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*Holmesian Feline* · #1 (**permalink**) 04-19-2025, 01:52 AM

Along the sixth floor corridor just down from the transfiguration classroom, you'll find a door with a bronze plaque. Professor Aurora Stone. Here you will find the private office of your transfiguration professor. Should you need her assistance, just give the door a polite knock and wait for a response. But don't dilly dally if she is not in, she wouldn't want you late for your next class.

Inside is both a cozy escape and a proper meeting place. The bookshelves filled with both tomes of her profession and family mementoes including pictures of her husband, daughter and siblings. Within a fireplace hangs a tea kettle ready for a fresh cuppa when the need arises. Off in the corner by a window resides a perch just reading for the return of the professor's owl, Merryweather. Be nice should she be around as she's a bit feisty and protective of her human.

Kolyander · 05-13-2025, 12:20 AM

The start of another year brought with it another trip to the Transfiguration Professors office. Only... This year she would be speaking to a professor. Thankfully her mama and and the previous professor had done her a small favor and let Professor Stone know that she was to start her THIRD year of Animagi training. Which hopefully meant for her, that the woman was expecting her at some point.

So it was within the first week or so after arriving back at Hogwarts that Bryony found time to make her way to Professor Stone's office. With a sure and steady hand, Bry knocked on the door and waited. With any luck the Processor was inside and she wouldn't have to come back another time. The sooner she got started on what needed to be done, the better! She knew this was going to be a LONG year. There was so much she needed to do for this training. Not to mention everything else she had going on.

*Holmesian Feline* · 05-13-2025, 03:47 AM

The woman inside was taking a moment to herself seeing as it was still relatively early in the term and not much grading was happening. Aurora had just finished pouring some tea into a mug from a kettle she kept in her fireplace when she registered the knock on her office door. “C’ming…” she called out, a Scottish lilt in her voice that had softened over the years. The teapot returning to its hook, her mug to her desk and her feet on the move as she headed towards said door. Sure she could have magicked it open and just tell whoever it was to come in, but she opted for the polite hands on approach.

Only to be greeted by a student on the other side. One that she had received a couple letters on since taking her new position. “Guid day, Ms. Paton. “she greeted as she pulled the door further open. “How may I help you?” Aurora asked, though she had some clue of course. Best to let the girl speak for herself however.

Kolyander · 05-14-2025, 04:59 PM

Just when Bryony thought that perhaps she should've requested a meeting with the new professor first rather than show up at her office, she heard the woman's voice. Her usual bright smile and sparkling blue eyes were trained on the door as it opened. "Good day, Professor. I hope you weren't busy..." Unlike her younger self, Bry now acknowledged when others were doing other things and may not have time to focus on her.

The question was one she had grow more than a little used to by now. Several of the professor must be getting tired of seeing her face at their office doors! "I was hoping you may have a moment to chat with me about my Animagi training. This is meant to be my third year and I know there's quite a lot for me to accomplish." All of which this blonde was more than ready and prepared for!

*Holmesian Feline* · 05-19-2025, 02:18 AM

Was she too busy for the girl before her? Nah, not really, though she supposed other professors might have more to do. “You caught me at a guid time,” she assured the sixth year of the truth. “Come in of course,” she instructed, motioning Briony inside as she awaited an answer to her question about the purpose for this gathering. Something that wasn’t long in coming and Aurora admitted to herself she probably should have guessed before the asking. Her companion was working towards joining the rank of the learned transfigurers who became animagi like herself.

“Ah yes, yer Professor Carton and I have been communicating on the matter,” she remarked as she moved back into the room once she closed the door. “There is indeed." Much work in the course of becoming an animangus that is. Would you like some tea?” Always best to offer hospitality when one would be having a detailed conversation such as this.

Kolyander · 05-23-2025, 06:33 PM

A relaxed smile settled on Bryony's lips. It was always wonderful when she didn't have to come back, though she knew sometimes professors were busy and needed time to do the things they had to do as well. "Thank you." She stepped into the office, casually glancing around to take in the bookshelves and fireplace. How relaxing! Indeed she was! So much time and training went into becoming an Animagi but this was something. She had wanted since she was a tiny girl.

