What is the essence of transfiguration? This is a very important question.
This is not only related to the foundation of the construction of the universe, but also related to whether the art of transformation can meet the growing material and cultural needs of human society, especially the yearning for delicious food.
Regarding this issue, Elena actually had quite a lot of speculations before this.
For example, some kind of advanced illusion magic, similar to the legendary transvestite who is proficient in makeup and falsetto, can deceive the five senses; another example is the goddess Ilsham who has insight into the essence of things, and her interpretation of matter.
Separation and reorganization, a real change in creation; or a short-term material replacement, just like the Substitution Technique in "Naruto"...
No matter which explanation it is, a definite answer will make the divergent speculations begin to collapse towards a certain result.
More importantly, once some of the guesses are verified, Elena can do much more than most wizards - this has been initially verified with regard to the power of the explosion spell, Grinder
Waugh personally admitted that her explosive spell had risen to the level of an art form rather than a mere magic spell.
If conditions permit, Elena can even try to explore and complete some of the century-old problems that have long troubled most top physicists in the non-magical world.
"That's a good question. My answer is, it's both - of course, it's different from your guess."
Professor McGonagall nodded in surprise, thought for a moment and replied.
"Strictly speaking, transformation can be divided into three categories, ordinary transformation, semi-permanent transformation and permanent transformation. But usually we don't mention the latter two, because only a very few people can control this power - especially permanent transformation.
Metamorphosis, a situation that completely changes the nature of something, most occurs in failure cases."
"If you can still choose Transfiguration after entering the sixth grade, you can easily get the answer in the "Advanced Transfiguration Guide", because from then on, we will talk a little more about the essence.
think……"
Many spells cast by young wizards do not last long.
Even the simplest spell will only last for a few days at most, and in most cases, it will disappear automatically after a few hours. Not to mention complex magic like transfiguration, they
The duration of the spell may not be enough to cook a bowl of instant noodles.
But it was obvious that Elena was not too satisfied with Professor McGonagall's answer.
"Professor, I mean...what exactly happened when we cast the spell?"
According to Elena's understanding, at the micro level, the magic world's understanding of the world is still in a relatively blank field.
Therefore, it is difficult for them to imagine how many puzzling and curious problems would arise when transfiguration involves the composition of the core of matter - for example, if uranium-238 is turned into uranium-235, and then uranium-235 is turned into
What will happen to krypton and barium? Of course Professor McGonagall cannot answer this kind of question.
However, if you change to some simpler questions, it should be easier to answer.
As she spoke, Elena pointed to the slightly deformed desk in front of her and added another sentence.
"For example, if I turn this table into air, or water vapor, or fog..."
According to Elena's understanding, at the micro level, the magic world's understanding of the world is still in a relatively blank field.
Therefore, it is difficult for them to imagine how many puzzling and curious problems would arise when transfiguration involves the composition of the core of matter - for example, if uranium-238 is turned into uranium-235, and then uranium-235 is turned into
Krypton and barium, what happens.
Of course, Elena would not take the initiative to ask such a dangerous question before she was completely sure. She did not want to grow mushrooms at Hogwarts.
However, if you change to some simpler questions, it should be easier to answer.
"That is the Vanishing Curse, one of the derivatives of Transfiguration. We will learn this spell in the fifth grade class."
"And what if at this time, I light a candle in the air?"
Elena blinked and whispered thoughtfully, "I mean, I consumed some of the air and replaced it with another gas."
"Sorry, Miss Kaslana, I don't quite understand what you meant by the last sentence."
Professor McGonagall noticed a hint of confusion on her face and shook her head, "But I can tell you, at least for a long time, you just need to remember one thing, we will not change the nature of things - it's like
Just like that poor desk, everything you do may eventually be reflected on the original object."
Doesn’t it change the essence of transformation?
In other words, even if it looks like a lion, it is still a piece of wood that cannot be eaten.
Hearing this explanation from Professor McGonagall for the second time today, Elena frowned and tapped her fingers on the table.
"Then, can I understand that... the product obtained through transformation has an invisible [capable limit]. In addition to breaking the curse, a power beyond the range that its [essence] can withstand may cause magic
Directly ineffective? It's like I accidentally knocked the wooden desk into a lion back to its original shape."
"In a sense, you can understand it that way."
Glancing at the desk that was still placed in the corner, Professor McGonagall's expression froze and she nodded reluctantly.
"To put it this way, part of the reason for the five exceptions mentioned in Gamp's basic transformation rules is actually the same. For example, it is impossible for a wizard to conjure delicacies out of thin air - biting them into pieces and chewing them is of course quite serious damage.
.”
Elena sighed regretfully and curled her lips.
In other words, just as Newton's law only applies to the scope of classical mechanics, the most accurate statement of Gamp's basic deformation law should be that it is limited to the scope of classical deformation, that is, the scope of non-permanent deformation.
There is no doubt that the cute big white pig just now, which can be seen but not eaten, may turn into a mouth full of wood slag if he really bites it off - although if you think about it carefully, no matter what
In her past life and this life, when she was in elementary school, she secretly nibbled on the desk for various reasons.
At that time, she thought about how great it would be if the desk and pen cap could be made into mango flavor. Even if she couldn't eat it, it would be a pleasure to lick it.
As for permanent transformation...
Judging from the vague expression on Professor McGonagall's face, if nothing else, she probably didn't grasp it very well either.
If Elena wants to truly change matter, she may have to turn to the previous Transfiguration professor - Albus Dumbledore.
The question is, what kind of reason should be used?
You know, due to some small campus interactions before, Professor Dumbledore now has a deep misunderstanding of her. Even a relatively normal academic request may cause the old man to make all kinds of suspicious speculations.
————
————
rua~!
Today’s second chapter. I owe -1 more chapters. Currently I only owe 2 chapters. Guhahahaha!
Qiuzhang said, Qiuzhang said, don’t give me a monthly ticket.
I recommend a very good book "Apocalypse Forecast". It is a work by an old author. The quality is quite guaranteed and the updates are very diligent. Fat Chicken will update it every day. Please help me to update it.