Albus had needed to rely on Lily's vast knowledge to uncover the old spells needed to break the enchantment. Eventually, she did, though and now the old steamer traversed the magic realm only, picking up whoever it needed and ending its route at Hogwarts Castle.The magical beverages, concocted by Lily, were seemingly ordinary drinks which simply allowed the user to feel a sense of tranquillity and calm for the several-hour journey they were to partake in. She had, however, rather deviously, added an extra hidden effect to the drinks, which was to make the user more susceptible to occlumency. This was useful for Albus because it would allow him to read their minds more easily and see through their flattery and deceit. The snake whisperers were often shocked by Albus" uncanny ability to read their intentions and know the intent behind their words. The magical beverage which had relaxed them so much on the train seemed to instantly drain away once the large doors to the Great Hall swung open.