Soon the boys made it to their next class, though they were a bit apprehensive about their first Transfiguration class. Despite feeling better, the events of the previous day had left them feeling uneasy, and they didn't want to draw any more attention to themselves.

As they entered the classroom, they saw that it was already filled with Ravenclaws and Hufflepuffs. They took a seat near the back of the room since that was the only place where they could four empty seats. Not long afterward, Professor McGonagall entered the room and immediately began to explain the basics of transfiguration.

McGonagall introduced the Ravenclaws and Hufflepuffs to the basic principles of transfiguration. She then went on to describe the four methods of transfiguration, which were changing the object's shape, changing its properties, changing its composition, and changing its location. The boys were captivated by the professor's detailed explanation of the complex subject matter. McGonagall's teaching style was precise and methodical, making it easy for them to understand the intricate concepts of transfiguration.

Even though Thomas read about those things both from the books he had bought and from Brother's Aurelius own journal, he found the topic interesting so he, Adam, Michael, and James listened intently as McGonagall explained the three fundamental principles: transformation, vanishment, and conjuration.

After she was sure that the students understood what she had taught them, McGonagall allowed the students to put their knowledge into practice. She had them practice transfiguration on various objects, starting with simple items such as pencils and quills before moving on to more complex objects like books and bags.

From his group Thomas was the one who was the most familiar with some of the concepts, as he had trained in a few charms before coming to Hogwarts, making it easier for him to follow his teacher's instructions.

Michael, on the other hand, was a natural at the transfiguration. He picked up the concepts easily and seemed to have an instinctual understanding of the subject. He was able to perform the basic transfiguration spells with ease and precision, impressing both his friends and Professor McGonagall.

Adam and James, however, seemed to be struggling with the concepts. They found it difficult to properly transfigure objects, even with the guidance of McGonagall. Thomas noticed their struggles and tried to help them, but it seemed that they just didn't have the same natural talent as Michael and himself.

At first, McGonagall was skeptical of having those four boys in her class, mostly due to what Thomas did at the sorting ceremony and how the boys were involved in the little stunt that Wesley, Potter, and Malfoy almost cause. But once she saw how all four of them followed her instructions without creating any problems for her or their fellow housemates and classmates, she decided to help the two boys who were struggling. Under McGonagall's guidance, James and Adam practiced transfiguration for the next two hours. She observed their progress, offering tips and guidance where necessary. Adam was also doing well, having some limited success, but James, on the other hand, struggled even with McGonagall's guidance.

By the end of the class, the two boys were exhausted but thrilled with what they had learned, to their other two roommates' amusement. Since they didn't have any classes left for today, the four boys made their way toward their room to rest for the rest of the day. As soon as they left the class, Thomas turned to his friends and said, "That was a great class, don't you think?"

Michael nodded in agreement. "I loved it! Did you see how easily I was able to transform those objects?"

"Well, well, well, look at you, Michael. A natural-born wizard, huh? I gotta say, I'm impressed," Thomas said with a smirk.

James and Adam, however, didn't seem as enthusiastic as their friends. James let out a dejected sigh, "Looks like my plans for some transfiguration-based pranks might have to be put on hold. I couldn't even get the simplest spell right, I don't think I have what it takes to be good at this."

Thomas, Adam, and Michael looked at James with a mixture of amusement and exasperation. They couldn't believe that their friend was feeling down about not being good at the transfiguration, especially when he was planning to use it for pranks.

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All three of them simultaneously face-palmed, shaking their heads in disbelief. Thomas spoke up, trying to reassure James, "James, come on. You can't be serious. "

Adam nodded in agreement. "Thomas is right. You can't just expect to use magic for pranks without any real understanding of it. You need to put in the effort and practice if you want to be good at it."

Michael chimed in, "And besides, there are other ways to have fun and be mischievous without using magic. You don't need to rely on transfiguration for everything."

