A Guide to Advanced Transfiguration
written by Hermione Potter
This is an informative book that will help all transfigurists. As this textbook should be in the possession of every fifth, sixth and seventh year within Hogwarts, several copies of this text may be found in the Magical Textbook Section of the library.
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Introduction
Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Introduction
Following my previous book, Intermediate Transfiguration, this textbook will continue on to dictate the spells and pronunciation every student should familiarize themselves with. The path to being a Master Transfigurist is a perilously long and dangerous one, but it is riddled with marvelous possibilities. As always, we will review. Transfiguration alters an object or target into another form by changing the molecular structure, either right down to the molecules, or, by simply altering the definition of bone or organ structure. To do this, one of the four categories of Transfiguration must be invoked, whether it is Transformation, Conjuration, Vanishment, or Untransfiguration.
By now, you should all be familiarized with the different categories, if not, feel free to reference back to A Beginners Guide to Transfiguration, or, Intermediate Transfiguration. Transfiguration, in general, is a difficult discipline to master. It is systematic and very exact; one mispronounciation or wrong move and the Transfiguration can go horribly wrong. There is little to no margin of error allowed in Transfiguration. So, there are a few things to keep in mind when attempting to transfigurate something. First, there is the intended transformation (t). It is directly influenced by bodyweight (a), viciousness (v), wand power (w), concentration (c) and spell incantation (Z), as described in the formula drawn below:
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If anyone of these factors are off, the Transfiguration will fail.
The levels of each variable are as follows:
t= end result. Most Transfiguration spell difficulties range from basic, somewhat basic, intermediate, somewhat difficult, difficult, expert
a= caster must be heavier than the object being transformed
v= mild, medium-mild, medium, medium-strong, strong, extreme
w= any, medium, strong
c= fair, moderate, complete
Z= well-spoken, perfectly-spoken - and - as clear as possible, completely clear
The limitations of Transfiguration are myriad, but are separated by Nature and Law. Nature Limitations are limitations that attempt to keep Transfiguration from defying nature or the rules of nature. For example, one cannot revive the dead (no matter how recently deceased) with Transfiguration, the object's size and mass must be taken into account (the larger the object, the more difficult to transfigure), an animagus form is limited to one animal form, one cannot conjure food, and, by will of nature, things that are conjured do not last. Law Limitations are limitations set down by the Ministry of Magic or other form of Wizarding Government to keep the over-use and empowerment of Transfiguration to a minimum through surveillance. This includes registration of animagi to Ministry of Magic, being watched by a Transfigurist while learning to become an animagus, and other laws beyond the scope of this book.
The dangers of Transfiguration can be mild to severe, meaning, you might accidentally only half-Transfigure something or cause it to be permanently stuck in that state. This is why it is important to focus while in Transfiguration, or disastrous effects may be the outcome.
Introduction
Following my previous book, Intermediate Transfiguration, this textbook will continue on to dictate the spells and pronunciation every student should familiarize themselves with. The path to being a Master Transfigurist is a perilously long and dangerous one, but it is riddled with marvelous possibilities. As always, we will review. Transfiguration alters an object or target into another form by changing the molecular structure, either right down to the molecules, or, by simply altering the definition of bone or organ structure. To do this, one of the four categories of Transfiguration must be invoked, whether it is Transformation, Conjuration, Vanishment, or Untransfiguration.
By now, you should all be familiarized with the different categories, if not, feel free to reference back to A Beginners Guide to Transfiguration, or, Intermediate Transfiguration. Transfiguration, in general, is a difficult discipline to master. It is systematic and very exact; one mispronounciation or wrong move and the Transfiguration can go horribly wrong. There is little to no margin of error allowed in Transfiguration. So, there are a few things to keep in mind when attempting to transfigurate something. First, there is the intended transformation (t). It is directly influenced by bodyweight (a), viciousness (v), wand power (w), concentration (c) and spell incantation (Z), as described in the formula drawn below:
User Image - Blocked by "Display Image" Settings. Click to show.
If anyone of these factors are off, the Transfiguration will fail.
The levels of each variable are as follows:
t= end result. Most Transfiguration spell difficulties range from basic, somewhat basic, intermediate, somewhat difficult, difficult, expert
a= caster must be heavier than the object being transformed
v= mild, medium-mild, medium, medium-strong, strong, extreme
w= any, medium, strong
c= fair, moderate, complete
Z= well-spoken, perfectly-spoken - and - as clear as possible, completely clear
The limitations of Transfiguration are myriad, but are separated by Nature and Law. Nature Limitations are limitations that attempt to keep Transfiguration from defying nature or the rules of nature. For example, one cannot revive the dead (no matter how recently deceased) with Transfiguration, the object's size and mass must be taken into account (the larger the object, the more difficult to transfigure), an animagus form is limited to one animal form, one cannot conjure food, and, by will of nature, things that are conjured do not last. Law Limitations are limitations set down by the Ministry of Magic or other form of Wizarding Government to keep the over-use and empowerment of Transfiguration to a minimum through surveillance. This includes registration of animagi to Ministry of Magic, being watched by a Transfigurist while learning to become an animagus, and other laws beyond the scope of this book.
The dangers of Transfiguration can be mild to severe, meaning, you might accidentally only half-Transfigure something or cause it to be permanently stuck in that state. This is why it is important to focus while in Transfiguration, or disastrous effects may be the outcome.
