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− | {{Quote|Transfiguration is some of the most difficult magic to practise effectively. It is extremely difficult, for example, to transform something non-living into something that is alive. However, mastering a transfiguration spell such as 'Avifors', which will transform small inanimate objects into birds, can be both rewarding and useful.|[[Miranda Goshawk]], ''[[The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 2]]'', Chapter 7|Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)}}The Avifors Spell can, at times, be a very complicated spell and some beginning [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] students are known to struggle with it. [[Boy who failed Avifors Spell|One student]] nearly failed the class when he proved unable to transform objects into anything more than [[egg]]s. His [[Boy who failed Avifors Spell's cousin|cousin]] bragged about this.<ref name="PSGBC">{{PS|G}} - GBC version. "''My cousin had trouble with Avifors. He could only turn things into eggs. He was popular at breakfast time but he nearly failed the class.''"</ref> |
+ | {{Quote|Transfiguration is some of the most difficult magic to practise effectively. It is extremely difficult, for example, to transform something non-living into something that is alive. However, mastering a transfiguration spell such as 'Avifors', which will transform small inanimate objects into birds, can be both rewarding and useful.|[[Miranda Goshawk]], ''[[The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 2]]'', Chapter 7 — ''Figuring Out Transfiguration''|Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)}}The Avifors Spell can, at times, be a very complicated spell and some beginning [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] students are known to struggle with it. [[Boy who failed Avifors Spell|One student]] nearly failed the class when he proved unable to transform objects into anything more than [[egg]]s. His [[Boy who failed Avifors Spell's cousin|cousin]] bragged about this.<ref name="PSGBC">{{PS|G}} - GBC version. "''My cousin had trouble with Avifors. He could only turn things into eggs. He was popular at breakfast time but he nearly failed the class.''"</ref> |
==Teaching== |
==Teaching== |
Revision as of 15:42, 16 August 2019
- "Good morning. Today we shall learn the transfiguration spell known as Avifors. Avifors will allow you to transform small objects — such as the parts of this statue — into birds."
- — Minerva McGonagall[src]
The Avifors Spell[4] (Avifors)[1] is a transfiguration spell that transforms small objects into birds.[1]
Nature
- "Transfiguration is some of the most difficult magic to practise effectively. It is extremely difficult, for example, to transform something non-living into something that is alive. However, mastering a transfiguration spell such as 'Avifors', which will transform small inanimate objects into birds, can be both rewarding and useful."
- — Miranda Goshawk, The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 2, Chapter 7 — Figuring Out Transfiguration[src]
The Avifors Spell can, at times, be a very complicated spell and some beginning Hogwarts students are known to struggle with it. One student nearly failed the class when he proved unable to transform objects into anything more than eggs. His cousin bragged about this.[5]
Teaching
The Avifors Spell was learned in first year and revised in second year Transfiguration class with Professor Minerva McGonagall, and was included in The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 2 by Miranda Goshawk.[2]
Known practitioners
Boy who failed Avifors Spell[5]
Etymology
From Latin "avis", meaning "bird", with the -fors suffix attached.
See also
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game) (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (video game)
- Harry Potter Trading Card Game
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Harry Potter Trading Card Game
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game) - PS2 version
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game) (Cut content)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game) - GBA version
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game) - GBC version. "My cousin had trouble with Avifors. He could only turn things into eggs. He was popular at breakfast time but he nearly failed the class."
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (video game)