{3} Transfiguration
September 1971
“I can’t do it!” Severus threw his wand down in frustration and crossed his arms. He glared at the match that, no matter how hard he tried, just wouldn’t turn into a needle.
“You can, Sev,” Lily encouraged gently, standing beside him. “You’re just moving your wand wrong.” She picked up his wand and handed it to him. When she grabbed his wrist to guide him in the exact wand movement, it was fortunate for him that she wasn’t focused on his now-slightly-red face. He said the incantation as she directed his hand…
…and the match changed into a needle.