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Weasley Twins = geniuses?

Discussion in 'Fanfic Discussion' started by Ph34r_n0_3V1L, Aug 11, 2012.

  1. Ph34r_n0_3V1L

    Ph34r_n0_3V1L First Year

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    Why are Fred and George never held up as the prodigies they are? They were inventing new potions and charms all the time for their pranks, but every time someone needs an example of being smart in Gryffindor, it's either Hermione or Percy? Sure Hermione may gave gotten great marks, but the Twins invented a sweet that turns you into a canary.
     
  2. Bill Door

    Bill Door The Chosen One DLP Supporter

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    Because they aren't really. They never do any particularly unusual magic, or anything that requires massively high intelligence. What they are is inventive, they think creatively. They take a regular spell, like the transfiguration from human to canary, and apply it to something new. Even then, it wasn't a particularly well performed spell, it only lasted for a minute.

    Also, usually when people are talking about smart people, they talk about book smarts. Which is where Hermione is brilliant, even if she's not always the best at thinking creatively. And well, the twins never cared for book smarts.
     
  3. Knyght

    Knyght Alchemist

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    IMO, a genius wizard would be someone who possesses the best qualities of the twins and Hermione i.e. a creative flair for magic and the ability to master just about any spell.
     
  4. Aekiel

    Aekiel Angle of Mispeling ~ Prestige ~ DLP Supporter

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    Plus, the majority of their intelligence is shown through enchantments. All the most powerful wizards can do everything they did with just a flick of their wand.
     
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