Transfiguration 1:4

Lesson Four: Learning Scriopea (quill into spoon)
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Leif sat behind his desk for a change, working on some of his other lesson materials while his first year students slowly started finding their way into his classroom. He looked up when he noticed most of them were there, getting up from behind his desk to close the door. "Welcome back," He greeted them as he moved back towards his desk. "To get started today, I'd like you to take out your quills." He heard some of the students mumbling under their breath, sure they had remembered him mentioning they'd be doing wandwork today. He smirked as he looked at some of the mumbling students.

"Now, take out your wands." Leif added, and a few of the students looked puzzled. He turned around and grabbed his own quill from the desk. "Today we are going to change our quills into spoons. In transfiguration, concentration and imagination are key. If you can't mentally visualise the outcome of your spell, it isn't going to work well. You are altering the very molecules that make up an object, so I'm sure you can see how important it is to concentrate. In most of the transfigurations that we will be doing we will be using the 'three tap' method. For this particular transfiguration, the incantation is Scriopea. Now watch me..." Professor Odegard held his wand to his quill, tapped it three times and said "Scriopea". With a soft noise, his quill flipped around and 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 the types of spoons will vary depending on each of you. For instance, this spoon is of silver, but the first time some students perform this, it's quite literally a little rusty. You may also be wondering, "Professor, how is it important for us to turn a quill into a spoon?". The answer is that it isn't. This will hardly be practical in your day to day life. What is important is learning how these Transfigurations work, and gaining experience through them, no matter how random or mundane the items may be." 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. At the end of class, line up at the door and I will change your spoons back into your quills." Leif held up his spoon and with another tap of his wand, it became a quill.

Note: "Finite" is a counter-spell, not Untransfiguration, and shouldn't be used to reverse any transfigurations.

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Roleplay trying to turn your quill into a spoon for full marks.

 

[Elijah Edogawa]

Eli walked into the classroom, feeling pretty excited about what they'd be doing today. He found his usual seat and pulled out his quill and wand, curious about the lesson ahead. When Professor Odegard mentioned taking out their quills, he exchanged a knowing look with a few classmates, guessing something interesting was about to happen. The professor’s smirk when he told them to take out their wands confirmed it. Eli listened closely as the professor explained the importance of concentration and imagination in Transfiguration. Watching the quill transform into a silver spoon was impressive, and he couldn’t wait to give it a shot himself. The whole "three tap" method and the "Scriopea" incantation seemed straightforward enough, so he mentally prepped himself to focus.

He took a deep breath, lined up his wand with his quill, and tapped it three times, saying, "Scriopea." The quill flickered, and part of it turned into a spoon, but the feathered tip was still there. Eli couldn’t help but laugh a little at the half-transformed result, feeling frustrated but determined to get it right. He raised his hand, hoping the professor could give him a few pointers on what went wrong. As he glanced around, he noticed the variety of spoons his classmates had created, some better than others, which only made him more eager to nail the transformation. Once he had a couple of tips, he tried again and was successful on his third or fourth try. He grinned, nodding to himself.​

Topic: Turning Quills into Spoons

- Objective: Transform a quill into a spoon using Transfiguration magic.

Key Points:
- Focus: Concentration and imagination are crucial for successful Transfiguration.
- Method: "Three tap" method with the incantation Scriopea.
- Steps:
1. Visualize the transformation in your mind.
2. Position your wand over the quill.
3. Tap the quill three times while saying "Scriopea."

Outcome:
- The quill should fully transform into a spoon.
- Variations in spoons (material, design) are normal based on individual casting.

Important Notes:
- This exercise helps build the foundation for more complex Transfigurations.
- The purpose isn't practicality but understanding the mechanics of Transfiguration.
- Finite is not a reversal spell for Transfiguration.
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Practice Tip:
- If the transformation is incomplete or inconsistent, focus on improving concentration and visualization of the desired outcome.​

 

[Vikram Bakshi]

Vikram was enjoying himself with the school year. He had fallen into an easy routine, and was starting to think of how he wanted his next semester to go. He woke with the sun, stretching and wondering if he'd ever manage to sleep in. He yawned and forced himself out of bed. He took a bit of extra time for himself- reading a few chapters in his book, doing a bit of meditation in his bed, taking a slow shower to both clean up and just think.

He was happy to head to class, feeling refreshed and ready to learn. Transfiguration was always a fun class- he enjoyed the lectures and the theory of it all. He was intrigued when the lecture that day came with some spellwork. He took up his spoon, considering it a bit before setting it down. It took him two tries, but he'd managed to cast the spell. He smiled as the silvery quill. He nodded, gathering up his things when they were dismissed and heading out.