Chapter 124: 72 Transformations of Animagus

Rowling took a deep breath, walked to the desk, and straightened his body. He looked at Professor McGonagall, his eyes flashing with curiosity and doubt.

"Professor, I would like to ask you a question. Is your Transfiguration a kind of alchemical technique?" Rowling asked directly, his voice revealing a thirst for knowledge.

Professor McGonagall frowned slightly, with a hint of surprise on her face. She put down the documents in her hand and stared at Rowling quietly, as if thinking about how to answer this question.

"Why do you ask?" Professor McGonagall asked softly, with a hint of curiosity in her eyes.

Luo Lin expressed his thoughts: "Professor, when I was studying alchemy, I found that it emphasized the transformation of matter and the principle of equivalent exchange. Transfiguration seems to be able to change the properties and form of objects, which makes me think that there may be some connection between them."

Professor McGonagall listened to Rowling's explanation, and a smile gradually appeared on her face. She nodded, indicating that she understood Rowling's doubts.

"You are very perceptive, Rowling. Indeed, both Transfiguration and alchemy involve the transformation and manipulation of matter. However, Transfiguration is not entirely the same as alchemy. It is an application of magic that can change the form and properties of objects through magical power.

Although we can change the form of objects, it does not mean that we are involved in the principle of equivalent exchange." Professor McGonagall explained patiently.

Rowling frowned, thinking about what Professor McGonagall had said. He realized that although Transfiguration and Alchemy had similarities, their essences were different.

"So, Transfiguration focuses more on the use and control of magic rather than the transformation of matter?" Rowling asked, trying to sort out his thoughts.

Professor McGonagall nodded, "Yes, Transfiguration is an advanced magical skill that requires powerful magic and superb skills to master. It is not just a simple change of the appearance of an object, but can also give the object new functions and characteristics.

But it is not the pursuit of equal exchange of materials like alchemy. "Professor McGonagall said as she took out her wand and lit the candle next to her. Then the candle turned into an animal, but as the magic power on the candle disappeared, the animal turned back into a candle!

Luo Lin's face showed a look of sudden realization, and he nodded slightly to show that he understood. He finally understood the difference between Transfiguration and Alchemy, and realized that he had confused the concepts of the two before. Changing the properties of an object is alchemy, while being unable to change the properties of an object is still Transfiguration!

"Very good, Rowling. If you have any other questions or wish to delve deeper into a particular area, please feel free to talk to me," Professor McGonagall said gently, her eyes full of admiration.

She was surprised by Rowling's keen interest in alchemy. She smiled and said, "If you really want to learn more about alchemy, I will explain the Animagus transformation technique in detail in a few days. Please be sure to listen carefully, because advanced transformation techniques may bring you new insights."

Professor McGonagall has high hopes for Rowling, after all, Dumbledore once told her that Rowling is a descendant of the Gryffindor family. Every wizard from Gryffindor College has a special feeling for Godric Gryffindor.

In the Transfiguration class, Professor McGonagall vividly explained various Transfiguration techniques and knowledge, including Living Transfiguration, which only changes the appearance of an object or creature, but its essence does not change substantially.

However, when Professor McGonagall mentioned Animagus, Rowling became particularly focused and serious. He had a strong interest in this mysterious transfiguration and listened carefully to every detail.

Animagus is not the ability to change into any animal at will. Generally speaking, each Animagus can only change into a specific animal. Moreover, Animagus's transformation usually cannot change into magical creatures. Although many ancient wizards have tried to change into magical creatures through Animagus, unfortunately, they all failed to change back to their original form.

When Professor McGonagall told these stories, her voice was full of seriousness and warning. She warned students not to try this dangerous Transfiguration lightly, lest they fall into irreparable difficulties. At the same time, she also showed her Animagus form, allowing students to witness this magical transformation ability with their own eyes.

Rowling used the Eye of Elements to observe Professor McGonagall's Animagus form. He was surprised to find that Professor McGonagall had completely turned into a lively cat. If you don't pay attention, it's hard to find that she still exudes a faint magical fluctuation. This shows that the transformation of Animagus is not only a change in appearance, but also a transformation of the essence of the body.

When Luo Lin saw this, he couldn't help but have a bold guess in his mind!

According to Muggle research, the reason why humans are in human form and animals are born in animal form is that a key factor is the DNA gene code! Is the so-called Animagus form just changing one's own gene code, or copying a new gene code, so as to change one's own form?

This is a very interesting idea, and if true, then Animagus Transfiguration is not just a simple magical skill, but involves a change in the essence of life.

Because in the Animagus transformation, there is a crucial point to success, that is, in the preliminary preparation work, from the beginning to the end, you need to touch your chest with the tip of the wand every day, and chant the spell repeatedly at sunrise and sunset: "Amado, Animado, Animagus, Animagus!" When you can feel the second heartbeat, it means that the Animagus transformer is half successful!

From this, it seems that wizards can only bear two genetic codes! If they want to transform into the form of a magical creature, their genetic bloodline may be too strong to restore their original appearance!

In this way, perhaps only people with special abilities or special training can bear and control this powerful genetic power. Currently, there are only 7 legal Animagus registered by the British Ministry of Magic!

The animal that an Animagus transforms into is usually the same as the Patronus it casts. So far, no Animagus has been found to be able to change the animal image of its transformed body accordingly when the Patronus changes form.

Despite this, it is extremely rare to have an Animagus that can transform and cast a patronus at the same time! Wizards all know that Professor McGonagall can show three different forms of Patronus, but her Animagus only takes the form of a cat, or Professor McGonagall is hiding something!