Oh, thank the stars! This would save a lot of chatter and explaining. "I know this is the toughest year and a lot could go wrong." From Mandrake leaves to keeping the special vial hidden and the phrase she had to recite each night. Let's not forget about waiting for an electrical storm! The mention of tea snapped Bry right back to the present and she nodded. "Yes, please. That would be nice."

*Holmesian Feline* · 06-07-2025, 03:21 AM

Aurora was pleased to see her student companion seemed relieved the two transfiguration experts had been in contact with each other. Some could become so self-conscious about being discussed relatively behind one’s back. She nodded in confirmation as she moved back to the fire to retrieve the tea kettle once more, wordlessly summoning a teacup in her other hand to pour. “Indeed...studying theory and putting it into practice are two entirely different things,” she remarked, offering the mug and saucer on the table before the Slytherin where milk pitcher and sugar keeper resided.

“One thing to always remember is to pay attention and don’t be quick to try for short cuts.” Focus and patience in the matter were good concepts to keep in mind. The transfiguration professor retrieving her own teacup before sitting down herself. “And never be ashamed or afraid to go to the hospital wing,” she added after taking a sip, reminded of a situation that had arisen during her own learning. “No matter how small an issue it might seem in your work.” It didn’t do to delay one’s ultimate progress because you thought something was minor and needed recovery before trying again.

Kolyander · 06-07-2025, 01:39 PM

This made a ton of sense but Bryony also knew the importance of her former Professor and her newer one conversing about her. Having it all come from the other professor was proof of how much she accomplished and how determined she is with her training. "Extremely different. I'm very hands on when it comes to things such as this so I'm glad to have so much background research." Bryony smiled softly in thanks as she accepted the tea. Just a little sugar and a tiny splash of milk were added into the teacup and mixed with a spoon.

"I've surely learned that while potion brewing last term. It took me many tries to get the needed potion exactly as it should be so I can move forward and test it out." She wasn't afraid to admit her failures because those are what led to her success. A very slow nod of her head was given. Thankfully she hadn't needed to visit the Healer yet... Not for her Animagi training anyhow. "I'll keep that at the forefront of my mind at all times." She took a small sip of her tea. The last thing she needed was to injure herself and delay progress on ALL of her trainings. All she wanted was for it all to run smoothly.

*Holmesian Feline* · 06-20-2025, 02:53 AM

“Aye, the potions portion definitely has a need to be precise.” Aurora agreed, always likening brewing to baking versus cooking since it often was best to follow exact instructions rather than too much experimentation or working on the fly. It had been an obstacle for her too as it wasn’t exactly on of her best subjects. That’s where friends who were experts in the subject came in handy to assist. “By the way, How did ye do on yur Potions OWL?” The Transfiguration exam scores of the students had been shared with her as she took over the subject to allow for assistance, but she hadn’t admittedly hadn’t thought to acquire further on the other score with her colleague for reference.

“Good,” she accepted with a nod at the Slytherin’s acceptance of her advice before taking another sip of her tea. The transfiguration professor thought back on the process and the notes on Ms. Paton’s progress she had been reading up on to consider where to draw the conversation “Was there anything specific ye wanted to ask of me?” she inquired after a moment. Perhaps on the research end of the third year project.

Kolyander · 06-24-2025, 07:40 PM

Very firm nods of her head were given here. "I had a fair bit of trouble with that last term... Particularly slowing down and keeping my focus. I did tons better when I started brewing the needed potion alongside a friend." She had been able to relax more and chat with them easily, taking her mind off of the task at hand which resulted in complete success with the potion. "Lots and lots of studying and practice helped me get an 'O' on my OWLs in Potions." Not to mention she had gotten help from lots of people. Bry wasn't ashamed to admit she wouldn't have passed without all the help she had gotten over the years.

A small smile remained on her lips as she sipped more of her tea. The process was long and difficult but she had already completed a fair amount of it all. "What do you find to be the most difficult portion of the whole process? Everything leading up to the transformation or the actual transformation itself?" As of right now, Bry thought it was all the prepping, studying and completing of everything that will lead up to the day she got to find out what she was able to become.

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