Exploding Fluid
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Exploding Fluid
Potion ingredient information
Taken from
- "Erumpent horns, tails, and the Exploding Fluid are all used in potions, though classified Class B Tradeable Materials."
- —Newton Scamander[src]
Exploding Fluid was amagical substance found in thehorn of theErumpent. It caused anything that was impregnated with it to explode. It was highly valued as apotion ingredient, and was listed as a Class BTradeable Material.[1]
History[]
In the1986–1987 school year, Exploding Fluid was one of the ingredients found on the shelves in thePotions Classroom byJacob's sibling,Pieter Talli, andPenny Haywood.[3]
On30 December1997, anErumpent horn in theLovegood House was struck by a strayStunning Spell cast byXenophilius Lovegood aimed thetrio, whilst his house was beingambushed byDeath Eaters. This caused the fluid inside to explode, causing significant damage to the dwelling.[2]
In the2010s, a bottle of Exploding Fluid was carelessly stored inside theBritish Auror Office storage room.[4]
Behind the scenes[]
- In the handheld versions ofLEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4,Harry Potter has to get past a metal double-door inKnockturn Alley. He is given this Fluid to explode the door by a MysticWizard in exchange for twoscarab beetles.[5]
Appearances[]
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows(First appearance)
- Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them(First mentioned)
- Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay
- Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (film)
- HarryPotter.com(Mentioned only)
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4(Handheld versions only)
- LEGO Dimensions
- Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery(Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter: Magic Awakened
Notes and references[]
- ↑1.01.11.2Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
- ↑2.02.12.2Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Chapter 21 (The Tale of the Three Brothers)
- ↑Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 3, "A SON OF DURMSTRANG" Achievement
- ↑Harry Potter: Magic Awakened, Season 11: Between Worlds, Chapter III: Shadows of the Past
- ↑LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4