James looked down, feeling embarrassed about his previous thoughts. He realized that his friends were right and that he had been foolish to think that he could use transfiguration for his pranks without proper practice. "You guys were right. I should practice more before trying to use transfiguration for anything."

Adam nodded. "Thank God you realized your mistake. Though I'm not far from being in the same boat as you."

Michael put his hand on their shoulders. "Don't worry about it, guys. You just need a little more practice. Remember what McGonagall said, transfiguration takes time and patience."

Thomas chimed in. "Yeah, and it's not just about natural talent. Even I had to work hard to get to where I am today. It just seems easier for me because I'm a nerd that loves to challenge himself."

James looked up at him, his eyes filled with hope. "So you're saying there's still hope for us?"

"Of course!" Thomas exclaimed. "We're a team, remember? We'll help each other out and practice together. By the end of the year, we'll all be experts."

Adam smiled. "I like the sound of that."

As they entered their room, they all collapsed onto their beds, exhausted from the day's activities. Thomas couldn't help but feel proud of his friends. They may not have had the same natural talent as Michael and himself, but they were determined to learn and improve, for their own reasons, even if some weren't exactly for a good cause.

After a few minutes of silence, Thomas remembers something and he spoke up. "Hey, guys, do you remember that astronomy class we have later today?"

James groaned. "Ugh, I almost forgot about that. We better get some rest so we're not falling asleep in class."

Michael chuckled. "Speak for yourself, I'm always wide awake during class."

Adam grinned. "That's because you're a natural at everything, even staying awake in boring classes."

Michael laughed. "I wouldn't say everything, but I do try my best."

Thomas shook his head in amusement. "Well, we all need to get some rest, regardless of our natural talents. We don't want to disappoint Professor Sinistra with our lack of enthusiasm."

James rolled over onto his side. "I don't think I'll be disappointing anyone. I'm so tired, I could sleep through the whole class."

The others chuckled, but Thomas suddenly grew serious. "Hey, guys, can we talk for a minute?" Adam and Michael exchanged a glance, sensing the change in tone.

"Sure, what's up?" Adam asked.

Thomas hesitated for a moment before speaking. "I just wanted to say that I'm proud of us, you know? We may have had a rocky start to our time here at Hogwarts, with what happened in the great hall and all that, but we're really coming together as a group. We're learning and growing, and I'm glad to have you all as my friends."

The others looked touched by Thomas's words, and Michael spoke up. "Yeah, I agree. It hasn't been easy, but we're making the best of it. And I'm glad I have you guys to make it a little easier."

Adam nodded. "Me too. And Thomas, I wanted to say that I appreciate you helping me out with the spells in class. I wouldn't have been able to do it without you."

"Hey, that's what friends are for, right?"

James smirked, his eyes closed as he drifted off to sleep. "You know, as much as I hate to admit it, you guys aren't half bad. In fact, you might just be the best damn friends a guy could ask for. Now, let me sleep, you wankers."

The next class they had was Astronomy, which Thomas had been looking forward to, as he had always been fascinated by the stars and planets. But to his dismay, the class was a complete bore. The Astronomy Tower was cold and dark, and the professor, a woman named Professor Sinistra, was monotone and unenthusiastic. All of the Ravenclaws found themselves struggling to stay awake as they listened to the woman talk on and on about constellations and celestial bodies. Even the telescope that they were supposed to use to observe the stars was old and outdated, making it difficult to see anything interesting.

After they left the Astronomy Tower, Thomas let out a yawn. "That was the most boring class I've ever had," he said, rubbing his eyes.

Michael chuckled. "Yeah, I thought I was going to fall asleep at one point."

Adam shook his head. "I can't believe we have to take that class every week. It's like torture."

James nodded in agreement. "I'd rather die than spend another hour there."

Thomas looked up at the night sky, hoping to see something interesting, but the clouds had covered most of the stars. "I guess we'll just have to find other ways to explore the galaxy," he said with a grin.

The boys laughed and made their way back to their common room, eager to hit the bed and sleep, since tomorrow was the first day they would put their hands on a flying broom.