Amelia watched in amazement as her Professor transformed into this small heron. Wow! I wish I could fly..., she thought until she felt something light land on her shoulder. The professor was on her shoulder!! -- how strange. She laughed and smiled at the bird, before it took off and landed back in the front of the classroom to answer her question.

Amelia nodded in agreement, and made a mental note that she would strive for great success for the next 4 years in Transfiguration. "Thank you Professor; I will do my best not to let you down." She winked.