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*Kolyander* · 11-03-2017, 06:33 PM

SPOILER!!: Individual Replies!

SPOILER!!: Vivian!

"They most certainly are. Both Animagus and Metamorphmagus would be in this branch of Transfiguration. They would fall under the sub-types of Transformation known as Human Transformation. Lycanthropy would also be in this category." Professor Stewart nodded waving her wand at the board to add all of this there for the students to see.

SPOILER!!: Natalie!

A quiet student never bothered Camilla unless of course they weren't paying attention. Natalie seemed to be paying attention or she at least had her things out to be taking down notes so this was good.

SPOILER!!: Patrick!

"People transforming would be known as Human transfiguration and animals transforming into other animals, is that what you mean? If so that would be Trans-Species Transformations both of which are sub-areas of Transformation." She would get a little more into this in a few moments if he didn't quite understand.

SPOILER!!: Derf!

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Originally Posted by sweetnsourpixystix

Derf caught the manner in which Natalie's expression shifted and felt kinda helpless. So...his hand went into his hair for loads of ruffling as the professor finally began the lesson. Which brought about a HUGE sigh of relief in that they were NOT going to be doing any conjuration today. Thank MERLIN.

Relaxing into his seat a bit, the Hufflepuff took a moment to muse over the Transubstantial Transfiguration. Really was, you know, drilling the point home now, wasn't it? Although considering there were four branches of the subject he supposed this was one way to make sure you knew what you were talking about. Given that, you know....it wasn't UNDOING a spell...or producing something out of thin air...or banishing it into non-existence.

Although, technically, if one were undoing a transformation spell by means of untransfiguring...then wasn't that also a transformation spell?

He probably should not ask about technicalities in class though and simply refer to his textbook later. It only ever cause Jessa's head to go spinning off into orbit.

"But...TECHNICALLY...isn't that Trans-species Transformation and not Transubstantial Transfiguration?" Derf asked upon raising his hand at what the two Slytherins were discussing. "Also...is it...um...really right...or fair...or accurate I suppose...for us to classify metamorphagi and werewolves in the same category as animagi? Since...you know...their transformation magic is in their BLOOD and not something that wizardingkind can learn? " He paused to ruffle his hair a bit, chewing on the inside of his cheeck since he has sorta just gotten off topic and was now concerned about technicalities. Again. "What we did previously...turning Marimo Moss Balls into Betta splendens is a more accurate display of...um....pure... Transubstantial Transfiguration...I think...but things kinda overlap loads...like...human transfigurations and Trans-species Transformation...cause those are a subbranch and stuff..."

His thoughts were now running circles in his head. Lots and lots and lots of frantic circles.

Professor Stewart wasn't in the least bit surprised when Derf spoke up. He brought up a fair bit of interesting points. "That would be correct. Those would fall under Trans-species Transformation which is a sub-area of Transubstantial Transfiguration." She nodded pausing a moment to let him continue. "That could be looked at many ways I'm sure. I feel they lump the three together because it's the person that is transforming into something else." They weren't going to be getting into this though during this lesson. Once more the women found herself nodding along with the Hufflepuff's words. "It would definitely be accurate to say that."

SPOILER!!: Jessa!

Another silent one. Camilla was happy to see that Jessa was also paying attention thought she had chosen not to answer the question.

SPOILER!!: Skylar!

A smile formed on the professor's lips as she listened to Skylar break down the meaning of Transubstantial Transfiguration. "Very good. While Animagi do quite literally change the form of something, something being themselves it takes many years worth of dedication and hard-work to become one. It isn't anything that could be taught in one lesson." She could answer questions of course and even go as fair as showing them how one would transform both into their creature and back again but that wasn't necessary. "Yes, there are several spells that do just that."

SPOILER!!: Zoryn!

The simple straight to the point answer made her smile. In the most simplest of terms the answer was correct. "It does transform things."

SPOILER!!: Ronan!

Good try but not good enough. Though he was quiet about his entrance, Camilla had noticed him entering the room right away being as to how she was looking directly at the class in it's entirety. "Five points from Gryffindor for being late to my lesson, Mister Carter. Don't let it happen again." Next time it will be an automatic detention for him. "Both Animagi and Metamorphmagi both fall under the sub-area of Human Transformation which goes along with Transformation."

SPOILER!!: Etta!

She didn't have anything else to add. Alright, that happened sometimes. Professor Stewart nodded. "That's alright." No harm done in not being able to add to the question.

"You all gave some really good answers so far." All of which were added onto the board with a flick of her wrist each time a student had answered the question. "Like I had mentioned earlier today we will be focusing on a branch of Transfiguration known as Transubstantial Transfiguration or Transformation. This branch of Transfiguration can be broken down into three sub-areas known as Human Transfiguration, Switching and Trans-Species Transformations."

