C'mon, it's got to be more interesting to read than the chapter itself! ;)
Felix Felicis reminds me somewhat of Vin Mariani (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vin_Mariani), or perhaps the original Coca-Cola (http://www.karlloren.com/diet/p22.htm).
Since no-one has actually taken the potion, obviously the students aren't directly affected by it in this chapter. But the sort of behavior on display here – aggressive, impulsive, self-interested and thoughtless – is very akin to that of cocaine addicts, or indeed speed freaks (http://www.addaction.org.uk/Druginfoamphet.htm) –while speed is usually snorted or injected, like cocaine it can also be added to a drink:
Amphetamines arouse and activate the body in a similar way to the body's natural adrenaline...A battle between the stimulating effects of the drug and the body trying to rest becomes evident when feelings change to anxiety, irritability and restlessness...Initially, sex drive can be increased, so it's important to practise safe sex, but the long-term use of amphetamine can lead to a reduction in sex drive...
...(Psychological effects include) Increased confidence, exhilaration, alertness, along with increased aggression, irritability and feelings of paranoia. High doses of amphetamine, especially if repeated frequently over a period of several days, can produce delirium, panic, hallucinations and feelings of persecution.
(If that isn't Harry in a nutshell...!)
It's almost as if the chapter itself is an overview of the effects – both positive and negative – of the potion.
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It's that strange woman peddling drug commentary again...
Date: 2005-12-08 05:13 pm (UTC)Felix Felicis reminds me somewhat of Vin Mariani (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vin_Mariani), or perhaps the original Coca-Cola (http://www.karlloren.com/diet/p22.htm).
Since no-one has actually taken the potion, obviously the students aren't directly affected by it in this chapter. But the sort of behavior on display here – aggressive, impulsive, self-interested and thoughtless – is very akin to that of cocaine addicts, or indeed speed freaks (http://www.addaction.org.uk/Druginfoamphet.htm) –while speed is usually snorted or injected, like cocaine it can also be added to a drink:
Amphetamines arouse and activate the body in a similar way to the body's natural adrenaline...A battle between the stimulating effects of the drug and the body trying to rest becomes evident when feelings change to anxiety, irritability and restlessness...Initially, sex drive can be increased, so it's important to practise safe sex, but the long-term use of amphetamine can lead to a reduction in sex drive...
...(Psychological effects include) Increased confidence, exhilaration, alertness, along with increased aggression, irritability and feelings of paranoia. High doses of amphetamine, especially if repeated frequently over a period of several days, can produce delirium, panic, hallucinations and feelings of persecution.
(If that isn't Harry in a nutshell...!)
It's almost as if the chapter itself is an overview of the effects – both positive and negative – of the potion.