Hogwarts starts with stealing power.

The news that "Lin Xia has two research inventions that will be published in academic journals" spread like a whirlwind in Hogwarts.

Young wizards of the same age as Lin Xia, or wizards a few generations older, are no longer surprised by this.

This outstanding student holds a press conference every semester, which has almost become a traditional practice at Hogwarts.

However, the first-year wizard who had just joined the school not long ago was very impressed by this news and admired Lin Xia very much.

They were chattering in the corridor, discussing who was the most powerful student in Hogwarts!
Unexpectedly, the ones who spoke the most for Lin Xia were the Slytherin students.

The students of this academy believe that Lin Xia is the most powerful student in Hogwarts in 50 years. Even Harry Potter, who defeated the Dark Lord when he was a child, is not as good as Lin Xia.

The reason given by the Slytherin students was also very simple: because Lin Xia was smart enough.

They believe that intelligence is the weapon to fight against all dark forces.

As long as you are smart enough, you can conduct many research projects that will be helpful to the wizarding world, just like Lin Xia.

Lin Xia possesses research intelligence, which is different from the intelligence that Ravenclaw pursues.

Ravenclaw's intelligence is the intelligence that understands all knowledge. They will explore many mysteries, but they will not take the initiative to create these mysteries.

Therefore, the first-year wizards in Slytherin believe that Lin Xia’s intelligence is far superior to that of Ravenclaw. It is not a rigid intelligence, but an intelligence that is full of vitality and energy!

I don’t know if the freshmen of Slytherin this year are particularly good at fooling people. Although they are not in the same college, under the influence of their parents, they particularly admire Lin Xia, which leads to the focus of the first grade on Lin Xia.

Even the freshmen in Gryffindor, the place where Harry had the most influence, thought that Lin Xia was better than Harry.

"Hey, Lin Xia, congratulations on becoming the hottest new topic recently. Many little wizards have come to inquire about you recently. All the news about you is being sold like crazy!"

The Weasley twins came to the door, and George and Fred praised Lin Xia in unison.

The reason they came here was to dig out more information about Lin Xia, and it would be best if they could reveal some exclusive information to them so that they could sell it quietly.

Based on their experience of working with Lin Xia so many times, the twins believed that Lin Xia was not a stingy person. After all, they would give Lin Xia a commission after the news was sold.

What the twins wanted most was the exact date when Lin Xia would hold the press conference.

They had made a similar bet the previous year and made a large sum of Galleons.

And this time, with fresh lambs joining the battlefield, they will definitely be able to make a small profit again.

However, regarding this information, Lin Xia shook her head helplessly.

"I want to tell you, but I can't... because even I can't be sure when I can hold a press conference."

George: "According to your speed, you will hold a press conference the week after confirming that your academic paper can be published in the journal. Did something go wrong in the meantime?"

Fred asked perceptively, "We'd be happy to pay for that defense."

Lin Xia smiled slightly: "If it's just my business, I can hold a press conference at any time.

But because these two research inventions are somewhat important, the school decided to host the press conference on my behalf and let the school set the time. "

The Weasley twins' ears pricked up. Just two short sentences revealed enough information.

After all, they only knew that Lin Xia had two academic papers to be published, but they didn't know what the papers were.

The news of the paper's publication was leaked, but the content of the paper was not revealed at all, which did not seem to be closely related to the students.

George shrugged, a little disappointed: "I thought I could get some interesting information from you."

Fred: "But we didn't expect that this news would be more difficult than we thought. We couldn't digest it, so you were unwilling to disclose it."

Seeing that the Weasley twins were about to leave, Lin Xia's expression changed. She called them and asked tentatively, "Have you two been going out at night recently?"

The Weasley twins looked at each other and didn't answer for a moment.

Lin Xia was certain that their silence had already told her the answer.

Lin Xia thought for a moment and said, "Do you know that outstanding students can take on missions? The most frequent missions are patrol missions."

The Weasley twins were not honor students.

Some secrets involving outstanding students, even if spoken through Lin Xia's mouth, the two of them would not be able to hear them due to certain rules.

But it was obvious that the twins heard what she said and fell silent again.

Lin Xia raised her eyebrows slightly. It was originally just an idea, but this time she was really interested.

"Since you know the tasks of outstanding students, I believe some people have revealed to you the situation that the wizarding world is about to face, no... it should be said that it is facing a serious situation now."

George was about to say something when he was suddenly interrupted by Lin Xia.

She shook her head and said, "You don't need to ask me what it is specifically. Even I don't know much about it. I'm just doing what the professor told me to do."

She changed the subject and said, "I think you might want to try taking on some missions. With your abilities, you are no worse than the outstanding students in the senior grades."

George's eyes widened and he spoke quickly, "Aren't these missions only for you outstanding students?"

Fred added: "I have thought about whether to get an honors student. Although this title is dispensable to me, my parents will be very happy when they know it.

It’s just that the professors at Hogwarts are too rigid, they don’t believe we can do it well, even though our magic is excellent.”

These words sound a bit arrogant. How can someone brag about himself when he sells melons?

But Lin Xia believed it.

She had seen the power displayed by the Weasley twins during their trip to the Chamber of Secrets last school year, and it was indeed no less powerful than that of ordinary graduates.

Considering their current age, they can definitely be classified as excellent students.

It's just that Hogwarts' selection of outstanding students, no matter how transparently it lowers the requirements, allows wizards to have many specialties, and only focuses on one direction...

But we absolutely do not allow students who like to break the rules to become excellent students!
Lin Xia didn't know why the twins were so keen on playing pranks at school, but since last school year, she could notice that the twins rarely took the initiative to play pranks on others.

So she gave a message.

