First Years, Lesson Four: Learning Scriopea (quill into spoon)
Edward greeted the class as they arrived one by one, "Welcome back first years, how are we all feeling?" He asked them as they settled down for the lesson. Now they had covered the very basics, the students were going to get to try practical Transfiguration today. "To get started today, I'd like you to take out your quill." He turned as if preparing for a lecture until he picked up his own quill from his desk and took out his wand. "Oh and also your wand, we're practicing magic today." He added cheerfully.
"We're changing our quills into spoons. In Transfiguration, focus and imagination are essential because if you can’t visualise the outcome, the spell won’t work. You're altering an object's very structure, so concentration is crucial. We'll use the 'three tap' method for most spells, and for this one, the incantation is Scriopea. Now, watch closely... Scriopea!" Professor Pirrip tapped the quill three times and said the incantation. In front of their eyes, his quill turned into a silver spoon, with feathery patterns lined through its metal to hint at what it had once been.
He picked up his new spoon and held it up to the class. "This is what you should end up with, though your spoons may vary depending on what you imagined. Mine is silver, but some of you might end up with something a bit rusty the first time. Now, you might wonder, 'Why bother turning a quill into a spoon?' But that’s not the point. The point is learning how Transfiguration works, because the same core principles apply as you advance through the curriculum." He smiled at the class. "Now, don't forget, three taps, and 'Scriopea'. I will be walking around as you do this, so if you need any help just raise your hand. Please hold off leaving at the end of the lesson until I have changed your spoons back into your quills." Edward held up his spoon and with another tap of his wand, it became a quill again.
Note: "Finite" is a counter-spell, not Untransfiguration, and shouldn't be used to reverse any transfigurations.
Homework: RP trying to turn your quill into a spoon! Tag @Professor Edward Pirrip if you would like me to interact with your character!
