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The Draught of Living Death is a very powerful sleeping potion which is mentioned by Professor Snape in the first ever potions class. This potion cannot be made on Pottermore, although numerous ingredients used in its brewing process can be found, suggesting it might be available at a later time.

Introduction[]

The Draught of Living Death is a very powerful sleeping potion that can be made by adding powdered root of asphodel to an infusion of wormwood.

From the Story[]

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone[]

Discovered in chapter 8, The Potions Master[]

The Draught of Living Death is a very powerful sleeping potion that can be made by adding powdered root of asphodel to an infusion of wormwood.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince[]

Discovered in chapter 9, The Half-Blood Prince[]

One of the ingredients in the Draught of Living Death is the Sopophorous Bean. The sixth year students attempt to make the potion during their first lesson with Professor Slughorn.

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