Transfiguration is magic, which changes one object into another. It is possible to change inanimate objects into animate ones and vice versa. Some Transfiguration spells alter a part of something, such as changing a person's ears from normal into rabbit ears.
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this like nothing else. I don't really know much about Potter world, but I will try. Her name is STILL Grace Hawkins. As such, please call her Professor Hawkins.)