Sidney tucks her had and puts her book away. She doesn't like the look Professor Truebrige gives. Obviously Sidney has irritated the tempermental professor. A mistake she hopes she does not make again. Instead of getting upset, Sidney continues to work on her notes paying closer attention to the spells he discusses. Quote:
"The 'glass to sand' shield, isn't specifically for that purpose, that is, it doesn't only work on changing glass into sand. Rather it is a shield which is used to revert physical things to a former state, whether they are transfigured or not. It has its limitations but as with any spell, in the right situation it is invaluable. Keeping in mind that it changes things back to a former state, what transfiguration spell might be its root?"
Very interesting... The glass to sand shield charm changes the glass back to sand. That makes sense since glass is made from sand. I would love to know what effects it has on other objects. Sidney writes down the incantation and wand movement. She also makes note of the information Professor Truebridge gives concerning the different colors the spell inparts. When she is finished with her notes, she places her stuff back in her bag. Sidney finds a spot to practice (as far away from Professor Truebridges prying eyes) and works on her execution. Since the wand movement is just point your wand, Sidney decided to start by working on the pronuciation of the spell. With her wand still in its holster, she say "Revertoscutum... Re-ver-toe-skew-tum... I can't imagine having to say it five time fast." Sidney smiles and starts again. "Revertoscutum..." I guess this is as good a time as any to try. Sidney takes her wand out of her holster and makes sure no one is in the direction of where she points her wand. Considering its a shield charm the chances are low that it will cause much damage if its performed improperly, but it's better not to take any chances. Sidney points her wand and say "Re-ver-toe-skew-tum." At first nothing appears to happen, then something that has bluish streaks starts to form. Sidney tries to hold her concentration on the shield she is trying to form. The shield starts to appear like a complete form, then it disappears. Concentration, consentration, why can't I seem to keep my mind on what I'm doing? I need to focus more on what I'm doing. Clear my mind and think only of the spell I'm trying to do. Sounds easy, so why is it so hard to do in practice?