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Draught of Ice

Object Information

Description and Appearance

The physical appearance of the Draught of Ice is not described in detail. As a brewed potion, it is a liquid contained within a glass phial or vial for transport and use. It is brewed in a standard pewter cauldron.

Magical Properties and Usage

The Draught of Ice possesses powerful freezing properties. When thrown from its container, it shatters upon impact and releases a burst of intense cold, capable of freezing targets solid almost instantaneously. Its primary known use is as an offensive and utility potion in combat and exploration. It is particularly effective against creatures vulnerable to cold, such as Fire Crabs, which can be completely incapacitated by its effects. It can also be used to extinguish magical fires or freeze environmental hazards, allowing the user to pass safely. (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)).

History

The Draught of Ice is not mentioned in the original seven novels. Its only known appearance is within the video game adaptation of *Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets*. In the game, Harry Potter learns to brew and use this potion during his second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. It is a required tool for navigating certain challenges and defeating specific magical creatures found within and around Hogwarts Castle.

Role in the Story

The Draught of Ice serves as a key gameplay mechanic rather than a plot device. Its role is to provide the player with a tool to solve specific environmental puzzles and overcome enemies that are immune to standard offensive spells. Learning to brew it marks a point of progression for the player in their Potions-making ability.

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