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Originally Posted by Waterloo (Post 9041628)

Was that the last of the few stragglers? After greeting them with a sweet hello, Professor Pilliwickle gave her wand a flick and closed the classroom door. Aaaaah, wasn't this just COSY?

For a short moment, she just stared at all the little faces before her. All ready to learn!!

"Now, before we begin properly.. who can tell me WHAT Transfiguration is? Your own definitions." She hadn't really done much planning. Or maybe she had and she'd just forgotten what she'd planned already? Either way, THAT seemed like a good question to start with!

Thalia sat in the chair of her desk with parchment out in front of her taking notes. What Transfiguration was...she thought. Her hand went up in the air and she took a shot by saying, "Well it's when you transfigure an animal like a rat or something into an object like a goblet," she said. "Changing one thing to another sort," she added. This was still so new to her.

Becca raised her hand and replied, " Transfiguration is the magical alteration of one object/creature into a different object/creature."

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Originally Posted by Waterloo (Post 9041628)

Vashti quickly took out her notebook and quill, ready to take notes. Then she raised her hand high to answer the professor's question. "Transfiguration is when you change the outward appearance of an object."

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Originally Posted by Pink Ninja (Post 9041644)

Alexa raised her hand and said, "Well it's when you change something into something else. Or... when you make an inanimate object animated." She knew that was convoluted, but it was HER definition so... hmph.

"Partly right," Milly giggled, "but not only inanimate objects into animate ones!" Which would bring her onto her next question!

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Originally Posted by Zoerawrr (Post 9041648)

Raising his hand, Jake continued using the balled up fist of his other hand to wipe the sleep from his eyes. "Ch-changing tttthhings... vuhh-vanishing an'... cuhhh-conjjjurin'?" he tried, saying it as a question. This woman didn't look like she'd respond to badly to a question!answer.

Did this little fella have a stutter? Mildred smiled sweetly at the boy, and nodded, "yes! Vanishing and conjuring is part of Transfiguration too. Well done, dear."

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Originally Posted by LilFox06 (Post 9041649)

Carter raised his hand. "Transfiguration is to change, or transfigure, something. You can change the appearance of something, or all together vanish it."

"Right you are!" Mildred clapped her hands together.

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Originally Posted by Luna Laufghudd (Post 9041654)

Miranda raised her hand. "Miss, Transfiguration is when you turn something into what it is not." Errr? "You sort of...change their properties. Like a chair - you can make it walk, when really...it's designed to stand still..." She made a face at the end, knowing that must've sounded...weird.

They were all so smart! "Correct, but there are Charms which have similiar outcomes."

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Originally Posted by eric_2007al_2006 (Post 9041655)

Georgiana raised her hand, she wasn't entirely sure but why not give a shot? "Transfiguration is the art of turning one form of matter to another." yep, easy answer. She probably looked pretty stupid right now too. But at least she gave it a shot, right?

"Turning one form of matter into another," Mildred nodded with a sweet smile, "That's a good definition."

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Originally Posted by Ashwinder (Post 9041657)

Hand straight up. In the air. Slight, slight wiggle of fingers, "Transfiguration is changing things. Whether it's their colour, what they look like, or even what they are. It's a kind of magic that rewards creative thinking, because if you're smart enough and have an active imagination you pretty much have no boundaries with it."

"Oooooh, I like that answer!" Mildred literally SHRIEKED with excitement. And bounced on the balls of her feet too. Which resulted in a rather dangerous wobble. "It DOES reward creative thinking! The possibilities are endless!"

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Originally Posted by noodles (Post 9041665)

Oliver raised his hand. “Transfiguration is magic which allows you to change an object into something else?”

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Originally Posted by grangerfan8 (Post 9041667)

Arya raised her hand, "Professor, transfiguration is when you transform and object into anothe object into another object or bring it to life."

Still beaming, Mildred nodded at the next to answers.. glad to have such a smart bunch to teach.

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Originally Posted by selendrile

Anya walked into the classroom a bit nervous, but overall looking forward to it. Her first class consisted of younger students so this was her first class with a wide range of ages in it. She chose a seat on the far side in the front row. Always best to sit in the "learning T"

... and then the door she'd closed opened again. Mildred blinked slightly as a young girl walked in and took herself a seat. She was late! That just wouldn't do. If she had late-comers picking and choosing when to arrive she'd never be able to concentrate on her lesson!

