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+ | |name=''Vera Verto'' |
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− | |image=[[File:Fera verto.gif|250px]] |
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+ | |image=[[File:Vera Verto 250px.gif]] |
+ | |incantation=''Vera Verto''<ref name="incantation">See [[:File:VeraVertoref.png|this image]]</ref><br/>(vair-uh VAIR-toh)<ref name="CoSf14">''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)]]'' (''Chapter Fourteen - About the Chamber'')</ref> |
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− | |incantation=Fair-uh-VAIR-toh |
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− | |type=[[Transfiguration]] |
+ | |type=[[Transfiguration]]<ref name="CoSf14"/> |
− | |hand=Tap |
+ | |hand=Tap thrice<ref name="CoSf14"/> |
− | |light=Crystal |
+ | |light=Crystal clear<ref name="CoSf14"/> |
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+ | |effect=[[Transformation|Transforms]] [[List of creatures|animal]]s into [[water]] [[goblet]]s |
+ | |creator= |
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− | '''''Fera Verto''''' is a [[spell]] that [[Transfiguration|Transfigures]] animals into water goblets. If done incorrectly or with a faulty wand the transformation will only be partially successful, as shown by [[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]] in [[1992]]. |
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+ | {{Quote|Could I have your attention please? Right, now, today, we will be transforming animals into water goblets. Like so. One, two, three. Vera Verto.|[[Professor]] [[Minerva McGonagall|McGonagall]] introduces the ''Vera Verto'' lesson to her [[second year]]s|Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)}} |
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− | [[File:Scabbers_Transfiguration_01.gif|thumb|left|200px|Ron Weasley's attempt with his broken wand.]] |
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+ | '''''Vera Verto'''''<ref name="incantation" /> is the [[incantation]] of a [[spell]] used to [[Transfiguration|transform]] an animal into a [[water]] [[goblet]]. [[Professor]] [[Minerva McGonagall]] taught this [[charm]] to her [[second year]] students, in lesson [[seven]], as noted on her blackboard. |
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− | *The spell is often misspelt ''Vera Verto'' but is really ''Fera Verto''. |
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− | *In [[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)]], Ron attempts to turn a rat into a water goblet. Some people believe this rat is house-animal [[Scabbers]], though if a viewer scans the classroom, it is clear that students have a variety of animals ready to attempt to Transfigure (most notable would be Harry's owl [[Hedwig]], not present in the room at the time), rather than [[Hogwarts Archives|Hogwarts-permitted animals ]]([[owl]]s, [[Cat|cats]] and [[Toad|toads]]) |
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− | *In the [[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)|video game version]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]'', Harry has to transform an animal into a cup during his practical Transfiguration OWL exam. It's unknown if this spell was Fera Verto. In the PC version, it was mentioned that a girl had transfigured a mouse into a cup. |
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+ | ==Casting== |
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− | [[File:7.JPG|thumb|240px|]] |
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+ | This [[spell]] is moderately difficult to perform, and disastrous if done wrong<ref name="CoSf14" />. Side-effects include the [[goblet]] being furry or having a tail<ref name="CoSf14" />. Wand movement and posture are both very important for this [[charm]], as [[Professor]] [[Minerva McGonagall|McGonagall]] noted when teaching her [[Second year|class]] in [[September]] of [[1992]]<ref name="CoSf14" />. |
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+ | To perform the spell, one must tap the targeted [[List of creatures|animal]] three times sharply with their wand, and then point their [[wand]] directly at the animal, incanting, "''Vera Verto''"<ref name="incantation" /><ref name="CoSf14" />. |
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+ | ==Effects== |
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+ | [[File:Scabbers Transfiguration 01.gif|thumb|right|A failed attempt by [[Ronald Weasley]] on his [[rat]] [[Peter Pettigrew|Scabbers]]]] |
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+ | Once performed, a jet of nearly indiscernible, crystal-clear mist, almost like a spray, will shoot from the [[Wizardkind|caster]]'s [[wand]], engulfing the animal and quickly morphing it into a [[goblet]] with a quiet whooshing noise<ref name="CoSf14" />. |
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+ | If performed incorrectly, a spasm of greenish light will shoot from the wand with a crackling, whining noise and the target will be transfigured improperly<ref name="CoSf14" />. It may still be furry, or might possess a tail (or a combination of the two)<ref name="CoSf14" />. |
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+ | ==Practitioners== |
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+ | *[[Minerva McGonagall]] |
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+ | *[[Harry Potter]] |
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+ | *[[Ronald Weasley]] {{C|Failed}} |
