It was also important to note that werewolves were fundamentally different from Animagi, despite the spell to force each species to take human form likely being the same. Lycanthropy was a condition caused by a blood infection transmitted through being bitten by another werewolf, whereas the Animagus transformation was a skill that could learned, and while a werewolf could only transform into a wolf-like beast, an Animagus could transform into one of any creature in the animal kingdom. Additionally, werewolves could not keep their minds while they were transformed (unless they took the Wolfsbane Potion), nor could they control themselves when they transformed, while Animagi could easily do both. Furthermore, an Animagus could transform between human and beast forms whenever they wanted, whereas werewolves would only and always transform during the full moon.

But here are a couple of things we would like you to know before the actual quiz. It differs from a Transfiguration Quiz. The penalty for failing to register as an Animagus was a sentence in Azkaban, [22] although the length of time is unknown. Rita Skeeter gave up an entire year of writing articles, her main means of livelihood, so that Hermione Granger would not turn her in as unregistered, and consented to writing an article about Harry's account of the night Lord Voldemort was resurrected, free of charge at Hermione's request. [23] That suggests a rather lengthy sentence, even though being sent to Azkaban for any length of time was a considerably bad punishment to begin with. The leaf is removed at full moon and placed in a crystal phial that receives the pure moon rays (if it is cloudy, again the process must be restarted), together with one of the wizard’s hairs, a silver teaspoonful of dew collected from a place untouched by sunlight and human feet for seven days, and the chrysalis of a death’s-head hawk moth. At the Uagadou School of Magic in Africa, students can become Animagi at the age of only 14 years old. It was also revealed that students from the school were able to turn into elephants and cheetahs. Rita Skeeter was able to turn into a blue beetle. She used her unregistered form as a way to generate information and gossip to help her journalism career. Talbott Winger: EagleAt Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the theory of Animagus transfiguration was taught about in third year. When Minerva McGonagall, an Animagus herself, was the teacher, it also included a practical demonstration. Talented and determined students could acquire the skill during their school years if they wished to. Minerva had become an Animagus by the age of seventeen, being taught by Professor Dumbledore, who made a note within The Tales of Beedle the Bard to explain for her that, while Animagi were usually people who sought to avoid punishment when they broke the law, she merely became one to further her studies in Transfiguration. [8] The next thing that had to happen was for the wizard to wait for an electrical storm, whenever that might be. During this waiting period the wizard would have to, at sunrise and sundown everyday without fail, chant the incantation Amato Animo Animato Animagus with the tip of their wand placed over the heart. [4] [5] When, at last, there was a lightning storm, the wizard had to move immediately to a large and secure place, recite the incantation one final time, and then drink the Animagus potion. [6]

you’ve hidden your crystal phial. At last! If you’ve done everything right then you will ‘discover a mouthful of blood-red potion inside it.’ Then move somewhere where you aren’t going to alarm anyone or place yourself in physical danger during your transformation. An Animagus transformation party is definitely a bad idea. Step 6: Place your wand-tip against your heart and speak… The Improper Use of Magic Office maintains an Animagus Register of all known Animagi (PmP). The register is a matter of public record; Hermione Granger at age thirteen could consult it for the information therein, including the names of registered persons ( PA19). The register keeps a record of each known Animagus ( GF26), noting the kind of animal that Animagus transforms into and their distinguishing markings.

Generally, wizards prefer to have their clothes Transfigure with them, to escape the embarrassment of reappearing naked’. Animagi are extremely rare. It is revealed that Professor McGonagall is one of the only seven registered Animagi of the century. An Animagus normally retains his or her clothing, spectacles, and so on throughout the transformation, disappearing when the Animagus is in animal shape but reappearing when human shape is resumed. Sirius, for example, when Transfiguring into human shape for a meeting with Harry, Ron, and Hermione outside Hogsmeade, retained his wizard’s robes ( GF27). The clothes become part of the Transfiguration process, absorbed into the skin. The Animagus can also choose to leave their clothes behind, and the longer they have been an Animagus the easier it is for them to choose the nature of their transformation ( PmP). Appearance J.K Rowling revealed during an interview that you are not able to choose the animal that you turn into. Instead, you turn into the animal that best suits you and your personality. An Animagus may seem the perfect disguise, but once you descend into your animal-self, there may be a distinguishing feature about you that stays. For example, Rita Skeeter’s beetle has little glasses-markings around the eyes, and in the famous case of Wormtail, both he and ‘Scabbers’ were missing a finger. In North America Animagi were sometimes known as ‘skin walkers’

As soon as lightning appears, the final stages are enacted. The crystal phial should now contain a blood red potion, which is drunk after performing the spell one last time. The witch or wizard experiences a “fiery pain and an intense double heartbeat”, and has a vision of the animal they are to transform into. J.K. Rowling explains that a witch or wizard can never predict what animal they will transform into. The same thing is true about the Animagus Quiz. We did our best to create the most unpredictable questionary while keeping it as precise as possible. The test considers the RISK OF FAILURE!

Native American Animagi seem to have been closely linked to the legend of the skin walkers. The myth told of evil witches or wizards that could transform into animals, and gained their powers through the sacrifice of a family member. This damaging rumour was often perpetuated by fearful No-Maj medicine men. You do not adopt the life span of the animal you become A teacher who taught the skill did not need to be an Animagus themselves, as shown when Professor Dumbledore, who was not an Animagus, taught Minerva McGonagall how to successfully become one. [8]