"Please make sure you arrive on time, dear," Milly said with a small sigh, flicking her wand and closing the door yet again, "Two points from Ravenclaw for your tardiness."

"NOW, there are different types of Transfiguration. We already had one example.. inanimate to animate. Do you know the others?" She bet they did!

Kate's hand rose into the air slowly as she formed the answer in her head. "Transfiguration is the art of changing something, whether it be just one aspect of an object, for example the colour, or it could be changing an object completely into something else, for example a rat into a goblet." Kate beamed at the professor. Transfiguration was one of her favourite subjects, and she was so excited to start this class

Arya thought hard but could only think of one thing. "Umm, you can change an animal into an object. And I guess if you can do that then you can change them back as well."

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Originally Posted by Waterloo (Post 9041736)

"Partly right," Milly giggled, "but not only inanimate objects into animate ones!" Which would bring her onto her next question!

Did this little fella have a stutter? Mildred smiled sweetly at the boy, and nodded, "yes! Vanishing and conjuring is part of Transfiguration too. Well done, dear."

"Right you are!" Mildred clapped her hands together.

They were all so smart! "Correct, but there are Charms which have similiar outcomes."

"Turning one form of matter into another," Mildred nodded with a sweet smile, "That's a good definition."

"Oooooh, I like that answer!" Mildred literally SHRIEKED with excitement. And bounced on the balls of her feet too. Which resulted in a rather dangerous wobble. "It DOES reward creative thinking! The possibilities are endless!"

Still beaming, Mildred nodded at the next to answers.. glad to have such a smart bunch to teach.

... and then the door she'd closed opened again. Mildred blinked slightly as a young girl walked in and took herself a seat. She was late! That just wouldn't do. If she had late-comers picking and choosing when to arrive she'd never be able to concentrate on her lesson!

"Please make sure you arrive on time, dear," Milly said with a small sigh, flicking her wand and closing the door yet again, "Two points from Ravenclaw for your tardiness."

"NOW, there are different types of Transfiguration. We already had one example.. inanimate to animate. Do you know the others?" She bet they did!

Georgiana wasn't quite sure but she decided to try again anyways, "From animate to inanimate?" yeah, totally dumb answer. But she was trying here! Better than remaining silent the entire class perioud, right?

Types of transfiguration? Well well well. Livvy should know this shouldn't she? YES SHE SHOULD. And YES SHE DID. Which is exactly why she raised her hand up into the air to answer the question. YAY. Pointsies. Fuzzy feeling now arriving. "To name a few, there's Self-Transfiguration and Cross-Species Transfiguration," Livvy said, nodding her head as she dropped back down onto her desk. She jotted down a few notes as she waited to hear the answers of her fellow students.

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Originally Posted by Waterloo (Post 9041736)

"NOW, there are different types of Transfiguration. We already had one example.. inanimate to animate. Do you know the others?" She bet they did!

Again, up went the hand, "Self-transfiguration?"

Carter raised his hand again. "Animagi is considered a type of transfiguration." he said. He remembered seeing that in a book once. It was very interesting. Transforming into an animal, how cool would that be!

Jack wrinkled his brows. Had all the types of Transfiguration been named? WAIT! He knew one! He raised his hand and cleared his throat. "Isn't Conjuration considered part of Transfiguration as well?" he replied.

Alexa smiled and raised her hand, "Switching and Vanishing are two types, I believe." she said. She wasn't in the greatest mood, but Transfiguration was already cheering her up a bit.

"Can't you also have inanimate to another inanimate? Like... just changing our desk to a chair?" he asked.

"Changing the state of something," Kate added, raising her hand. "Changing an object from something fluid into something solid."

Brant Raised his hand and told the Proffessor. "More advanced types of transfiguration are objects into creatures and self-transfiguration. Professor." Brant seemed pleased with himself while lowering his hand.

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Originally Posted by grangerfan8 (Post 9041744)

Arya thought hard but could only think of one thing. "Umm, you can change an animal into an object. And I guess if you can do that then you can change them back as well."

"Yes, dear," Mildred smiled at the young girl, "and do you know what that is called? When you change things back?"

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Originally Posted by eric_2007al_2006 (Post 9041746)

"Animate to inanimate, yes! Like changing a rat into a goblet as someone said." Someone HAD said that, hadn't they?

