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− | |required textbooks=*''[[A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration]]'' |
+ | |required textbooks=*''[[A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration]]'' by [[Emeric Switch]] |
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+ | *''[[Intermediate Transfiguration]]'' |
*''[[A Guide to Advanced Transfiguration]]'' |
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− | *''[[Transformation Through the Ages]]'' |
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− | *''[[Theories of Transubstantial Transfiguration]]'' |
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|latest=''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]'' |
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+ | '''{{Quote|I'm particularly interested in Transfiguration, you know, turning something into something else, of course, it's supposed to be very difficult —|[[Hermione Granger]]|Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone}}''' |
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⚫ | '''Transformation''' ( |
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⚫ | '''Transformation''' (or '''Transubstantial Transfiguration'''<ref>[[Quidditch Through the Ages (real)]]</ref>) is the name given to a branch of [[Transfiguration]] that focuses on deforming the physical features of an object. It is not to be confused with [[Trans-species Transformation]], though that is a type of transformation. |
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==Nature== |
==Nature== |
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+ | Transformation is the first branch of Transfiguration that students will learn at [[Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry]], begining with [[Match to needle]] in first year and progressing from there. |
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⚫ | Transformation contains the following sub-groups all of which overlap with each other to varying degrees): [[human Transfiguration]], defined by and named for the target being a human being; [[Switches]], which simultaneously exchange features between organism; and the aforementioned [[Trans-Species Transformations]], which refer to transformations that change organisms from one species to another. |
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+ | ===Danger=== |
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+ | [[File:Backfire2.gif|thumb|left|a poorly performed Transfiguration spell, in which the object if half-transformed|235x235px]] |
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+ | Due to the applied, precise nature of Transfiguration magic there is a large potential for it to go disastrously wrong, even for the experts. |
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+ | If transformation is done improperly, the Transfigured object can become half-Transfigured or permanently stuck in one state (whether fully or partially Transfigured); for example, [[Viktor Krum]] [[Human Transfiguration|half-Transfigured himself]] once into a shark in the Second Task of The [[Triwizard Tournament]] in 1994 (although he was not stuck in that form, so it may have been intentional). |
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⚫ | Transformation |
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==Methods== |
==Methods== |
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− | Transformation can be achieved in a number of different ways, namely: [[Transforming spells]]<ref>[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]], Chapter 22</ref>, [[Animagi]], [[Metamorphmagi]] and [[Lycanthropy]]. |
+ | Transformation can be achieved in a number of different ways, namely: [[Transforming spells]]<ref>[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]], Chapter 22</ref>, [[Animagi]], [[Metamorphmagi]], and [[Lycanthropy]]. |
===Transforming spells=== |
===Transforming spells=== |
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*''[[Vera Verto]]'': Transforms animals into goblets<ref>{{COSF}}</ref><ref>{{OOTPVG}}</ref> |
*''[[Vera Verto]]'': Transforms animals into goblets<ref>{{COSF}}</ref><ref>{{OOTPVG}}</ref> |
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*[[Glass to sand shield]]: Transforms glass into sand. |
*[[Glass to sand shield]]: Transforms glass into sand. |
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− | *''[[Incarcifors]]'': Captures things<ref name="TCG"/> |
+ | *''[[Incarcifors]]'': Captures things<ref name="TCG" /> |
− | *[[Lapifors Spell]] (''Lapifors)'': Transforms things into rabbits<ref name="POAVG"/> |
+ | *[[Lapifors Spell]] (''Lapifors)'': Transforms things into rabbits<ref name="POAVG" /> |
*[[Match to needle]]: Transforms matches into needles |
*[[Match to needle]]: Transforms matches into needles |
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*[[Meddling Man to Monkey]]: Transforms a meddling man into a monkey<ref name="PSF">{{PSF}}</ref> |
*[[Meddling Man to Monkey]]: Transforms a meddling man into a monkey<ref name="PSF">{{PSF}}</ref> |
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*''[[Piscifors]]'': Transforms things into fish |
*''[[Piscifors]]'': Transforms things into fish |
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− | *[[Raven to Writing Desk]]<ref name="TCG"/> |
+ | *[[Raven to Writing Desk]]<ref name="TCG" /> |
*[[Rock to dog]]: Transforms rocks into dogs |
*[[Rock to dog]]: Transforms rocks into dogs |
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− | *''[[Scribblifors]]'': Transforms things into quills<ref name="TCG"/> |
+ | *''[[Scribblifors]]'': Transforms things into quills<ref name="TCG" /> |
*[[Smoke to daggers]]: Transforms smoke into daggers |
*[[Smoke to daggers]]: Transforms smoke into daggers |
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− | *[[Small Child to Rat]]<ref name="PSF"/> |
+ | *[[Small Child to Rat]]<ref name="PSF" /> |
− | *[[Snufflifors Spell]] (''Snufflifors''): Transforms things into mice<ref name="POAVG"/> |
+ | *[[Snufflifors Spell]] (''Snufflifors''): Transforms things into mice<ref name="POAVG" /> |
− | *''[[Steelclaw]]'': Transforms claws into steel<ref name="TCG"/> |
+ | *''[[Steelclaw]]'': Transforms claws into steel<ref name="TCG" /> |
*''[[Tentaclifors]]'': Turns a person's head into a tentacle |
*''[[Tentaclifors]]'': Turns a person's head into a tentacle |
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+ | *[[Teapot to ferret]]: Turns a teapot into a [[ferret]] |
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+ | [[File:Screenshot 1131.png|thumb|243x243px|Stone for transformation]] |
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− | ====Trans-Species Transforming spells==== |
+ | ====Trans-Species Transforming spells ==== |
*[[Human to pig]] |
*[[Human to pig]] |
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*[[Human to ferret]] |
*[[Human to ferret]] |
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− | *[[Animagus reversal spell]] |
+ | *[[Animagus reversal spell]]: [[Untransfiguration]] that returns an [[Animagus]] back into its human form |
+ | *''[[Pullus]]'':'' ''Jinx used to [[Transfiguration|transfigure]] the target into a chicken or a goose |
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− | *''[[Pullus]]'' |
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− | *''[[Vermiculus]]'' |
+ | *''[[Vermiculus]]'':'' ''Jinx used to [[Transfiguration|transfigure]] things into worms |
− | *''[[Ducklifors]]'' |
+ | *''[[Ducklifors]]'': Spell that transforms an organism into a duck |
====Human Transfigurations==== |
====Human Transfigurations==== |
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*[[Human to armchair]] |
*[[Human to armchair]] |
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*[[Animagus reversal spell]] |
*[[Animagus reversal spell]] |
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+ | ==Known practitioners== |
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+ | <gallery widths="85" position="center" orientation="portrait" spacing="small"> |
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+ | 100px-Alastor Moody Profile.jpg|[[Alastor Moody]] |
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+ | Alice1.jpg|[[Alice Longbottom]] |
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+ | Barty Crouch, Jr.jpg|[[Barty Crouch Jr.]] |
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+ | Circe.jpg|[[Circe]] |
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+ | Frank1.jpg|[[Frank Longbottom]] |
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+ | PHELPS2-1.jpg|[[Fred Weasley I]] |
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+ | 250px-PHELPS2.jpg|[[George Weasley]] |
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+ | Gwenog Jones.jpg|[[Gwenog Jones]] |
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+ | Harry Potter movies hbp promostills 6.jpg|[[Harry Potter]]<ref name="HBP15">{{HBP}} - Chapter 15 (''The Unbreakable Vow'')</ref> |
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+ | Hermione-HBP-hermione-granger-16048675-1919-2560.jpg|[[Hermione Granger]]<ref name="DH">{{DH}}</ref> |
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+ | Horace Slughorn.jpg|[[Horace Slughorn]] |
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+ | Dawlishprofile.jpg|[[John Dawlish]] |
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+ | Kingsley7.jpg|[[Kingsley Shacklebolt]] |
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+ | Mirabella Plunkett.jpg|[[Mirabella Plunkett ]] |
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+ | Neville-promo-pics-neville-longbottom-28261912-390-520.jpg|[[Neville Longbottom]]<ref>http://www.accio-quote.org/articles/2007/1217-pottercast-anelli.html Neville had a brief stint as an Auror</ref> |
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+ | Percy.jpg|[[Percy Weasley]] |
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+ | Ron-Weasley-harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows.jpg|[[Ron Weasley]]<ref name="HBP15">{{HBP}} - Chapter 15 (''The Unbreakable Vow'')</ref> |
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+ | Rubeus hagrid.PNG|[[Rubeus Hagrid]] |
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+ | Scrimhallows22.jpg|[[Rufus Scrimgeour]] |
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+ | Thaddeus Thurkell.jpg|[[Thaddeus Thurkell]] |
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+ | Viktorkrumyulleball.png|[[Viktor Krum]] |
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+ | BestmainimagejamespotterI.jpg|[[James Potter]] {{c|possibly}} |
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+ | Sirius Black profile.jpg|[[Sirius Black]] {{c|possibly}} |
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+ | Remus Lupin Deathly Hallows promo image.jpg|[[Remus Lupin]] {{c|possibly}} |
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+ | </gallery> |
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+ | *[[D.J. Prod]] |
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+ | *[[Gawain Robards]] |
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+ | *[[McClivert clan|The McCliver]] |
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+ | *[[Proudfoot]] |
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+ | *[[Savage]] |
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+ | *[[Williamson]] |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
Revision as of 18:42, 9 May 2015
- "I'm particularly interested in Transfiguration, you know, turning something into something else, of course, it's supposed to be very difficult —"
- — Hermione Granger[src]
Transformation (or Transubstantial Transfiguration[1]) is the name given to a branch of Transfiguration that focuses on deforming the physical features of an object. It is not to be confused with Trans-species Transformation, though that is a type of transformation.
