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This spell (incantation unknown) was a Human Transfiguration, that turned a human into a bull.[1]

History[]

During the international duelling contest in 1379, the first semi-finalist used this spell on himself in his duel against the second semi-finalist. Once transformed into a bull, he proceeded to charge his opponent, who only managed to escape death by turning into a viper and biting the first wizard-turned-into-bull.[1]

If a wizard turned himself into an animal, he was endowed with the animal's brain, and started thinking like the animal, the only exception being Animagi.[2] Thus, casting this spell on oneself caused the loss of one's mental capabilities, and required another wizard to cast an appropriate Untransfiguration afterwards.

Behind the scenes[]

  • As bull is the name for male cattle, it is quite possible that the spell turns female individuals into cows.

Appearances[]

Notes and references[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Wonderbook: Book of Spells
  2. Quidditch Through the Ages, Chapter 1 (The Evolution of the Flying Broomstick)
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