~Intelligence

-ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills.
-includes things such as problem solving, recognition, memory, communication, and creativity
-hard to give specific measure
-for humans there is the IQ test
-use intuition, get to know the creature
-intelligence increases spell difficulty
-intelligent creature is more likely to pick up your intent

~Trust

-abstract, also can't be quantitatively assessed
-built through positive interaction and reinforcement and is defined as the feeling of confidence in a person or thing and their reliability and strength
-show affection
-different creatures react differently to physical interaction
-food and care
-treats are appreciated

~Owl

-over 200 known species
-Strigiformes
-stand upright, predators
-stealthy, wings are even designed that way
-large eyes, tubular, binocular, can't move their eyes in the sockets
-mainly farsighted
-nocturnal
-very smart, natural affinity for magic

~Opera Glasses

-decorative binoculars used by theater spectators in 1800s
-typically have x3 magnification
-many designed with handles by 19th century
-ornate designs, made with gems, enamel, or ivory
-social staple

~The Transformation

-build trust with owl first
-Block:
Spell: Owl to Opera Glasses
Incantation: Bubofors (BOO-boh-fors)
Wand Movement: Two taps on the owl's head
Concentration: Medium - visualize changes that need to occur and picture details of your opera glasses
Willpower: Medium-High
-Keep in mind the owl's eyesight

~Origins

-invented to create normal binoculars in 1807 by Leonard Lintu
-transfigured his owl Norman when he couldn't find his field glasses when he saw a bird he wanted to observe
-in 1820s, it was discovered that the spell could be used to create more ornate designs
-Handy if you're in the back row at a Quidditch match and want to see

~Assignments

-Mandatory quiz
-Extra-credit essay