Transfigurations

[alt_harry]

Was anybody in the other classes able to change a match into a needle? Or are Slytherins just bad at magic?

Today classes were all right I guess. That Lockhart fellow is pretty cool, if he did all the things he says he did, which Teddy Nott said he didn't. I don't know. He wouldn't be our Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher if he wasn't good at what he does, though. I'm looking forward to getting to dig around in Herbology next time, so that's good.

Mr Malfoy sent me jelly beans which was such a surprise! Thank you, Mr Malfoy (you read this, don't you?)

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[alt_lucius]

You're welcome. There should have been some cauldron cakes and Chocolate Frogs in there as well--those are your favourites, if I recall correctly, are they not?

Let me know if something was missing. The house elves will hear of it.

Very few students can transfigure even a small object on their first go. Keep practising. Part of the trick is to believe there is no great difference between the beginning object and the end.

I'm glad to hear that Professor Lockhart began by making an impression. See that you listen for the wisdom behind the anecdotes.

[alt_harry]

Yeah, there were Chocolate Frogs and cauldron cakes! I got another Hengist of Woodcroft in my Frogs, which is okay because I bet I can trade him to someone for Herpo the Foul. I don't think anything was missing! I just forgot to say.

I'll try that trick. Maybe it'll help.