novelraw Chapter 135 134 Staying at Ravenclaw meant living in the same room as Lynn
Chapter 135 134 Staying at Ravenclaw meant living in the same room as Lynn
Stay at Ravenclaw together—Hermione's heart skipped a beat at those words.
Staying at Ravenclaw meant living in the same room as Lynn. She was truly tempted.
But then she thought of her two good friends, Harry and Ron, and their homework that was still waiting for her to save it... Hermione gnashed her teeth. It seemed she couldn't go to Ravenclaw to stay with Lynn after all.
"Not today," Hermione sighed and shook her head. "I still have to go back and supervise Harry and Ron's homework."
"Otherwise, who knows what their assignments will end up looking like."
Penelope couldn't help but laugh, and Maranhao and Marietta also covered their mouths to giggle.
Gryffindor boys—understandable.
They were more lively. You couldn't say they were terrible students, but you couldn't say they were particularly good or self-disciplined either.
"Alright, then we'll head back to Ravenclaw first." Penelope waved at Hermione.
"Goodnight, Hermione."
Maranhao and Marietta also waved goodbye to their junior. Lynn, however, took a step forward without any change in expression.
"I will walk you back."
"Huh?" Hermione was stunned for a moment, looking at Lynn with confusion.
"The Basilisk is in Hogwarts. According to legend, the thing Salazar Slytherin left behind will purge those he deems unworthy of learning magic—that is, Muggle-born Young Wizards."
"You are at a certain level of risk. I will walk you back."
Lynn's voice was devoid of emotion, and she spoke very formally.
But hearing this, Hermione's heart felt incredibly warm. Nevertheless, she reached out and pinched Lynn's cheek.
"No need! I can go back by myself. Otherwise, I'll be worried about you when you walk back to Ravenclaw alone."
Lynn shook her head calmly. "I'm walking you."
Hermione wanted to say more, but Marietta interrupted her directly, giggling as she pushed Lynn into her arms.
"Just let Lynn walk you. It really might not be safe for you to go back alone."
"Why don't we all go together? We can drop you off at Gryffindor first, and then we'll head back to Ravenclaw."
Lynn turned her head from Hermione's arms to look at the three seniors, who were nodding in agreement, and rejected their proposal in a flat tone.
"Your direct route back is shorter and safer. Meanwhile, if we encounter the Basilisk, my individual survival rate is higher."
The three seniors looked at each other. Well... they had to admit that if they really encountered the Basilisk, they couldn't do much besides being a burden.
Of course, they could actually help Lynn 'take a hit,' but given Lynn's usual style, she definitely wouldn't let them do that.
When the time came, she might even have to 'take a hit' for them instead.
"Alright, it's settled then. We'll head back to the Dormitory first, and Lynn will walk Hermione back."
Penelope clapped her hands to make the decision, while looking at Hermione. "Once Lynn gets back to Ravenclaw, we'll have her use the fireplace to let you know she's safe. Is that okay?"
Hermione bit her lower lip and glanced at Lynn. Her face still showed no change, and she had no intention of speaking up to change her mind.
"Alright."
Hermione nodded and let Lynn walk her back to Gryffindor. Lynn was led by Hermione on the way back to Gryffindor, while Penelope and the other two went straight back to Ravenclaw.
Nothing happened along the way.
Hogwarts Castle was silent, with only the sounds of her and Hermione's footsteps echoing softly around them.
After walking Hermione to the entrance of the Gryffindor Common Room, Lynn looked down at Hermione's hand holding hers.
Releasing her hand, Hermione gave Lynn a firm hug. "Be careful on the way back."
"Okay," Lynn replied without any emotion, instinctively hugging Hermione back.
"Goodnight. Try to have sweet dreams." Hermione couldn't resist rubbing her cheek against Lynn's.
She really loved this smooth, tender feeling.
"Goodnight."
Lynn replied. As for the second half of the sentence—she wouldn't dream.
Releasing her arms from around Lynn, Hermione watched her turn and leave.
Only after Lynn had rounded a corner and was no longer in sight did Hermione breathe a sigh of relief and turn to the portrait of the fat lady to say the password.
The portrait of the fat lady slowly swung open. Hermione used her hands to 'cool down' her slightly warm face.
Then, putting on a cold face, she strode into the Gryffindor Common Room. She was going to check Harry and Ron's homework.
She hoped they did it seriously, or else... Hermione brushed her hair back, a Gryffindor-style cunning flashing in her eyes.
Walking swiftly on the way back to the Ravenclaw Common Room, Lynn passed through one corridor after another without expression.
Under the 'cover' of her own footsteps, another faint set of footsteps sounded behind her.
Hogwarts Castle was indeed large enough to produce echoes.
However, her footsteps weren't loud enough to create an echo, and an echo wouldn't come so precisely from only one direction.
Someone was following her. Lynn's brain quickly thought and summarized the current situation.
Stalking her, muffling their footsteps, using her own footsteps as cover—this person didn't want her to find them.
This person harbored ill intentions toward her. With all the information integrated, Lynn reached a final conclusion.
Hermione had said before that if anything happened to her, she would worry, and so would Senior Maranhao, Senior Marietta, and many others. Worrying makes people feel terrible.
Quickly making a judgment in her mind, Lynn darted into a side corridor.
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