Terrifying Traits!!

[Great Power (Red): You have the potential to explore everything. You could rule the world or benefit all living beings; the choice is yours.]

[Magic Spirit Body (Red): You have the talent to wield any kind of magic. With just one look at any spell, you can understand how to cast it and what it does. And whenever you cast a spell, its effects are doubled!]

[Mentor of Great Beings (Gold): You will personally guide several great beings in the Wizarding World down different paths and play an extremely important role!]

[Transfiguration Prodigy (Gold): Your talent for Transfiguration is unparalleled, and you are extremely meticulous and earnest. These are the most important qualities for Transfiguration! You are sure to achieve great things on this path!]

[Wielder of the Elder Wand (Gold): The wielder of the most powerful wand. You will never lose a duel!]

[Alchemy Prodigy (Gold): You have an extraordinary talent for alchemy and can even discern secrets hidden beneath the laws of alchemy. You are destined to become an Alchemy Master!]

[Atoner (Purple): You bear the weight of your sins and live every moment striving to atone for them. Your will is extraordinary, and some of your spells are strengthened to a certain degree.]

[Language Expert (Purple): You have an exceptional talent for learning all kinds of languages, including those of other species.]

[Fantastic Beasts Affinity (Purple): You have a natural affinity that makes Fantastic Beasts willing to befriend you.]

This...

Devero stared at the panel, completely at a loss for words.

He had known that Dumbledore would have quite a few powerful traits.

There would definitely be Gold traits.

He might even have Red traits.

But he had never expected Dumbledore to have so many high-tier traits that they could be summed up with an ellipsis!!

The Gold traits alone that he had—

were already almost as numerous as all the Gold traits Devero had seen so far!!

And that was without even counting

the Red traits he had seen elsewhere.

Dumbledore had two of them!

He had so many Purple traits that Devero had lost count!

He truly lived up to his reputation as the greatest headmaster in Hogwarts history.

He was incredibly powerful!

Devero didn't hesitate.

He immediately loaded and copied Magic Spirit Body (Red).

He had never copied a Red trait that enhanced an example before!

Devero was incredibly excited.

Potion Spirit had already been so effective.

Wouldn't Magic Spirit Body be even more amazing?!

[Ding!]

[Load-and-copy function is on cooldown!]

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

Huh?

The bodily evolution he had imagined never came.

The trait-copy function was still on cooldown!!

Devero was on the verge of tears!

How could this happen?!

He had copied that useless Boy Who Lived trait from Harry, and now he couldn't copy Dumbledore's trait when it was right in front of him!

Devero's mood plummeted.

Dumbledore was still reminiscing about something.

He hadn't noticed Devero's strange behavior.

"Ah, well, when you get older, you start looking back on the past. Let's talk about you instead, Devero."

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

"Do you know, Devero, that the contents of this one piece of parchment alone could get you out of attending Potions Class for all seven years at Hogwarts?"

As he spoke, Dumbledore glanced at Snape.

But Snape was wearing such a gloomy expression that he hadn't noticed.

"Yes, and after seeing that demonstration just now, I'm certain you don't need to attend my Charms Class either! Though, of course, I still hope you'll come."

Flitwick chimed in loudly.

"So, Devero, I think the courses normally taught to students in your year may no longer be enough for you, so..."

Dumbledore's expression suddenly grew serious.

"I think you can skip the Charms Class and Potions Class already on your timetable!"

"Huh?"

Devero was stunned by this news.

No classes?

No Potions Class!

Wow!

That would be amazing!!

His delight was immediately plain to see.

His disappointment at failing to copy the Red trait was instantly swept away by the good news!

Devero almost jumped for joy.

However.

Dumbledore's next words were like a bucket of cold water poured over his head.

"But I don't mean that you can stop attending classes altogether."

Dumbledore continued.

"I mean that you can choose not to attend the courses currently assigned to you and instead join classes for older students. After all, Hogwarts is a school."

Dumbledore explained kindly.

Devero nodded slightly.

He was a little disappointed that he would still have to attend Snape's class.

But he realized that this arrangement would be better for him.

After all, he was a phenomenal talent at Potions and spells.

Studying alongside younger students really wouldn't help him improve much.

Learning more advanced material alongside older students

was indeed the best choice for him right now.

However.

This brought up a new question.

"Professor, which year's classes would I be joining?"

As a new student,

Devero had no idea how difficult the courses were or how far along each year had gotten.

"There's no need to worry about that. The two professors will show you their lesson plans, and then you can decide. Let's settle on next week. Get used to life at school first, then decide which year's classes you want to join."

Dumbledore spoke to Devero in a gentle, reassuring tone.

Professor Flitwick beside him nodded repeatedly.

He added,

"When you come to class tomorrow, I'll give you the lesson plans I've prepared for this year."

Professor Snape remained silent.

He merely watched Devero coldly.

Devero felt reassured.

After all, having a week to ease into things

was pretty good.

He bowed and thanked the two professors.

"Thank you, Professors."

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

Dumbledore smiled as he accepted Devero's thanks.

He asked patiently.

Devero lowered his head and thought for a moment.

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

"Professor, I'm not asking this because I dislike Slytherin."

Devero glanced at Snape nervously.

Just to be clear.

"It's just that I don't quite understand why the Sorting Hat put me in Slytherin. And it didn't even ask what I wanted."

At his question,

all three professors fell silent in unison.

Dumbledore smiled faintly.

His blue eyes turned toward the knocked-over dummies.

"How should I put it? Perhaps the Sorting Hat thinks you were born to be a Slytherin."

"All right, Devero. How about Professor Snape takes you back to your common room? You traveled by train and took a test today, so you must be tired. Go get some rest."

Before Devero could ask anything else,

Dumbledore spoke in the same calm tone as before.

His voice betrayed no emotion

as he brought today's test to an end.

Professor Snape walked to the door.

He turned back to Devero and said,

"Follow me."

Then he walked out.

Though he was still confused by the headmaster's answer,

Devero quickly said goodbye to the two professors

and hurried after Snape.

He didn't press the matter any further.

Once the door had closed,

Dumbledore and Professor Flitwick exchanged a glance.

"He's so similar—and has even surpassed him. This talent is truly unprecedented."

Professor Flitwick lowered the little hand he'd raised to wave goodbye to Devero.

He watched the back of the Charms prodigy with a mixture of nostalgia and astonishment.

"Yes. It's hard to imagine that there could ever be another genius like him, let alone one in two fields."

Dumbledore unfurled the parchment in his hand.

A gleam flashed in his eyes.

"His father was merely a Magic Prodigy, yet Devero is so gifted in Potions as well. Perhaps we don't need to worry about him too much."

Dumbledore spoke thoughtfully.

Snape walked very quickly.

Devero could barely keep up.

But just after they turned a corner,

he suddenly slammed into Snape's thigh.

Devero rubbed his aching nose.

For some reason, Snape had suddenly stopped.

The professor's dark eyes fixed on Devero.

A cold sweat broke out all over him.

No way?!

Had Snape taken offense at what he said to Professor Flitwick earlier?

Was he about to punish him?

Devero had already placed a hand on his wand.