======Jelly Beans======
=====Object Information=====
  * **Type:** [[Magical Confectionery]], [[Wizarding Sweets]]
  * **Owners:** N/A (Consumable Product)
  * **Maker:** [[Bertie Bott]] (creator of [[Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans]])
=====Description and Appearance=====
[[Jelly Beans]] in the wizarding world appear identical to their [[Muggle]] counterparts: small, bean-shaped sugar sweets that come in a wide variety of colours. However, the most famous magical variant, **[[Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans]]**, possesses a unique and unpredictable quality.
Unlike standard jelly beans which have a limited range of fruit flavours, these magical beans encompass literally //every// flavour imaginable, from the delicious to the disgusting. There is no way to tell what a bean's flavour is from its appearance alone, making the consumption of each bean a gamble.
=====Magical Properties and Usage=====
The primary magical property of [[Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans]] is the enchantment that allows them to possess any flavour. They are consumed as a popular sweet, often enjoyed as a game of risk and daring among young [[witches]] and [[wizards]].
Known flavours mentioned in the novels include:
  * **Pleasant Flavours:**
    * Chocolate
    * Peppermint
    * Marmalade
    * Strawberry
    * Coconut
    * Toffee
    * Toast
  * **Unpleasant or Bizarre Flavours:**
    * Spinach
    * Liver
    * Tripe
    * Sprouts
    * Bogie
    * Earwax
    * Vomit
    * Grass
    * Farm dirt
    * Pepper
    * Sardine
=====History=====
The invention of [[Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans]] was accidental. According to [[Albus Dumbledore]], the confectioner [[Bertie Bott]] was attempting to create a range of tasty sweets based on food flavours in the mid-20th century. By mistake, he included a pair of dirty socks in his experiment, leading to the creation of a bean with that exact flavour.
Rather than seeing this as a failure, Bott recognized the commercial potential of such a novelty. He began marketing the sweets with the slogan, "//A risk with every mouthful!//"
=====Role in the Story=====
[[Jelly Beans]], specifically [[Bertie Bott's]], are introduced to [[Harry Potter]] by [[Ron Weasley]] during their first journey on the [[Hogwarts Express]]. [[Ron]] explains their nature and mentions that his brother [[George Weasley]] swears he once got a bogie-flavoured one.
They play a significant role in the final chapter of //[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]//. While visiting [[Harry]] in the [[hospital wing]], [[Albus Dumbledore]] explains the origin story of the beans. He recounts his own unfortunate experience with a vomit-flavoured bean in his youth, which soured his enjoyment of them. In a moment of irony, he then selects a bean he believes to be toffee, only to discover it is, in fact, earwax-flavoured.
In //[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]//, [[Harry]] finds a single bean on the floor of [[Dumbledore]]'s office after his encounter with the memory of [[Tom Riddle]].
The beans are mentioned as being sold at [[Honeydukes]] in [[Hogsmeade]] and from the food trolley on the [[Hogwarts Express]], cementing their status as a staple of the wizarding world's confectionery.
=====Behind the Scenes=====
  * The concept of [[Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans]] has been brought to life for [[Muggle]]s. The Jelly Belly Candy Company produces official versions of the sweets, which include a mix of regular fruit flavours and bizarre "prank" flavours like soap, black pepper, and dirt. (Merchandise)
  * In the film adaptations, the beans are often shown in brightly coloured, striped packaging. (film)
  * In several //Harry Potter// video games, [[Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans]] act as a form of collectible item or in-game currency. (video game)