This chapter will look closely at the Transfiguration spell of Restituo, also known as a Switching Spell.
The word is derived from Latin, restituo meaning "to restore". It is the incantation used in Switching Spell exercises, and is pronounced rest-eh-to-oh.
Looking back at our categories in Chapter 1, this spell falls under the Switching Transfiguration branch. It is used to switch an object with another. This is one of the most basic Transfiguration Switching spells and is commonly practiced in all beginner Transfiguration classes.
The spell itself does not cast any light or noise. The wand movement necessary is to wave the wand in the following pattern:
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The level of this Transfiguration is basic.
t= Switching two objects
a= caster must be heavier than both objects combined
v= intent must be at least medium-mild
w= any wand power
c= moderate
Z= well-spoken, as clear as possible
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A Beginners Guide to Transfiguration
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