Harry, Hermione, and Ron have finally reached the Transfiguration classroom. Several students were already there when they entered, and Professor McGonagall was waiting on her desk for the rest of the students to arrive. Harry, Hermione, and Ron found a table, and took out their books, quills, and rolls of parchments in case the lesson was not practical. At last, the room was filled with all the students.
"Welcome back to Transfiguration everyone," spoke Professor McGonagall, "I hope you had a nice summer." A few people looked back at her in disbelief. Who would be comfortable with the news that Voldemort has returned?
"Now, before we begin today's lesson, I want to explain why your OWL results haven't been sent to you in July. Well, shortly after your departure last year, Professor Snape got ill. He couldn't have corrected the papers and all the examinations of students from fifth year. So, we had to wait at least a month for him to recover and come back to health again. When he finally was normal again, another thing happened. Peeves had taken all the parchment and scattered it all over the school. It took us rather a very long time to find the rolls of parchment, even with using the summoning charm, Accio. Anyway, your results are ready for you now. I will pass them around, take a quick look at your results, and then put the results in your bags straight away, because this lesson might be exciting to you all."
She was now moving across the room, distributing the OWL results. Now, she came closer to Harry, Hermione, and Ron. She handed them the results with a quick smile on her face, and then stepped towards the Slytherins to hand them their results. Harry was the first to look at his results. He expected that he didn't do well at all, because of the difficult circumstances with Umbridge being the headmaster last year. It read:

Harry Potter, Gryffindor
OWL results:
Defence Against the Dark Arts: Outstanding
Transfiguration: Exceeds Expectations
Charms: Exceeds Expectations
Potions: Acceptable
Divination: Poor
Care of Magical Creatures: Outstanding
Astronomy: Exceeds Expectations
History of Magic: Poor
Herbology: Outstanding

"Fair enough, I thought I was going to fail Potions and Astronomy," spoke Harry, relieved with his results.
"Would you like to see my results? Don't worry, you're better," said Ron.
"Ok," replied Harry, stretching his hand to take Ron's results.

Ronald Weasley, Gryffindor
OWL results:
Defence Against the Dark Arts: Outstanding
Transfiguration: Exceeds Expectations
Charms: Acceptable
Potions: Poor
Divination: Acceptable
Care of Magical Creatures: Exceeds Expectations
Astronomy: Acceptable
History of Magic: Dreadful
Herbology: Exceeds Expectations

"Failure in two subjects, Potions and History of Magic. Oh, this is not going to please Mum. She was good at these subjects when she was at school," said Ron, putting his results in his bag. Hermione was very impressed with her results. Ron and Harry took her paper and read her results. Clearly, she was indeed the cleverest witch in her year.

Hermione Granger, Gryffindor
OWL results:
Defence Against the Dark Arts: Outstanding
Transfiguration: Outstanding
Charms: Exceeds Expectations
Potions: Outstanding
Care of Magical Creatures: Outstanding
Astronomy: Outstanding
History of Magic: Outstanding
Ancient Runes: Outstanding
Arithmancy: Outstanding
Herbology: Outstanding

Harry and Ron's jaw fell.
"It's really a wonder why the sorting hat didn't place you in Ravenclaw Hermione. But congratulations, ten OWLs!" said Harry.
"Thanks guys," declared Hermione. "I never dreamed that I'll get Outstanding on all of the subjects."
"Now, everyone, kindly put away your results and do not discuss them with anyone, it's your own business and no one else's. Today, I'm telling you that you have to be serious. I'll be teaching you a new session this year, probably the most exciting part of Transfiguration. We will be starting Human Transfiguration," spoke Professor McGonagall. Sighs came out from every corner in the class. Harry, Hermione, and Ron beamed. They clearly remembered how Harry suggested transfiguring himself into a fish or frog to be able to breathe under the lake when he was about to start the second task of the Triwizard Tournament in fourth year.
"Again, I'm telling you that you have to be very serious and careful in this kind of transfiguration, otherwise, everything will turn out badly," spoke Professor McGonagall sharply. "I need a volunteer from you to demonstrate Human Transfiguration."
Everybody was swallowing a lump in their throats. They didn't want to risk the chance of being transfigured, they didn't know what it could lead to.
"Anyone at all?" asked Professor McGonagall, looking disappointed. Then, Hermione got out of her seat to help Professor McGonagall.
"Well thank you Ms. Granger, I was beginning to think that no one will come," said Professor McGonagall, smiling.
"Everyone, pay attention closely. You point your wand at the person's head, wave it horizontally two times, and clearly pronounce the incantation, Vellacroz," said Professor McGonagall. At once, smoke appeared, and Hermione was gone. Instead, there stood a cute little puppy in her place. Draco Malfoy was on the floor, laughing.
"You wouldn't like that if I did it to you Mr. Malfoy, would you?" asked Professor McGonagall, looking angry.
"Now, this is the part that is most important. The counter curse for this spell, is simply waving your wand vertically at the animal's head," then, Hermione appeared again. She was extremely dizzy, and she lost her balance. Nobody seemed to care and help her back to her seat. So, Harry and Ron both got up, put Hermione's arms on their shoulders, and helped her walk to her seat.
"Thank you," she said, kindly.
"How did that feel Ms. Granger?" asked Professor McGonagall.
"Well--it was---completely weird, and---and I felt so dizzy," replied Hermione, with her hands on her head trying to stop it spinning.
"Now, you've all seen how human transfiguration works. It really is useful sometimes. But I'm warning you, never transfigure a human to punish him, and never transfigure him for your own benefit," she said sternly.
"I want you all now to pair up, and practice transfiguring each other, and remember the counter curse. Each one of you has his or her own unique shape when transfigured," cried Professor McGonagall trying to hush up the chattering of the class. Hermione of course didn't participate, instead, Professor McGonagall summoned her to her desk, drew out an armchair, and let her rest till the class ends. She was really tired. Harry was partnered with Ron, and they went to the back left corner of the class to practice transfiguring each other.
"Shall I begin first?" asked Harry.
"Ok," replied Ron. Immeadietly, Harry took out his wand, waved it horizontally two times at Ron's head, and said Vellacroz. Smoke was circling Ron, and then, it happened. Ron vanished. There was a small tiger standing in his place. Harry was now moving away from it, he knew that a tiger could be terribly harmful. After that, he quickly took out his wand, and performed the counter curse. Ron was back, leaning on Harry's shoulders. He felt just the way Hermione had felt.
"Is it really that awful?" asked Harry.
"You couldn't possibly imagine," replied Ron, still trying to stop the spinning of his head. "Honestly, I don't blame Hermione for what she felt."
"So, shall I get on with transfiguring you?"
"Allright," answered Harry. Ron took out his wand, waved it horizontally two times, and lazily muttered, "Vellacroz". Harry was now gone. A beautiful young grey deer stood in his place. He was beginning to lick Ron's cheek. Ron moved the deer's mouth away, disgusted. He did the counter curse, and Harry appeared out of thin air. He was on all fours, looking really dizzy.
"I told you it wasn't easy," said Ron, helping Harry up.
"Yeah, I believe you," said Harry, still trying to get up.
"By the way, you turned into a deer, and you licked my cheek,"
"Really?" asked Harry, amazed.
"Yeah. Hey, you turn into a deer, just like your Patronus right? And your father was an Animagus that turned into a stag?" asked Ron.
"Ssh, lower your voice Ron," said Harry.
"Sorry,"
"Maybe you're correct," said Harry. Then, the two turned their heads to look at the Gryffindors laughing their heads off at the transfigured Malfoy. The creature was half a cow, and the top part was Malfoy's body. Professor McGonagall hurried towards him, and did something with her wand to transfigure him back to his normal state. He was extremely embarrassed, Crabbe was his partner. He nearly hit him, but before he could even raise his fist, Professor McGonagall stopped him, and took away 10 points from Slytherin.
"I told you, Mr. Crabbe, that you need to wave your wand vertically two times, not horizontally four times to do the counter curse," said Professor McGonagall, furiously. "Perhaps next time you would care to pay attention, and stop talking with Mr. Goyle?" Crabbe nodded, and apologized to Malfoy.
The bell has finally rung, and everyone dashed away. Harry and Ron both did the locomotion spell to drag Hermione, her bag, and books to the hospital wing. Professor McGonagall reminded them that they weren't allowed to use magic in the corridors, so they had to carry her. At last, they reached the hospital wing, and placed her on a bed to complete her serene sleep, for the remaining fifteen minutes before Care of Magical Creatures. Madam Pomfrey of course took good care of her, and told Harry and Ron to come pick her up again ten minutes later.
As they stepped away from the hospital wing, they saw the Slytherins coming out of the Transfiguration room, all looking tired.
"Was that the best Transfiguration lesson you've ever had or what?" asked Ron.
" I guess so," replied Harry. "Remember Hermione telling us in fourth year that Human Transfiguration is in sixth year? Well, here we are now."
"Yeah, I remember that allright," answered Ron. They continued on chatting and discussing the transfiguration lesson. Then, they switched to the topic of Harry's second Defence Against the Dark Arts lesson later that day. Time has gone, and they didn't notice. Then, Harry saw his hand watch, and grabbed Ron quickly to get Hermione from the Hospital Wing. Seven minutes only were left till Care of Magical Creatures.