Lesson Three: Learning Cuniculus (rats into rabbits)
Professor Odegard stood by the door to greet his students, smiling as they slowly found their way into the room. He left the door open just a crack before walking back towards his desk, having made a habit out of it even when he was sure all of his students were in the room.
"Alright, let's get started. I'm sure you all remember beginning Animate to Animate Transfiguration last week. Unlike last week, there will be no frogs involved. This time, we'll be practicing on rats. They're pets. They're clean. Let's not make a fuss about it. They're actually quite cute if you give 'em a chance." He glanced around the classroom, looking at the students specifically who typically weren't too happy to come anywhere near what was considered vermin.
"I don't want to waste all lesson talking, so let's get a move on. Make sure you memorise the incantation written on the board. Repeat it after me, Cuniculus!" Leif said, ensuring they all knew how to pronounce the incantation the rigth way. As soon as they had repeated it, he summoned the cage of rats the class would be using and lifted its lid. "Alright, come and get your new friends." He smiled, motioning for his students to come forward.
"Unfortunately I don't have as many rats to work with as I did frogs. Unless I turn some of you into rats to practice on. Depends on how well you all do." Leif joked. "In the meantime, I need you all to pair up with a buddy and attempt to turn one into a rabbit together. You might even make new friends or something. Who knows. Oh, and another thing. You can practice anywhere in the castle you want. Take a rat and go find somewhere indoors that is relatively quiet to start transfiguring. Just make sure you aren't disrupting other students or classes. I'm trusting you here, I'd like to believe you won't break that trust." Some of the students looked at him in disbelief over the fact he was letting them roam around the castle for the lesson. He was sure letting them practice in a spot that felt comfortable to them could actually have a positive influence on their work. As did working with another student. As long as they didn't try to turn each other into rabbits.
"I want to see you all having mastered the spell by next week. Now go! Practice! As soon as you've managed the change it into a rabbit, bring it back to my office for grading. See you all next week."
Roleplay the lesson and team up with one of your classmates (or pretend that you did) for full marks.
You might also post a seperate thread somewhere in the castle practicing with a classmate and post the link here for extra points.