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|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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{{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]] to her [[second year]]s|Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)}}
   
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'''''Vera Verto'''''<ref name="incantation" /> is the [[incantation]] of a [[spell]] used to [[transformation|transform]] an animal into a [[water]] [[goblet]]. Animals susceptible to this spell are specifically aves, rodents, and felines.<ref name="y4ch5"/>
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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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'''''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.
  
   
 
==Casting==
  
==Casting==
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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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This [[spell]] appears moderately difficult to perform, and can be disastrous if done wrong. Side effects include the [[goblet]] becoming furry or having a tail. Wand movement and posture were 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" /><ref name="y4ch5"/>
   
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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" />.
  
 
==Effects==
  
==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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[[File:Scabbers Transfiguration 01.gif|thumb|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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Once performed, a jet of nearly indiscernible, crystal-clear mist, almost like a spray, would shoot from the [[Wizardkind|caster]]'s [[wand]], engulfing the animal and quickly morph 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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If performed incorrectly, a spasm of greenish light may shoot from the wand with a crackling, whining noise and the target will be transfigured incompletely. It may still be furry, or might possess a tail (or a combination of the two), and in some cases may even still emit vocal sounds.<ref name="CoSf14" />
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==History==
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During the [[1987–1988 school year]], this spell was taught to [[fourth year]]s with [[rat]]s as their targets. Professor McGonagall told the class one famous wizard used it to toast to the health of his beloved [[cat]].<ref name="y4ch5">{{HM|4|5|t}}</ref>
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During the [[1992–1993 school year]], this spell was taught to [[second year]] students, in lesson [[seven]], as noted on her blackboard.<ref name="CoSf14" />
   
 
==Practitioners==
  
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*[[Rowan Khanna]]
   
 
==Etymology==
  
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''Vera'' is the feminine form of the word ''verus'', a Latin adjective meaning "true" or "proper".<ref>{{wtlink|verus#Latin|''verus''}}</ref> ''Verto'', also Latin, can mean "I turn" or "I exchange".<ref>{{wtlink|verto#Latin|''verto''}}</ref> Collectively, ''Vera Verto'' is a [[Latin]] phrase that can be taken to mean "I truly exchange".
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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.
  
   
 
==Behind the scenes==
  
==Behind the scenes==
 
[[File:VeraVertoBoard.png|thumb|The blackboard on which [[Professor]] [[Minerva McGonagall|McGonagall]] wrote information pertaining to this spell]]
  
[[File:VeraVertoBoard.png|thumb|The blackboard on which [[Professor]] [[Minerva McGonagall|McGonagall]] wrote information pertaining to this spell]]
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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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*Despite the subtitles giving the [[incantation]] as ''Vera Verto'', there is a distinct possibility that the subtitles were inaccurately transcribed, with many viewers debating that the characters were instead saying "Fera" instead of "Vera".<ref>Harry Potter Lexicon, [https://www.hp-lexicon.org/magic/spells-films-games/ spells from the films and games].</ref><ref>[[Talk: Vera Verto#Fera or Vera?]] on [[Harry Potter Wiki]]</ref> An incantation "''Fera Verto''" also makes particular sense, since ''fera ''is Latin for "wild animal".<ref>{{wtlink|fera#Latin|''fera''}}</ref> This is fitting considering that the subject of the spell is an animal, where "''Fera Verto''" could be taken to mean "I turn or change the animal".
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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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*Since the etymology of this spell is rather general and does not specify either the target subject or the intended transformation, it is possible that ''Vera Verto'', in the film adaptations, is an incantation of a general transfiguration or [[Transforming Spells|transforming spell]], where its effect is largely dependent on the caster's intentions.
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*In {{HM}}, despite the in class snippet clearly stating animals other than rats are used for this spell, with Minerva referring the spell as "Animal into Water Goblet," on the chapter progress indicator, the lesson is labelled as "Rat into Water Goblet."<ref name="y4ch5"/>
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*In the [[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)|game adaptation]] of {{OOTP}}, during the [[Ordinary Wizarding Level|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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"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 to her second years[src]

Vera Verto[1] is the incantation of a spell used to transform an animal into a water goblet. Animals susceptible to this spell are specifically aves, rodents, and felines.[3]

Casting

This spell appears moderately difficult to perform, and can be disastrous if done wrong. Side effects include the goblet becoming furry or having a tail. Wand movement and posture were both very important for this charm, as Professor McGonagall noted when teaching her second year 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][3]

