OWLs Exam

[Headmaster Dumbledore]

Dumbledore swept into the classroom and surveyed his fifth years proudly. He was sure that they'd do well on this test. It was relatively easy, after all, and he felt he'd taught them well.

"Good day, and welcome to your O.W.L. for Transfiguration! I have been teaching classes lately, but I am pleased to announce that we will soon be welcoming a new Head of Gryffindor House and Transfiguration teacher. I expect you to treat this newcomer with great respect. But, as we all know, the show must go on, and we have a test to do!" Dumbledore clapped his hand and parchment with questions appeared in front of each student. "Please answer these questions to the best of your ability and send me your answer sheet via Owl. Good luck!"

1. Evanesco is the spell used to ____________ objects.

2. How many registered Animagi have there been in the last 100 years?

3. Which is NOT an example of Transfiguration?
a) Turning a human into a pig.
b) Having a teacup tapdance.
c) Vanishing a pile of buttons.
d) Switching one's ears onto a peach.

4. The incantation for conjuring a chair is __________________.

5. It is possible to transfigure the dead back to life, just as it is possible to transfigure something inanimate into something animate.
* True
* False

6. What is the definition of Transfiguration?

7. Who wrote your Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration textbook?

8. It is possible for an Animagus in animal form to communicate with ordinary, non-magical animals.
* True
* False

9. What is the cognitive difference between a human transfigured into an animal and an Animagus?

10. It is necessary to have a wand in order for an Animagus to transform.
* True
* False

11. In regards to the Ministry of Magic Animagus register: what is noted for each registered Animagus?

12. Which spell is more complex: A Conjuring spell or a Vanishing spell?

13. What would be a benefit of a partial transfiguration into an animal?

14. Practical: Perform three Transfiguration spells that you know to the best of your ability. They can be any three, so long as you do them welll.

Grade: Please RP taking the test and doing the practical afterwards, then send the answers to me via PM. They must be done before your fifth year is over. You may use whatever sources you'd like, and even make up a spell, so long as you convince me that it's a real spell and give me the links to your sources. Thanks and good luck!

[Dastan Cross]

Dastan came into the exam feeling ready to tackle whatever it was that he'd need for his Transfiguration O.W.L.; in fact, he was ready to get a perfect O for this one, at the very least. He had to prove himself to Dumbledore. He had to prove that he was worth being rescued. He'd spent most of his life trying to prove that to Lord Alex.

And now, he had to prove it to Dumbledore. Taking his seat, Dastan pulled out his quill and waited for the questions to appear on his desk. They did a moment later after Dumbledore finished speaking, and he immediately began to work, feverishly answering the questions.

Honestly, he was surprised by how easy they were. They were very basic. Still, he wasn't complaining. If the questions were easy, then that meant he was doing something right. Maybe he'd be able to get that O after all.

Finally finishing, he turned in his answer sheet and then waited patiently for Dumbledore to call him into the adjacent abandoned classroom.

"Mr. Cross. Are you ready?"

"I was born ready," Dastan said, standing up and limping over to where Dumbledore was waiting. His knee was still a busted-up mess, a constant reminder of why he had to do particularly well on this O.W.L.

"You are to perform three spells. There is a number of things in this room, and you may use any of them that you'd like, or conjure up your own. The conjuration will count as one of your spells if it is performed correctly. If you are unable to conjure it, then I will---"

"Don't worry; I'll be able to," Dastan said confidently, pulling out his wand and holding it at the ready.

With his first spell, he conjured a fish bowl. With the second, he fills it with water using a perfect "Aguamenti," and with the last spell, he smirked, and muttered, "Evanesco," vanishing the whole lot.

"Very well done, Mr. Cross. It's just---"

Dastan felt his heart fall, and anger begin to set in. He'd done it perfectly. What was wrong with his castings? They were all advanced spells, sixth years and up.

"Where was the fish?" Dumbledore finished from before, "Ah, well, your spells were perfect!"

Dastan rolled his eyes, but felt pride bubble inside of him. He had finished the O.W.L. for Transfiguration. And he'd cast his Transfiguration spells perfectly, and now he would only have to worry about the written portion.

Thanking his lucky stars, Dastan limped out of the room, wondering how Astin had done.