Staghorn
From KB Lexicon
Staghorn
| Type | Bone/Antler |
|---|---|
| Source | Stag antlers |
| Classification | Zoological Ingredients |
| Primary Uses | Protection, virility, and forest-guardian brews |
| Common Potions | None listed |
| Alchemical Properties | Noble, protective |
| Magical Effects | Adds strength and guardianship aspects |
| Hazard Level | Low |
| Shelf Life | Indefinite when dry |
| Notes | Shavings are used, never pieces taken from living animals at Hogwarts. |
Staghorn carries strong associations with nobility, protection, and the guardian of the forest.
Its shavings are used in potions that ward, shelter, or embolden the drinker.
Because of its link to Patronus-shapes, many wizards treat it with quiet reverence.