OOC Potions Q&A

Galahad Damaris wrote: 24 Apr 2022, 12:55 Hello! I had completed all the questions for a homework assignment, however, once I turned it in. It only showed the answer I wrote down for the first question and then left the rest blank, is there anything that can be done about it? Should I try to resubmit a new one, or just leave it be?

Hi Galahad,
None of the current potions homeworks that have been submitted are missing answers. It's likely that the issue was just on the backend post-submission. If you are still worried about this, you can send me an owl with the name of the lesson and I can confirm this way.

Hello, in regards to Year 1 Lesson 1, I can't seem to find anything online about different strains of dittany, I can't see anything in the lesson or Harry potter wiki. Is there any place else I can find the information?

Hi Pax, (assuming you're talking about Y1L3) the question gives you a hint about a specific characteristic this strain of dittany has. Googling that might be a good start! Alternatively look at the Wikipedia index page for "Dittany", it lists a few different plants. I'm sure you can find out which one is the correct one

Oh right, yes, thank you!

Cant wait to get this done!

Hello. I am struggling to understand a question that is on Year 1 Lesson 2.

This is the question I am struggling with
The Antidote to Common Poisons cures bites and stings from creatures that are considered to carry common poisons (XXX rated). Describe the potion that cures bites and stings from creatures that are considered to carry uncommon poisons (XXXX rated). Explain how these two potions are different.

Would someone be able to help guide me in the right direction or better explain to me what this question is asking me?

Thank you. It is much appreciated.

Sincerely,
Allison Krug
First Year Gryffindor

Allison Krug wrote: 30 May 2022, 15:39 Hello. I am struggling to understand a question that is on Year 1 Lesson 2.

This is the question I am struggling with
The Antidote to Common Poisons cures bites and stings from creatures that are considered to carry common poisons (XXX rated). Describe the potion that cures bites and stings from creatures that are considered to carry uncommon poisons (XXXX rated). Explain how these two potions are different.

Would someone be able to help guide me in the right direction or better explain to me what this question is asking me?

Thank you. It is much appreciated.

Sincerely,
Allison Krug
First Year Gryffindor

The question is asking you to identify the potion that cures bites and stings from creatures that carry uncommon poisons (XXXX rated). This potion is covered in the lesson.

It also wants you to describe that potion, including, but not necessarily limited to, appearance, effects and ingredients, and then explain how those descriptions differ from the Antidote to Common Poisons.

Thank you so much. I really appreciate it.

Lily Blaze wrote: 30 Aug 2022, 18:23 Hello Professor!

I’m slightly confused on Lesson 1 Year 1, on the second question. What does it mean by, “explain why you chose these potions’? I understand it, but I’m not sure how I would explain.

There's really no strict rules about this. I just want to hear your thoughts on the potion - why did it stand out to you? Why did you decide to name this potion and not another one?

Lily Blaze wrote: 31 Aug 2022, 15:11 Sorry, I have one more question. On Year 1 Lesson 1, Question 5 is to explain how to brew one of the Potions. How can I do this without plagiarising the Wiki?

Try to put the recipe into your own words! You can also find it on site, in the Potion System thread.