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sweetpinkpixie · 02-27-2019, 01:17 AM

It really was ironic that the Head Boy resembled a botched human transfiguration effort given the question posed. Regardless of how unaware he was of his own appearance in the moment, Derf could think of approximately ten billion and two - give or take - situations that would require the branch of Untransfiguration. That was the same as Reversion, yes? The definitions were align so he reckoned so. In general though, Derf was a fan of counter-spells in general.

Though...the first instance that popped into mind had to do with Polyjuice Potion...but he really REALLY did not wish to dwell on that any further and so his hand remained down while he tried to wrangle his mind in to focus on a different option. Only it didn't happen - rather like telling someone not to think about pink polka dotted dragons and then that was literally ALL one could think about. When his mind finally DID dwell on something else...it was on the items in front of him which he reckoned they were meant to untransfigure once given the signal.

No matter though, especially seeing as Tina had mentioned essentially his thoughts anyway. Though something DID pop up in his mind - blessed distraction - in regards to Indigo's answer. "Is...hair color considered transfiguration or...uh...untransfiguration? When you're altering color you're not altering the essential nature of the hair, right?" Though Derf had never experimented on his hair, if anyone would believe that given his almost lion-like appearance in the moment. The line between Transfiguration and Charms always seemed like such a fine line to dance between - almost like the branches of magic were out to trick student on purpose, you know? "I mean...if you tried to give yourself say...unicorn hair as opposed to human hair then it would be different? Sorta the same with tattoos since that's dying the skin and changing it's color but not its nature?"

And Derf had his FAIR share of tattoos to dwell on this thought process. Though he had always imagined like...someone having to painstakingly use Tergeo on his skin to siphon the ink back off.

Oh, but right. They were moving on to practicing and THAT had Derf's full attention. Though first...notes on his parchment:

Quote:

UNTRANSFIGURATION

Prima Forma
one must amend the incantation depending on which object you’re attempting to revert; wrong 'suffix' and nothing will happen

+ Sabulo → Sand
+ Siligo → Wheat
+ Sylva → Wood

Wand Movement
anti-clockwise circular motion and then point at the object.

"Professor? Sabulo and all these are decided on based on the end result object, right? The one already in its transfigured state I mean. Not decided based on the true nature of the object...and meaning he have to guess which one to use when?" He was now pretty sure he had just confused himself with that...but hey at least he was practicing the anti-clockwise motion while he confused himself.

02-27-2019, 01:17 AM	#18 (permalink)
sweetpinkpixie Wizarding World RPG Admin Minister for Magic Alley Proprietor Romanian Longhorn Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: The Paths Posts: 39,827 Hogwarts RPG Name: Briallen Ashburry-Hawthorne Gryffindor First Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Nyle Harden Hufflepuff Second Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Iris Harden Ravenclaw Second Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Calliope Barrington Slytherin First Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Diamond Marchbanks Gryffindor Sixth Year Ministry Department Head: Charles Hollingberry Minister's Office Ministry Department Head: Airey Flamsteed Mysteries Diagon Alley Proprietor: Zachaël Lufkin Owl Post x12 x12	fell asleep before hitting submit XD slight catch up astronomizzle ♧ gryffinDORK \| & the rest is drag ♣ #badluckDerf It really was ironic that the Head Boy resembled a botched human transfiguration effort given the question posed. Regardless of how unaware he was of his own appearance in the moment, Derf could think of approximately ten billion and two - give or take - situations that would require the branch of Untransfiguration. That was the same as Reversion, yes? The definitions were align so he reckoned so. In general though, Derf was a fan of counter-spells in general. Though...the first instance that popped into mind had to do with Polyjuice Potion...but he really REALLY did not wish to dwell on that any further and so his hand remained down while he tried to wrangle his mind in to focus on a different option. Only it didn't happen - rather like telling someone not to think about pink polka dotted dragons and then that was literally ALL one could think about. When his mind finally DID dwell on something else...it was on the items in front of him which he reckoned they were meant to untransfigure once given the signal. No matter though, especially seeing as Tina had mentioned essentially his thoughts anyway. Though something DID pop up in his mind - blessed distraction - in regards to Indigo's answer. "Is...hair color considered transfiguration or...uh...untransfiguration? When you're altering color you're not altering the essential nature of the hair, right?" Though Derf had never experimented on his hair, if anyone would believe that given his almost lion-like appearance in the moment. The line between Transfiguration and Charms always seemed like such a fine line to dance between - almost like the branches of magic were out to trick student on purpose, you know? "I mean...if you tried to give yourself say...unicorn hair as opposed to human hair then it would be different? Sorta the same with tattoos since that's dying the skin and changing it's color but not its nature?" And Derf had his FAIR share of tattoos to dwell on this thought process. Though he had always imagined like...someone having to painstakingly use Tergeo on his skin to siphon the ink back off. Oh, but right. They were moving on to practicing and THAT had Derf's full attention. Though first...notes on his parchment: Quote: UNTRANSFIGURATION Prima Forma one must amend the incantation depending on which object you’re attempting to revert; wrong 'suffix' and nothing will happen + Sabulo → Sand + Siligo → Wheat + Sylva → Wood Wand Movement anti-clockwise circular motion and then point at the object. "Professor? Sabulo and all these are decided on based on the end result object, right? The one already in its transfigured state I mean. Not decided based on the true nature of the object...and meaning he have to guess which one to use when?" He was now pretty sure he had just confused himself with that...but hey at least he was practicing the anti-clockwise motion while he confused himself. __________________ When you’re stuck in a moment and your spark has been stolen .................................................. ........... this is our time to own it, so own it..................................... baby we were born with fire and gold in our eyes