When Wizet underwent his second Animagus transformation and shrank into an owl, the two professors waited where they were for a while before returning to their seats.
Based on past experience, they believed that overcoming "animal instinct" to cast the Patronus Charm usually required a relatively long time.
Professor Flitwick picked up an almond biscuit. "Minerva, how long do you think it will take?"
"How long?" Professor McGonagall was making tea. Hearing Flitwick's question, she sighed helplessly. "I can't say for certain, actually..."
"If I had to give a time..." She frowned and thought for a moment. "Judging by his performance just now, I think Wizet should be able to complete this step before sunset."
There was a hint of surprise in Professor Flitwick's voice. "Oh! That would already be incredibly fast!"
"But he is quite skilled at the Patronus Charm to begin with..." He seemed to recall something. "Minerva, do you know where he learned the Patronus Charm?"
"I seem to remember..." Professor McGonagall raised an eyebrow slightly. "Severus taught him how to master the Patronus Charm."
"That's right!" Professor Flitwick nodded. "I remember Severus telling me that Wizet only needed a very short time to master the Patronus Charm."
"And the Patronus Charm Wizet cast back then was actually quite spectacular! I remember being in my office at the time and still feeling the magical fluctuations from it."
"Now that you mention it, I remember too!" Professor McGonagall nodded in realization. "I felt it as well..."
"It was a Patronus Charm with an extremely wide range. It was hard to imagine that it had been cast by a beginner... on his very first attempt."
"Yes! I didn't react at all back then. Everything happened so suddenly..." Professor Flitwick's expression abruptly changed, and his voice rose an octave. "Just