Random Questions (Minor Spoilers)

[pt4ever]

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From: pt4ever
Subject: Re: Random Questions (Minor Spoilers)
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Date: 7/25/00 11:33 am  (ET)

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> 6. Also in "GoF", Viktor Krum transfigured (though badly) himself into
a shark -- how is that different from being Animagus?

That's what I keep asking!
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Being an Animagus means that you can transform into another animal
"at will." For instance, at the end of GoF, Dumbledore tells Sirius to
change back into a man, and he does so instantly, without having to use
a wand or a potion or anything. From what we've seen, all Animagi have
this abilitiy.

I'd imagine that Transfiguration requires a more complicated spell --
i.e. using a wand and magic words. Also, I'm guessing a counter-spell
is needed to return the person/animal into their original form, whereas
Animagi can do it at will and instantly.

-- JoAnna