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"It seems that Miss Hermione is really suitable for being placed in Gryffindor."
George couldn't help but tease in response.
Hermione and Professor McGonagall belong to the same category of people, who may seem to follow rules and stick to teaching standards on the surface, but actually have a heart that loves adventure more than anyone else.
Hermione was responsible for at least eighty percent of Harry and Ron's actions that broke school rules.
He thought that Hermione's anger towards Harry and Ron at the beginning of the school year wasn't because they had caused a major disturbance, but because she was missing from the car.
Hermione didn't refute it, but instead opened her mouth and asked:
"Unfortunately, I searched the entire library but couldn't find the book Snape referred to in his class on "Potions of Power". Without the recipe for Polyjuice Potion, it is impossible to make it."
"George, have you seen that book in the library?"
"The book 'Potions of Power', I do have some impression of it, seems to be in the restricted section over there."
George thought for a moment and replied.
Hermione's expression immediately showed a look of surprise.
"The restricted section, you actually went there?"
This is thanks to Professor Lupin. As long as you learn to praise his books a bit, then make up any excuse, you can fool him into giving you a pass to go anywhere in the restricted section and look for books.
Next time I go, I'll help you look for that book on magical potions called 'Potions of Power.'
George gave Hermione a wink.
Since he went to the restricted section to borrow a book on "The Summoning Charm" last time, he had been there several more times. However, due to Dumbledore's surveillance, he hadn't touched any books related to black magic.
He had borrowed books all about advanced spells and magic.
The spells he had borrowed might be too advanced for him at his current ability, but it was always better to learn them in advance.
This time he willingly helped the trio, also wanting to send a signal to Dumbledore.
A signal that he was Harry's friend and that he could help Harry in the restricted section, so that Dumbledore would show leniency towards him.
Otherwise, he often uses Lupin to enter the restricted section, and Dumbledore would eventually want to fix this glitch.
The key is that as headmaster, Dumbledore has the ability to do this. With just one word, he can no longer go to the restricted section to browse books happily.
He chose to be close to the trio initially with this in mind.
"As expected, I said he was an idiot without a brain."
Ron wasn't particularly surprised by this. Since the Kneazle incident, he had seen through Lupin's true nature.
However, Hermione clearly didn't think that way. She screamed in protest:
"He's not an idiot without a brain, I've checked his books and everything he wrote is true!"
"Forget it, I think it's because he said you're the most outstanding student in the second year."
"All right, although I agreed to help, there's a condition."
George interrupted the argument between the two:
"I heard Hermione, you were able to easily freeze a group of Cornish elves using the Freezing Charm in your Defense Against the Dark Arts class. I've been studying the Freezing Charm lately, and I was wondering if there would be an opportunity for us to exchange thoughts on it."
The Freezing Charm is a range binding spell that is effective for creatures with weaker powers, but cannot bind those with stronger powers, such as humans, who can easily break free from it.
But George was interested in the spell, not for its ability to bind creatures with weaker powers, but for its special effect: it can affect modern technology items.
Items like alarms, cameras, and other small technology items would instantly stop functioning when hit by the Freezing Charm, causing them to become inoperable.
It is one of the spells often used by wizards in the muggle world.
If he used this spell against Iron Man, it could potentially affect the ark reactor within him, causing Iron Man's armor to malfunction and shut down immediately.
"No problem, I will tell you all the techniques of the Freezing Charm."
Hermione, upon hearing that George, the Slytherin star, was seeking advice from her on a spell, immediately puffed up her chest with pride. She loved nothing more than to take on the role of a teacher.
Especially since George has such a pleasant speaking manner; unlike Ron, that idiot, who gets angry and mocks her when he's nice enough to teach her.
"Pervert!"
Harry and Ron exchanged a look, a similar thought popping into their minds simultaneously.
The Freezing Charm is one of the most difficult spells for second-year students to learn, and it won't be taught until next semester. It's already abnormal that Hermione can learn it ahead of time, and it's even more abnormal for George, who just started attending the school a few months ago, to start learning it.
As expected, the world of a genius is beyond their comprehension.
The next day, George used Lupin's pass to enter the restricted section, obtained "Potions of Power," and handed it over to Hermione.
Just before giving it to Hermione, he had already recorded all the potion recipes in the entire "Potions of Power" book onto his computer, for future use.
Probably not even Dumbledore would believe that from the time the book was borrowed to when it was returned to Hermione just a few hours later, he had copied all the potion recipes in the book.
With the trio obtaining the recipe for the Polyjuice Potion, they began to figure out how to gather the rare herbs needed for the formula. Hermione, as a master of potions, would brew the Polyjuice Potion.
The Polyjuice Potion is a very high-end potion that takes about a month to brew successfully.
George didn't inquire further and instead continued to immerse himself wholeheartedly in the study of magic.
Time quickly arrived at the end of November, which was the moment that most young witches and wizards at Hogwarts eagerly anticipated.
That was the annual Quidditch match between the four houses of Hogwarts, where each victory in a match would greatly boost their respective house's score.
On Saturday, the first Quidditch match of the season began, with Slytherin versus Gryffindor.
At breakfast, the atmosphere on the Gryffindor table was oppressive, as they knew the struggle of this match would be intense. In addition to Harry's Nimbus 2000, their entire team's broomstick speed was far below that of Slytherin's collective Nimbus 2001.
On the other hand, the atmosphere at the Slytherin table was very lively, as they were very confident in winning the Quidditch match. This confidence was mainly based on George's performance in several training sessions.
"George, are we really going to do this?"
The captain of Slytherin's Quidditch team, Draco Malfoy, had a confused expression on his face.
George, while drinking his pumpkin porridge, replied:
"This matter has been discussed with the Head of House, and he agreed. If we have a hundred percent chance of winning, then we can't let others talk nonsense about Slytherin."
"We need to let them know that we Slytherin have won this match fairly and squarely, which is the true spirit of our house!"
"Alright, do it as you said, but if we lose, it's all on you."
Flint gritted his teeth and nodded.
Although he thought George's approach was unnecessary, he knew that in Quidditch, each team does what it takes to win, even if it means cheating. And since the Head of House had approved, he had no choice but to go along with it.
"So, you don't believe in my abilities?"
George looked up at Flit, who instantly stiffened, and then forced a smile:
"Of course not, I would never doubt your abilities."
George is the favorite student of the Headmaster, and the Slytherin Quidditch team's consecutive championship wins before graduation largely depend on him. It would be unwise to truly anger him.
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