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Lily Potter (_evans) wrote,
@ 2010-01-10 23:17:00

001.
I would like to reiterate that aconite, also known as monkshood or wolfsbane, is poisonous.

If you're mixing draughts and potions at home or anywhere else, please label your bottles correctly.

It's the strangest thing, the past couple of days. I was absolutely fine at dinner the other night, I actually indulged in that cake I made. Merlin knows that wasn't a good idea, however, proven by my run to the bathroom at a lovely 4:13 in the morning. Maybe it's the overtime at work finally getting to me. But feeling nauseous and sore followed by bits of irritation can be caused by several different things, right? Like...the flu, a stomach bug, stress, PMS--

Wait. No. No.

When was my last...? I couldn't be...could I? I...don't know.

Bloody hell.

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	lycanist 2010-01-11 05:10 am UTC (link)
	Any particular reason you felt it needed the reiteration? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	_evans 2010-01-11 05:27 am UTC (link)
	We had a patient today with aconite poisoning. Fortunately they were brought in right away, but it's still hard to tell how much damage has been done. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	lycanist 2010-01-11 05:46 am UTC (link)
	Have you seen this case often, or more recently? I thought the properties of aconite were commonly known to be dangerous. It’s strange that someone would be so reckless. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_evans 2010-01-11 06:00 am UTC (link)
	It's a rarity. I've personally only dealt with this kind of situation in training. Aconite is a generally commonly known herb. It's considered basic knowledge in Potions and taught about in most, if not all, schools. Private to Remus What are you thinking? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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lycanist
2010-01-11 06:09 am UTC (link)

It – may be nothing, but have you heard the name Damocles Belby? He’s published an article recently about the positive effects that Wolfsbane may have on werewolves and their transformations. This information is quite recent, and I highly doubt anyone would try something like this on their own if they aren’t extremely proficient in ~~the Dark Arts~~ brewing.

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	[ Order filter ] _evans 2010-01-11 06:15 am UTC (link)
	The name sounds vaguely familiar. Do you think this has to do with his article and someone trying to test his theory? There are few people who come to mind that would try something like that- it's a herb you have to be extremely careful with. I'll keep a close eye on Mr. Madley. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[ Order filter ] lycanist 2010-01-11 06:24 am UTC (link)
	I don’t see why he would. The full moon isn’t until next week, and from what I’ve gathered in the article, this potion is extremely difficult to brew, even with working knowledge of the process. None of this seems to fit, is what I’m trying to explain. Do you suppose we should contact Moody about this? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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_evans
2010-01-11 06:32 am UTC (link)

No, it doesn't seem to make much sense. We're not even sure what he was trying to take- his wife brought him in after he collapsed in their kitchen. He's not lucid enough to talk right now, and it's hard to tell how much affect the poison had on him. It's lucky we got him stable at all. We took some samples and there'll be some tests back tomorrow- I'll let you know what we find.

Maybe we should- or at least bring it up at the meeting?

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	[ Order filter ] lycanist 2010-01-11 06:36 am UTC (link)
	Yes, certainly at the meeting. If anyone knows any more information than you’re able to find, we can discuss it there. Be careful. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[ Order filter ] _evans 2010-01-11 06:40 am UTC (link)
	Yeah, Dorcas' Da works in the same department as him. She's going to get as much information as she can from there and I'll do the same from Mungo's. I'll do my best. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	charming_sob 2010-01-11 05:56 am UTC (link)
	Are you quite sure it was an accident? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Sirius/Remus _evans 2010-01-11 06:02 am UTC (link)
	I'm not sure. It's possible it wasn't. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Sirius/Remus/Lily charming_sob 2010-01-11 06:03 am UTC (link)
	Was it anyone who might've crossed a Death Eater? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Sirius/Remus/Lily _evans 2010-01-11 06:12 am UTC (link)
	I don't think so, but anything's possible. Does the name Jonathon Madley mean anything to you? He a few years older than us, works at the Ministry in the Department of International Magical Cooperation. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Sirius/Remus/Lily charming_sob 2010-01-11 06:15 am UTC (link)
	No, doesn't ring any bells, but how high up is he? Know anything else about him from his records, or is he still there and can you turn on your natural charm to get some information out of him? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[ Order filter ] _evans 2010-01-11 06:21 am UTC (link)
	I think he's got some executive position, but I don't remember much. He mentioned something about being in the middle of working out some new regulations on something, but I'm not sure. He was a bit out of it at the time. I'll see what I can find. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[ Order filter ] gazelleprarie 2010-01-11 06:27 am UTC (link)
	Regulations to what, is the patient Ministry? My Da's pretty high up in the Department of International Magical Cooperation, I could ask him if he knows anything about whoever this poisoned person was. Who were they? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[ Order filter ] _evans 2010-01-11 06:33 am UTC (link)
	Any information would be extremely helpful; I'm going to try to get his files tomorrow, his name is Jonathon Madley. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[ Order filter ] gazelleprarie 2010-01-11 06:34 am UTC (link)
	I'll find out what I can, expect a Patronus if I hear anything worthwhile. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[ Order filter ] _evans 2010-01-11 06:43 am UTC (link)
	Thank you, Dorcas. Likewise, I'll send word if anything happens. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	conceits 2010-01-11 10:01 pm UTC (link)
	I daresay that is what makes the frequentation of apothecaries desirable. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	_evans 2010-01-12 12:16 am UTC (link)
	I can't help but agree. (Reply to this) (Parent)