Terrifying Entries!!

[Great Power (Red): You possess the potential to explore everything. You may dominate the world or bring prosperity to all living beings; everything lies within your choice.]

[Magic Spirit Body (Red): You possess the talent to cast any magic. Any spell you glance at, you immediately understand its casting method and effect. Any magic cast by you will have its effects doubled!]

[Mentor of Great Beings (Gold): You will personally guide several great beings of the magical world onto different paths and play an extremely important role!]

[Transfiguration Prodigy (Gold): Your talent for Transfiguration has reached its peak, and you are extremely rigorous and serious—the most important trait for Transfiguration! You are destined to achieve great things on this path!]

[Wielder of the Elder Wand (Gold): As the wielder of the strongest wand, you will never be defeated in any duel!]

[Alchemy Prodigy (Gold): You possess an extremely high talent for alchemy, even capable of perceiving the secrets beneath the laws of alchemy. You are destined to become a master alchemist of your generation!]

[Atoner (Purple): Burdened by sin, you live every moment to repay your transgressions. Your willpower is extraordinary, and it strengthens some of your spell effects to a certain degree.]

[Language Expert (Purple): You possess a talent for learning various languages that exceeds the ordinary, including cross-species languages.]

[Magical Creature Affinity (Purple): You are born with a strong affinity, making magical creatures willing to draw close to you.]

This...

Devero looked at this panel and truly could not say a word.

He knew Dumbledore would have quite a few powerful traits.

Gold traits were a certainty.

There might even be red traits.

But he truly did not expect Dumbledore to have so many high-tier traits that they could be represented by an ellipsis!!

The gold traits on him alone were already equal to the total number of gold traits Devero had seen so far!!

Not to mention.

The red traits he had seen elsewhere—Dumbledore actually had two of them!

The purple traits were so numerous they were impossible to count!

He was truly worthy of being the greatest headmaster in the history of Hogwarts.

He was just too powerful!

Devero did not hesitate.

He immediately attempted to load and copy Magic Spirit Body (Red).

He had never copied a red trait that increased spell effects like this before!

Devero was extremely excited.

If the Potion Spirit had such an effect, then this Magic Spirit Body would surely make him soar!

[Ding!]

[Loading copy is currently on cooldown!]

[Cooldown time: 29 days, 26 hours, 27 minutes]

Eh?

The physical evolution he imagined did not arrive.

The trait copy was actually still on cooldown!!

Devero felt like crying without tears!

How could this happen?!

He had actually wasted his copy on Harry's useless The Boy Who Lived trait, causing him to be unable to copy Dumbledore's trait that was right within his reach!

Devero's mood dropped instantly.

Dumbledore was still reminiscing about something and did not notice Devero's strange behavior.

"Oh my, when one gets old, one just loves to look back on the past. Let us return to the matter of you, Devero."

As he spoke, Dumbledore pulled a roll of parchment from his sleeve.

"Do you know, Devero, the contents of this single sheet of paper are enough to exempt you from attending Potions classes for all seven years at Hogwarts."

As he said this, Dumbledore glanced at Snape.

But Snape, with his gloomy face, did not notice at all.

"Indeed, counting the demonstration from just a moment ago, I am also convinced that you could completely skip my Charms classes! Though, of course, I still hope you will attend."

Flitwick chimed in loudly in agreement.

"So Devero, I feel that the standard curriculum for your grade level is likely no longer sufficient for you, and therefore..."

Dumbledore's expression suddenly turned somewhat serious.

"I think you can skip the Charms and Potions classes currently scheduled on your timetable!"

"Huh?"

Upon hearing this news.

Devero was extremely shocked.

No need to attend class?

No need to attend Potions!

Wow!

That's fantastic!!

Joy immediately overflowed and showed on his face.

The disappointment from failing to copy the red-tier trait earlier was instantly eclipsed by this piece of good news!

Devero almost jumped for joy.

However.

