Polyjuice Potion

The potion that lets the drinker take another person's form.

The Polyjuice Potion was a potion that allowed the drinker to temporarily assume the physical form of someone else. It was a highly complicated, challenging, and time-consuming potion. Polyjuice Potion was so complicated that even adult witches and wizards struggled to brew it correctly.

Quick Facts

Effect: Temporarily assume the form of another person
Brewing time: One month
Difficulty level: Advanced

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Background

The potion was so incredibly advanced that it had two separate parts, each part had contained steps. When its brewing was complete, the potion had to stew for a month before usage.

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