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.

 

[Lilith Ilves]

It was once again time for Transfiguration and Lilith was sure everyone could see the excitement in her steps as she walked towards the classroom. She entered with a big smile and said hi to their professor before taking seat at the front. When quills were mentioned she was not phased as she already had hers right in front of her, or well in her hand. Ready for notes, however she was surprised to hear what they'd be doing today. Surprised but excited.

She fixed the professor with her stare and listened to every word, writing up the spell as her only note for today. Her eyes were shining with what could only be described as pure adoration as she saw the change happen. It was amazing, truly. Her smile widened when they were told to start practicing. Lilith stood up and imagined a spoon back at home she tapped the spoon thrice and said the word once and nothing happened. Before going for a second try she took a deep breath in and took a second to concentrate. Imagining each particle changing, how it slowly turned into a spoon. After she had a clear image in her mind of what it'd all look like she pointed her wand at the quill. She tapped it thrice and after the third she breathed "Scriopea." As the word finished the transformation happened and the witch got closer to look the last particles change.

She looked at her spoon... Or well some sort of a metal stick? With feathers and some left over ink... That was better than nothing right? At the end of the class she did as told and as her time came for the reversing she stared at her professor with wonder as he did the spell and her spoon became quill again. "Thank you sir!" She quipped before rushing out.

 

[Eoghan Blyth]

Transfiguration was the one lesson that Eoghan made no attempt to sit next to Lilith, who always strode to the front of the class. Eoghan was content to watch her from the side, grinning at her enthusiasm and knowing that in a few years, the tables would likely be reversed when it came to Divination. He took out his quill and laid it on the table in front of him, giving the professor time to tell them what they'd be doing with it. He didn't mind turning Inanimate objects into other Inanimate objects. Eoghan just hated the idea of the day they'd start using Animate creatures instead. He tapped his quill three times with his wand, uttering the spell that would go along with it, "Scriopea," he said clearly, watching as the quill transformed in front of his very eyes. He had to admit that Transfiguration was the most real magic he'd seen so far. It wasn't like Herbology where they may as well have grown plants like muggles, or potions where they were making up fake recipes, but instead, the magic was happening in front of their very eyes and he could see the results of it. Now on his desk lay a spoon, and as he picked it up it even felt as cold and solid as any spoon down in the Great Hall. At the end of the lesson he left with his spoon in his pocket and the temptation to try and transfigure it back the other way before the next class. ​

 

[Susie Lagowski]

Oh, no... Susie was going to have to do practical work? But what if she failed? What if she failed in front of Professor Odegard? She could think of nothing more embarrassing. Then again, she might get it first try, and then he'd be really impressed. Susie bit her lip, clutching her wand in both hands. A quill had never looked quite so intimidating before. Scriopea. Scriopea. Scriopea. It couldn't be that hard. Everyone else seemed to be getting it (although Eoghan was probably naturally good at everything, the show-off). She cleared her throat and tapped her quill thrice. "Scriopea," she said. And it worked! Susie quickly wiped the look of surprise off her face and smirked, leaning back. "Always knew I'd be great at Transfiguration."

 

[Jonah Edogawa]

Jonah sat at his desk, slumped slightly in his chair as he stared at his quill. Transfiguration had been one of the more difficult subjects for him. He wasn’t entirely sure why, but no matter how hard he tried, he just couldn’t seem to understand the lessons as quick as the others. He pulled out his wand after Professor Odegard had finished his demonstration and frowned at the quill lying on his desk. He knew he had to focus—concentration and imagination were key, after all. But he couldn’t when he was still trying to catch up with everything the professor was saying. Leaning forward, Jonah tapped his quill three times as instructed, trying to picture it transforming into a spoon in his mind. "Scriopea," he muttered under his breath. Nothing happened.

Jonah frowned and tried again, this time more forcefully, but still, the quill refused to change. Why was this so difficult? Looking around the classroom, he noticed a few students already had some success. Taking a deep breath, Jonah tried to focus. This time, he tapped the quill carefully and picture the spoon clearly in his head. "Scriopea," he said once more. Jonah felt a flash of anger surge through him. Why couldn’t he get this right? He could feel his cheeks heating up with embarrassment. He saw the professor going around but Jonah didn’t want to ask for help. With another focused effort, he tapped his wand against the quill. "Scriopea!" This time, the quill began to change. But instead of turning into a proper spoon, the quill simply grew longer and slightly curved, halfway between a quill and a spoon. Jonah stared at it in disbelief as he lost all motivation to try again.​