Effects

Scabbers Transfiguration 01

A failed attempt by Ronald Weasley on his rat Scabbers

Once performed, a jet of nearly indiscernible, crystal-clear mist, almost like a spray, would shoot from the caster's wand, engulfing the animal and quickly morph it into a goblet with a quiet whooshing noise.[2]

If performed incorrectly, a spasm of greenish light may shoot from the wand with a crackling, whining noise and the target will be transfigured incompletely. It may still be furry, or might possess a tail (or a combination of the two), and in some cases may even still emit vocal sounds.[2]

History

During the 1987–1988 school year, this spell was taught to fourth years with rats as their targets. Professor McGonagall told the class one famous wizard used it to toast to the health of his beloved cat.[3]

During the 1992–1993 school year, this spell was taught to second year students, in lesson seven, as noted on her blackboard.[2]

Practitioners

Etymology

Vera is the feminine form of the word verus, a Latin adjective meaning "true" or "proper".[4] Verto, also Latin, can mean "I turn" or "I exchange".[5] Collectively, Vera Verto is a Latin phrase that can be taken to mean "I truly exchange".

Behind the scenes

VeraVertoBoard

The blackboard on which Professor McGonagall wrote information pertaining to this spell

  • In the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, the writing on Minerva McGonagall's blackboard was written backwards.
  • Despite the subtitles giving the incantation as Vera Verto, there is a distinct possibility that the subtitles were inaccurately transcribed, with many viewers debating that the characters were instead saying "Fera" instead of "Vera".[6][7] An incantation "Fera Verto" also makes particular sense, since fera is Latin for "wild animal".[8] This is fitting considering that the subject of the spell is an animal, where "Fera Verto" could be taken to mean "I turn or change the animal".
  • Since the etymology of this spell is rather general and does not specify either the target subject or the intended transformation, it is possible that Vera Verto, in the film adaptations, is an incantation of a general transfiguration or transforming spell, where its effect is largely dependent on the caster's intentions.
  • In Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, despite the in class snippet clearly stating animals other than rats are used for this spell, with Minerva referring the spell as "Animal into Water Goblet," on the chapter progress indicator, the lesson is labelled as "Rat into Water Goblet."[3]
    • It however, could be merely reflecting the fact that students in that particular class were all giving rats to work on, and not a labelling mistake.
  • In the game adaptation of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, 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".

Appearances

Notes and references

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 (see this image)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film), Chapter 14 (About the Chamber)
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 4, Chapter 5 (Time to Fly) - Transfiguration Lesson "Vera Verto"
  4. ↑ Wiktionary favicon verus on Wiktionary
  5. ↑ Wiktionary favicon verto on Wiktionary
  6. ↑ Harry Potter Lexicon, spells from the films and games.
  7. ↑ Talk: Vera Verto#Fera or Vera? on Harry Potter Wiki
  8. ↑ Wiktionary favicon fera on Wiktionary
Transfiguration (class)
COS Vera Verto demo
Branches of Transfiguration Transformation · Vanishment · Conjuration · Untransfiguration
Notable practitioners Circe · Emeric Switch · Falco Aesalon · Mirabella Plunkett · Thaddeus Thurkell
Professors Albus Dumbledore · Minerva McGonagall · Charles Rookwood · Matilda Weasley
Textbooks A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration · Intermediate Transfiguration · A Guide to Advanced Transfiguration
Transfiguration spells taught at Hogwarts
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Transforming Spells Animal to water goblet (Vera Verto) · Armadillo to Pillow · Bowling Ball to Balloon · Beetle into Button · Cauldron to badger · Cat to cauldron (Felifors) · Cauldron Cakes to Cabbages · Chair to cat · Cross-Species Switches · Desk Into Pig · Fairy Cakes to Fairies · Feather Duster to Ferret · Ferret to Feather Duster · Gobstone to butterfly · Goldfinch to Golden Snitch · Flobberworm to Fritter · Gnomes to Lawn Gnomes · Guinea fowl to guinea pig · Gobstone to Skunk · Hedgehog to pincushion · King to Rook · Lovebird to Love Note · Match to needle · Meddling Man to Monkey · Mice to Snuffboxes · Owl to Opera Glasses (Strigiforma) · Pawn to Queen · Porcupine to Pin Cushion (Hystrifors) · Puffskein to Paperweight · Rubbish to Raccoon Dog · Small Child to Rat · Small object to dragon (Draconifors) · Snail to Teapot · Target to bird (Avifors) · Target to matchbox (Flintifors) · Target to rabbit (Lapifors) · Teacup into Gerbil · Teacup to Rat · Teapot to Tortoise · Thimble to Thestral · Toad to Toadstool · Tortoise to Trumpet · White rabbits to slippers
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