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Originally Posted by FearlessLeader19  Char was always impressed with the many ideas tossed out by students at Hogwarts. Not that this wasn’t the case at Durmstrang; it was just that sometimes his ex classmates could get a little dark with their answers. He made some jottings as his current classmates gave their answers though his mind was still very much on that green mohawk. Also… yes. He did write the incantation of the spell down since Carton mentioned it.
How exciting it was that they were focusing on physical appearance changes today. Char actually had a bit of experience with that back at Durmstrang but his spellwork might be a little rusty. Up went Char’s hand. “A disadvantage would be in the case where the transfiguration goes wrong. One can become stuck with whatever aspect went incorrectly. At least temporarily, yes, professor?” Norman was not at all surprised that the first answer mentioned involved botched transfigurations. It was an important point and as such, received an approving nod. “Quite right, Mr. Bergstrand,” he said. “ Which is why clear focus and visualization are so important when attempting transfiguration.” Quote:
Originally Posted by littledhampir Alfie's gaze snapped away from the posters on the walls when Professor Carton transformed back into a person. That was so cool. He thought it would be really cool to be an animagus, but he also knew it was pretty difficult to accomplish and he wasn't sure if he was up for it. Something to think about, maybe. Later, though. For now he brought his thoughts back to class to concentrate. How to use transfiguration to change your appearance? His classmates had some pretty good ideas. Alfie liked what that first year said about transfiguring something into a mask, or some other clothes to disguise yourself. He supposed you could also transfigure something into a hiding place. Other than that, his mind was blank though. He thought his classmates had some pretty good ideas and couldn't think of anything to add, so he decided to stay quiet this time.
They were going to be learning about changing physical characteristics though, which he thought was really cool. He could think of some situations where that might not be helpful, though, so he raised his hand. "That would be helpful if you're trying to go somewhere where you're not supposed to go, but someone else can be. But if you're trying to sneak into somewhere nobody is supposed to be, for example, then it still wouldn't help but something like animal transformation probably would." Ramsey’s answer likewise got an approving nod from Norman. Not only were both examples plausible, but he was pleased that the boy provided scenarios for both human and animal transformations. “Very good examples, Mr. Ramsey,” he replied. “I’m glad you made the distinction between human and animal transfigurations.” Quote:
Originally Posted by Holmesian Feline From the get-go the talking of disguising oneself had gotten Nads attention. After all, covering up who you were was definitely a way to try and stay out of trouble. As such she had gotten so absorbed in scribbling down everyone else’s thoughts as they came up that she hadn’t ventured into her own thoughts to answer out loud. The use of an animangus form as well as the canary creams reminded her of her parents, the former definitely something she wanted to see if she could do…when she got older. Older was something she had a hard time trying to be patient enough to look forward to.
Nadia was drawn back to the class at hand when Professor Carton spoke up once more, adding notes onto the board that she eagerly copied into her notes under everything else. Before she could speak up with her staying out of trouble train of thought, an older Hufflepuff beat her to it. So, it was back to the drawing board as the second year Gryffindor bit her lip. “Being mistaken for someone else, especially if you haven’t thought the characteristics through carefully enough.” Atreyu-Rehman’s answer raised an important point. “That’s true,” he replied, nodding in agreement. “Mistaken identity can lead to some awkward situations -” Well, that was one word to describe it. “-which is something to consider when impersonating a specific person.” Quote:
Originally Posted by sweetpinkpixie It was pleasant to find professors displaying an appreciation for their subject. The well of knowledge not running dry, as her uncle had described it. However, she was likely to disappoint the man since her example and what she currently donned were not entirely synonymous. "Not this time, professor," Mitsuki replied with a small shake of the head.
The following series of questions where offered in such rapid succession that it was difficult for her to focus entirely on one and instead they turned into a big of a hodgepodge of responses. It was, perhaps, time that she committed her attention to her rather sparse parchment. The margins were calling to her to decorate and she now had a certain fascination and focus on various animal horns. She did, at the very least, offer a suggestion for the usefulness of transfiguring one's appearance. Usefulness and disadvantage depending on whose perspective you were considering.
