Ian looked at his clock and realized that he was TERRIBLY late. Oh dear. How had he allowed himself to get so lost in the bamboo forest?

"As I see many of you have guessed, this lesson will focus on you bringing inanimate objects to life, so to speak. It will allow you to control the inanimate object, almost as though it were your puppet. Now then, it is very simple. The incantation, as you see is on the board. It is pronounced eck-skee-toe ah-nee-mahnz."

"As for how to perform the charm, you simply point your wand at whatever object it is you want to bring to life, and concentrate on that object with all of your energies. In order to make it do things, all you do is imagine the object doing what it is you want it to do. Unfortunately, I don't have much time left in this lesson due to my lateness, but let us quickly try to make our acorns dance! Watch and try to repeat."

Ian pointed his wand at his acorn, which was decorated as a quidditch player (naturally). "Excito animans." he said, forcefully. Suddenly, the acorn sprang to life and Ian squished his face together in concentration. It almost looked as though he had smelled some rancid cheese, or accidentally stepped in a pile of abraxan...well...you know.

"After you are finished practicing for a bit, you are free to go. Your only homework is to practice this charm on your own. No need to submit anything to me, as this will be on your final exam.