[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-transfiguration-master-of-hogwarts":3,"chapter-the-transfiguration-master-of-hogwarts-the-transfiguration-master-of-hogwarts-chapter-9":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Transfiguration Master of Hogwarts",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2320714,4539,"Chapter 9: Transfiguration","the-transfiguration-master-of-hogwarts-chapter-9",9,"\u003Cp>Next, Professor Flitwick began teaching the Lumos spell; Allen lost interest in this spell, which he had mastered thoroughly, and started zoning out, letting his mind wander—luckily, Professor Flitwick didn’t notice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus ended Harry Potter’s first Charms lesson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Allen and his roommates quickly adapted to life at Hogwarts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This afternoon was Allen’s most important class: Transfiguration—its outcome directly affected his very survival, so he could not afford to take it lightly. He had already read the textbook, *A Beginner’s Guide to Transfiguration*, several times before arriving at Hogwarts, and had attempted the Transfiguration spell multiple times, but with poor results; he discovered Transfiguration was far harder than he’d imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor McGonagall taught Transfiguration, and she was unlike any other professor—the students immediately sensed she was not to be trifled with. She was strict and sharp, and the moment they sat down for their first lesson, she gave them a stern warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Transfiguration is the most complex and dangerous spell in your Hogwarts curriculum,” she said. “Anyone who misbehaves in my classroom will be expelled—permanently. I have warned you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she turned her desk into a pig, and back again. The students were captivated, eager to begin immediately—but they soon realized it would take years before they could transform furniture into animals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Students who have read the entire Transfiguration textbook before class, raise your hands!” Professor McGonagall scanned the class with a stern gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few students raised their hands hesitantly; Hermione, seated in the front row, raised hers highest. Allen raised his hand slightly, while Harry, Ron, and Neville beside him, unable to withstand McGonagall’s piercing stare, lowered their heads and avoided her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor McGonagall pressed her lips together—this signaled her good mood was fading. “I expect you all to take Transfiguration seriously. It will be the most beneficial subject for your future, whether in daily life or your career—mastering Transfiguration will make every task twice as efficient.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We will begin with the fundamentals. Open your textbooks to page five,” Professor McGonagall said, adjusting her glasses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Those who previewed the textbook have likely noticed: the entire book contains only one spell, and mastering that single spell will occupy your studies for the next several years.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor McGonagall waved her wand, and words appeared in midair:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“veraverto” (Note 1)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is the most central spell in Transfiguration—without exception!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Half of *A Beginner’s Guide to Transfiguration* is devoted to this spell; the remaining half, and all your future Transfiguration textbooks, will focus solely on how to use this spell precisely, safely, and efficiently to achieve your desired transformation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But do not underestimate this spell. Its precision and complexity are extreme. Improper use may result in partial transformation—or permanent, irreversible states: complete or partial permanent transformation.” Professor McGonagall spoke sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Allen felt Professor McGonagall’s gaze linger on him just after she spoke—and then he noticed the entire class was sneaking glances at him, at his ears...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fine. Today, Allen had randomly acquired a pair of rabbit ears of unknown breed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the weight of all those stares, Allen slumped onto his desk, burying his chin in his arms to shield himself from the attention, while his ears burned and flushed rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the corner of his eye, he saw his ears had drooped down...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“WTF! I’m not even embarrassed—why is this thing reacting so strongly? Does it have its own sense of shame?” Allen thought inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry beside him gently patted Allen’s shoulder and whispered, “Allen, don’t worry about it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Professor McGonagall noticed the classroom growing unruly. She waved her wand, producing a loud crack. “All students, refocus! No distractions! Pay attention!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The students were silenced, pretending to listen intently. Allen lifted his head to pay attention—but saw Hermione in the front row, staring directly at his ears, her eyes sparkling. Allen glared at her fiercely; she snapped her head back around instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I expect Professor Flitwick already explained the four components of a spell in Charms. ‘veraverto’ is a remarkable spell—we achieve various transformations primarily by altering the third component: the caster’s subjective intent regarding the spell’s effect.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now, let’s learn the incantation and wand movement. Pay close attention to my pronunciation and motion. Repeat after me: veraverto.” Professor McGonagall said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“veraverto!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half an hour later, Professor McGonagall judged the students had mostly mastered the incantation and motion, and handed each of them a matchstick, instructing them to transform it into a needle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You each hold a matchstick. Focus your mind on the image of a needle. Then, wave your wand and speak the incantation. Remember: confidence is essential. A firm, decisive wand movement is critical—avoid unnecessary shaking or rotation, or the Transfiguration will fail!” Professor McGonagall instructed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The students began casting the Transfiguration spell on their matchsticks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Allen stared at his matchstick, picturing a needle in his mind, waved his wand, spoke the incantation—and nothing happened. He was not discouraged. He waved his wand again, spoke the incantation...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t hesitate,” Professor McGonagall walked among them, guiding. “Transfiguration is dangerous, but also highly difficult. You won’t achieve a full transformation yet—so don’t doubt yourselves. Be firm, decisive, and swing your wand with conviction!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The students strained to wave their wands, but achieved little. Their spirits began to flag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor McGonagall sensed their mood shift. “Be confident! Confidence is vital in Transfiguration. Turning a matchstick into a needle is easier than you think. Pick up your spirits!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The key is the bridge between the object’s initial and target states. The closer the initial state is to the target, the simpler the transformation. A matchstick and a needle are nearly identical in shape—it’s not that hard! Be more confident! Clear your mind of distractions!” Professor McGonagall said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Allen pondered the four components of the spell, striving to clear his thoughts, mentally sketching every detail of a needle: “Silver stainless steel, pointed tip, needle eye...” After self-suggestion, he raised his wand confidently and spoke the incantation—but then a flash of the “needle” from *The Wandering Earth* crossed his mind, and, predictably, he failed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the matchstick did change—it grew slightly larger, and rounder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron leaned over. “Are you trying to make a needle for a giant’s clothes?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Allen glared at him. “Yours hasn’t changed at all—focus on your own!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Allen refocused, cleared his mind, and gave himself another mental prompt. This time, his matchstick showed promising change: it turned silver, one end sharpened—but still no needle eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time the bell rang, Allen had not produced a needle eye—but he had achieved the best result in class. Only Hermione Granger had made any noticeable change to her matchstick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Note 1: This spell was invented for the films and does not appear in the original books. It appears in the second Harry Potter film, during Transfiguration class, when McGonagall turns a toucan into a goblet. Since no Transfiguration spell is specified in the books, this one has been adopted for this novel.\u003C\u002Fp>",1152,"2026-06-20T16:09:23.977Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","9cab7657cb9dbcf59835cdbf5b9c7272bb3a983a81440d5e165a2c2ec7ccb95a","the-transfiguration-master-of-hogwarts-chapter-10","the-transfiguration-master-of-hogwarts-chapter-8",284,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-transfiguration-master-of-hogwarts-cover.jpg"]