Hermes at Home By Proffesser Dumledore Awful at apparating? Bumbling with brooms? Pitiful with portkeys? Fearsome of Floo? Have I got the perfect potion for you! Last used in Ancient Greece by the wizard known as Hermes ( to muggles the ancient messanger god ), this potion was recently rediscoverd by archeolo-wizards. Enscribed on a pillar in the Temple of Hermes, this ancient potion allows the human wearer to take flight. By dropping your everday shoes in this simple yet effective solution, you too can posses the winged shoes ( talaria) of Hermes. Known as the Talaria Potion it's ingrediants include many ingrediants native to Greece. But can easily be found in a quality mail order catalogue like Martha Stewart- Witch Living (you did not really think she was muggle did you?) or at any ethnic potion supply store (also note many of these ingrediants can be found in your local gyro shop). Talaria Potion Heat cauldron to blue flame and add- 1 pair of shoes ( sandals are advisable for a more authentic effect) Freshly Ground Hydra Scales- 2 cups Water from Delphi- a table spoon Olive oil- 1 tsp. Laurel leaf- 1 Harpie feather- 2 ( be very careful if they are two large your sandals may be extremely volitle)Melted Wax - 1 cup ( warning get too close to the sun and your shoes will melt) Remove shoes from brew. Toss in air 4 times. Let sit for 3 hrs. To fly- Put on, think happy thoughts ( not really) and jump( should be done out of doors). Use your wand to steer left and right.( It is easiest to fly in a standing postion. Do not worry if its a bit awkward, you'll adjust) To land- Simply sit down and slowly you will descend. Warnings- Do not use in extreme heat, snow, rain, fog, sleet or hail. Use extreme caution when operating unlike Hermes, muggles should never catch a glimpse of you. You can not use these shoes on land or they will fall apart. Spell lasts for about 12 hours, it is not advaisable to fly over the ocean. Also note that any misuse of these shoes will result in extreme measures from the Ministry of Magic. Enjoy!

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