Laverne de Montmorency

Laverne de Montmorency (1823 – 1893) was a celebrated witch and a pioneering Potioneer from the 19th century. She is renowned in the Wizarding World for her groundbreaking work in the field of Love Potions, having invented a variety of them. Her legacy is primarily preserved through her inclusion in the Famous Witches and Wizards series found in Chocolate Frogs.

Very little is known about the personal life of Laverne de Montmorency beyond the key facts presented on her Chocolate Frog Card. She lived from 1823 to 1893. During her life, she became a prominent figure in the field of Potions, achieving fame for her invention of numerous Love Potions that were presumably widely used within the magical community. Her work cemented her status as a notable historical figure, worthy of commemoration on a Chocolate Frog Card.

There is no information in the original novels or supplementary materials regarding the physical appearance or personality of Laverne de Montmorency.

Laverne de Montmorency's primary and most celebrated magical skill was her mastery of Potions.

• Potioneer: She was an exceptionally talented Potioneer, with a specific and unparalleled expertise in the creation of Love Potions. Her inventions in this specialized area of potion-making were significant enough to earn her lasting fame in the Wizarding World.
• Inventor: She is explicitly credited with the invention of multiple Love Potions, although the specific names or recipes of these concoctions are not known.

No information is available regarding her other magical abilities, such as her dueling skill, wand specifications, or Patronus form.

No specific possessions owned by Laverne de Montmorency are known.

There is no canonical information regarding Laverne de Montmorency's family, friends, or other personal relationships.

• Laverne: The name is of French origin, derived from a Gaulish word referring to the alder tree. It can also be associated with the Latin word vernus, meaning “spring,” a season often linked to love and new beginnings, which would be fitting for an inventor of Love Potions.
• de Montmorency: This is the name of a prominent and ancient noble family from France, originating from Montmorency, near Paris. The prefix “de” means “of” in French, indicating a place of origin. The use of this surname suggests that she may have come from a high-status or aristocratic pure-blood family.

The character of Laverne de Montmorency does not appear in the seven core *Harry Potter* novels. All known information about her originates from her Chocolate Frog Card.

• Her Chocolate Frog Card is featured in the *Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)* (video game). The information on these cards, though originating outside the books, is generally considered to be supplemental canon provided by J.K. Rowling.
• She is one of many historical figures, alongside others like Cliodna and Merwyn the Malicious, whose existence serves to enrich the history and culture of the Wizarding World through supplementary materials.