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_lupin]

Don't worry, Harry. It will come to you. Just takes a little time.

My name is Remus Lupin, incidentally. I'm the groundskeeper here. We met briefly when you came off the train. Let me know should you need assistance with anything.

[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.

[alt_harry]

It's nice to meet you for real, Mr Lupin.

I've heard that you're a I know that Father is very proud of his allies the Werewolves. I know he'll be glad that I made your acquaintance.

[alt_lupin]

Please, call me Remus, Harry. It's a pleasure to finally meet you.

How are you enjoying school?

[alt_harry]

It's alot of fun. I'll keep trying in Transfiguration. We haven't had many classes yet though, so I don't know what I'll like yet. I always fancied that Charms would be good. I'll find out tomorrow!

[alt_lupin]

The key to Transfiguration, and Professor McGonagall might say this, is to not try so hard. You know the match has the potential to become a needle, all you need to do is tap into that potential. Look at the match, and see a needle. The magic will follow.

You would be good at Charms. I have a hunch.

Have you had your broomstick lessons, yet?

[alt_ron]

Glad you had an arse time of it, too. Mine didn't so much as twitch.

[alt_harry]

Mine sort of rolled over once, but I'm pretty sure I just breathed on it.

[alt_ron]

Ha! I reckon they're right and it'll come in time. I just wish the time was now, you know? Much more of this and my brothers might start with the Squib jokes.

[alt_harry]

That sounds like what Mr Malfoy was telling me to do. I'll try it, for sure.

No, we haven't - I don't think it's going to be till next week. It stinks that the first years can't have their own brooms though. We have to use the old beat up school ones.

[alt_harry]

Were you not okay in your other classes?

[alt_ron]

I didn't blow anything up. I call that success.

[alt_lupin]

Mr Malfoy is many things, and among them he was always very good at Transfiguration.

You'll enjoy flying. It's in your blood.

[alt_harry]

Neither did I! Hey, we're two successful wizards!

[alt_ron]

Brilliant!

Now we just hope that it carries on to tomorrow.

[alt_neville]

I have a hunch that Transfiguration will not be my best subject.

[alt_gredforge]

What!

That is not a success, that is a definite failure!

[alt_draco]

Slytherins are most certainly not bad at magic. I notice your Gryffindor friend did no better, and I'm certain we'll get the hang of it much faster than anyone in that house.