There was a brief pause in her speaking as this was added onto the board. "As most of you have mentioned Animagi, Metamorphmagi and Lycanthropy all would fall under Human Transfiguration as these cause one's self to change. Animagi is a learned process which can take many years to accomplish, though the person may change to and form their animal form at will. Metamorhmagi is a witch or wizard who is born with the ability to change their appearance at will this can not be learned. Lycanthropy is when one is bitten by a werewolf while in their wolfish form during a full moon. There is no choice to the being whether or not they transform during the full moon." Yes she knew she was talking a lot but hopefully they were all paying attention.

"Switching. During their you are changing the physical features between two targets." This was also added onto the board as she spoke. "Trans-Species Transformations. This refer to transformations that change organisms from one species to another." Camilla glanced at them all to make sure they were all taking notes on this.

"Who can tell me a Transformation Spell, it's incantation if you know it and what the spell does?" It was a simple question to keep the lesson moving but just to make sure they understand what she meant she continued on, "What I mean is spells in which you take something and transform it into something else." There were plenty of them so with any luck they could get a really good list up on the board.

OOC: We're moving on to our second question! It's a fairly simple one, all Cami wants to know is if they can name a Transformation Spell and what the spell does! Try to name ones that aren't already being said if you can! I'll be moving on in about 24 hours or so!

