Solve the Potions Riddle
The potions riddle is the last obstacle that Harry and Hermione have to face before entering the chamber
where the Sorcerers Stone is hidden.
Can you solve the riddle? The image of the bottles will help you. Usea sheet of paper to give a step-bystep explanation of how you arrived at your conclusion.
Danger lies before you, while safety lies behind,
Two of us will help you, whichever you would find,
One among us seven will let you move ahead,
Another will transport the drinker back instead,
Two among our number hold only nettle wine,
Three of us are killers, waiting hidden in line.
Choose, unless you wish to stay here forevermore,
To help you in your choice, we give you these clues four:
First, however slyly the poison tries to hide
You will always find some on nettle wines left side;
Second, different are those who stand at either end,
But if you would move onward, neither is your friend;
Third, as you see clearly, all are different size,
Neither dwarf nor giant holds death in their insides;
Fourth, the second left and the second on the right
Are twins once you taste them, though different at first sight.
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