Connor's Hogwarts

After class, Professor McGonagall's office.

Professor McGonagall's office is a small study located next to the corridor on the second floor. It is not large in area. You can see the Quidditch pitch outside the window. Connor followed Professor McGonagall here after the Transfiguration class.

Connor is still thinking about the feeling of turning a match into a needle. Yes, at the end of the Transfiguration class, Professor McGonagall asked the little wizards to use Transfiguration. The spell was "**** turns into a needle." Connor This was my first time casting a spell in English, and the most incredible thing is that it actually succeeded! Connor was the only one in the entire class who turned the match into a needle and earned Ravenclaw 5 points.

But Connor still didn't understand how he successfully cast the spell. Connor could swear on Merlin's beard that there were no traces of magic marks when the spell was successfully cast. Connor just rolled his eyes and pointed with his wand, and it was successful.

This... This is not scientific, this is too magical. Connor was scratching his head. In fact, since Connor started learning magic, he has believed that magic has a set of "basic laws". Whether it is magic spells or magic patterns, they all reasonably explain how magic is formed. Spells and magic patterns are like the cornerstones, supporting this magical building.

But transfiguration is completely different. It's like real magic, without the need for magic spells or magic patterns. His appearance was like a hammer, smashing the so-called magic cornerstone in Connor's heart with one blast.

So Connor was very troubled. His eyes when he looked at Professor McGonagall were full of desire for knowledge.

"Mr. Lake, I think your situation is different from other little wizards. I think you need some special guidance." Professor McGonagall thought for a moment and said slowly.

"I think you have been learning magic patterns since you were a child, right?"

"Yes, Professor McGonagall. I always thought that all magic was composed of magic patterns, but transfiguration seems to be different?"

"Don't worry, kid, I will explain it to you." Professor McGonagall waved her wand and a small stool moved over. "Sit down, we need to have a good chat. This is not a problem that can be explained in a few words."

Connor obeyed and sat down, straightening his back, indicating that he was serious now.

"I think you have already taken the Charms class, right? Then Professor Flitwick must have explained the classification of Charms to you."

"Generally speaking, third-year students will learn charms in Charms class - that is, the concept of magic patterns, but this obviously does not apply to you, Mr. Lake."

"Transfiguration is different from ordinary spells, which is why it is divided into a separate course. And, indeed, as you said, there is no spell in transfiguration."

Connor's eyes widened, as if he couldn't understand.

"Transfiguration has no spells. The so-called spells you learn in class are more like self-hypnosis slogans. This is to make the novice wizards believe that they are using magic. But after the senior year, the little wizards You will find that these so-called spells are dispensable, and they can use the transformation spell well even without chanting the spell, but this is not a silent spell, but because the transformation spell does not have a spell."

Professor McGonagall waved her magic wand, and a teacup on the table suddenly "stands up". A pair of small feet grew out from under the teacup, and then a pair of small hands grew out of the teacup. She raised the teapot and poured a glass of water on herself, and then poured a cup of water into Kang's body. Connor ran over in the direction of Connor, and just as it was about to fall off the table, Professor McGonagall waved her wand again, and the teacup flew up and hovered in front of Connor.

"But you're only half right."

Connor took the tea cup naturally and asked thoughtfully: "Half? Are you saying that the transformation spell also has magic patterns?"

Professor McGonagall laughed. She raised her wand and said, "Mr. Lake, do you know why our wand is a small stick? Why not a ring or a bracelet? Wouldn't that make it easier to carry?" "

Connor was stunned. He really hadn't thought about this question. Didn't wizards just use small wooden sticks and wands? Wizards who don't use small wooden sticks have lost their recognition.

"The Transformation Curse actually has magic patterns. The magic pattern of the Transformation Curse is also the simplest of all the complex magic patterns. It is also the only linear magic pattern. It is just a straight line segment. As the simplest magic pattern, it It is engraved into our wands, and the solidified imprint is about three or four inches long, which is the main reason why the wand is made into a small stick shape."

Connor opened his mouth wide, indicating that he was in a state of confusion, but then he thought again and asked: "But won't this be messy? I mean, when the magic power passes through the wand, what if it is transformed accidentally?" What to do with the curse?"

"I think I know why you are a Ravenclaw, Mr. Lake." Professor McGonagall smiled: "This involves another question. Why do you think I said Transfiguration is the most complicated and dangerous in class? Where’s the spell?”

Connor was stunned again. For the first time in his life, he felt like he couldn't wrap his head around it. "Yes, why? The magic pattern is so simple."

Professor McGonagall smiled and said in a proud tone: "Transfiguration has the simplest magic pattern, but this also gives it the most possibilities. It is the magic that requires the most imagination, and is the key to casting the Transformation Spell. , not a spell, nor a magic pattern, but your understanding of the object you want to transform. The deeper you understand the object, the more complete the transformation you can perform. I think for this, as a magic painter You should have a similar experience."

"That's why transfiguration seems complicated. Simple inanimate objects, such as teapots and cups, are the simplest transfiguration. For more complex ones, such as if you want to transform a stone giant, you need to think about his The internal structure, otherwise if you randomly transform a stone statue, its legs may break as soon as it stands up. And the most complicated thing is the living body. That level of transformation requires very in-depth research, and you need to be very familiar with a kind of creature. Only in this way can the transformation spell be successfully performed."

"At the same time, this is also the danger of transfiguration. You must know that many magical animals are the product of failed transfiguration spells performed by wizards."

Connor said in shock: "You mean, if you transform into animals, you have to dissect them?"

"Dissection? Oh! No! Of course not, we won't do such barbaric things." Professor McGonagall shook her head in surprise, "There is nothing that magic cannot do. It is very simple to understand the structure of a creature. , you can do it just by using magic detection, Mr. Lake, how could you come up with such a barbaric method of Muggles?"

"Uh" Connor was speechless for a moment.

Professor McGonagall didn't pay too much attention. She continued: "The casting of transformation is completely determined by the wizard's thoughts. When you don't want to use transformation, even if your magic draws a magic pattern, it will have no effect. .”

"I see, I understand." Connor forced himself to take a sip of tea calmly.

Professor McGonagall smiled and added: "Transfiguration is a profound magic. Mr. Lake, you are very talented in Transfiguration. I hope you take this course seriously."

"I will, Professor McGonagall."

"Because you are already familiar with the Mageweave, I will talk to Professor Flitwick. I think he will be very happy to have such an outstanding student like you and develop a study plan suitable for you."

"Thank you very much! Professor McGonagall."