Agnes finished the spell, and changed. No, there wasn't a flash, or a puff of smoke, or a shimmer, or anything. In fact, she didn't even look any different at all.

But now Agnes had transformed into a much more well-adjusted person who wasn't about to feel totally humiliated.

"No, I suppose shielding's all right for them as can do it," Agnes answered with a shrug. "You sure you're not wasting energy on the light show, though?"