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The Quibbler Front Page

Snape’s Creation!

Elusive and solitary by nature, Professor Severus Snape has normally led a quiet life, but his latest potionary masterpiece has thrust him into the spotlight. Taking several years to perfect, the Morgania Potion effectively protects the user from the Imperious Curse for a full 12 hours. The Ministry of Magic has already placed orders for continuous supply of the potion for auror use.

“This potion will protect teams of aurors who raid hideouts and gangs of dark wizards.” Minister Fudge has said in a public statement. No doubt the capture and torture of aurors over the years have been foremost in the Ministry’s mind. “Knowing the minds of the aurors will be safe from attack is an assurance we have never had before and we can thank Professor Snape for that assurance.”

Auror Harry Potter has stated that there is a new found excitement throughout the offices of the dark wizard catchers. “Being able to maintain a clear frame of mind and function without at least one danger is going to increase confidence all around. We can physical avoid the Killing Curse, and most of us can withstand a certain amount of the Crotiatus Curse, but to be able to know that your mind is safe will make it possible to do our jobs with more efficiently.”

Until now, Professor Snape has avoided speaking out about his potion. Reporters from every publication had hounded him relentlessly hoping for any piece of information from him. He has dodged cameras and persistent individuals and in some cases had to cut short errands because of the harassment.

“’Potions in England’ had sent someone to follow me around as I was doing my shopping, and it can be very frustrating to select vegetables while a sleazy shyster is hanging on your shoulder.” Professor Snape said of the agitation. “I have even found The Daily Prophet photographer crouched below my window hoping for a photo of me in my home.”

Quibbler editor in chief Luna Lovegood sent a polite request asking for the right to interview him, allowing him to set the time and place and allowing any stipulation he required. He accepted and an interview was conducted.

I arrived at his home on time. A quiet neighborhood and a small house, covered in books on nearly every topic, and decorated in dark natural colors showed the Professor’s desire for the simplistic. He spoke with confidence about his skills and research occasionally taking a sip of his favorite Russian vodka.

The original discovery for the potion came, as most remarkable inventions originate, from a random occurrence. “I wasn’t researching, I wasn’t even in the lab, when I found out what could block the curse.” According to Professor Snape he was walking in a nearby forest, harvesting mosses and mushrooms, when a neighbor’s dog was seen wondering in the distance. The animal began sniffing and eating nearby berries.

“The dog belonged to a long time neighbor and a very good one too. I didn’t know whether they lethal to animals so I cast the curse to get the animal away, but it was ineffective. The dog merely stared at me, as if trying to figure out what I was doing.” Professor Snape’s confusion continued as he approached the dog.

Taking the animal to his neighbor, he found out that the dog had never been allowed outside alone and certainly never allowed to eat wild growing berries. The Professor harvested a mass amount of the berries and obtained several smaller lab rats and guinea pigs, feeding them berries and casting the curse. All animals remained unaffected.

The more serious research began, and the Professor had the berry bush replanted in his yard, keeping the berries growing consistently. During the school season he used the greenhouses to keep the plants taken care of. With a consistent amount of berries, he was able to research over the next few years.

“It became evident that the berries developed their repellant ability when they were at their ripest.” Giving the animals the berries before they matured proved futile. The berries also appeared to be difficult for wizards and witches to digest. Animals have a different digestive system, and immune system, making it possible for them to eat wild growing roots, herbs, and plants without being cooked.

The berries come from the Morgana plant, which yields them for 6 months out of the year. While most wildlife and magical creatures can eat them without problem, in humans it causes nausea and vomiting and in some cases dysentery along with abdominal pain. To counter the effects, the berries need to be brewed with a combination of herbs and ingredients that focus on prolonging the effects and absorption into the bloodstream safely.

“It was basically a trial and error process when it came to brewing, as most creations are in the beginning. Knowing that certain herbs together had a certain effect, I was able to pinpoint what herbs and additives to use, it was only a matter of finding the correct amounts and brewing time.”

It took the Professor two years to perfect the brew, including the testing process, which was arduous. Factors such as potions the user may be currently taking, age, weight, sex and the like had to be experimented with. In the end, a potion that could be taken by everyone that will protect them with the same intensity was finalized.

The Ministry of Magic requires that a potion be tested successfully by certified testers for one month. Professors Snape’s potion passed all tests and was given an immediate patent. The potions can be ordered for 40 galleons a vial. The price is derived from the cost of the ingredients, and brewing time, although the Professor refuses to state how much he has earned from Ministry orders alone, which have been rumored at somewhere between three to four hundred vials. The Ministry of Magic also confirmed that they will routinely order from Professor Snape in order to maintain a surplus of the potion.

The shelf life is expected to be about 2 years viability. Professor Snape will be monitoring the potency of the potion from his own labs at Hogwarts and will confirm an expiration date when a definitive one occurs. At the time of this publishing the definite expectancy is 12 months. The expectation of 2 years is a calculation of Professor Snape’s, based on the ingredients.

On a personal level Professor Snape had this to say on why he agreed to speak to the Quibbler rather than another publication. “To have reporters jump in front of me shouting out question after question, can become irritating. I live a quiet life, I like my privacy. It is insulting as anything to have someone ask you, ‘are you protecting a gay lover’ and then feel that they deserve an answer. Rita Skeeter has asked this more than anyone, and her demand for personal information is insulting. Her twisting of words to fit her own ideas is degrading and gives reporters a bad image.”

Professor Snape gave several examples of how he was followed about his neighborhood, trailed in the market, and photographed at random times. He has been successful in denying photographers usable shots as he has always been reluctant to pose for photos. “I’m not very photogenic, and I have never liked having my picture taken. It’s invasive to have someone shove a camera in your face or try to encroach on your life in such a manner. I know the public is curious, but I also have a right to live without disruption.”

When you see the Professor’s home you can understand this request. His neighborhood is peaceful and his home is functional. His love of reading is evident as is his interest in varying topics. His easy manner shows when his comfort is taken into consideration. The information given for this interview would not have been possible had we settled for calling a few questions in passing.

With regards to the other two unforgivable curses, Professor Snape makes no promises. “The Killing Curse is too deadly to test or even experiment with. The affects of the Crotiatus Curse may be treatable with the right research however, blocking it may take some time. If something can be found to heal the effects, then perhaps that will lead to a protective elixir, but who knows. It would be a challenge, but seeing as how the discovery to the Morgiana potion was so random, the likelihood of another success of this caliber is slim.”

The world would no doubt welcome a potion to counter the other two curses, whether or not it will happen remains to be seen. The Quibbler would like to thank Professor Snape for his candidness and time.

-Ron Weasley
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