Did Tom Riddle use liquid luck on Slughorn?

Did Tom Riddle use liquid luck on Slughorn?

The theory, posited by Reddit user The-Nightblender on the Harry Potter subreddit, is that Tom Riddle used the potion Felix Felicis, a.k.a. "Liquid Luck," to persuade Professor Horace Slughorn to tell him about Horcruxes in exactly the same way that Harry used Felix to get Slughorn to reveal the truth of his Horcrux ...

Would liquid luck work against Voldemort?

The power magic within the potion would not be anywhere near the power of Lord Voldemort. He was skilled,deadly and obviously it needed more than luck to beat him. Well, if harry had had liquid luck, Voldemort would never had been able to use the killing curse on harry which would completely ruin the prophecy.

Why didnt they use liquid luck?

it takes a long time to make - it would take weeks/months/years of brewing to create a constant supply. it's poisonous in large quantities - so you can't be slugging the stuff everyday.

Who used liquid luck?

Felix Felicis Harry Potter drinking Felix Felicis in 1997 The first real use of the potion by Harry was in attaining an important memory from Slughorn when Ron suggested it; he was originally hesitant in using it, as he wanted to use it to win Ginny Weasley's affections. He took only a small dosage, for roughly three hours worth.

How did Snape use liquid luck?

He probably gave it to Lord Voldemort as tribute and premium for joining the Death Eaters. By giving his liquid luck to the Dark Lord, it would have removed just about every possible doubt Voldemort could have in Snape's loyalty and faithfulness.

Is liquid luck illegal?

It is meant to be used sparingly, however, as it causes giddiness, recklessness, and dangerous overconfidence if taken in excess. Felix is highly toxic in large quantities and is also a banned substance in all organised competitions, such as Quidditch, along with all other methods of cheating.

How long does liquid luck last?

A "miniscule" glass bottle can contain enough Felix Felicis to last 12 hours ( HBP9 ). The potion is a banned substance in organized competitions such as sporting events, examinations, or elections ( HBP9 ). According to Zygmunt Budge, it is only allowed during potions tournaments (BoP).

Who was the first person to get liquid luck?

Felix Felicis
Potion information
Effect	Increases the luck of the drinker
Side effects	Overuse can cause giddiness and reckless behaviour Extremely toxic in large quantities Highly disastrous to brew incorrectly
Characteristics	Molten gold in colour Droplets leap like goldfish above potion's surface when in cauldron

How did Slughorn's information on Horcruxes actually help Tom Riddle?

• What helped Tom Riddle was not so much what Slughorn said, but the two things he did not say: Something like "no way, splitting a soul a second time leaves too little intact, it would destroy all soul pieces", possibly backed up by the story of someone mad enough to try and fail, would probably have stopped Tom from creating more than one Horcrux.

How do you make liquid luck in Harry Potter?

• Juice a squill bulb, add to the cauldron and stir vigorously. Chop up anemone-like growth on the back of Murtlap, add to mixture and heat. Add a dash of tincture of thyme and stir slowly. Grind up Occamy eggshell and add to mixture. Stir slowly then heat the cauldron. Add a sprinkle of powdered common rue.

Why did Riddle take Felix Felicis in Harry Potter?

• As the theory goes, Riddle took the potion, which furnished him with important information about the professor's favorite candy. Redditor u/HufflinPuff, ran with The-Nightblender's theory, adding that the timing of Harry and Riddle's use of Felix Felicis lines up.

What happens if Tom tries to create multiple Horcruxes?

• Tom was asking about what might happen if he were to attempt creating multiple Horcruxes, specifically the case of six Horcruxes (dividing one's soul into seven, a magically significant number). Horace was too horrified ("Merlin's beard, Tom!") to even contemplate the question seriously.