Werewolf Wizard were recorded in Malo Fufang's notes;
The materials used in these Potions recipes are very similar to those used in the current Wolfsbane Potion, the main difference being that the Wolfsbane Potion contains a material called Dragon Blood Tree Resin.
It is unclear what Damocles Belby's reasons were for emphasizing the "connection between body and soul".
Snape noticed the change in Wizet's expression, nodded slightly, and asked in a deep voice, "Is it over? Did you find a problem?"
"Yes, Professor Snape!" Wizet admitted, opening the notebook for Snape to examine. "It's been too ordinary so far."
"The materials used only appear complex... somewhat like Soul Soothing Potion, but their effect on Werewolf..."
"I don't think it will be too good. Once Werewolf Wizard transform into Werewolf, their madness towards humans is uncontrollable..."
"It's unlikely that such Potions can suppress it. After all, there are quite a few Potions with similar effects..."
"It seems you know quite a bit." Snape glanced at Wizet. "You've dealt with a wizard who specializes in Werewolf ...?"
Wizet and readily admitted, "I've spoken with Professor Fufang, and he even gave me a research notebook..."