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Chapter 6 Diagon Alley: It was a Wrong Bet

"So, Transfiguration doesn't create life. As the magic power is lost - oh, well, as the magic wears off, the transformed object will gradually return to its original appearance."

"And those transformed creatures usually do not lose their lives. They will return to their original form after the spell expires, and everything attached to them will be rejected under the effect of magic..."

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Professor McGonagall's analysis was so brilliant that Andrew, who had exchanged another 60 Galleons from Gringotts, could only follow it mechanically, trying hard to remember every word, and almost completely ignoring Diagon Alley, a small world of magic.

Professor McGonagall should be one of the top users of Transfiguration in the entire wizarding world. He bet that there were definitely not many people who could easily figure out these crazy thoughts and answer them.

He could always come to Diagon Alley by himself later, but he didn't know when he would get another opportunity to ask questions like this - which vice-headmaster would spare so much time to answer questions for a student?

If it wasn't for the enrollment period, I wouldn't even think about it.

"It's a pity that I haven't read any theories about Transfiguration in the magical world... As for having my own questions and opinions, forget it..."

"Fortunately, I had some ideas when I mistook the power of magic for telekinesis, otherwise it would have been a shameful waste."

That's what he thought, and that's what he did.

"You said you could feel the power of magic, and that power was increasing?"

After listening to Andrew's question, Professor McGonagall sorted out her words a little, "According to existing magic theory, this is called the magical agitation period. The little wizard's magic power will increase rapidly for a period of time after it first appears. At the same time, more and more magical phenomena will appear."

"As for manipulation, it is normal. Some traditional wizard families will even try to pass on the dangerous magical powers they have mastered after the first magical disturbance, but before the age of eleven, such behavior can easily lead to injuries. I personally do not advocate this method, but there are indeed some traditional families who let their children master many lethal spells before entering school that wizards cannot control until graduation."

"It's normal to cast spells without a wand, but generally speaking, the magic power is not enough. With the help of a wand, wizards can use their magic more skillfully and accurately. In the beginning, due to problems with proficiency and compatibility, it may not be as good as casting spells directly with magic power. But as time goes by, the advantages of casting spells with a wand will become more and more obvious."

"In other words, the wand is a new weapon, and you might cut your hand at first," Andrew nodded, understanding it in his own way, "but as you become more proficient in the weapon, the damage will be far greater than with your bare hands?"

"A wand is not a weapon, Taylor," Professor McGonagall shook her head. "It is a wizard's best friend. You must learn to feel the emotions of your wand so that you can work with it instead of simply using it as a tool."

'This is very magical, as far as Transfiguration is concerned, I need to get used to the influence of magic, rather than apply it with my existing thinking.'

Andrew warned himself again - although he didn't know how long it would work, he persisted.

"I'll keep that in mind, Professor," he said while raising a new question. "In wand casting, is the upper limit of the strength of a single spell increased through training or magic power growth? Is there any way to increase magic power?"

"That's a good question, but we need to buy you textbooks first."

Such an answer made Andrew stunned for a moment, and then he noticed that they had turned into an alley. There was a crooked banner hanging in front of a shop that rarely got sunlight. Many letters were leaning against each other and sleeping, and only the words "Second-hand Book Purchase" (half of the word was lying) could be made out.

Considering the location, the store should also sell second-hand books.

Of course, there are only second-hand books here - although theoretically second-hand books can also be considered to have huge profits, the boss will definitely not put the bookstore in a good location. Moreover, due to the length of time it takes to sell books, second-hand bookstores with long-term and large inventory needs will not rent a very good location.

After briefly discussing the price, he bought some more basic books on the magic world recommended by Professor McGonagall as a condition, and got the textbooks and basic books he needed at a slightly cheaper price. Although each of these things can be borrowed from the school library, it is still early before school starts - compared to laying a good foundation before school starts, this cost is affordable for him.

But money is at a premium, and even second-hand books and professional books still have very attractive prices.

Next came the robes, scales, basic potion materials, brass telescopes, and sundries like glass bottles.

Andrew's questions basically never stopped. Occasionally, after thinking about it, a derivative question would come up, but none of the questions could stump Professor McGonagall.

"This is incredible..."

Andrew admired in his heart as he thought about and analyzed Professor McGonagall's answer.

"Okay, enough questions."

When he was about to ask the next question, Professor McGonagall stopped answering, "I just told you that hair growth is the simplest form of transformation for wizards. So what do you think is the scope of this transformation?"

"The volume, style, color, strength, and texture of the hair."

After thinking for a while, Andrew quickly added, "If it is extended to other fields, it can be expanded to ropes, animal fur, the lushness of some plants... and... camouflage?"

"It's fairly comprehensive, although there are obvious mistakes, but that's the part that's not covered, and it's very easy to make mistakes."

"So what did I say about the introduction to Transfiguration?"

"The most basic Transfiguration is usually the partial transformation of an inanimate object. Generally speaking, it is the partial transformation of a small stick-like object into a needle or something like that."

"anything else?"

"Pay attention to the spell, the hand gesture, the skill of the wand, and the firmness of your conviction."

"Almost correct."

After asking several questions, Andrew, who was preparing to answer the next question, found that Professor McGonagall had stopped. He was stunned for a moment and realized that they had stopped in front of a small and shabby shop.

Corresponding to this shabby shop is a sign with the gold letters beginning to fall off, but the words on the sign are not ordinary at all.

"Olivanders: Crafting Fine Wands Since 382 B.C."

"Wand?"

Andrew was stunned for a moment before he realized what was unusual about the sign.

"Yes, the wand," Professor McGonagall nodded with a smile on her face, "Okay, start your most important shopping and find your partner."

(End of this chapter)