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Draught of Living Death

A powerful sleeping potion made with asphodel and wormwood, first described by Snape in Harry's first Potions lesson. Harry later brews it in Slughorn's class using the Half-Blood Prince's notes.

Illustration of Draught of Living Death

In the books

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Chapter: 8

Snape mentions the potion while questioning Harry in his first Potions lesson.

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