Desk Into Pig

Desk Into Pig
Type	Transfiguration
Effect	Transfigured desks into pigs

"Then she changed her desk into a pig and back again. They were all very impressed and couldn't wait to get started, but soon realised they weren't going to be changing the furniture into animals for a long time."

— Description

Desk Into Pig was a transforming spell that turned desks into pigs. It was a relatively advanced transfiguration spell.

History

Merula with a pig's snout after failing the spell

During the 1985–1986 school year, Professor McGonagall used this spell to demonstrate her immense magical talent to Jacob's sibling and their classmates. Unimpressed, Merula Snyde tried to use the spell, however her wand backfired and she accidentally turned her nose into a pig's snout.

Professor McGonagall used this spell as a demonstration for her class of first-years in 1991, then changed the pig back into a desk.

Behind the scenes

• This spell may be related to Raven to Writing Desk.

Appearances

• Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (First appearance)
• Harry Potter Trading Card Game
• Pottermore (Mentioned only)
• Wizarding World (Mentioned only)
• Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery