Being held by Hermione while watching the cartoon, Lin Yue completely gave up on trying to think about this cartoon called "Tom and Jerry" with her original mindset. Instead, she adopted a whole new way of thinking about it, as Hermione said, anything that makes people look happy and relaxed is good.

Although she didn't know what happiness was, after watching several episodes in a row, Lin Yue indeed felt as if something within her had been loosened. Watching the cat and mouse jumping around in the cartoon felt like they were her, free and carefree.

Was she not free? Did she have worries?

Lin Yue proposed a new way of thinking about the subconscious thoughts that appeared deep in her mind.

As a student, all she needed to do was study; but what was freedom? Why did she think of freedom? This shouldn't be the case, as it would affect her studies.

Students should just accept the management of schools and parents. The increasingly high walls of schools, the surveillance of how many times students lift their heads, the prohibition of students leaving the classroom during breaks, the electronic shackles that limit students' range of activities...

Everything seems to have a trace to follow, gradually and bit by bit shattering the students' spines, shaping them into the desired form.

As for worries, she couldn't even understand what worry was, could she? So how could she possibly have worries?

Lin Yue tilted her head and cast these two thoughts aside.

Don't think about what shouldn't be thought about, otherwise it would take up time meant for studying.

"Time to eat!"

Mrs. Granger brought a large pot of stew to the dining table and cheerfully called out to Lin Yue and Hermione, who were sitting on the sofa.

"Here it comes."

The two girls responded in unison, stood up, and walked to the kitchen to help set the table.

Sitting next to the dining table, Mrs. Granger served Lin Yue a heaping plate of stew.

"Eat more, you're really too thin."

Lin Yue stood up, took the plate with both hands, and politely nodded in response, "Okay, thank you, Mrs. Granger."

Sitting back down, Lin Yue lowered her head and ate the stew slowly.

Hermione, sitting next to her, tried to maintain an elegant demeanor while devouring her food. After all, she had been petrified before Christmas.

She didn't even get to go home for the Christmas holiday.

It had been a whole year since she had eaten her mother's cooking, and she was really craving it now.

"Hermione, don't eat so fast," Mr. Granger said, handing Hermione a napkin with a smile.

"Mm-hmm, okay."

Hermione nodded in agreement, but her action of devouring her food showed no signs of stopping. The Granger couple shook their heads indulgently and didn’t say anything more.

After finishing the meal, Hermione leaned back in her chair, her little belly noticeably swollen. Lin Yue turned to take a look and quickly assessed Hermione's current situation.

"Hermione, you seem a bit stuffed. Why don’t you stand up and walk around the house for a bit?"

Hermione coughed awkwardly twice, supporting herself on the table as she stood up. "I'll wash the dishes with you first."

Lin Yue shook her head, stood up, and quickly gathered the dishes, holding them steadily in her hands. "No need, I can wash them myself. You should walk around a bit; otherwise, you might feel uncomfortable with a bloated stomach later."

Lin Yue said this in a flat tone and then carried the dishes into the kitchen, quickly starting to wash them.

Hermione pressed her lips together and began to walk around the house as Lin Yue suggested. One lap, two laps... After walking for a while, Hermione clearly felt her stomach ease up a lot.

Feeling that it was about time, Hermione quickly walked into the kitchen. "Alright, I feel much better now. Let me help you."

Lin Yue reached out to pick up the rag and finally wiped the table dry, then turned around and said expressionlessly, "It's all cleaned up. Hermione, go chat with Aunt and Uncle."

Hermione tilted her body to the side and looked at the stack of dishes that had indeed been washed. "Alright, then I'll wash the dishes for the next meal. You can't help, okay?"

After saying that, Hermione turned around and walked towards the living room where her parents were watching TV. She really needed to explain some things about Lin Yue's past to her mom and dad.

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Moreover, she had to tell them... that she liked Lin Yue. She couldn't just wait until she had "captured" Lin Yue before telling them, right?

Although after discovering that the Christmas gift her parents had given Lin Yue on her behalf was actually her childhood photo album, Hermione began to suspect that they had sensed her feelings for Lin Yue long before she did.

