Chapter 153 Discussion of Transfiguration
Apart from the unpleasantness of Defense Against the Dark Arts and Divination classes, Ada had a very leisurely time in the first three days of school. She and the twins even took the time to go to the corridor on the right of the fourth floor.
This corridor is relatively hidden, and no one usually comes here. But since Dumbledore declared this place a restricted area, the place has become lively, and several groups of people have come here to visit.
However, no one among these people dared to go in and take a look. They all just took a look at it from a distance. This place has become a restricted area, and no one can tell what kind of danger is hidden inside. Everyone is just curious, not to the point of risking their lives.
Fred and George planned to conduct reconnaissance at night to understand the situation and prepare for their subsequent exploration deep into the corridor.
As for why Ada didn't go together, it was because she was going to see Professor McGonagall, and she received the confinement invitation before the school dinner.
At seven o'clock in the evening, Ada appeared in Professor McGonagall's office on time. However, there were no Transfiguration papers for her to read today. Professor McGonagall planned to conduct an assessment on Ada to see how good her current Transfiguration skills were. To what extent.
In the office on the second floor, Ada followed Professor McGonagall's requirements and began to deform objects. At first, inanimate objects were used, which was a relatively simple method of transformation, and then living objects were used for transformation.
As she transformed again and again, Professor McGonagall also understood Ada's level. If she was given another two or three years to grow, she would be fully qualified to be a transfiguration teacher.
Transfiguration, Defense Against the Dark Arts and Charms are the three subjects that Ada is best at, and they are also the top priority of Ada's daily practice. It is not surprising that Professor McGonagall has such a high evaluation.
However, as her understanding of Transfiguration deepened, Ada had a question about the application of Transfiguration, that is, in actual combat, besides conjuring some auxiliary animals, can Transfiguration directly affect people and change themselves? , make changes to the enemy.
"Professor, if I transform a person into a pile of bones or other dead objects and do not remove the transformation, is this considered an act of murder?" Ada asked Professor McGonagall her doubts.
"When did you have such a dangerous idea?" Professor McGonagall looked at Ada worriedly, thinking to herself: Sure enough, Lady Mary's death and the battle still had such a negative impact on her.
Ada didn't notice Professor McGonagall's worries. All she was thinking about now was academic matters, and she never thought about applying them to actual combat. She said: "I thought about it a long time ago, for fear of being turned into an animal by others."
There are two ways for a wizard to transform into an animal. One is to be transformed into an animal by a person. However, this method will make the wizard completely become an animal. He will lose his own magic power and also lose his human way of thinking, leaving him to be slaughtered by others.
The other is an Animagus like Professor McGonagall. The wizard actively transforms into an animal through magic, retaining the magic power while retaining the human way of thinking.
This is the biggest difference between the two methods and why the latter is so difficult to do. There were only seven registered Animagus in the 20th century, and one of them was Professor McGonagall in front of her. Ada had even fed her small dried fish without knowing whether to live or die.
"Transfiguration can indeed turn people into animals, or objects like tables and chairs, but there are very few people who can accomplish this kind of magic. Moreover, transfiguration is reversible. As long as the counter-spell is released in time, it will not endanger life. "." Professor McGonagall explained, "This is also the reason why the Killing Curse is called the Unforgivable Curse, because it has no counter-curse."
"There are many examples of integrating transformation into actual combat, but most of them are used as assistance, similar to what you did before." Professor McGonagall continued, "Wizards are not animals without the ability to resist. It is difficult for you to use transformation Act directly on the wizard. This requires you to have magic power that far exceeds that of the other party, and you also need to have a deep understanding of transformation."
"That's good, I don't have to be afraid anymore." Ada patted her chest, which was beginning to take shape.
Ada has always had this worry in her heart, fearing that someone would perform a transformation spell and turn into a small animal or a table, chair or bench. Especially after reading a paper, her worries reached the highest level. This paper was called "On whether the disappearing spell can act on the human body."
The Vanishing Spell is a transfiguration spell that can make living or inanimate objects disappear. It is a fifth-grade transfiguration spell, and it is also the most difficult spell in the O.W.Ls exam.
Ada also once practiced the disappearing spell, and she could use this spell to make small animals disappear successfully. Theoretically, it is possible for the disappearing curse to be used on people. Once it is successfully cast on people, what is the difference between it and killing people?
"It turns out that you are also scared sometimes. Next time you make me angry again, I will use Transfiguration on you." Professor McGonagall said, her tone of voice was very serious, as if she was really thinking about turning the erring Ada into a What animal is good.
"Uh...Professor, the school rules stipulate that students cannot use transformation techniques." In order to exploit loopholes in the school rules, Ada was very familiar with the school rules.
"The school rules are correct, but let me ask you, which college are you from?" Professor McGonagall changed the topic and asked a question that everyone knew the answer to.
Ada didn't understand why Professor McGonagall suddenly asked such a question. She replied: "Gryffindor! Professor Flitwick is still aggrieved."
"Then who is your dean?" Professor McGonagall picked up the tea cup in her hand. The dense mist made her look a little unfathomable.
"Does this need an answer? Who doesn't know that the Head of Gryffindor is..." At this moment, Ada realized that talking about school rules with Professor McGonagall was just like talking about school rules with an old Gryffindor. In Gryffindor, In Fendo's dictionary, school rules are meant to be broken.
Professor McGonagall had used transfiguration many times to scare students, but she had never used this method of punishment to physically punish students, and she was even more reluctant to use it on Ada.
After making a joke, Professor McGonagall returned to the topic. She continued: "Because of various complex theories and the constraints of laws, transfiguration can be said to be the most difficult type of magic. That's why we start from the shallow end." Learn deeply.”
The test material used in Ada's first transfiguration class was matches. As the level of learning deepened, more insects or mice were used in the current transfiguration classes, and some larger animals might be used in the future.
"What about transforming yourself?" Ada continued to ask, "Not the Animagus transformation method, but a transformation that is more conducive to actual combat."
Professor McGonagall thought for a while before answering this question. She said: "Transformation cannot create magical animals, so it cannot improve combat effectiveness. But in some special circumstances, you can try to perform partial transformation, such as to enter the black lake shallowly. You can turn your feet into webbed feet."
In the magic world, there is indeed a way to enhance strength through transformation, but that is the category of black magic. It is a crazy attempt, and it is also more dangerous.
"It's getting late, so let's stop the discussion on Transfiguration here. This cannot be explained in one night." Professor McGonagall continued, "By the way, how was your Divination class?"
"It's terrible, too bad to describe. In the words of Professor Trelawney, my third eye is blurred and blinded." Ada laughed at herself.
"I have no intention of speaking ill of my colleagues. Sybil is not qualified for the position of teacher, and I have always been opposed to the establishment of this subject." Professor McGonagall hated the Divination class, and she hated this loose subject.
"The thing I regret most this year is choosing the Divination class." Ada complained to Professor McGonagall, "Can I drop this class?"
Professor McGonagall took out a roll of parchment from the drawer and said, "Of course, you just need two elective courses. Also, this is for you."
"What is this? An application form for dropping out of class?" Ada took the roll of parchment with both hands. The writing on it was in a thin, circle-within-a-circle font. This is not Professor McGonagall's handwriting. After seeing so many of her notes, Ada can distinguish her handwriting at a glance.
"This is what Professor Dumbledore asked me to pass on to you. He knows that you want to practice silent spells." Professor McGonagall explained, "These are some of his thoughts and experiences on silent spells, which can help you learn more. Good practice."
Thanks to book friend Zi Bing You Zhu for the reward.