"There is a shortage of outstanding students and too many patrol missions. The professor will consider letting some ordinary students do the missions. I think you can try to get it."

After saying this, she felt her body relax a little, as if some shackles that bound her were broken.

Lin Xia was once again certain that the Weasley twins would play an important role in what was going to happen next, although even she herself didn't know what big event would happen.

George and Fred looked at each other, and both saw an eagerness to try in their eyes.

To be honest, they go on night patrols every day, and their invisibility skills are enough to hide from the patrolling top students.

They have had the feeling of "I can do it too" more than once. After all, it doesn't matter where you go at night.
Wouldn’t it be better if you could get an official status and receive some rewards?
What's more, other people would be afraid that something strange might happen during their patrol, but they have that piece of paper, so they don't have to worry at all.

The two of them quickly made a decision and said at the same time: "Thank you, Lin Xia, this news is very important to us, we owe you a favor."

Lin Xia smiled: "We are friends, aren't we?"

George and Fred nodded immediately: "Yes, we are friends forever!"

Lin Xia kindly reminded him, “I suggest you prepare a strategy in advance and specifically attack a professor to get him to agree to your request.

If you really can't find a professor, you can come to me and I will introduce you to Professor Sprout."

Although she knew that ordinary students would not be able to access the missions, and most of the harsh conditions mentioned by Professor McGonagall were designed for Harry.

But this does not mean that Harry is the only one who can pass the requirements.

At the same time, at the British Ministry of Magic.

A special application was placed on Dumbledore's desk.

Dumbledore took off his crescent-shaped glasses and looked at the application with his deep blue eyes. He saw that the first thing written on it was -

[McGonagall: Regarding Lin Xia, an outstanding student at Hogwarts, applying for the Wizengamot Outstanding Youth Medal, Level 3, the following explanation is provided...]

A gleam of light flashed across Dumbledore's eyes.

He knew what McGonagall meant, and he knew better than McGonagall how positively Lin Xia's two studies would impact the wizarding world.

Although it cannot have an impact on high-end combat power, the strength of low-level wizards and the bottom-level environment can be greatly improved!
Once the environment improves, more high-level wizards can be produced than in the past.

In the long run, Lin Xia's research can at least increase the total number of high-level wizards by 10% compared to now.

In many places, it is not that high-level wizards cannot be produced, but that the areas where they are located are seriously infected by the evil god's whispers.

It is equivalent to them living in a polluted area since childhood, so their growth will naturally be restricted.

Lin Xia's audible protection is a means to purify the polluted area.

Although it is low-level, it is practical and can be promoted on a large scale.

"But... the person I want to arrange is obviously not her, why is she favored by the Goddess of Wisdom?"

Dumbledore muttered.

Is it true, as the Researchers Association says, that research is a talent, and he doesn't have that talent, so he can't join?
Dumbledore thought about it and decided to go to a place first.

……

In Hogwarts, Lin Xia and Draco decided to learn the "Patronus Charm".

Dean Sprout was right. Hogwarts was now surrounded by Dementors, and the Dementors were obviously very interested in the two of them. They had to learn how to protect themselves as soon as possible.

And from what the dean said, as long as the Patronus Charm can summon a complete animal, it will have other uses besides repelling Dementors.

They had heard a lot of knowledge since childhood, and through what they had seen and heard, they quickly determined that the magical effects of the Patronus Charm should be more powerful than they imagined.

Perhaps it is a direction they have never thought of!
So Lin Xia and Draco couldn't wait to practice the Patronus Charm, and Harry, Hermione and Ron who were following them were also forced to listen to a lot of information about the Patronus Charm.

By the time they came to their senses, they already had wands in their hands and swung them out in the same manner as Lin Xia had done.

Lin Xia found an empty classroom and planned to choose a Patronus Charm by herself first. If she couldn't choose one by herself, she would seek help from the professor.

“One two three—one two three—one two three!”

After reciting the slogans one by one, they soon performed the same action more than 50 times and formed some muscle memory.

Then, as the book says, think about happy things in your mind. This happy emotion will slowly spread, expand, and finally fill your entire mind.

Then, try to wave the magic wand vigorously to release this swelling emotion.

"Patronus Charm!"

Ron yelled and roared, feeling that all his emotions were waved away. He opened his eyes and saw that a wisp of smoke came out of his wand, but no silvery light appeared.

On the contrary, everyone else was staring at the ceiling of the classroom in amazement.

The magic that Ron just used was obviously a scorching ray!
A red light burst out from his wand!

He even poked a hole in the ceiling!
Hermione walked to the bottom, looked up, and said seriously, "It's a bit deep, the power of this laser beam is quite strong.

Fortunately, Hogwarts is a school of magic. When the energy was transferred upwards, it offset your magic power. By tomorrow, the ceiling should automatically recover. "

Lin Xia looked at Ron: "Ron, I clearly taught you the Patronus Charm, why did you cast the Scorching Ray?"

A trace of confusion flashed across Ron's eyes. "Ah? I don't know. I am expressing a happy emotion!"

Harry couldn't help but say, "Ron, have you noticed that you often use spells that don't match the spells?

It was clearly this gesture, but what was fired was a different kind of spell."

Ron shook his head. Normally, he would use spells actively, unless he was practicing, or when things were critical. At that time, he would just cast the spell and that was it, without paying attention to whether it was used correctly or not.

As long as it can be fired, any spell will do.

Hermione also said: "I noticed this situation, too, and at first I thought there was something wrong with your wand.

But your wand was custom-made for you by Mr. Ollivander himself, so it’s not the wand, is it one of your talents?”

Ron scratched his head: "Really? I think it's okay. Are you guys exaggerating too much?"

Lin Xia: "Anyone who has seen the spell you just cast will not think this is an exaggeration." (End of this chapter)