"Actually, you'd be surprised. Many potions and those with inverse effects have similar or even the same ingredients. It's how they're used that makes the difference. That's why attention to detail, especially at this and NEWT level is critical. Sometimes just one stir in the wrong direction can be catastrophic (though not to the potions we'll be brewing).
"Now, everyone should take out their cauldrons and I'll post up the instructions. We'll talk a bit more about the ingredients later on."
And with that, he flicked his wand and words appeared on the chalkboard.
Quote:
Originally Posted by The Blackboard
Anti-Love (Delusting) Potion
Ingredients:
* water (500mL)
* essence of violet (5 drops)
* essence of rose thorn (7 drops)
* raven feathers (2)
* skinkroot (slices, translucently thin; 20)
* rat eyes (3)
Instructions:
* bring 500mL water to a boil
* add 5 drops essence of violet and stir 5 times, clockwise
* add 7 drops essence of rose thorn and stir 7 times, counter-clockwise
* reduce heat to simmer mixture for 10 minutes, stirring 2 times, counter-clockwise every minute
* add 2 raven feathers and boil for 5 minutes while stirring clockwise
(stopping point: remove cauldron from heat and cover, mixture will be viable for up to one month. When restarting to brew, slowly bring the mixture back up to a boil before continuing.)
* add 20 translucently thin slices of skinkroot and simmer for 10 minutes or until potion turns pink
* add 3 rat eyes
* remove from heat and stir until black streaks appear
ooc: I'm heading to bed now so I won't be able to respond again until tomorrow morning. Please feel free to RP brewing and my character doesn't mind if you chat amongst yourselves so long as it isn't to distraction. Try not to blow anything up. 