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Kolyander Blast-Ended Skrewt Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Everywhere Posts: 16,063 Hogwarts RPG Name: Hadleigh Renee Paton (DarkGreen) Slytherin Graduated Hogwarts RPG Name: Bryony Rose Paton (#FF69B4) Slytherin Fifth Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Soren Toric Black (Royal Blue) Hufflepuff Fifth Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Vesper Baylee Thanatos (#61c7a9) Gryffindor Sixth Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Gabriella Rose Rustokova (#CCOOCC) Ravenclaw First Year x12	Otter This World ♡ Catpurrccino ♡ Slotherin ♡ Pandamonium SPOILER!!: Individual Replies! SPOILER!!: Vivian! Quote: Originally Posted by Kimothy Ooooooooh! The topic had already caught her attention. Transformation? Were they really going to take up this lesson for today? If so, Vivian was totally in and down for it. The prefect listening intently and took out a fresh piece of parchment. She quickly scribbled and mentally noted that she was going to rewrite these again after class. She just needed her notes to be neat and pretty for her OWLs soon, okay? But ayway, back to the topic. Vivian raised her hand to share. "Professor, I believe the animagi and metamorphmagi fall under this branch of Transfiguration," she offered. "They most certainly are. Both Animagus and Metamorphmagus would be in this branch of Transfiguration. They would fall under the sub-types of Transformation known as Human Transformation. Lycanthropy would also be in this category." Professor Stewart nodded waving her wand at the board to add all of this there for the students to see. SPOILER!!: Natalie! Quote: Originally Posted by sarahlooo Natalie's blue eyes moved around the room as more students came in. Her eyes landed on Derf when his fluffy blonde hair made an appearance. She smiled and waved at him, but both actions faltered midway when he went in a different direction and sat by Jessa instead. Her smile turned into a small frown and she quickly tucked her hand into her robes pocket and tried not to think anything of it. Maybe he just didn't see her... It took a moment for her brain to refocus and listen to what the professor was saying because at first it sounded like a bit of gobbledygook. Transubstantial Transfiguration, or... transformation. Well, wasn't all transfiguration transformation? You were essentially transforming something into another something... Uhh. Right? To be honest, she didn't know the difference just yet. So, good thing she was in class, right? A quiet student never bothered Camilla unless of course they weren't paying attention. Natalie seemed to be paying attention or she at least had her things out to be taking down notes so this was good. SPOILER!!: Patrick! Quote: Originally Posted by siriusblackliveson Patrick sat there thinking about things. Well if they were transforming things and this was substantial it sounded like living things. He sat and listened to a few of the other students. Vivian spoke up and he agreed with her answer, "I think i'm with Vivian, people transforming or animals transforming." With his answer he felt as if he was going to be in for a really strange experience in class today. "People transforming would be known as Human transfiguration and animals transforming into other animals, is that what you mean? If so that would be Trans-Species Transformations both of which are sub-areas of Transformation." She would get a little more into this in a few moments if he didn't quite understand. SPOILER!!: Derf! Quote: Originally Posted by sweetnsourpixystix Derf caught the manner in which Natalie's expression shifted and felt kinda helpless. So...his hand went into his hair for loads of ruffling as the professor finally began the lesson. Which brought about a HUGE sigh of relief in that they were NOT going to be doing any conjuration today. Thank MERLIN. Relaxing into his seat a bit, the Hufflepuff took a moment to muse over the Transubstantial Transfiguration. Really was, you know, drilling the point home now, wasn't it? Although considering there were four branches of the subject he supposed this was one way to make sure you knew what you were talking about. Given that, you know....it wasn't UNDOING a spell...or producing something out of thin air...or banishing it into non-existence. Although, technically, if one were undoing a transformation spell by means of untransfiguring...then wasn't that also a transformation spell? He probably should not ask about technicalities in class though and simply refer to his textbook later. It only ever cause Jessa's head to go spinning off into orbit. "But...TECHNICALLY...isn't that Trans-species Transformation and not Transubstantial Transfiguration?" Derf asked upon raising his hand at what the two Slytherins were discussing. "Also...is it...um...really right...or fair...or accurate I suppose...for us to classify metamorphagi and werewolves in the same category as animagi? Since...you know...their transformation magic is in their BLOOD and not something that wizardingkind can learn? " He paused to ruffle his hair a bit, chewing on the inside of his cheeck since he has sorta just gotten off topic and was now concerned about technicalities. Again. "What we did previously...turning Marimo Moss Balls into Betta splendens is a more accurate display of...um....pure... Transubstantial Transfiguration...I think...but things kinda overlap loads...like...human transfigurations and Trans-species Transformation...cause those are a subbranch and stuff..." His thoughts were now running circles in his head. Lots and lots and lots of frantic circles. Professor Stewart wasn't in the least bit surprised when Derf spoke up. He brought up a fair bit of interesting points. "That would be correct. Those would fall under Trans-species Transformation which is a sub-area of Transubstantial Transfiguration." She nodded pausing a moment to let him continue. "That could be looked at many ways I'm sure. I feel they lump the three together because it's the person that is transforming into something else." They weren't going to be getting into this though during this lesson. Once more the women found herself nodding along with the Hufflepuff's words. "It would definitely be accurate to say that." SPOILER!!: Jessa! Quote: Originally Posted by DaniDiNardo There were A LOT of things she knew about transformation spells, a ton. All her reading, it'd be odd of her not to but that didn't mean her hand would be raised any time soon for the simple reason that the question was far too wide and vague for her to give any kind of substantial input. For instance, Viv and Patrick talking about animagi which would fall under transformation but wasn't meant to be confused as they were apparently different things. Was the Professor referring to the overarching theme or....? Because if so...those two weren't actually, technically right. Were she still in the business of getting her heart broken, the young girl may have asked. Instead, she remained silent where she sat, waiting to see where the lesson was going. It helped to know that should she decide to go through with her walk out this time, Professor Hirsch would be on her side. He'd been a big help back then and had been nothing but supportive and understanding of her distress. It was a little like a kid on the playground, ready to run back to their dad the moment something went wrong but the imagery didn't bother her. Whatever preserved her mental health. Another silent one. Camilla was happy to see that Jessa was also paying attention thought she had chosen not to answer the question. SPOILER!!: