Felix Felicis
The luck-enhancing potion in Harry Potter, also known as Liquid Luck.
Context
Felix Felicis is associated with a period in which events seem to favor the person who drinks it. It features in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
The potion provides a useful story device for exploring confidence, opportunity, and the difference between planning and fortunate circumstances.
Examples
- A character who drinks Felix Felicis follows an impulse that leads them toward a needed conversation.