Third Years, Lesson Five: Lecture on Animagi
Edward often thought about how rewarding it would be to master becoming an Animagus. He knew the theory inside and out, well enough to guide a motivated student through the process. He felt perfectly capable of teaching the subject without personal experience but he knew firsthand knowledge would help teach about the process. "Good morning third years," He started his lesson, he began by waving his wand to project a looping image of a witch transforming into an eagle and back again. "Can anyone tell me what this image depicts?" A student raised their hand and answered, Edward nodded as they answered correctly. "Well done, house points to you. Today we'll be discussing Animagi. An Animagus is a witch or wizard who can transform into an animal at will, a choice made with deliberate intent. Becoming an Animagus is an arduous process requiring years of study and practice. Once a witch or wizard has successfully become an Animagus they must register with the Ministry of Magic." He explained, "The registration of Animagus forms has sparked significant debate. Critics argue that it invades personal privacy, as the information is made public, and could expose individuals to scrutiny or even danger. On the other hand, proponents emphasise that we live in a world of endless magical possibilities, and knowing who can transform and what specific markings they have helps maintain safety and accountability." Edward shrugged, moving on from the debate.
He glanced around at his students to gauge their attention and allow any to catch up on notes before he continued. "An Animgus is not able to choose their own animal form. Want to be a wolf? Tough luck, your Animagus form might very well be a sheep. What determines your animagus form is your true personality. If one is noble and brave, a lion is one possibility, but it could also very well be another animal with the same qualities. It all varies. You could potentially even simply become a sea cucumber." He said with a wink.
He swallowed a sip of water before moving on. "Transfiguring into ones Animagus form requires a wand or vacalised intention, which is why it requires a lot of practice to get to that point. Once mastered it shouldn't come with too many difficulties. While a person has transfigured into their animagus form they are still able to control their thoughts. They cannot speak but take on the advantages that the animal has like being able to fly, or breathe underwater for example. The only way that you can distinguish an animagus from others of that species is through telltale signs based on the human form." Professor Pirrip explained, glancing around to see if his students were still with him. There was plenty more information he could get into but there wasn't any time for that. "With that, let's wrap it up for today and continue next lesson. Please come see me if you have any questions in the meantime. Class dismissed."
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