However, sensing something was one thing; personally, admitting it was another.

Thus, the Granger couple, who were watching TV, welcomed their daughter, who sat down between them with a slight blush on her face as she looked at them.

"Oh my," Mrs. Granger said, noticing the faint blush on her daughter's face, unable to resist pinching it, "Is our Hermione shy? What are you shy about?"

Hermione's face flushed a little deeper, "Ahem, Mom, stop it."

She reached up to remove her mother's "unrestrained" hand from her face and looked at her seriously, "Mom, Dad... I, I like Lin Yue, in a romantic way."

Hermione's eyes nervously darted between her parents' faces; she wasn't quite sure how they would react to her feelings.

"That's great," Mrs. Granger nodded affirmatively without hesitation. "Lin Yue is indeed a good kid. If you can really win her over, your dad and I will definitely be happy for you."

"Yeah," Mr. Granger said with a smile as he gently ruffled Hermione's hair, "As long as it's someone you like and they're a good person, your mom and I will support you."

"Mm!"

A radiant smile appeared on Hermione's face as she nestled back into Mrs. Granger's embrace.

"Earlier, Lin Yue mentioned her past while we were at Hogwarts."

The Grangers both lowered their heads to look at Hermione; they had always been concerned about Lin Yue's situation. Her unusual circumstances made them pay attention, and now that they heard Hermione mention learning about Lin Yue's past, they immediately took it seriously.

Hermione pressed her lips together and tried to briefly explain to her parents that Lin Yue came from another world. She also mentioned the situation in that other world and what she had experienced there.

“How could they treat children like that, forcing them so much! It’s just, it’s just insane.” Mrs. Granger frowned deeply, her face clearly filled with anger.

“It’s utterly outrageous to treat children this way, whether it’s that world that places all burdens on children or Lin Yue’s parents, it’s the same.” Mr. Granger took a deep breath and turned to look at Lin Yue, who had sat down at the dining table after seeing Hermione chatting with the Granger couple, showing no intention of coming over to listen or participate in the conversation. Hermione needed some time alone to reunite with her parents, Lin Yue thought without a doubt.

“Take good care of her; Lin Yue deserves your love.” Mrs. Granger gently stroked Hermione’s back and said softly.

“I will, Mom.” After finishing the conversation with her parents, Hermione got up from her mother’s embrace, knelt on the sofa, and waved to Lin Yue. “Lin Yue, come sit with us.”

“Okay.” Lin Yue stood up and walked over, pausing for a moment as she looked at the seat next to Hermione.

Hermione and the Granger couple were sitting on the same sofa, and here I was sitting too... isn't that a bit inappropriate?

Lin Yue thought to herself without any emotions, just trying to analyze the situation through the lens of polite rules.

However, it was clear that Hermione didn't want Lin Yue to think too much about it; she leaned back on the sofa. Without even giving Lin Yue a chance to sit beside her, she directly reached out and pulled her onto her lap.

Lin Yue instinctively stiffened for a moment as she was pulled onto Hermione's lap.

"Hermione, if I sit on your lap for too long, it might restrict your blood flow and cause your legs to go numb. I shouldn't be sitting on you."

Lin Yue calmly stated her conclusion, but Hermione tightened her embrace around Lin Yue, making her lean back into her arms.

"Not at all, you're so light. Even if your legs do go numb, it's just that—legs going numb. I don't mind letting you sit here."

"Or," Hermione leaned closer to Lin Yue's ear, "do you not want to sit on my lap?"

The warm breath brushed against her ear, and Lin Yue felt her brain suddenly heat up; it was visibly clear that her ears were turning red.

"I didn't think that."

Lin Yue's tone and pitch remained unchanged, but her instinctively reddening cheeks and ears revealed her true reaction to Hermione.

With a slight smile, Hermione tightened her grip on Lin Yue's arm in a somewhat domineering manner, "Then let's just sit here."

Lin Yue nodded with a calm expression and quietly settled into Hermione's embrace.

