Post by Captain on Feb 19, 2016 0:14:53 GMT
Animagus
An animagus is a wizard or a witch that could transform into an animal at will. This is a learned skill that takes a lot of practice and patience to learn properly. The journey of learning such is extremely long and difficult in where there is a chance for the transformation to fail with horrible results. Most would not bother the arduous process to learn this as there are limited uses of being an animagus. The animal the wizard or witch transforms into cannot be chosen, and it is most likely that the form will reflect patronus they would cast.
It is possible for very gifted students to be taught on how to become a animagus if the Transfiguration Professor deems it so. It is by wizarding law however, that every animagus would register with the Ministry of Magic at the Animagus Registry as a check to prevent them from abusing their ability. There are a few however, that remain to be unregistered. While the concealment of identity might be handful, refusing to register will result in a sentence to Azkaban.
It is possible for very gifted students to be taught on how to become a animagus if the Transfiguration Professor deems it so. It is by wizarding law however, that every animagus would register with the Ministry of Magic at the Animagus Registry as a check to prevent them from abusing their ability. There are a few however, that remain to be unregistered. While the concealment of identity might be handful, refusing to register will result in a sentence to Azkaban.
Metamorphmagus
Metamorphamagus is a witch or wizard that has inherited the ability to physically change their appearance at will without the usage of a Polyjuice potion or a spell. These witches and wizards are extremely rare within the community.
Unlike animagi, metamorphmagi are not restricted to the transformation of one animal. They can change their gender, sex, and even alter parts of their features to represent an animal. The ability to transform however, is dependent on one's emotional state like most magic. Strong emotions can cause the wizard or witch to have difficulty doing so.
Unlike animagi, metamorphmagi are not restricted to the transformation of one animal. They can change their gender, sex, and even alter parts of their features to represent an animal. The ability to transform however, is dependent on one's emotional state like most magic. Strong emotions can cause the wizard or witch to have difficulty doing so.
Occlumency
Occlumency is the act of magically closing one's mind against Legilimency. While these skills are often learned in tandem, it is possible to learn one without the other. A wizard or witch that practices this art is known as an Occlumens.
The simplistic form of Occlumency involves clearing one's mind to prevent a Legilimens from reading one's emotions and thoughts. However, more advanced forms involves completely detaching oneself from their thoughts, emotions, and memories. Mastering this art requires a high deal of mental and emotional discipline, but it can help the person from resisting the influence of Veritaserum.
The simplistic form of Occlumency involves clearing one's mind to prevent a Legilimens from reading one's emotions and thoughts. However, more advanced forms involves completely detaching oneself from their thoughts, emotions, and memories. Mastering this art requires a high deal of mental and emotional discipline, but it can help the person from resisting the influence of Veritaserum.
Legilimency
Legilimency is the act of magically navigating through the layers of a person's mind and correctly interpreting the information found. A wizard or witch that practices this art is known as a Legilimens.
Most practitioners must use the incantation Legilimens in order to enter the mind of the target. If this is used on a target who is lying, the Legilimens can spot this easily. The most advanced forms of this art involves reading the target's mind without a verbal cue and a wand.
Most practitioners must use the incantation Legilimens in order to enter the mind of the target. If this is used on a target who is lying, the Legilimens can spot this easily. The most advanced forms of this art involves reading the target's mind without a verbal cue and a wand.
Seer
Seers are witches and wizards that are able to see into the future with their Inner Eye. They often excel in Divination and the prophecies that they predicted are recorded and stored in the Hall of Prophecy in the Ministry of Magic's Department of Mysteries.
Nowadays however, true seers who can peer into the future are extremely rare.
Nowadays however, true seers who can peer into the future are extremely rare.
