Transfiguration question/ Was: Identifying with Muggles in Potterverse

[zanooda2]

No: HPFGUIDX 158209

This is probably not a very logical switch from the previous thread,
but, since we are discussing Hogwarts' curriculum, I just cannot miss
the opportunity to ask about something that is bugging me. 

At the beginning of the "Sectumsempra" chapter kids are supposed to
turn vinegar into wine at their Charms lesson. This scene confuses me,
because I always assumed that it was Transfiguration where they learn
how to turn something into something else. Please, if someone
remembers whether it was discussed before, or just knows the answer, I
would appreciate any idea.
 
I think I need just a nudge to understand it. I had hard time
accepting that Vanishing and Conjuring belong in Transfiguration, but
after thinking it over really well I kind of saw the light. As for
this vinegar/wine transformation, I just don't get it! I don't know
much about natural sciences (or magic, at that). Please help!