Blood-Replenishing Potion

• Type: Medicinal Potion
• Known Possessors and Users: St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries; Hermione Granger; Arthur Weasley (user); Ron Weasley (user); Harry Potter (prescribed user)
• Maker: Unknown

The Blood-Replenishing Potion is a magical medicinal brew. The original novels do not provide a physical description of the potion's colour, consistency, taste, or odour. It is known to be a standard treatment administered orally to wizards and witches who have suffered from significant blood loss.

The primary and sole known function of the Blood-Replenishing Potion is to restore the body's supply of blood after it has been depleted due to severe injury.

• It is a staple of magical healing, used by trained Healers and knowledgeable individuals for first aid and long-term recovery.
• The potion can be prescribed for regular intake over a period of time to ensure a patient's full recovery, as was the case with Arthur Weasley.
• Its existence underscores the advanced nature of magical medicine, allowing for recovery from wounds that would likely be fatal in the Muggle world without immediate transfusions.
• It is considered an essential item for any well-stocked magical medical kit, evidenced by Hermione Granger's decision to pack some in her enchanted beaded bag.

The potion appears at several critical moments throughout the series, typically following a violent attack or serious injury.

• In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, after Harry Potter is healed of the Basilisk venom by Fawkes's tears, Gilderoy Lockhart incorrectly suggests Harry will need a Blood-Replenishing Potion for his arm, which has already been fully restored.
• In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, the potion is used extensively during the treatment of Arthur Weasley at St. Mungo's after he is savagely attacked by Nagini at the Ministry of Magic. A Healer informs Molly Weasley that Arthur will need to take the potion regularly.
• In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, after Harry Potter is hit by Draco Malfoy's Sectumsempra curse, Severus Snape heals the deep gashes and then instructs Harry to visit the Hospital Wing for a Blood-Replenishing Potion to deal with the blood he lost.
• In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Hermione Granger immediately administers a Blood-Replenishing Potion to Ron Weasley after he becomes Splinched during their Apparition away from the Ministry of Magic, taking a large chunk of flesh from his upper arm.

The Blood-Replenishing Potion serves as a crucial element of the magical world's medical system. Its appearances consistently highlight the severity of the injuries sustained by major characters, grounding the often fantastical dangers of the wizarding world in real, physical consequences. The potion's use on Arthur Weasley and Harry Potter emphasizes the life-threatening nature of their wounds. Furthermore, Hermione Granger's possession of the potion during the Horcrux hunt is a testament to her foresight, preparedness, and indispensable role in the trio's survival. It functions as a recurring plot device that facilitates recovery from otherwise fatal situations, allowing the narrative to continue without glossing over the serious harm inflicted upon the characters.

• The Blood-Replenishing Potion appears as a standard healing item in several Harry Potter video games, where it restores the player's health, such as in Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery (video game).