Transfiguration classes

[Liane]

No: HPFGUIDX 131312

Excuse me if this question has been asked before (maybe you can point 
me to the right posts) but I am currently on my pre-HBP re-read and 
have been thinking about the classes.  I'm really interested in the 
classes and the different types of magic JKR  decided to choose as 
core subjects.

There seems to be a lot of canon on the other classes and what the 
students actually learn, but not for transfiguration.  The classes 
seem to be used mainly for McGonagall to give out announcements, and 
any magic that is performed (except her animagus transformation) seem 
to be mentioned in passing only.

So, I was just wondering if I could hear some people's theories about 
Transfiguration, and how it actually works.  I mean, are there wand 
movements or incantations?  

"Liane"