For the record, Norman was not disappointed to learn that Rasting hadn’t used a switching spell to create her horns. It was an impressive display of magic, no matter how she’d done it. He was, however, mildly surprised when the girl didn’t offer an answer to the following questions. His bluish-green eyes flicked in her direction just long enough to catch sight of her parchment. That counted as an answer. Quote:
Originally Posted by astrocat Maxine was pointing at him? Did he do something wrong? Oh... someone was agreeing with him! And the professor was glad he brought it up. He couldn't help but sit a little taller in his chair, slightly pleased with himself.
For the next question, Brandon's mind immediately went to changing features that a person didn't like about themself. It made him sad to think about. But that wasn't really the point of this discussion, or was it? He decided to focus on something else. "If you don't change your features enough, or if you have all the same mannerisms, observant people might still know it's you. And that defeats the point of disguise." He shivered, hoping that would never happen to him Norman was wondering when or if someone would mention the role one’s mannerisms played in disguise. He gave a slight smile as Fox brought it up. “Excellent point, Mr. Fox,” he replied. “The ability to adapt one’s mannerisms can make or break a disguise.” He’d seen it happen many times in his Auror training days! Quote:
Originally Posted by love-for-HP Brandon gave her a strange look - she was just agreeing with the boy. But anyway moving on.
"Well if is just a transfiguration spell an advantage is that it wouldn't be permanent change to your apperance. Could easliy go back to your own look." At least she didn't think it would be permanent ... maybe if the spell went wrong it would be. "Unless the spell went wrong, which in that case would make it a disadvantage." There killed two birds with one stone! Bixby’s answer was on the right track and earned an approving nod. “Correct on both counts, Miss Bixby,” Norman replied. Quote:
Originally Posted by Lottiepot Fynn wasn’t the overeager type when it came to celebrating Halloween and hadn’t planned a costume out for the celebration at all and would likely throw something together last minute like he always did should the occasion come up. Fynn was also not the type to listen intently in class and partake in question and answer activities which was why he was staring down at his blank parchment paper and nonchalantly tapping his quill until the fun part of the lesson started.
Fynley actually enjoyed Transfiguration when it came to the practical side but the recollection of facts read from textbooks and the several questions asked at once had left his arm firmly down by his side.
While searching the room for more hands in the air, Norman’s eyes momentarily lingered on Ellis. Would the boy have anything to add? No? Okay, moving on… Quote:
Originally Posted by Chelliephone It's true the canary cream itself wasn't exactly what Vera had been thinking would be the most helpful type of Transfiguration, but now that she'd said it and Carton had not followed her train of thought to other types of spells that would do something similar as the creams except... with longevity, well she was committed. And as for a particular use? She could probably come up with a million. But if he was looking for something purely logical, he had asked the wrong Gryffindor. "Hypothetically speaking, if one was not gifted with Transfiguration but needed to say.. get past a security gaurd or a Professor or someone in a hallway, you might be able to pop in the canary cream and speed your way past into a safe zone where people can't see you anymore. Hypothetically." It was too bad Hogwarts corridors seemed too long for little wings to effectively take her in such a short span of time.
Ah, but yes they were moving on now! And talking about changing physical appearance! Which sounded fun, but also made her really miss her rainbow touch where she'd been able to change her hair instantly whenever she'd wanted. It had been such a helpful tool. At the next question, her hand shot into the air and she waited to be called on to offer her own unhelpful insight. "I think being an animagi has to be the most helpful of the different types of transformations, though I suppose even more so dependent on what your form is. But considering how difficult it is to become one, I think we do have to learn more easy to attain spells and rely on those that could kind of achieve the same goals." Maybe not a canary cream. But like... something that could temporarily turn you into an animal. Like a ferret! And while she probably should have known the name to that or Carton might have expected more of an actual spell named answer...
