Chapter 28: The Rising Prodigy

Is George's body in this world considered genius?

Not really. Whether in terms of memory or comprehension, it's quite average.

However, in the Marvel universe, his original body—thanks to inheriting Professor X's genes—could indeed be considered genius-level in memory and comprehension.

If it were just that, he wouldn't have the confidence to become the most talented and extraordinary student in Hogwarts' history.

His confidence stems from two key factors.

First, he doesn't operate with just one brain. While he has only one consciousness, his proficiency in controlling two bodies simultaneously allows him to run two brains in tandem for memory, analysis, and comprehension.

For example, when his avatar in the Harry Potter world encounters a math problem, it might take him twenty seconds to mentally calculate the answer. However, if his original body in the Marvel universe joins in, the two brains working together can solve the problem in less than ten seconds.

Similarly, when studying and researching magic, two brains learning together is vastly superior to one. This alone makes him comparable to top-tier geniuses.

To optimize this advantage, he adjusted his original body's schedule: while his avatar attends classes during the day, his Marvel body acts as a "second brain" at night, boosting his learning efficiency. During the day, his original body catches up on sleep.

Second, he undertook a significant task during the days leading up to the start of the term.

Using the supercomputer in the basement of the mutant academy, he digitized every book and textbook he had read in the Harry Potter world.

In the future, he plans to do the same with all the knowledge from his classes and the school library.

While operating with two brains makes him a top-tier genius, he's still not capable of photographic memory.

Even legendary wizards in the magical world couldn't possibly recall every word from every book they've read.

But now, things are different. With all the content stored in the supercomputer, he can quickly search for key terms and retrieve relevant information instantly.

As for security concerns, the supercomputer is standalone and not connected to any network. Even if it were somehow compromised, without wizarding bloodlines, no one could use it. To ordinary people, those magical texts would simply seem nonsensical.

This allows him to excel in every class. If he forgets something, he can search the supercomputer for answers and ace every question.

During exams, especially those involving theoretical knowledge, it will be no different from an open-book test for him.

Over the next seven years, he will undoubtedly rank among the school's top students.

Why do this?

It's to secure better resources and learn more advanced magic. Only by being outstanding can he gain more privileges.

If Hermione wasn't exceptional, how could she have obtained the Time-Turner?

If Voldemort wasn't exceptional, how could he have garnered the worship of so many wizards, earned the favor of his teachers, and mastered so many powerful dark spells?

So, he, too, must excel—excel in every way possible.

Even if this makes Dumbledore suspect him of being like Voldemort, it doesn't matter.

Dumbledore's character ensures that as long as he doesn't commit crimes, even if he resembles Voldemort, Dumbledore will at most stay vigilant and monitor him closely. He wouldn't eliminate him prematurely.

Besides, if resembling Voldemort were a criterion, how many top Slytherin students wouldn't fit the description?

"How do you think they'll sort us into houses? Will there be some kind of test?"

Colin asked nervously, his expression uneasy.

Coming from a Muggle family, Colin had no magical foundation. If the test involved anything like that, he'd be completely lost.

"Ron told me it's a terrifying test, but I don't believe it. There's no way the school would endanger students," Ginny said, her expression calm.

"If it were really dangerous, I doubt Ron would've passed," she added confidently, feeling she was braver than her timid brother.

Luna, in her usual dreamy manner, said, "Daddy didn't tell me exactly how the sorting works, but he said the process is very simple, and we'll be placed in the most suitable house. There's no need to worry."

"That's a relief. Which house do you all want to be in?" Colin asked, visibly relaxing, his excitement returning.

"I want to be in Gryffindor. Harry Potter is in Gryffindor, and Dumbledore, the greatest wizard, was also from Gryffindor."

"I want to be in Gryffindor too. All my brothers are in Gryffindor," Ginny replied, blushing slightly.

Of course, her main reason was that her favorite, Harry Potter, was in Gryffindor.

"Any house is fine," Luna and George replied simultaneously.

Suddenly, a piercing scream echoed through the hut. A group of ghosts had floated through the walls, startling the young wizards.

The ghosts chuckled as they commented on the new students. But when Professor McGonagall appeared, the ghosts scattered and disappeared.

"Now, form a line and follow me," Professor McGonagall instructed sternly, leading the students out of the hut and toward the Great Hall.

"This is magnificent."

George's eyes lit up as they entered the Great Hall.

The first thing he noticed was the thousands of magical candles floating in mid-air, followed by the enchanting starry night sky projected onto the ceiling through magic.

Below were four long tables, one for each house, filled with students from all six years. The tables glittered with golden plates and goblets.

At the head of the hall was another long table where the professors sat. The oldest and most prominent figure in the middle was undoubtedly Dumbledore, flanked by professors like Flitwick, Sprout, and Lockhart.

However, George didn't see Professor Snape, the head of Slytherin.

After some thought, he recalled that Snape was likely patrolling the castle, looking for Harry and Ron, who had already made the news.

Because of Dobby, the Malfoys' house-elf, who feared that Harry might encounter danger from Voldemort's diary, the entrance to Platform Nine and Three-Quarters had been sealed, causing Harry and Ron to miss the Hogwarts Express.

They had to use Arthur's illegally modified flying car to reach Hogwarts. However, Ron's inexperience with flying the car led to them being spotted by Muggles, and the incident even made it into the Daily Prophet.

At this moment, George noticed two boys peeking into the hall from a window, only to be yanked away by a pair of large hands.

'Poor kids. Two seconds of silence for you!'

Caught by Snape, Harry and Ron were surely in for some trouble.

While Snape would protect Harry because of his love for Lily, Harry's mother, he also deeply resented him because of James, Harry's father.