Nature
Transformation is the first branch of Transfiguration that students will learn at Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry, begining with Match to needle in first year and progressing from there.
Transformation contains the following sub-groups all of which overlap with each other to varying degrees): human Transfiguration, defined by and named for the target being a human being; Switches, which simultaneously exchange features between organism; and the aforementioned Trans-Species Transformations, which refer to transformations that change organisms from one species to another.
Danger
Due to the applied, precise nature of Transfiguration magic there is a large potential for it to go disastrously wrong, even for the experts.
If transformation is done improperly, the Transfigured object can become half-Transfigured or permanently stuck in one state (whether fully or partially Transfigured); for example, Viktor Krum half-Transfigured himself once into a shark in the Second Task of The Triwizard Tournament in 1994 (although he was not stuck in that form, so it may have been intentional).
Methods
Transformation can be achieved in a number of different ways, namely: Transforming spells[2], Animagi, Metamorphmagi, and Lycanthropy.
Transforming spells
General
- Avifors Spell (Avifors): Transforms things into birds[3]
- Cat into tea cosy: Transforms cats, and possibly Kneazles, into tea cozies
- Cauldron to Sieve: Transforms cauldrons into sieves[4]
- Draconifors Spell (Draconifors): Transforms things into dragons[5]
- Hardening Charm (Duro): Transforms things into stone
- Ears to kumquats: Transforms a person's ears into kumquats
- Vera Verto: Transforms animals into goblets[6][7]
- Glass to sand shield: Transforms glass into sand.
- Incarcifors: Captures things[4]
- Lapifors Spell (Lapifors): Transforms things into rabbits[5]
- Match to needle: Transforms matches into needles
- Meddling Man to Monkey: Transforms a meddling man into a monkey[8]
- Piscifors: Transforms things into fish
- Raven to Writing Desk[4]
- Rock to dog: Transforms rocks into dogs
- Scribblifors: Transforms things into quills[4]
- Smoke to daggers: Transforms smoke into daggers
- Small Child to Rat[8]
- Snufflifors Spell (Snufflifors): Transforms things into mice[5]
- Steelclaw: Transforms claws into steel[4]
- Tentaclifors: Turns a person's head into a tentacle
- Teapot to ferret: Turns a teapot into a ferret
Trans-Species Transforming spells
- Human to pig
- Human to ferret
- Animagus reversal spell: Untransfiguration that returns an Animagus back into its human form
- Pullus: Jinx used to transfigure the target into a chicken or a goose
- Vermiculus: Jinx used to transfigure things into worms
- Ducklifors: Spell that transforms an organism into a duck
Human Transfigurations
Known practitioners
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game) (PS1 version only) (Mistake)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Mentioned only) (Transforming Spells and Cross-Species Switches)
- Quidditch Through the Ages (real) (Mentioned only) (Mentioned as Transubstantial Transfiguration)
Notes and References
- ↑ Quidditch Through the Ages (real)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 22
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Harry Potter Trading Card Game
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - Chapter 15 (The Unbreakable Vow)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
- ↑ http://www.accio-quote.org/articles/2007/1217-pottercast-anelli.html Neville had a brief stint as an Auror