I was sitting in my private lab, the system store glowing softly in front of me. I always checked it every month, just in case it had something ridiculous—sometimes it was total garbage, sometimes… well, this month, it was ridiculous in the best way.
The first item that caught my eye was called "Cat-Like Reflexes."
I blinked at the description.
Reflexes of a cat. Agility of a cat. Ability to land on your feet no matter what. Reaction speed of a cat.
I snorted. This is absurd… and I love it.
I didn't even hesitate. 1000 points? That was a steal. I hit "purchase" and immediately felt the shift—the subtle twitch in my muscles, the snap of my reflexes, the almost preternatural awareness of everything in my environment. I tested it out instantly: a feather floated down from the ceiling, and I caught it mid-air with a flick of my fingers. Landed perfectly, no stumble. Smooth. Effortless.
This wasn't just going to help me in duels—it was going to make me nearly untouchable.
Next, my eyes fell on another item: a recipe for Animagus transformation.
A book appeared in my hands, pages glowing faintly with magical sigils. My pulse quickened. The ability to transform into an animal… this is wild. This is insane.
I flipped through the pages, my mind racing. There were detailed rituals, precise timings, incantations, and magical components. If I do this right, I can essentially create a new class of power.
An idea formed in my mind almost immediately. Why not make this a founder project?
I could see it now: the five of us, walking through the castle halls, transforming into creatures that reflected our personalities. The possibilities for combat, stealth, and research were endless.
I paused, thinking about the logistics. Of course, not all of us will be able to become the same animal… that would be chaotic. But I can… I can pick wisely.
I could see myself experimenting first. Testing the ritual, seeing if I could combine it with my new cat reflexes. A perfect synergy. Imagine fighting as a small, agile predator, everything I'd ever learned about magic flowing through this new, inhuman body.
I set the book down carefully and ran a few calculations in my head. Animagus forms, cat reflexes… even the system itself would be surprised by the combo. This was going to make me absurdly powerful—but in a way that was controllable.
A smile tugged at my lips.
The other founders? They'd never see it coming.
I made a mental note: first, master my own abilities. Then, bring the ritual to the others. Gryffindor would want something flashy, Hufflepuff probably something cute, Salazar… something deadly. And Rowena… well, she'd probably pick something elegant, graceful.
I couldn't wait.
This was going to be fun.
And most importantly… I was finally beginning to feel untouchable.