"Please just remember, for the future, follow my instructions only." Isabelle gave the girl a smile as she inspected her spell work.
"It's very nice though, I must say. Make sure you put the emphasis on the TAR section of the spell, and really concentrate on the colouring. Keep practising to perfect it." "It takes alot more concentration to change just a small part of your hair, but it can be done," Issy nodded.
"By all means have a go, just be sure to focus extra hard. And don't worry if you can't get it straight away." "Concentration and intent," Issy said, simply.
"It's all important in Transfiguration, and Charms too. You need a clear mind, and to focus fully on the outcome of the spell. Just saying it doesn't work. Keep trying."
Isabelle was slightly worried by the look on the child's face when she asked that question. It almost had mischief written all over it. Or was she just being over suspicious? Hmm.
"This particular spell only changes hair. And, although I've never tried, I suppose it could be used on an animal that had hair like fur. Why you would want to use it for that though...." Well, that was another matter.
"Paint - no, I'm afraid not." "As I just explained to the young Slytherin here," Isabelle smiled, gesturing to Victoria slightly,
"Ristaris can only be used on human hair, or possibly animals with hair. Nothing else."
Issy frowned again. A sigh escaped her lips as well, as she walked over to the little group talking.
"Can we have less chat and more practice please? Thank you."
A dummy? Was this boy really that nervous? More importantly, did she have one...
"I might have a doll in the cupboard, but it's small," she said, tilting her head to look at him.
"Is there some reason you don't want to try on yourself? They aren't dangerous spells, I promise you."
Isabelle zeroed her eyes in on the Gryffindor prefect the other side of the room. She hoped she was alright, after all - Issy had learned a bit about the girl this lesson. And her earlier question seemed to display a little nervousness.
"How are you getting on, Kurumi?" she asked, sidling up to her just after she'd changed her hair colour.
"Did the first spell go okay?"
And this one didn't seem to be doing anything at all.
Issy walked over to his desk and bent down next to his chair.
"Are you alright? Anything I can help you with? I really would like you to participate." And if she could do anything to make that happen, she would.
What was it with them wanting to change the colour of animals? It was a good job that Issy didn't try and do it to Angel - she doubted it would be appreciated. But still, she nodded at Eino's question.
"I'm not sure the colour changing one would work on shorter, courser fur, only that which is more soft and hair like. Plus the lengthening spell might not be comfortable for the animals, what with the fact it can tighten the scalp. So I don't advise using that one in case you accidently cause unnecessary suffering." And she was fairly certain that none of them would want that.
"Alright guys, carry on as you are. Try different styles and colours. If you want help just let me know."