Cauldrons at the ready, this issue is all about the subtle science of potion making! Potions quickly became Harry’s least favourite subject at Hogwarts, mainly thanks to the Potions master, Severus Snape and his severe dislike of the Boy Who Lived. But it wasn’t just in Potions classes that Harry encountered the subject during his first year at Hogwarts – there was a riddle to be answered in the race to save the Philosopher’s Stone too…
Here’s a sneak peek of what to expect inside this potion-filled issue:
Which potion would you brew if you were let loose in Snape’s stores?
Harry might not like Potions lessons, but we can’t deny that some of the concoctions Harry and his friends end up brewing at Hogwarts sound pretty great! Felix Felicis? Polyjuice Potion? We ask you to choose in this poll!
Learn more about Severus Snape
Severus Snape is one of the most secretive and mysterious characters in the whole Harry Potter series. Find out more about the severe Potions master in this storycard, if you dare …
Try your hand at a Potions crossword
Potions classes are filled with complicated ingredients and unfamiliar words. Can you complete this Potions crossword or will you be as unsuccessful as Neville in Snape’s lessons?
The First-Year Potions Quiz
Do you know your bezoar from your Boomslang? Your asphodel from your wormwood? Take this bubbling quiz, and test your knowledge of the exact art of Potion making. And don’t forget to see how your house is getting on by scrolling down after you get your results!