Dumbledore's next sentence was like a bucket of cold water poured over his head.

"However, that does not mean you truly do not have to attend class."

Dumbledore continued.

"Rather, it means you may choose to forgo the courses currently assigned to you and attend classes for higher grade levels instead. After all, Hogwarts is a school."

Dumbledore explained kindly.

Devero nodded slightly.

Although he felt a bit disappointed that he might still have to attend Snape's classes.

He realized that doing this was indeed more beneficial for him.

After all, he was a super genius in Potions and Charms.

Attending classes with lower-grade students really offered limited room for his own improvement.

Studying advanced material directly with older students.

Was indeed the best choice for now.

However.

This brought up a new problem.

"Professor, may I ask which grade level's classes I should join?"

As a first-year student.

Devero had no idea about the difficulty or progress of the curriculum for each grade.

"Do not worry about that; both professors will show you their lesson plans, and then you can make your decision. Let's set the time for next week; after you have familiarized yourself with campus life, you can decide which grade's courses you wish to follow."

Dumbledore said to Devero with a gentle expression.

Professor Flitwick, standing to the side, nodded repeatedly as well.

He added.

"When you come to class tomorrow, I will hand over the lesson plans I have prepared for this year."

Professor Snape, however, remained silent.

He merely watched Devero coldly.

Devero felt relieved immediately.

After all, having a week-long buffer period.

Was quite good.

He bowed to thank the two professors.

"Thank you, Professors."

"Then Devero, do you have any other questions?"

Dumbledore accepted Devero's thanks with a smile.

He asked with great patience.

Devero lowered his head to ponder for a moment.

He realized there was indeed one question he hadn't figured out.

"Professor, I ask this not because I dislike Slytherin."

Devero glanced at Snape with a guilty conscience.

Let me preface this by saying I mean no disrespect.

"It's just, I don't quite understand why the Sorting Hat placed me in Slytherin. It didn't even take my preference into account."

As this question was posed.

The three professors fell into a simultaneous silence.

A smile tugged at the corners of Dumbledore's mouth.

His blue eyes drifted toward the defeated training dummies.

"How should I put this? Perhaps the Sorting Hat believed that you are a natural-born Slytherin."

"Very well, Devero. How about you let Professor Snape escort you back to the common room? You've had a long day of train travel and testing; you must be exhausted. Go and get some rest."

Before Devero could press for more.

Dumbledore spoke in that same calm tone of his.

It was impossible to detect any fluctuation of emotion in his voice.

He had issued the decision that the testing for the day was at an end.

Professor Snape walked to the door.

He looked back at Devero.

"Follow me."

With that, he stepped out.

Though he remained puzzled by the Headmaster's answer.

Devero hurriedly bid the two professors farewell.

Then he chased after him.

He chose not to dwell on the matter any further.

Once the door had closed.

Dumbledore and Professor Flitwick exchanged a glance.

"He is so similar, perhaps even surpassing him. This talent is truly unprecedented."

Professor Flitwick lowered the small hand he had used to wave goodbye to Devero.

He watched the back of this magic prodigy with a mix of nostalgia and shock.

"Indeed. It is hard to imagine another genius like this appearing, let alone one gifted in two different fields."

Dumbledore unfurled the parchment in his hands.

A sharp glint flashed through his eyes.

"His father was merely a magic prodigy, yet Devero possesses such talent in Potions as well. Perhaps we need not worry about him too much."

Dumbledore remarked, lost in thought.

--

Snape walked at a brisk pace.

Devero struggled to keep up as he followed behind.

But just after rounding a corner.

He slammed right into Snape's leg.

Devero rubbed his aching nose with his hand.

For some reason, Snape had come to a sudden halt.

The professor's pitch-black eyes were fixed directly on Devero.

A cold sweat broke out over him instantly.

No way, right?!

Did the things I said to Professor Flitwick earlier make Snape hold a grudge?

Is he going to settle the score with me now?

Devero's hand was already pressed against his wand.