The Elixir of Life's miraculous effects came not from potion-making, but from its primary ingredient: the Philosopher's Stone.
Compared to a potion, it was more like an alchemical reagent.
During the discussion, Dumbledore brought up Vaughn's theory that "legends influence the properties of medicinal ingredients." In his theory, Vaughn believed that Muggle legends could, through the intervention of nature's mysteries, affect the medicinal properties of plants associated with those legends.
He suggested that Snape find time to study Muggle legends.
If possible, it would be best to enroll in some Muggle university and see whether he could find any medicinal ingredients related to the soul.
Snape responded to that suggestion with a cold glare.
Compared to using potions to extend one's lifespan, restoring magical ability with potions seemed somewhat more feasible. After all, there were potions such as Strengthening Solution and vitality tonics that could enhance or restore magical power.
However, their effects were far from satisfactory. In potion classifications, such restorative potions were all very basic. It was not because no one had tried to develop them, but because of limitations in the ingredients.
Medicinal ingredients capable of affecting magical power were rare, and their effects were weak. They were basically impossible to apply to a legendary wizard.
The two discussed the matter until the moon hung above the treetops, yet still failed to settle on a direction for their investigation.
Dumbledore had no choice but to set the matter aside regretfully. "Thank you for your help, Severus. Let's leave it here for today. We can look through books and documents later to see whether there are any obscure ancient formulas. It's getting late now, so you should head back... Oh!"
As though suddenly remembering something, Dumbledore slapped his forehead, walked to one corner of his desk, and picked