What almost killed Ron in Half-Blood Prince?

Ron Weasley was almost killed by poisoned oak-matured mead intended for Dumbledore in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, which he drank at Professor Slughorn's office; Harry saved him by quickly administering a bezoar he'd been given, an antidote to most poisons, after Slughorn was too shocked to react.

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Who tried to poison Ron in Half Blood Prince?

However, Slughorn kept the mead lying around until 1 March of the following year, when he offered a glass of it to Ron Weasley as a pick-me-up after Ron was dosed with Love Potion. Ron went into shock from the poison, and so Harry Potter shoved a bezoar down his throat, saving his life.

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What did Ron get poisoned by?

On 1 March 1997, Ron Weasley was poisoned when he drank some poisoned oak-matured mead that was intended for Albus Dumbledore. Harry, remembering the above mentioned incident in Potions class, quickly found the bezoar he had given Professor Slughorn and shoved it down Ron's throat, saving his life.

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What did the potion that Dumbledore drank do?

Inventor(s) The Emerald Potion, also known as the Drink of Despair, is a mysterious potion which induces fear, delirium, and extreme thirst. The drink cannot be penetrated by hand, vanished, parted, scooped up, siphoned away, Transfigured, Charmed, or made to change its nature in any way.

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Why did Ron start foaming at the mouth?

The Death Eaters rise into the air as black smoke and then attack the Weasleys' house, which erupts in a ball of flames. After being given poisoned wine, Ron collapses and falls to the ground frothing at the mouth.

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How the Weasley Twins Nearly KILLED Ron

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When did Hermione get pregnant?

Hermione Granger became pregnant with her first child, Rose, after the Second Wizarding War, likely around 2005, and had her second child, Hugo, around 2007, both with Ron Weasley, after they settled down following the war, with Rose inheriting Ron's red hair and Hugo Hermione's brown hair. 

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Who is the least loved Weasley?

Obviously Percy is a least favorite, but I also feel like he's such an important character for the plot of the story. His character shows how easy it is to get sucked into propaganda and do the wrong thing even when you've been raised properly, and how political discord can tear families apart.

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Why did Dumbledore say "please to snape" before he died?

By saying "Severus... please" Dumbledore was able to subtly signal to Snape that he was ready. Also, you have to remember that Snape was feeling slightly apprehensive about killing Dumbledore. So in a way, Dumbledore was actually pleading with Snape, only it was for the total opposite reason the Death Eaters though.

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Did Harry actually put liquid luck in Rons Cup?

Harry tricked Ron into thinking that he spiked Ron's drink with Felix Felicis to give him more confidence.

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What did Dumbledore mean by "Remember My Last Petunia"?

remember my last, petunia. " Dumbledore is referring to his last letter, which means, of course, the letter he left upon the Dursleys' doorstep when Harry was one year old.

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What was the saddest death in Harry Potter?

There's no single "saddest" death, as fans cite different characters, but Dobby, Sirius Black, Fred Weasley, Remus Lupin, and Snape are consistently named among the most heartbreaking due to their profound loyalty, tragic lives, or sudden, impactful losses, with Dobby's selfless sacrifice often topping lists for his pure heart and newfound freedom, and Fred's death devastating his twin George and family, notes Quora and Facebook users https://www.facebook.com/groups/309399756202202/posts/2389613828180774, and Reddit.
 

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What mental illness does Hermione Granger have?

In addition, ADHD individuals often have difficulty organizing tasks and activities as a symptom of inattention, although in Hermione's case this is due to her perfectionism and determination to succeed in everything, particularly considering the widespread prejudice that she encounters as a Muggle-born (i.e., a child ...

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Why did Slughorn do nothing when Ron was poisoned?

However, Slughorn was also difficult in taking surprises, as when Ron was accidentally poisoned by a mead, he became too shocked to do anything to help, until Harry saved the situation with a bezoar.

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Why did Hermione smell Spearmint toothpaste?

Behind the scenes

However, in the film version, Hermione states that the third thing she smells is spearmint toothpaste, due to the fact that in an earlier scene at The Burrow where Ron points out to Hermione there is toothpaste on her face and her parents being dentists.

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What was Greyback doing to lavender?

In her final year of schooling Lavender joined the reconstituted D.A. to oppose Death Eater control of Hogwarts and fought in the Battle of Hogwarts. During the battle, she was savaged by werewolf Fenrir Greyback and died of her injuries.

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Why did Dumbledore need Slughorn's memory if he already knew?

He needed to know the number. In the book, even the fake/doctored memory Slughorn gave Dumbledore already mentioned horcruxes. The reason he needed the real memory was to know how many horcruxes Voldy made.

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Does Harry Potter wear a bra?

(at around 14 mins) After Fleur transforms into a replica of Harry she (as Harry) is seen standing with her shirt off wearing a bra. The bra's cup size is far too small and positioned far too high on her chest to have been worn while Fleur was still herself.

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What is Ginny's famous line?

Anything's possible if you've got enough nerve.

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Why didn't Voldemort just disarm Snape instead of killing him?

He viewed Snape as loyal so rather than kill him by his own hand, he gave Nagini the kill. Voldemort believed that Snape had to be killed to make the elder wand work, since Snape killed Dumbledore.

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What does 394 mean in Harry Potter?

Page 394 in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban refers to Professor Snape telling the class to turn to that page in their Defense Against the Dark Arts (DADA) textbook, which is about werewolves, a deliberate hint that the substitute teacher, Professor Lupin, is one himself, a secret Snape was trying to expose. While the specific text varies slightly by edition, it introduces the topic of werewolves as nocturnal beasts, contrasting with the Red Caps and Hinky-Punks they were learning about, to reveal Lupin's true nature. 

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Why did Snape cast Patronus when talking to Dumbledore?

The second and last time we see professor Snape's Patronus is at the end of the book, when a dying Snape gives Harry his memories. In a flashback, we see Snape conjure his Patronus for Dumbledore to prove his loyalty and love for Lily as he utters that most heartbreaking of Harry Potter quotes, “Always.”

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Who is the LGBTQ character in Harry Potter?

The main LGBTQ+ character confirmed by J.K. Rowling is Albus Dumbledore, revealed to be gay and to have had a passionate, intense love relationship with the dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald in their youth, though this isn't explicitly detailed in the books but rather in later interviews and supplementary materials. While not canon, some fans also interpret other characters like Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, or even Harry Potter as queer, but Dumbledore and Grindelwald are the key confirmed figures. 

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What is the most disliked house in Harry Potter?

Hufflepuff is often considered the worst house at Hogwarts because it hasn't contributed as much to magic as other houses, except for a few exceptions like Newt Scamander. Hufflepuffs are known for their hard work but it rarely leads to major magical discoveries.

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Does JK Rowling regret Ron and Hermione's relationship?

What Rowling actually said was that Harry and Hermione are more compatible in some ways than Hermione and Ron, but not in others. She said he sort of regrets putting Hermione and Ron together but not that Harry should have ended up with Hermione.

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