Lilith Ilves - Developement

[Lilith Ilves]

Lilith's Animagus Training
(In this section you can find whatever Lilith has done for her Animagus Training. Or more so whatever I have done in writing for it as her assignments.. )​

Essay on Animagus​ Animagus is a witch or wizard that has mastered a branch in Transfiguration that allows them to turn into an animal form at will and back again. It is a learned skill that takes years of training and the process is demanding both physically and emotionally. There are stories of success but there are even more stories of failure. Every witch or wizard who wants to be an Animagus must be registered with the ministry of magic in order to legally be one. It is important to keep track of them and make sure their animal form is known and how to identify them. This branch of Transfiguration has a vast history and the first ever recorded animagus was an Ancient Greek wizard Falco Aesalon. His form being a falcon. (Those surprised please get in pairs and form a line) Other notable ones on record are: Morgan Le Fay (Bird), Clidona (seabird), Morrigan (seabird). Merlin was also reportedly an Animagus but there has been speculation whether or not this is true or if his abilities have been exaggerated, guess we'll never know truly. There is also an unknown amount of unregistered Animagus'. There is a law for those wanting to be an animagi to be registered as one, failure to do so leads to a prison sentence at Azkaban. While the registry is useful in tracking those who practice this branch so that they cannot use their skills wrongfully there is also a downside to it. Talbott Winger's mother was a registered animagus and one of those who freely spoke up against the Death Eaters, because of this registry and it's display to the public the very Death Eaters were able to kill her. Her son who was an unregistered animagus was able to escape without being noticed, since the DE didn't know of his animagus form. It goes without saying that this branch of magic is dangerous and the registry provides a good tool to keep track of them but like many things it might sometimes be a double edged sword. As said before as a process the training to become an animagus is hard and tests the witch or wizard doing it both mentally and physically. There are many steps where mistakes can be made that could be detrimental. There might very well be many witches and wizards forever stuck in an animal form. Source used on this lovely piece of literature

Personal Plan of Action​ I am fully aware of the risks that come with this sort of magic, you yourself made sure to inform me of those. I do not take those risks lightly and to best ensure my safety and success in this training I have taken some time to think it through and consider all aspects. In my situation having a tendency to start daydreaming and losing focus in an uncomfortable situation I feel like having a clear plan is First of all anything and everything related to this training will be done under the supervision of a professor, I will run things through someone that knows what they are doing and will not over estimate my abilities. (You know just like make sure everything is done the way they should be because well I am not a fool and don't think I know better than an adult with actual experience probably double mine on all magic alone let alone this branch ) I will never impulsively attempt any sort of transfiguration, if I need an escape I'll read a book or write an essay. Keep up with my mental well being and continue to see the school counselor. Voice my concerns and trust in those around me. Take it one step at a time, patience is key. I think that is a good enough of a plan for now, especially given I am only a third year I have time to go through every step at my own pace.

Strenghts and Weaknesses​ For my strengths I think the main ones are my passion for Transfiguration, ever since my first lesson in the subject I have loved it. Every lesson is exciting and there's so much to learn. I don't think I'd ever consider putting so much time and effort into something I am not truly passionate about, but with Transfiguration it just kinda clicked and I haven't been able to stop trying to learn as much as I can. Determination and willingness to learn are a huge strength of mine. I have always loved to learn new things and I have always dedicated myself and my time to learning, not only because I have t but because I want to. I have gotten better at asking for help in the last two years or so and my ability recognize when I need help is also a strength. I am quite adaptable and try to figure out the best solution to problems when I am faced with one. Since starting Quidditch last year I'd say my physical condition is a strength. It takes a lot to be beaten by bludgers, especially my own teammate Audrey's. She can hit some very nasty bludgers mind you. Also being a seeker is constantly improving my skills with patience and focus. I think patience can be both my strength and weakness. While I know I can be extremely patient and I am with those around me, I fear when it comes to myself I am not always he most patient. This comes from the fact that I want to prove my worth and I don't want to be a disappointment. I have thought this through and I think this training process will be huge on learning to be patient with myself. Allow myself the grace and time I'd give to those around me, I don't have to and I cannot be perfect from the beginning. My clear weaknesses is my perfectionism. I am trying to learn out of that but I still get extremely disappointed in myself if I do not excel at things on the first try, though usually it only lasts for a little bit and in a few hours, few days at most, I am able to reason with it. Through out this process I think I'll keep trying to be better with it too, to remember great things take time. I mentioned earlier that I have issues with daydreaming, though I have noticed a lot of improvement I still under distress tend to drift away into my own head, completely losing focus and living in fragments of world of my own making or memories. I have been seeing the school counselor for this issue and even before that my mum made me see someone so I have learned a lot of ways o handle my anxiety and difficult emotions rather than escaping them into my head but it still happens and it is an important thing for me to inform you on. I'll continue to work on dealing with those emotions without losing focus and I'll keep opening myself up to help and reaching for it when needed.