 

[Eurydice Nightray]

It was another class that a certain Hufflepuff wasn’t particularly looking forward to. Eurydice pulled out her quill and wand when instructed by the professor. She found Transfiguration to be mildly interesting at best, but she was happy that she was finally able to use her wand and do some magic. She watched as the professor demonstrated the spell, turning his quill into a polished silver spoon. Eurydice watched carefully, though she wasn’t particularly impressed. Why would she need a spoon at a time she has a quill? When it was her turn to attempt the spell, Eurydice held her quill in one hand and her wand in the other. She tapped the quill three times and whispered, “Scriopea.” The quill slowly transformed into a dull, slightly misshapen spoon that looked like it had seen better days. She didn’t expect to get a beautiful one at the first try so she wasn’t terribly disappointed. She simply put down the now-spoon because it didn’t look very clean and instead tried to wait for all the others to finish so she can leave.​

 

[Forrest Kaster]

Forrest found himself excited by the challenge of today's lesson. He watched intently as Professor Odegard demonstrated the transfiguration spell, taking note of how the quill morphed into a spoon with a few simple taps and a clear incantation. Forrest retrieved his own quill and focused on imagining it becoming a spoon. He pictured every detail: the curvature of the metal, the weight of it in his hand, and even the faint reflection of light along its surface.

Taking a deep breath, Forrest tapped his quill three times with his wand and clearly said, "Scriopea." The quill wobbled for a moment, its feathered end straightening as it began to transform. The result wasn’t perfect—the spoon was thin and had a faint tint of bronze instead of silver—but it held its shape and even had a slightly textured handle, reminiscent of the quill’s original form. Forrest grinned, feeling a mix of accomplishment and determination. He knew it wasn’t exactly as smooth as Professor Odegard’s example, but he was eager to keep practicing until he got it just right. Transfiguration, he realized, could be as much about creativity and patience as it was about precise magical technique.

 

[Nox Walden-Cade]

Nox pulled out his quill and wand, feeling a mix of anticipation and determination. He focused intently on Professor Odegard’s demonstration, watching how the quill transformed into a spoon with a slight shimmer. Nox took a deep breath, visualizing a spoon in his mind, its shape, material, and even the way it might feel in his hand. He carefully tapped his quill three times with his wand and whispered, "Scriopea." At first, nothing seemed to happen, but then the quill began to quiver slightly and shift, slowly turning into a dull, copper spoon with a slight curve.

Pleased but determined to do better, Nox studied his spoon for a moment, noticing how it still bore faint traces of its original feather-like patterns. He glanced around to see how his classmates were doing, relieved to find that a few of them had spoons that were even less spoon-like than his own. Feeling encouraged, he tried again, focusing harder on the details of the transformation. This time, his concentration paid off; the spoon’s handle smoothed out, and the bowl of the spoon became more defined, glinting slightly in the classroom light. Satisfied with his progress, Nox set down the spoon and looked up at Professor Odegard, ready to see what else they would learn in this intriguing class.

 

[Adelaide Styx-Potter]

Adelaide walked into the classroom behind a boy that she recently found out was her half sisters' half brother, but that she hadn't actually met yet. Hogwarts was a weird place with so many Styxs, Cades, Potters, and Edogawas, or at least those are the names that kept coming up. Seemed like everyone was related here in some way or another. The blonde took her seat as the lesson began.

Today they were turning quills into spoons, which didn't seem like the most practical spell. She really wasn't completely sure what to make of it, and she was glad when her classmate asked. Shrugging her shoulders at the answer, Adelaide got to work. She took her quill and tapped it three times while saying, "Scriopea." After a second try, it did change into a spoon. Adelaide gathered her things and left the lesson.

 

[Rhea Moss]

Rhea was hoping to be able to spell in this lesson. Sitting in the class, the girl waited for the lesson to begin, she didn't have to wait long when the professor began the lesson. She listened carefully, then tried to do everything as she was told. Of course, the excitement was no joke, but she tried to turn the spoon into a feather. At first nothing happened, Rhea tried about three times, but nothing. Then she realized that she needed to calm down.

She took a deep, deep breath, then raised her wand again. "Scriopea." she said loudly and confidently, then this time it worked and then she decided to try again. And this time it worked too. Tried two more times and they succeeded. Then when the lesson ended, Rhea said goodbye to the professor, took her things and left the classroom.