Skylar! Quote: Originally Posted by UndeadRising Skylar beamed when Vivian sat beside her; at least she was taking these studies seriously. Not that her other dormmates weren't - Skylar would have been on the case way too quickly if they hadn't been - but you know, it was nice to have someone close to you to have your back. They helped each other like that. And now class was starting, about Transformational Transfiguration. Which was ... animagi? Curious look over at best friend and her answer, to which Patrick seemed eager to be on board with. It made sense though, going from the literal translation of the word, which she was grateful for her Latin class ~~more than just for a boy reason now~~, because it gave her an edge on translations. But animagi wasn't something that could be taught in one lesson - it took at least a year or more of hard work and training. Didn't it? And Professor Stewart had mentioned about transformation spells, which meant no to animagi. Or at least in the permanent sense, but one could learn spells to temporarily transform themselves as she was she sure she recalled reading about in the Triwizard tournament of 1994. "Quite literally, transubstantial means across substance, in Latin. Transfiguration is from the Latin, Transfigurare, which is to change figure of. So combined, Transubstantial Transfiguration would mean to change the substance and figure of something. But you mentioned Transformation spells; animagi refers to a more permanent transformation? There are spells used to change temporarily our appearance into something else, yes?" A smile formed on the professor's lips as she listened to Skylar break down the meaning of Transubstantial Transfiguration. "Very good. While Animagi do quite literally change the form of something, something being themselves it takes many years worth of dedication and hard-work to become one. It isn't anything that could be taught in one lesson." She could answer questions of course and even go as fair as showing them how one would transform both into their creature and back again but that wasn't necessary. "Yes, there are several spells that do just that." SPOILER!!: Zoryn! Quote: Originally Posted by ArianaBlack Transubstantial transfiguration? That sparked absolutely nothing in Zoryn's mind. Transformation spells though? That sounded way easier. "They probably transform stuff, Professor," and that was the genius answer that Zoryn had to share with the class. Man, people were SO lucky to have lessons with her and hear all of her revolutionary thoughts and ideas. The people of Hogwarts were truly blessed to be sharing a classroom with the most iconic intellectual mind of their generation. You're very welcome, friends and foes. Zoryn Spinnet is here to help educate your young, developing minds once again! Might as well let her trade spots with (the better) Professor Stewart. Zoryn would totally be a wonderful teacher. Mhm. Anyways, was class over yet? The simple straight to the point answer made her smile. In the most simplest of terms the answer was correct. "It does transform things." SPOILER!!: Ronan! Quote: Originally Posted by lazykitty Unfortunately for Ronan, his lack of sleep was catching up with him big time. So much so, that he'd fallen asleep in the library while studying for OWLS and was now late for Transfiguration, which meant that he was now trying to sneak in without being noticed. He shut the door quietly and walked softly to a seat in the back row of desks and sat. Now, what we're they talking about? Transubstantial Transfiguration? *"It has to do with Animagi and stuff. But definitely not* metamorphmagi, since that's more of a genetic thing or werewolves, since that's more of a 'bite and you get it' thing." Wait, were they going to start on the journey towards becoming Animagi? Because that would be cool. Though, sort of unfair to the seventh years, since that was supposed to take a long time and they were graduating in three months. He really wanted to be an animagi all of a sudden. Good try but not good enough. Though he was quiet about his entrance, Camilla had noticed him entering the room right away being as to how she was looking directly at the class in it's entirety. "Five points from Gryffindor for being late to my lesson, Mister Carter. Don't let it happen again." Next time it will be an automatic detention for him. "Both Animagi and Metamorphmagi both fall under the sub-area of Human Transformation which goes along with Transformation." SPOILER!!*: Etta!* Quote: Originally Posted by Lady of Light Etta continued to doodle on her parchment, not really paying attention to what the professor was talking about. She was too busy drawing her boyfriend’s face.. he really did have a nice face, didn’t he? .. when she realised that people were raising their hands and answering questions. Wait, what was the question? What were they discussing? BLINK. She looked up to find the words Transformation Transformation on the board. Ah. Okay. ... did she really have to answer though? “I... don’t think I have anything new to add, Professor.” Etta said, feeling quite embarrassed. She obviously needed to pay more attention in class. Ugh. She didn't have anything else to add. Alright, that happened sometimes. Professor Stewart nodded. "That's alright." No harm done in not being able to add to the question. "You all gave some really good answers so far." All of which were added onto the board with a flick of her wrist each time a student had answered the question. "Like I had mentioned earlier today we will be focusing on a branch of Transfiguration known as Transubstantial Transfiguration or Transformation. This branch of Transfiguration can be broken down into three sub-areas known as Human Transfiguration, Switching and Trans-Species Transformations." There was a brief pause in her speaking as this was added onto the board. "As most of you have mentioned Animagi, Metamorphmagi and Lycanthropy all would fall under Human Transfiguration as these cause one's self to change. Animagi is a learned process which can take many years to accomplish, though the person may change to and form their animal form at will. Metamorhmagi is a witch or wizard who is born with the ability to change their appearance at will this can not be learned. Lycanthropy is when one is bitten by a werewolf while in their wolfish form during a full moon. There is no choice to the being whether or not they transform during the full moon." Yes she knew she was talking a lot but hopefully they were all paying attention. "Switching. During their you are changing the physical features between two targets." This was also added onto the board as she spoke. "Trans-Species Transformations. This refer to transformations that change organisms from one species to another." Camilla glanced at them all to make sure they were all taking notes on this. "Who can tell me a Transformation Spell, it's incantation if you know it and what the spell does?" It was a simple question to keep the lesson moving but just to make sure they understand what she meant she continued on, "What I mean is spells in which you take something and transform it into something else." There were plenty of them so with any luck they could get a really good list up on the board. OOC: We're moving on to our second question! It's a fairly simple one, all Cami wants to know is if they can name a Transformation Spell and what the spell does! Try to name ones that aren't already being said if you can! I'll be moving on in about 24 hours or so! __________________ Days of Potter 2023:___________________________ Which Bertie Botts Flavour Are You? You are Bread!