Animagus — Tag Meaning
Witches and wizards who can transform into a specific animal at will, like Sirius Black's grim or McGonagall's cat. Fic authors love inventing new Animagus forms as character symbolism and using the transformation for spying, hiding, or accidental intimacy while furry.
What to Expect From "Animagus" Fics
Expect animal-form shenanigans, identity concealment, and the beloved 'pet that is secretly a person' setup.
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