She had nothing. Norman considered Thanatos’s scenario carefully. While there were many variables involved, such as how fast one could move in such a limited amount of time and how far away the safe zone was, it wasn’t outside the realm of possibility. “That might work,” he replied with a nod. Another approving nod soon followed for her next response. “Good points. There are many animal transformation spells which one could use as a simpler alternative to becoming an animagus. Migalifors, for example. That spell turns its target into a ferret.” Quote:
Originally Posted by Emzily Remy sighed a little, only because her answer wasn't necessarily relevant but another student had taken her first answer so it totally wasn't her fault. Still, it wasn't a bad thing to think outside of the box, she supposed. There were a range of questions to be answered next, and while Remy would love to answer them all, she suddenly was feeling a little anxious that she would say something incorrect.
"An advantage would be that you could look interesting and unique every single day." Remy answered with a grin, since mostly everyone else had gone with disadvantages. There certainly wasn't many disadvantages to Transfiguration in her eyes!!! To extend her answer with a suggestion of a situation where it was useful, Remy added, "Halloween. That's the perfect situation to change your appearance." A lot quicker than purchasing or creating a costume anyawy. Norman heard Gaeltheos’s sigh, but while he vaguely wondered what that was about, he saw no reason to draw attention to it. The girl’s answer to the following question got a slight smile from him. “Yes, and what a creative advantage that would be,” he replied. She was onto something about Halloween as well, but he’d come back to that in a bit.
Seeing no more hands in the air, Norman addressed the group once more, “Good answers! All of you raised some important points, which I hope you’ll keep in mind during our spell practice today. We’ll be covering three simple spells to change one’s eye color, hair, and height/build, respectively. The first of which is Ristaris. This spell changes its target’s eye color. To cast, tap your head once with your wand and say the incantation Ristaris.”
He tapped his head with his wand and repeated the incantation, “Ris-TAR-is!” In an instant, his eyes changed from their normal bluish-green color to brown. He paused for a few moments to allow time for the information to sink in. Everyone following so far? Okay, moving on!
“Ristaris can also be used to change hair color, but today we’ll be learning another hair coloring spell that also alters hair style and texture. That spell is one that came up earlier, Crinis Muto.” There may have been a sidelong look of acknowledgement in Bergstrand’s direction. “The wand movement is the same as Ristaris’s, one tap to the head.” To demonstrate, Norman tapped his head with his wand once more and said, “Crin-IS MU-to.” His dark hair gradually turned blonde, curled, and lengthened to shoulder length.
After another pause, he moved on to the final spell of the day. “Our last spell for today alters its target’s height and build. The wand movement is a little different; this time you’ll tap your head twice. The incantation for this one is Tirinum.” Norman gave two more taps to his head and repeated the incantation, “Tir-IN-um.” The transformation left him half a foot shorter and much chubbier than before.
With the final transformation completed, Norman might’ve been completely unrecognizable to anyone who hadn’t seen the transformation with their own eyes… which was why he’d waited until class time to do it. Seeing a strange-looking man first thing might’ve been jarring for the student, not to mention a huge security issue! He kept his new look for only a few minutes before reverting back to his normal appearance, lest the change cause a distraction going forward.
“I’d like you to take a few minutes to practice these three spells on the dummies at the back of the room,” he instructed, gesturing toward the dummies. “I’ll be coming around to help those who need it. Spell information is on the board. You may begin now!”
With a wave of his wand, the following information appeared on the board:
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Originally Posted by Chalkboard Ristaris
Pronunciation: Ris-TAR-is
Wand movement: tap head once
Use: changes eye and/or hair color
Crinis Muto
Pronunciation: Crin-IS MU-to
Wand movement: tap head once
Use: changes hair color, style and/or texture
Tirinum
Pronunciation: Tir-IN-um
Wand movement: tap head twice
Use: changes height and/or build OOC: Thank you for sticking with me so far!  We’ve reached the mini activity. For this, your student needs to practice the following spells on the dummies: Ristaris, Crinis Muto, and Tirinum. Attempts do not have to succeed to receive full credit. Partner/group work is allowed. You’ll have AT LEAST 48 HOURS for this activity. Norman and I will be checking in throughout.
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