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==Etymology== |
==Etymology== |
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+ | "''Vera Verto''" is a [[Latin]] phrase meaning "''truly exchange''"<ref name="etymology">[http://translate.google.ca/?hl=en&tab=wT#la/en/vera%20verto Vera Verto] on [http://translate.google.ca/ Google Translate]</ref>. This fits rather well with its effects. |
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− | From Latin ''fera'' meaning "beast" or "animal", and ''verto'', meaning “I turn”. |
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+ | [[File:VeraVertoBoard.png|thumb|The blackboard on which [[Professor]] [[Minerva McGonagall|McGonagall]] wrote information pertaining to this spell]] |
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− | It may also come from French "verre" meaning "glass". |
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+ | *Despite the subtitles saying that the [[incantation]] is "''Vera Verto''", there ''is'' a possibility that the subtitles are wrong and that the incantation is "''Fera Verto''". This makes particular sense when one considers "''fera''" means "''wild''" or "''wild animal''"<ref name="fera">[http://translate.google.ca/#la/en/fera Fera] on [http://translate.google.ca/ Google Translate]</ref>. |
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+ | *In the [[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)|fifth game]], during the [[Ordinary Wizarding Levels|O.W.L.]]s, one of the tests is to transform an animal into a [[water]] [[goblet]]; it is more than likely this was meant to be "''Vera Verto''". |
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+ | * During the film adaption of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,the writing on Minerva McGonagall is written upside-down. |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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− | *''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)]]'' |
+ | *''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)]]'' {{1st}} |
− | *''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)]]'' |
+ | *''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)]]'' |
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+ | ==Notes and references== |
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+ | {{Reflist}} |
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{{Transfiguration}} |
{{Transfiguration}} |
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+ | [[es:Fera Verto]] |
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[[fi:Fauna lasitus]] |
[[fi:Fauna lasitus]] |
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+ | [[fr:Vera Verto]] |
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+ | [[de:Zaubersprüche der HP-Filme]] |
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[[Category:Transfiguration Spells]] |
[[Category:Transfiguration Spells]] |
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+ | [[Category:Transforming spells]] |
Revision as of 10:05, 6 September 2014
- "Could I have your attention please? Right, now, today, we will be transforming animals into water goblets. Like so. One, two, three. Vera Verto."
- — Professor McGonagall introduces the Vera Verto lesson to her second years[src]
Vera Verto[1] is the incantation of a spell used to transform an animal into a water goblet. Professor Minerva McGonagall taught this charm to her second year students, in lesson seven, as noted on her blackboard.
Casting
This spell is moderately difficult to perform, and disastrous if done wrong[2]. Side-effects include the goblet being furry or having a tail[2]. Wand movement and posture are both very important for this charm, as Professor McGonagall noted when teaching her class in September of 1992[2].
To perform the spell, one must tap the targeted animal three times sharply with their wand, and then point their wand directly at the animal, incanting, "Vera Verto"[1][2].
Effects
Once performed, a jet of nearly indiscernible, crystal-clear mist, almost like a spray, will shoot from the caster's wand, engulfing the animal and quickly morphing it into a goblet with a quiet whooshing noise[2].
If performed incorrectly, a spasm of greenish light will shoot from the wand with a crackling, whining noise and the target will be transfigured improperly[2]. It may still be furry, or might possess a tail (or a combination of the two)[2].
Practitioners
- Minerva McGonagall
- Harry Potter
- Ronald Weasley (Failed)
Etymology
"Vera Verto" is a Latin phrase meaning "truly exchange"[3]. This fits rather well with its effects.
Behind the scenes
- Despite the subtitles saying that the incantation is "Vera Verto", there is a possibility that the subtitles are wrong and that the incantation is "Fera Verto". This makes particular sense when one considers "fera" means "wild" or "wild animal"[4].
- In the fifth game, during the O.W.L.s, one of the tests is to transform an animal into a water goblet; it is more than likely this was meant to be "Vera Verto".
- During the film adaption of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,the writing on Minerva McGonagall is written upside-down.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film) (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 See this image
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film) (Chapter Fourteen - About the Chamber)
- ↑ Vera Verto on Google Translate
- ↑ Fera on Google Translate