The Bard at Hogwarts

"Dear Mr. Eno Swinburne: We are pleased to inform you that the transformation paper "The World Is a Whole" you submitted won the 1992 Best Newcomer Award for Transformation Paper..."

The letter was not long, and Ino scanned it quickly. Although there is not much useful content in it, most of it is just polite words of encouragement and encouragement. To put it bluntly, it is not nutritious but polite.

Finally, at the end of the letter, he saw the information he wanted.

"...In order to encourage your re-creation, after consultation with the editorial office of "Transformation Today", it was unanimously approved to issue you a bonus of 150 Galleons."

Safe in your bag! At the same time, after seeing the amount, Ino also breathed a sigh of relief.

He was afraid that "Today's Transformation" would give him more than ten Galleons, but now that he got 150 Galleons, although it was not much, it solved his urgent need.

"Have you finished reading?" Professor McGonagall had been paying attention to the movement. After seeing Ino put down the letter, he said:

"I have something to ask for your permission. I want to make a copy of this certificate of honor and keep it in my Transfiguration Club. At the same time, I also solemnly extend an invitation to Mr. Enoch Swinburne to join my Transfiguration Club."

"It's my honor! Professor." Without the slightest hesitation, Ino agreed on the spot.

Just kidding, who can say no to this! Professor McGonagall's private academic club, all those who can join are true geniuses.

Even with grades as high as Hermione's, she never received an invitation during her time at Hogwarts. As is known in the story, only Hufflepuff's rising star, Cedric Diggory, joined the Transfiguration class. club.

It is unknown who is left and how many there are. But one thing is for sure, the threshold for the Transfiguration Club is really high, and because of this, many people have stayed at Hogwarts for seven years and don't even know there is such a club.

At the same time, Professor McGonagall's smile became more obvious after hearing the affirmative answer.

"Our gathering time is every Thursday night, between seven and nine o'clock, for a total of two hours. As for the location, I can only say that it is in the corridor on the third floor of the castle. This is a test. Every new person who joins must Pass this test.”

After a slight pause, she added jokingly: "Don't think about being lazy. I will tell others in advance that you will have to find it by yourself next Thursday."

"Professor! I didn't mean to be lazy." Ino was a little speechless. He was just looking for an entrance. There was no need to cheat and be lazy. There was also a divination dice that he couldn't find.

"That's the best! There's also the bonus they sent, so hurry up and collect it." Professor McGonagall said, waving her wand to make the certificate of honor duplicated in pairs.

Hearing this, Ino did not refuse, grabbed the money bag and put it into the pocket of his robe.

"Professor! If I may, may I detain you for a few minutes?"

"What's the point! I have plenty of time during the holidays." Professor McGonagall replied crisply.

"It's like this. I'm very curious about Animagus. I hope to get your explanation. Are the animals transformed by this magic completely random? Or can wizards interfere through some other means."

After hesitating for a moment, Ino still expressed his doubts. There was nothing he could do about it. Although the magic of Animagus was practical, it was a bit too casual when it came to transforming species.

He really didn't want to get a weird result after working hard for half a year. Beetles are okay, but if they really want to turn into aquatic animals such as fish, or soft-bodied insects such as toads and snails, they will really want to die.

On the other side, Professor McGonagall also showed a helpless expression after hearing the question.

"It's Animagus again! You really are...forget it! It's not your fault."

After more than half a century of teaching, she knew the temperament of these little wizards very well. If she didn't say something today, these little wizards would turn around and start studying in private.

"Ino, first of all, I want to tell you that Animagus is a very dangerous magic!"

"Teach me..."

"Listen to me, don't interrupt!" Mag rubbed his eyebrows, as if he had encountered many such things.

"With your current transformation skills, you have barely reached the threshold of learning Animagus. I know I can't stop you, because you are all like this... So, go for the mandrake leaves now, I think you will too Checked out the steps.”

As a last resort, Professor McGonagall used delaying methods. Years of teaching experience told her that too many interested young wizards were stuck at the first level.

After a few months of wasted time, their energy was sapped and the matter was gradually settled. This was much more effective than direct dissuasion.

"I've finished sucking it! The potion is also ready and hidden in a dark box, waiting for the night with thunder and lightning." Ino said with some embarrassment.

"You really are..." Professor McGonagall's eyes twitched unconsciously.

She has seen students who secretly study Animagus, but she has never met such students in decades who arrange everything in a quiet way.

"It seems that I really can't persuade you anymore!" Professor McGonagall sighed softly.

"Now let me answer your previous question. The transformation of Animagus is only related to personality and weight. Other than that, there is no other factor that can affect the final transformed animal form. However, there is a method in Wagadu, and you can choose There are several forms, but it’s a pity that Hogwarts doesn’t have them!”

"Thank you for your answer! I understand." Ino bowed slightly.

Professor McGonagall's answer reminded him that when it comes to Transfiguration and Animagus, the African Uagadou School of Magic is second to none.

"What do you know?" Professor McGonagall slammed the table angrily, "You want to go to the library again? I know you too well! Uagadou's Transfiguration is not as simple as you think, unless you go to school there now."

Observe the words and expressions.

After seeing that Professor McGonagall was a little angry, Ino planned to end this exchange, although he still planned to find relevant information in the library.

Observation, in fact, is always mutual sometimes.

While Ino was observing Professor McGonagall, Professor McGonagall was also quietly observing Ino.

"You want to run away again? Their Transfiguration magic really can't be learned by relying on books! Uagadou doesn't even need a wand! Come and throw down your wand and turn me into a needle!"

Professor McGonagall seemed a little excited, and took out a match from the drawer and threw it on the table.

"I'm not running away! I just plan to take a look, not to learn." Ino said weakly.

To be honest, whether facing Dumbledore or Snape, he can communicate with ease. But when facing Professor McGonagall, there is always a sense of returning to the distant past, the inherent weakness when facing the class teacher at school.

"Forget it! When you want to drink the potion, remember to notify me." Professor McGonagall sighed.

After a moment, she seemed to have made some kind of decision, and said in a resolute tone:

"I really don't want you to make mistakes in transformation. In the past, too many little wizards have been permanently injured by Animagus. As for registration or something else, you can rest assured, I just pretend not to see it!"

It seems that Professor McGonagall is like this. Although she is retro, rigid and polite, in her heart, the safety of students always ranks first.

Facing such a professor, Ino has no resistance at this moment, and said solemnly:

"Professor, don't worry! I will definitely notify you before drinking the potion."

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