Connor's Hogwarts

Chapter 31 Transfiguration

After class, Professor McGonagall's office.

Professor McGonagall's office is a small study on the side of the corridor on the second floor. The area is small, and the Quidditch field can be seen from the window. Connor came here with Professor McGonagall after the Transfiguration class.

Connor is still thinking about the feeling of turning matches into needles just now. Yes, at the end of the transformation class just now, Professor McGonagall let the little wizards use the transformation technique. The spell is "**** into needles", Connor It was the first time to cast a spell in English, and the most incredible thing was that it was successful!In the entire class, only Connor turned the match into a needle and earned 5 points for Ravenclaw.

But Connor still didn't understand how he successfully cast the spell. Connor could swear by Merlin's beard. When the spell was successfully cast just now, there were no traces of magic lines. Connor just rolled his eyes and pointed with his wand. It was successful.

This... This is not scientific, this is too magical.Connor scratched his head. In fact, ever since Connor started learning magic, he believed that magic has a set of "basic laws". Curses and magic patterns are like the cornerstones, supporting this magical edifice.

But Transfiguration is completely different, it's like real magic, it doesn't need magic spells or magic patterns.His appearance was like a hammer, smashing the so-called cornerstone of magic in Connor's heart with one bang.

So Connor was very troubled. He looked at Professor McGonagall with eyes full of desire for knowledge.

"Mr. Lake, I think your situation is different from other young wizards. I think you need some special guidance." Professor McGonagall thought for a while and said slowly.

"I think you have learned magic patterns since you were a child, haven't you?"

"Yes, Professor McGonagall. I always thought that all magic was made of magic lines, but Transfiguration seems to be different?"

"Don't worry, kid, I'll explain it to you." Professor McGonagall waved his wand, and a small stool moved over. "Sit down, we need to have a good chat, this is not something that can be explained in a few words."

Connor sat down as promised and straightened his back, expressing that he was serious now.

"I think, you've already taken the Charms class, haven't you, then Professor Flitwick must have explained the classification of Charms to you?"

"Generally speaking, it takes third graders to learn about charms in Charms class—that is, the concept of magic patterns, but this obviously doesn't apply to you, Mr. Lake."

"Transfiguration is different from ordinary spells, which is why it is divided into a separate course. And, indeed, as you said, Transfiguration has no spells."

Connor's eyes widened, as if he couldn't understand.

"Transfiguration has no spells. The so-called spells you learn in class are more like a slogan for self-hypnosis. This is to make beginners believe that they are using a magic. But after the senior grades, the little wizards You will find that these so-called spells are dispensable, even if you don’t chant the spells, they can use the Transfiguration spell very well, but this is not silent casting, but because Transfiguration has no spells.”

Professor McGonagall waved his wand, and a teacup on the table "stands up" suddenly. A pair of small feet grew out from under the teacup, and then a pair of small hands grew out of the teacup. It was about to fall off the table. Professor McGonagall waved his wand again, and the teacup flew up and hovered in front of Connor.

"But you're only half right."

Connor took the teacup naturally, and asked thoughtfully, "Half? Are you saying that Transfiguration also has magic patterns?"

Professor McGonagall laughed. She raised her wand and said, "Mr. Lake, do you know why our wand is a small stick? Why isn't it a ring or a bracelet? Wouldn't that be more convenient to carry? "

Connor was stunned, he really hadn't thought about this question, didn't wizards just use sticks and wands?A wizard who doesn't use a stick has lost his identity.
"The Transformation Curse actually has magic patterns. The magic pattern of the Transformation Curse is the simplest one among all the complicated magic patterns, and it is also the only linear magic pattern. It is such a straight line segment. As the simplest magic pattern, it It is engraved into our wands, and the solidified imprints are about three or four inches long, which is the main reason why wands are made in the shape of small sticks."

Connor opened his mouth wide, indicating that he had raised his posture, but he turned his head and asked again: "But won't this be messy? I mean, when the magic power passes through the wand, if you accidentally use the deformation What about the curse?"

"I think I know why you are a Ravenclaw, Mr. Lake." Professor McGonagall said with a smile: "This involves another question, why do you think I said that Transfiguration is the most complicated and dangerous in class? What about the spell?"

Connor was stunned again, and for the first time in his life, he had the feeling that he couldn't turn his head around, "Yeah, why? The magic pattern is so simple."

Professor McGonagall smiled, and said in a proud tone: "Transfiguration has the simplest magic pattern, but it also gives it the most possibilities. It is the magic that requires the most imagination, and the key to casting the Transfiguration Charm , not spells or magic patterns, but your understanding of the object you want to transform. The deeper your understanding of the object, the more complete the transformation you can perform. I think for this point, as a magic painter You should have a similar experience.”

"Because of this, transfiguration is complicated. Simple inanimate objects are fine, such as teapots and cups. This is the simplest form of transfiguration. For more complicated ones, for example, if you want to conjure a stone giant, you need to think about his Internal structure, otherwise, if you conjure up a stone statue at will, it may break its legs as soon as it stands up. The most complicated thing is the living body. That level of transformation requires deep research. You must be familiar with a creature, Only then can the transfiguration be successfully performed."

"At the same time, the danger of transfiguration is also here. You must know that many magical animals are the products of wizards who failed to perform transfiguration."

Connor said in shock, "You mean, do you need to dissect them after transforming into animals?"

"Anatomy? Oh! No! Of course not, we won't do such barbaric things." Professor McGonagall shook his head in surprise, "There is nothing that magic can't do. It's very simple to understand the structure of a creature , It can be done with magic detection alone, Mr. Lake, how could you think of such a barbaric method of Muggles?"

"Um..." Connor was at a loss for words for a moment.

Professor McGonagall didn't care too much, she continued: "The casting of the Transfiguration is entirely determined by the wizard's idea. When you don't want to use the Transfiguration, even if your magic power draws the magic pattern, it will have no effect. .”

"I see, I understand." Connor forced himself to take a sip of tea calmly.

Professor McGonagall smiled, and said: "Transfiguration is a profound magic. Mr. Lake, you are very talented in Transfiguration. I hope you will take this course seriously."

"I will, Professor McGonagall."

"Because you are already familiar with the magic pattern, I will tell Professor Flitwick about it. I think he will be very happy to have such an outstanding student like you, and will make a suitable study plan for you."

"Thank you very much! Professor McGonagall."

(End of this chapter)