Dr. Pinguis Thinning Elixer

Dr. Pinguis Thinnign Elixer was a weight-loss potion manufactured by the Company Rhubarb & Thistle. And advertisement for this product appeared inside the Knight Buse in 1993, promising ti "banish the flab forever!" and "magic the pounds away!", or else refund the purchaser's sickles.

Behind the Scenes

 * Pinguis is a Latin term with several meanings, including "fat, plump" and "dull, stupid, obtuse." This may have been intended to suggest that users of the Elicer are not likely to nly be overweight, but silly, in thatthey are gullible enough to be convinced into buying what is probably and ineffective snake-oil product.

Appearances

 * Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Film)