Thank Goodness for Snape's Essay

[Kelly]

No: HPFGUIDX 83490

While re-reading OOTP, I noticed this interesting tidbit that Harry 
runs across on the subject of memory inhibiters while researching for 
Snape's essay:

On page 383 US, Ch. 18: "Midnight came and went while Harry was 
reading and rereading a passage about scurvy-grass, lovage, and 
sneezewort..'These plantes are moste efficacious in the inflaming of 
the braine, and are therefore much used in Confusing and Befuddlement 
Draughts, where the wizard is desirous of producing hot-headedness 
and recklessness..'"

Could this be a nod by JK to get us thinking about what may or may 
not be going on at St. Mungos? Surely Harry reads about quite a lot 
of different potion ingredients throughout the year, so it seems 
interesting that JK chose this particular passage about memory 
disrupters for Harry to relay to the readers.

Any connections to the wonderful SILK GOWNS theory are welcome.

Kelly