Animagi

[Hollydaze]

No: HPFGUIDX 30477

Gwen said:
> > > 1. The Animagus can only transform into one animal, and does NOT 
> > > get to choose which. 
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And then Cindy C. said: 
> > Also, I'm not sure that the wizard has no input on the type of 
> > animal he/she becomes.  Rita Skeeter might easily have transformed 
> > into a slug, or a weasel or hyena, but none of these animals (all 
> > of which are consistent with her personality) would help her spy on
> > people. A beetle is helpful, but doesn't have any strong 
> > personality associations.
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Dana Wrote:
> You know, I had assumed, based on Lupin's explanation of MWPP's 
> history, that Sirius, James & Pettigrew all specifically chose their 
> forms for function.

I have a quote here form a JK interview (online chat) that proves Gwen right on this subject:

Does the animal one turns into as an Animagi reflect your personality?
Very well deduced, Narri! I personally would like to think that I would transform into an otter, which is my favourite animal. Imagine how horrible it would be if I turned out to be a cockroach! 
(This is from a AOL Chat and Narri is the person who asked the question).

Looking at this quote it seems that you don't have any choice about what you turn into as an animagus.

In relation to this I have been wondering a couple of things:
  a.. Sirius is a dog and dog's represent loyalty,
  b.. Peter is a rat and is very sneaky, (being the spy etc).
  c.. James is a stag which I presume is to do with bravery.

So what does a cat (McGonagall) represent? I feel that this could be a big clue to McGonagall, especially relating to the discussion from the weekend that she may be evil. I just can't see a cat as evil or sneaky etc but I can't think (remember) what cat's represent.

Does anyone know what cats are supposed to be?

HOLLYDAZE!!!


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