247. Animagus
The divination class was followed by a transfiguration class, and when Professor McGonagall stood on the podium and told them that the lesson was about the Animagus, McGonagall instantly forgot what had happened in the divination class.
If his interest in Occlumency and the Patronus Charm is eight, then ten for Animagus.
Being able to transform into an animal at will was almost one of his motivations for learning magic, and he had previously wanted to buy a spellbook on the spell in a magic bookstore, only to be told that the Ministry of Magic would not allow any books on the spell to be sold privately, and that wizards who learned Animagus had to register with the Ministry of Magic, and could even be arrested in Azkaban if they violated.
So even if he was in the alley, no wizard would dare to sell this magic book privately, and he thought about getting this spell from Quirrell, but in the end he thought about it and gave up, in addition to bothering him too many times, he felt that like the Patronus Charm, he might have learned it, but he didn't master it, so it was better to ask Professor McGonagall directly at school.
After Professor McGonagall finished speaking, she turned into a spotted cat in the eyes of all the young wizards, with traces of glasses around her eyes, which was amazing, and she was able to blend in with the clothes she was wearing and the objects she was wearing.
However, with the exception of McGoss, neither Hermione nor Hermione paid full attention to Professor McGonagall, which forced her to turn back and ask them strangely.
The young wizard in the front row recounted what had happened in the divination class, and Professor McGonagall first gave them a surprised look, and then casually told them that Professor Trelawney predicted the death of a student every year, and made it clear that she was actually very distrustful of the divination class, especially very uncertain whether Professor Trelawney could really predict the future.
Harry breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this, and after McGoss, Trelawney gave him an ominous warning.
"All right, gentlemen, ladies." As the noise began below, Professor McGonagall tapped the table with her wand.
"That's the end of the chat, now who can tell me what Animagus means."
Before she could finish speaking, Hermione raised her right hand in the air.
"Very well, Miss Granger."
"The Animagus could not transform into any animal at will, and the animals they changed were related to the wizard's personality and weight. Normally, each wizard can only transform into one animal. At the same time, Animagus transformations are usually limited to non-magical creatures, and magical creatures can have unforeseen consequences. This may be due to the fact that wizard magic is fundamentally different from magical creature magic in terms of the degree of magic and use. And in addition to the Animagus we are learning now, there is also a type called Disguise Magus, which is an innate ability that some wizards have. ”
"Thanks, Miss Granger, very well-rounded, Gryffindor plus five points. Luckily, one of our new students this year was Disguise Magus, whose magic riot turned him into a bobtail, which made his parents so excited that they immediately went to the Ministry of Magic to register. She paused.
"I would like to add here that the study of Animagus is very dangerous, so the Ministry of Magic has very strict control over it, requiring all Animagus transformation animals and characteristics to be registered in the Office for the Prohibition of Abuse of Magic by the Ministry of Magic, and those who are not registered are illegal Animagus, and they will face charges from the Ministry of Magic if they are discovered."
She then recounts how she will become Animagus, and almost all the young wizards except for Magos have lost interest in this magic.
"It's too hard, just to become an animal?" Ron immediately chose to give up.
Harry was somewhat interested, but his main goal for now was to learn the Patronus Charm.
Hermione couldn't see what she was thinking, but she meticulously recorded what Professor McGonagall said.
"I also don't recommend that you learn this magic, after all, it is indeed very dangerous, and it does not mean that you are not dangerous if you learn it, the danger of this magic is with every transformation you make. You know, there is an essential difference between humans and animals, when you become an animal, the animal instinct will drive you to do what it is supposed to do, and once the animal instinct completely dominates your mind, then you become a real animal, not an Animagus. ”
"Can't you change it back?" A little wizard below asked, a little scared.
"If there is a wizard with great magical powers, you can do it, but don't get your hopes up, except that the animals you become are indistinguishable, and the instincts of animals will stay away from the powerful beings around you."
McGoth raised his hand at this point.
"Mr. Will, what's the problem?"
"Professor, can Animagus turn into a flying animal, and can he use spells after becoming an animal?"
Professor McGonagall nodded to sit him down,
"You can turn into a flying animal or a water animal, but I don't recommend you to choose between these two types of animals."
"The reason is still the instinct of animals, the instinct of birds is to fly, but humans don't, I have seen a wizard turn into a bird, and then he instinctively spread his wings and jumped down from the building, and was directly killed. And even if you're gifted and learn to fly at the last minute, each of your transformations is a different concept of survival, and if you're not strong-willed, you may be schizophrenic. The same is true of fish and animals, and even more dangerous, lakes and oceans are more dangerous than you think. ”
"As for whether you can continue to use the spell, obviously, no, ordinary animals have magical powers? Like animals, it's not just about appearance. ”
"And to become a magical creature, there are very few wizards who are willing to do so, and the people who can survive and use the magic of magical creatures proficiently are all characters in the book, anyway, as far as I know, none of the Animagus have become magical creatures."
As she spoke, she turned into a spotted cat again, raised her head and looked around solemnly, and then changed back again,
"Today's assignment is about the advantages and disadvantages of the Animagus form. Class. ”
After saying that, he turned into a spotted cat and jumped a few times and disappeared.
The little wizards watched this scene with envy, but few of them made up their minds to learn this.
"You seem to be interested in this magic?" Hermione asked quickly as she gathered her books.
"Of course, if you can't turn into an animal, you're still called a wizard."
"Wizards, of course." Ron looked at him strangely.
"Most wizards don't do that."
"You don't understand." Magos looked behind him with a deep gaze.
"It's faith."
(Battlefield Literature)