"It's a good thing I leveled up Deformation Theory to level 2, otherwise I'd be completely lost right now," Albert thought to himself, listening to Professor McGonagall's explanation, feeling quite emotional.
Selwyn, from Ravenclaw, did not master Animagus Transfiguration like Professor McGonagall.
However, his theory based on human Transfiguration supplemented and explained Animagus, which earned Selwyn the Transfiguration Today Most Promising Newcomer Award.
In Albert's words, the article concluded: Animagus is a profound Transfiguration, and to master it successfully, one must possess profound Potions knowledge and advanced Transfiguration skills, as well as enough courage and luck to complete Animagus Transfiguration.
Albert recalled the conditions for learning Animagus in his mind and couldn't help but frown slightly.
A wizard's Animagus is usually like a Patronus, and it requires a complex process, which is why the number of Animagi is scarce.
Speaking of which, Albert really couldn't figure out how Harry Potter's father and his companions managed to master Animagus back then!
One must know that brewing the potion required for Animagus is a very complex process; if luck is bad, it can sometimes take several years to succeed.
Could it be that all of this is due to the protagonist's halo?
While Albert was still pondering this question, he found a quest message pop up on his quest panel.
Animagus.
You have inadvertently come into contact with a very profound Transfiguration. Mastering Animagus will elevate your Transfiguration to another level; complete the ritual to become an Animagus. Reward: Animagus skill level +1, 10,000 experience.
Seeing the sudden quest, Albert couldn't help but swallow.
The reward of a quest often reflects its difficulty, and this difficulty seems... not very great.
"What are you thinking about?" Field, beside him, interrupted Albert's thoughts.
This girl from Gryffindor was curiously observing the boy beside her, seemingly very curious about how much Albert understood.
One must know that he was only a first-year and should be confused by these things, but Albert was deep in thought, which indicated that he could still understand some things.
"It's very difficult; human Transfiguration is still a bit too profound for me right now." Albert thought for a moment and still expressed his opinion: "Two days ago, I found some knowledge related to human Transfiguration in the library, and I thought Animagus was a superb human Transfiguration technique that transforms oneself into an animal through magic, but now it seems Animagus is not quite what I imagined."
"The kind of Transfiguration you're talking about, even if you successfully turn yourself into an animal, cannot be considered Animagus, because after turning into an animal, you can never change back yourself," Field explained. "You'll understand this when you get to advanced Transfiguration."
It can only be said that the upper-year students invited by Professor McGonagall are all quite good at human Transfiguration.
"Field…" Albert asked curiously, "Have you ever thought about becoming an Animagus?"
"No, becoming an Animagus is simply too difficult," Field shook her head and said. "However, I think with your talent, you might have a chance to become an Animagus."
"Ahem." Professor McGonagall appeared beside them at some point and cleared her throat, reminding them, "I must remind you, Animagus is not what you think.
You can take some time to learn about it, but…" Professor McGonagall paused, staring at Albert and sternly warning, "I need to warn all of you, absolutely do not try it rashly, especially when there's no one around; that will only put you in great danger.
Some wizards who tried to become Animagus ultimately failed and turned into half-human, half-beast, ending their lives in pain."
Perhaps this was just Professor McGonagall trying to scare everyone, or perhaps it was all true, but Albert wasn't worried at all.
As long as he wanted to, he could completely become an Animagus, because… he had a panel, he could totally cheat!
Failed Transfiguration? Just level up the Animagus skill—it won't exist.
Professor McGonagall's explanation of the Transfiguration Today article was not the only activity of the Transfiguration Club; for the remaining time, everyone would practice or learn Transfiguration together.
For this, Professor McGonagall distributed small mice to everyone in advance, which were prepared for them to practice the Vanishing Spell.
The incantation for the Vanishing Spell is: Evanesco.
This spell doesn't actually make the object disappear, but rather moves it away; in a sense, it does disappear from the caster's sight.
It's somewhat similar in effect to the Scourgify Charm, but in Albert's opinion, Scourgify is more like a low-end version of the Vanishing Spell, a very low-end one, which is also why he was able to master Scourgify.
Well, Albert admitted that his mastery of Scourgify was related to the panel.
Professor McGonagall didn't give Albert a small mouse, but instead lent him a copy of Intermediate Transfiguration, which contained information about the Summoning Charm.
Oh, by the way, the owner of the book was Minerva McGonagall.
When Albert opened the first page of the book, he found Professor McGonagall's name written on it.
So Professor McGonagall lent him her own book?
However, a book by a profound Transfiguration professor is still very valuable; Harry Potter's advanced Potions book from the Half-Blood Prince is the best example.
The Summoning Charm was even more difficult than Albert had expected.
The prerequisite for using the Summoning Charm was to have enough magic power to support it, making it almost impossible for first-years to successfully use the magic.
However, Albert didn't give up.
During the remaining practice time, he pondered the Summoning Charm.
Fortunately, he had leveled up Deformation Theory to level two, otherwise he really wouldn't have understood the content of the book.
"Sure enough…" Albert secretly glanced at his skill panel, and indeed, the Summoning Charm had appeared.
Albert concentrated, raised his wand, and whispered, "Chrysanthemum blooms!"
This time, the tip of his wand finally reacted.
Uh, Albert reached out, grabbed it, and looked… Is this… a flower branch?
His face twitched slightly, but he still comforted himself—at least he successfully summoned something related to a chrysanthemum.
"What did you just say?" Field's attention was drawn by the item in Albert's hand.
Her wand accidentally touched the table leg, and instantly one leg of the round table disappeared.
"Be careful, Miss Field." Professor McGonagall put the table leg back for her and reminded her with a hint of annoyance, "If I were you, I'd be more careful."
"Sorry, Professor McGonagall." Field quickly apologized, but her gaze remained fixed on the tender branch in Albert's hand.
After Professor McGonagall walked away, she quickly took it and examined it closely. "You truly amaze me.
Perhaps it won't be long before you can summon the flowers you want."
"I will succeed." Albert nodded.
However, he didn't manage to successfully summon a blooming chrysanthemum until the Transfiguration Club ended.