Chapter 6 Diagon Alley: Still paid by mistake
"So, transfiguration is not about creating life. With the loss of magic power - oh, well, as the magic power expires, the transformed object will gradually return to its previous appearance."
"And those transformed creatures usually do not lose their life. They will return to their original state after the spell expires, and everything attached will be repelled by the magic..."
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Professor McGonagall's analysis was so brilliant that Andrew, who had exchanged another sixty galleons from Gringotts, could only follow along mechanically, trying hard to remember every word, almost completely ignoring Diagon Alley, which is made of magic. small world.
Professor McGonagall should be one of the top transfiguration users in the entire wizarding world. He bets that there are not many people who can easily understand and answer these random thoughts.
He can come back to Diagon Alley on his own later, but he doesn't know when he will get such an opportunity to concentrate on questions and answers again - where the vice-principal would spare so much time to answer questions for a student?
If I hadn't caught up with the enrollment period, I wouldn't have even thought about it.
'It's a pity that I have never read the theory of transfiguration in the magical world... As for having my own questions and opinions, don't even think about it...'
'Fortunately, I had an idea when I mistook the power of magic for telepathy, otherwise it would be a shameful waste. ’
That's what he thought, and that's what he did.
"You said you can feel the power of magic, and that the power is still increasing?"
After listening to Andrew's question, Professor McGonagall sorted out the language a little, "According to the existing magic theory, this is called the magic restlessness period. The little wizard's magic power will increase rapidly for a period of time after it first appears. At the same time, Magical phenomena are also appearing more and more."
"As for manipulation, it's normal. Some traditional wizarding families will even try to teach the dangerous magical powers they have after the first magical disturbance. However, before the age of eleven, such behavior can easily lead to injury. I I personally do not advocate this approach, but there are indeed some traditional families that allow their children to master many destructive spells that wizards cannot master until they graduate."
"It is normal to cast spells without a wand, but generally speaking, the power of magic is not enough. With the assistance of a wand, a wizard can use his own magic more skillfully and accurately. At the beginning, due to proficiency and fit issues, it was not even as good as Spells are cast directly through magic, but as time goes by, the advantages of wand casting will become more and more obvious.”
"In other words, the wand is a new weapon. It may hurt your hand at first," Andrew nodded, understanding in his own way, "but as you become more proficient with the weapon, the damage will be far greater. Greater than bare hands?”
"The wand is not a weapon, Taylor," Professor McGonagall shook her head. "It is the wizard's best friend. You must learn to feel the emotions of your wand so that you can cooperate with it instead of simply using it as a tool. "
‘This is very magical. As far as transfiguration is concerned, I have to get used to the influence of magic instead of applying my existing thinking. ’
Andrew warned himself again - although he didn't know how long it would work, he persisted.
"I will keep it in mind, Professor," he expressed this while raising a new question, "In wand casting, is the upper limit of the intensity of a single spell cast increased through exercise or the increase in magic power? The increase in magic power Is there any way?"
"That's a good question, but we need to buy you textbooks first."
This answer made Andrew stunned for a moment, and then he noticed that they turned into an alley. A banner was hung crookedly at the door of a shop that did not get much sunlight, and several letters were placed close together. While sleeping, I could only make out the words "Second-hand Book Acquisition" (the word was half lying).
Considering the location, the store should also sell second-hand books.
Of course there are only second-hand books here - although in theory second-hand books can be considered huge profits, the boss will never put the bookstore in a good location, and due to the sales time, second-hand bookstores with long-term large inventory needs will not be rented Very good location.
After briefly talking about the price, he bought some more basic books on the magical world recommended by Professor McGonagall as a condition, and at a slightly cheaper price he got the required textbooks and basic books that were relatively neat after a simple selection. Although each of these books can be borrowed from the school library, it is still too early to leave school - compared to laying a solid foundation before the start of school, he can afford this cost.
But money is already at stake. Even second-hand books, professional books still have very good prices.
Next are miscellaneous items such as robes, scales, basic potion ingredients, brass telescopes and glass bottles.
Andrew's questions basically didn't stop. After occasionally thinking about it, a derivative question appeared again, but none of the questions could stump Professor McGonagall.
'It's incredible...'
While thinking about and analyzing Professor McGonagall's answer, Andrew admired in his heart.
"Okay, enough questions."
When he was about to ask the next question, Professor McGonagall stopped answering, "I just told you that the growth of hair is the simplest of wizards' human transformations. So what do you think the expanded areas of this transformation are? What?"
"Hair volume, hairstyle, color, strength, and texture."
After thinking about it, Andrew quickly added, "If it extends to other fields, it can be expanded to ropes, animal furs, the lushness of some plants... and... camouflage?"
"It is fairly comprehensive. Although there are obvious errors, those are the parts that are not covered and it is very easy to make mistakes."
"Then what do I say about getting started with Transfiguration?"
"The most basic transfiguration technique is usually the partial deformation of dead objects. Generally speaking, it is the partial deformation of small stick-like objects into needles and the like."
"What else?"
"Pay attention to spells, gestures, wand-waving technique, and strong faith."
"About right."
After several questions, Andrew, who was preparing his next answer, noticed that Professor McGonagall had stopped. He was stunned for a moment before he realized that they had stopped in front of a small and shabby store.
Corresponding to this shabby store is a signboard whose gold letters are beginning to fall off, but the handwriting on the signboard is anything but ordinary.
"Ollivander: Making fine wands since 382 BC."
"Wand?"
Andrew was stunned for a moment before he realized what was unusual about this sign.
"Yes, wand," Professor McGonagall nodded with a smile on her face, "Okay, let's start your most important shopping and find your partner."
(End of chapter)