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Revision as of 10:41, 9 April 2014
Switching is one of the sub-divisions of Transformation - it is the art of magically exchanging physical features between two targets. The only known sub-group of switching is Cross-Species Switches[1].
Nature
Switching greatly resembles general Transformation, but with with two main differences: firstly, the features of the two targets are switched simultaneously; secondly, the change in one of the pair is dependent on a change in the other.
It is hard to gauge the relative difficulty of switches exactly compared to other types of Transfiguration because the exact year in which they are learn is not known. However, Professor McGonagall was impressed when Hermione knew about switches as a first year student but was disappointed in Neville for not being able to perform even simple switches by fourth year. Therefore, students must start learning switches in second, third or (early) fourth year (most likely third), earlier than almost all the other branches of Transfiguration save Transformation.
Methods
Switching Spells
The only known method of switching is through the application of Switching spells.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game) (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - (Mentioned multiple times in various forms)
- Harry Potter Trading Card Game
Notes and References
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 22