When it was time to sleep at night, Hermione became even more "free-spirited" after Lin Yue dried her own hair.

Having already lain down in bed, Hermione reached out and pulled Lin Yue into her arms, burying her face in the crook of Lin Yue's neck and gently inhaling her scent.

This time, Lin yue said nothing, as it wouldn't affect Hermione's body. As for what else Hermione wanted to do, she was ready for it.

Although she didn't quite understand why her brain, cheeks, and heart felt a wave of heat.

"Good night, Lin Yue." Hermione nuzzled into Lin Yue's neck and whispered softly.

"Good night, Hermione." Lin Yue replied in a flat tone, closing her eyes at the same time.

Lin Yue spent the first three days of summer vacation in Hermione's frequent "closeness."

Every time the Granger couple saw this, they would show a look of contentment.

On the fourth day of the vacation, Lin Yue followed Hermione and the Granger couple on their journey to France.

On the plane, Lin Yue sat by the window, with Hermione next to her.

As soon as she sat down and fastened her seatbelt, Hermione took Linyue's hand.

Turning to look at Hermione with a blank expression, Hermione smiled and poked Linyue's cheek.

"This is my first time on a plane, and my first time flying is with you."

Lin Yue allowed Hermione to poke her cheek, and with a dazed expression, she nodded, "Yeah, it's my first time on a plane too."

Hermione nodded and tightened her grip on Lin Yue's hand.

"Since it's your first time flying, do you feel nervous? Like... do you think about what would happen if the plane were to crash, something like that?"

"No," Lin Yue answered honestly, quickly recalling information about airplanes in her mind. "The probability of an accident is actually very low."

Her brain swiftly calculated the maximum weight for casting the Levitation Charm, comparing it to a fully loaded commercial airliner, and Lin Yue said with a calm expression, "Even in the extremely unlikely event of an emergency, there's no need to worry. According to the Ministry of Magic's regulations, young wizards can use magic to save themselves in life-threatening situations."

"My Levitation Charm is enough to safely land a fully loaded commercial airliner."

"With me around, Hermione doesn't need to worry."

The last sentence slipped out of Lin Yue's mouth instinctively, without any thought, almost as if it were ingrained in her DNA, as if she was born to say it.

Just like how humans are born with the ability to love others.

Hearing the words she wanted to hear, Hermione's eyes sparkled as she hugged Lin Yue's right arm.

"Yeah, even though I know you don't mean it that way, just hearing that makes me very satisfied."

Seeing Hermione's eyes crinkle with a smile, Lin Yue thought that she must be pleased to hear that she could ensure the plane's safety. As for the part about knowing that she didn't mean it that way, Lin Yue couldn't quite grasp the specific meaning.

Mechanically, she looked out the window; the plane had begun to taxi slowly.

At the same time, the plane's speed, acceleration, and the upward thrust about to be generated all started to form calculations in Lin Yue's mind.

As the plane slowly took off, Lin Yue kept calculating various data while watching the ground recede further away.

It wasn't until the plane was flying steadily that she stopped her calculations.

This would make a great physics or math problem, Lin Yue thought in a formatted manner.

"Excuse me, little one? What would you like to drink?"

The flight attendant, pushing a cart, leaned in gently to ask Lin Yue, while Hermione lightly patted her hand.

Lin Yue turned around and apologized to the flight attendant, "Sorry, I was just doing some calculations and didn't respond in time."

The flight attendant was taken aback, clearly not expecting a passenger to apologize for that.

"It's okay," her smile became even more genuine and gentle, "What would you like to drink? Alcoholic drinks are not allowed, though."

It seemed like she was teasing Lin Yue, deliberately adding the last sentence.

"If you have cola, I would like a cola, thank you."

Recalling the experience of going to the amusement park with Hermione, Lin Yue unhesitatingly ordered the cola she had enjoyed before.

That unique taste was something Lin Yue really liked, more than any other beverage.

Of course, a significant part of the reason was likely because that joyful memory was associated with Hermione being by her side.

Even though Lin Yue herself wasn't aware of it yet, her body instinctively recognized the difference between cola and other drinks.