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Originally Posted by Daffy.Potter (Post 9041748)

She knew the Head Girl would be smart! "Cross-species Transfiguration is a more advanced type, but you're right!"

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Originally Posted by Ashwinder (Post 9041750)

Again, up went the hand, "Self-transfiguration?"

"And Self-transfiguration, yes! Again, more advanced, but still correct!"

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Originally Posted by LilFox06 (Post 9041751)

"ANIMAGI!" Mildred bounced again, clearly excited. "Some wizards and witches can transform themselves into animals! Doesn't that sound FUN!?" She thought so!

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Originally Posted by Miss Lissy Lou (Post 9041757)

"No need to be nervous, young man," Mildred giggled like a silly girl in the direction of the handsome boy who answered, "Conjuration is correct!"

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Originally Posted by Pink Ninja

Alexa smiled and raised her hand, "Switching and Vanishing are two types, I believe." she said. She wasn't in the greatest mood, but Transfiguration was already cheering her up a bit.

"As is switching! Switching-spells are also considered as Transfiguration, indeed!" Cue more hand clapping. SQUEEEE!!

"You're all so smart!" The Professor gushed happily, beady brown eyes taking in all the faces once more. "Transfiguration is used in conjunction with OTHER subjects too! Like Potions! Can anyone tell me a certain potion which causes transfiguration?"

Kay wrote note down as fast as she could. She only knew of some transfigurations and everyone had already said them all. She sat listening to the class.

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Originally Posted by Waterloo (Post 9041817)

"Yes, dear," Mildred smiled at the young girl, "and do you know what that is called? When you change things back?"

"Animate to inanimate, yes! Like changing a rat into a goblet as someone said." Someone HAD said that, hadn't they?

She knew the Head Girl would be smart! "Cross-species Transfiguration is a more advanced type, but you're right!"

"And Self-transfiguration, yes! Again, more advanced, but still correct!"

"ANIMAGI!" Mildred bounced again, clearly excited. "Some wizards and witches can transform themselves into animals! Doesn't that sound FUN!?" She thought so!

"No need to be nervous, young man," Mildred giggled like a silly girl in the direction of the handsome boy who answered, "Conjuration is correct!"

"As is switching! Switching-spells are also considered as Transfiguration, indeed!" Cue more hand clapping. SQUEEEE!!

"You're all so smart!" The Professor gushed happily, beady brown eyes taking in all the faces once more. "Transfiguration is used in conjunction with OTHER subjects too! Like Potions! Can anyone tell me a certain potion which causes transfiguration?"

Georgie knew this one! "Polyjuice Potion!" she called out excitedly!

"The Polyjuice potion?" He answered, looking up to the professor.

Putting her hand up. "That would be Polyjuice Potion, Professor." Kay said happy to know that answer.

Polyjuice Potion", Avery said. She never made it before, but she ewanted to one day.

"The Polyjuice Potion, Professor." Kate grinned with her hand in the air. Something she always wanted to try, if she was being truthful.

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Originally Posted by Waterloo (Post 9041817)

"You're all so smart!" The Professor gushed happily, beady brown eyes taking in all the faces once more. "Transfiguration is used in conjunction with OTHER subjects too! Like Potions! Can anyone tell me a certain potion which causes transfiguration?"[/COLOR][/B]

"Threre's an aging potion, Professor. Technically it's changing a person..." Kellen's enthusiasm went down a notch. They wouldn't be brewing a potion in Transfiguration, would they?

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Originally Posted by Waterloo (Post 9041817)

"Yes, dear," Mildred smiled at the young girl, "and do you know what that is called? When you change things back?"

"Ummm....Untransfiguration?"Arya srugged her shoulders with her awnser, smiling sheepishly. "I didn't know they had diffrent names for each form of transfiguration, though it makes sense now that I think about it."

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Originally Posted by Waterloo (Post 9041817)

[B]"As is switching! Switching-spells are also considered as Transfiguration, indeed!" Cue more hand clapping. SQUEEEE!!

"You're all so smart!" The Professor gushed happily, beady brown eyes taking in all the faces once more. "Transfiguration is used in conjunction with OTHER subjects too! Like Potions! Can anyone tell me a certain potion which causes transfiguration?"

Adrienne raised her hand. "The Polyjuice Potion changes a person's appearance into that of another person. But it's specific to human transfiguration and it is only a way to temporarily transform yourself. It's also extremely hard to concoct."