Seven years ago, Minerva McGonagall gave as bunch of first-years an assignment that,
according to her, was the most important one they would ever learn regarding Transfiguration.
Learn every single detail about your object. In this case, yourself.
Our marauders and Lily (finally finish their parchment containing 7 descriptions of themselves from the past 7 years.
A story about how 5 teenagers saw and see themselves and how they have changed.
And, the more you learn of Tranfiguration, the more details you see in yourself.
As you will see in the following years.
I know I left out Peter. I just couldn't find myself describing him. I have no clear vision of him in my mind.
Tranfiguration Assigment Remus Lupin – Year One
Dear Minerva,
I'm not looking forward to this subject. But because I know you will be discreet about my appearance, I will try.
I am Remus John Lupin, 11 years old. I am small for my age and I don't even fill up half the mirror.
I have brown hair, a bit sandy, straight. My eyes are amber and too big. Together with my skinny body that makes me look like a bug.
I have several scars. In my face I see a particular big one on my left cheek. The rest is hidden under my clothes which are the Hogwarts clothes.
I do not like staring at myself in mirrors.
Is there something else I should notice? If so, we will learn in Transfiguration the next 6 years.
Kind Regards,
Remus Lupin
James Potter – The One
So, where to start..This is eyes are brown. My hair is black and looks like I have been playing Quidditch all the time, which is awesome.
I am tall for my age and muscled, because of all the flying.
I have a wicked grin. I wish I didn't have to wear glasses, they are so lame.
Sirius stop staring at me! I know it is weird to be staring at am mirror but you'll have to do it some time. Well. So. My eyes are brown.
Oh I already said that.
That is really everything I can come up with right now.
Bye!
The very first Ode to Minnie - Sirius Black
For a mirror I stand
Piece of parchment in my hand
A face staring at me
Who might that handsome fellow be?
Oh my, it's me!
That guy I see
His curly hair so perfect and black
And Potter applying for a whack.
I guess he can't stand my perfect face
Grey eyes, cheekbones and unequalled grace
I am tall and I'm handsome
Girls will come get some
That should do for now
I take a gracious bow
And say goodbye to thee
Handsome fellow I see
Lily Evans – Tranfiguration Year One
Well. This is a rather unusual assignment. But I guess Professor McGonagall is right. The best way to transfiguration is to know your subject.
So, I am standing in front of this mirror. I see myself in it. I am eleven years right now and I think I look my age. Let's see.
Red hair, green eyes. I might be a bit skinny but I think that will turn out alright the next couple of years.
My mom had the same features I do and she has a nice figure, I guess. My little sister is skinnier.
Petunia doesn't like the way I look. She says my red hair and green eyes show the witch I am inside.
I see how I straighten my back and my eyes have a fierce glare when I think of her.
So I glare when I'm angry. Noted.
My face is clearly that of a child. A bit unformed, round. I have a few freckles on my nose, on my forehead and one of my right cheek.
My skin is very white. My mother says it is because of my red hair. My nose is a little red because I was in the sun all day.
It is such lovely weather.
My hair brushes my left cheek, on the right it is behind my ear. My ears are the average size, round and no funny shapes. I have no earrings.
That is all I can see, really.
Lily