Metamorphmagus

A Metamorphmagus (pl. Metamorphmagi) was a magical being with the rare magical ability to change their physical appearance through sheer will alone, without the need of Polyjuice Potion, or a spell. It was an ability mostly found amongst the Wizarding World, however there are other magical communities whose inhabitants have possessed this ability.
==Differences from Animagi==
Unlike Animagi, Metamorphmagi could take a wide variety of forms, changing gender and age, potentially looking like anyone at all, or even just changing a part of their appearance, such as the color of their hair or shape of their noses. Animagi could also transform at will, but only into one animal form which is determined by their inner traits.
Also, a Metamorphmagus was born, not made; it was not a magical skill that can be learned.
==Metamorphic Usage==
It is unknown whether Metamorphmagi received any training in developing their innate skill, or if they learnt through trial and error. Given their rarity, it was unlikely that much training was available. However, Nymphadora Tonks showed that she only needed to concentrate a little to change her appearance, so it may be simply a matter of the Metamorphmagi wanting to change. Whilst it was debated whether Animagi transformations and Disapparition required a wand, it seemed that Metamorphmagi did not need theirs to utilise their abilities. Nymphadora Tonks claimed that other wizards needed a wand or potions to transform, meaning Metamorphmagi such as herself were not restricted as such.
Like many other types of magic, a Metamorphmagus' abilities were affected by their emotional state. The person's appearance at any moment would often reflect the emotion the person is feeling at the time. Strong emotions, such as shock or sadness, could affect their abilities to the point of having trouble using them at all. 
==Known Metamorphmagi==
*Perseus Aegaeus
*Nymphadora Tonks
*Edward Lupin
==Etymology==
In Greek, "meta" means "change", "morph" means "shape", and "magus" (in Latin) means "magic or wizard". Hence, a wizard that can change shape, and the term "Metamorphosis" is the term to describe an animal changing into another animal such as how a caterpillar changes into a butterfly.
==See Also==
*Animagus
*Shapeshifting
==Trivia==
Category:Magical Abilities
Category:Metamorphmagi