While Lin Yue was tasting desserts, Hermione also received a gift delivered by owls. In previous years, although she would look forward to her gifts, she had never woken up this early for Christmas as she did this year. This Christmas was more anticipated than any in the past because she knew very well that she was about to receive a gift from Lin Yue. The gloves she knitted for herself... even though she already knew in advance what Lin Yue would give her.

But when she opened the blue package and saw the exquisite pair of gloves inside, Hermione couldn't help but feel a strong surge of excitement in her heart. It was more thrilling than any other Christmas gift she had received before. She eagerly put on the gloves; they were slightly larger than her hands, just the right size that they wouldn't fall off because they were too big, nor would they feel uncomfortable because they were too snug.

Feeling the warmth in her hands, even in a somewhat heated room, Hermione didn't notice the slightest bit of heat at all. On the contrary, she felt an indescribable comfort in her hands that made her want to wear gloves even at home. However, when she thought about going downstairs for breakfast and the scene of wearing gloves in front of her parents, Hermione shook her head and reluctantly took off the gloves. In her heart, she sincerely hoped to go out, Merlin bless, please let her mother, Mrs. Granger, make full use of her.

Let her go out a few more times to buy the ingredients needed for the Christmas dinner, so she can wear her gloves a few more times. Merlin seemed to hear her prayers, as if not wanting the little witch's wishes to go unfulfilled on Christmas Day. After Hermione finished her breakfast, Mrs. Granger gently waved her hand at her. "Hermione, come here." Hermione quickly tidied up the tableware and excitedly walked over to her mother. "What's wrong, Mom? Do you need to buy something?!"

Hermione looked at Mrs. Granger with bright, sparkling eyes, and Mrs. Granger was momentarily taken aback.

What’s gotten into my daughter today? Although I usually let Hermione go out to buy things, she has never shown any reluctance.

But today... why is she so proactive and so excited?

"Yes..." Mrs. Granger nodded hesitantly, "I would like to ask you to help me buy some spices and sugar."

"Okay!" Hermione nodded vigorously, and then energetically dashed upstairs. In no time, she put on her thick coat and eagerly donned her gloves.

Then she quickly rushed back downstairs. "Hermione, slow down!"

Mrs. Granger watched as Hermione rushed down the stairs, feeling her heart race. What was wrong with her daughter? Today she seemed reckless and overly excited. What if she fell while rushing down the stairs?

Hermione snapped back to reality and quickly tried to suppress her excitement, standing obediently in front of Mrs. Granger and reaching out to take the money she offered.As Hermione took the money, Mrs. Granger's gaze naturally fell on the gloves she was wearing.

The gloves looked exquisite, and it was clear that the person who made them had excellent skills and put a lot of effort into them. Most importantly, Mrs. Granger couldn't remember ever making or buying those gloves for Hermione.

"Hermione, these gloves of yours are really exquisite. Did a classmate give them to you as a Christmas gift?" Mrs. Granger asked Hermione thoughtfully.

Hearing Mrs. Granger's question, Hermione's previously suppressed emotions instantly broke through her defenses. A big smile spread across her face as she nodded and said happily, "Yes, Mom, they were given to me by Lin Yue!"

"Lin Yue?" Mrs. Granger looked at Hermione in confusion, as this was a name she had never heard before.

"Yes!" Hermione nodded vigorously. "Her grades are really good! Much better than mine, and she studies very seriously! She hardly takes any breaks."

"But that's what worries me a bit, so I always try to find ways to get her to take breaks with me. Even so, I still feel like she puts a lot of pressure on herself..."

As Hermione seemed ready to talk non-stop, like a can of worms opened, Mrs. Granger quickly interrupted her.

"Alright, alright, Hermione, if you keep going into such detail about your friend, you might not have enough time to go shopping."

"Oh... fine, sorry, Mom." Hermione reluctantly closed her mouth, pursed her lips; she still had more to say.

"I'm going shopping now." Hermione nodded at Mrs. Granger, walked to the door, changed her shoes, and stepped out of the house.

Mrs. Granger stood at the kitchen door, watching Hermione close the door behind her.

She murmured softly, "Lin Yue... with Hermione acting like this, if it weren't for her just saying she uses 'she' for herself, I would almost think..."

Mrs. Granger stopped mid-sentence as she suddenly realized that it wasn't only between a man and a woman that one could become lovers.

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As for her own daughter... Mrs. Granger shook her head, trying to clear her somewhat chaotic thoughts from her mind. What was she thinking? Hermione was still so young, and that girl named Lin Yue was definitely young too. They should both consider each other as best friends... As for things like romantic relationships, that would have to wait until they grew up a bit more. Never mind, Mrs. Granger shook her head and turned to walk into the kitchen. Hermione's happiness was something she would manage on her own. She had been a smart child since she was little, clearly knowing what she wanted and how to pursue it. If she truly liked someone, it didn't matter whether it was a boy or a girl, what mattered was her happiness.

Moreover... having two daughters means double the thoughtfulness, and Mrs. Granger couldn't help but smile at the thought. However, this matter can be kept from Hermione's dad for now, considering how precious he thinks of his darling daughter. She hopes nothing will happen that might scare that girl named Lin Yue. Unbeknownst to them, Hermione, being the perceptive mother, has already noticed the budding feelings between the two of them, even before they themselves did.

On one side, Hermione happily went shopping while wearing gloves, and on the other side, Lin Yue arrived at the library with her backpack, ready to continue reading. However, she hadn't been reading for long when Harry and Ron walked in, each carrying their own assignments.

Ron looked at Harry with a pained expression and said, "Mate... are we really going to study on Christmas Day? On the day itself?!"

Harry sighed and pointed at Lin Yue, who was reading in the library.

"Hermione asked us to take Lin Yue out to relax and have fun, so we at least have to make sure she enjoys herself and relaxes."

"Just think about it, if we take her out to have fun and relax, but we haven't finished our homework, we'll just be thinking about the homework the whole time."

"And then Lin Yue will notice that and bring us back to study..."

Harry didn't need to say more; just hearing that was enough to make Ron determined to finish his homework right now!

"Lin Yue, good morning! Can we sit here?" Harry leaned down and quietly greeted Lin Yue.

Lin Yue looked up, expressionless, at Harry and Ron. "Sure, go ahead and sit down."

Harry and Ron breathed a sigh of relief and sat down across from Lin Yue to start their homework.

After giving the two a faint glance, Lin Yue returned to her studying.

The three of them studied until noon, and as lunchtime approached, Ron, holding his stomach, glanced at Lin Yue, who was still focused on her work.

Feeling a bit embarrassed, he spoke up, "Um... shouldn't we go eat? I'm a bit hungry, sorry..."

Hearing this, Harry also looked up at Lin Yue, but she didn't seem to hear them calling her name and continued to read, showing no reaction at all.

Ron sighed helplessly, just about to lower his head to continue his homework when Harry, realizing something, quickly spoke up.

"Lin Yue, how about we go eat first?"

Hearing someone call her name, Lin Yue slowly lifted her head and glanced at Harry and Ron. "Okay, let's go."

She stood up, packed her bag, and quickly walked out of the library.

Harry and Ron followed behind her, and Ron covered his mouth to speak quietly to Harry.

"I shouldn't have upset her, right? Why did she ignore me when I talked to her, but she responded to you?"

Harry cautiously glanced at Lin Yue walking in front of them and replied just as quietly.

"It's not that you upset her, and it's not that she doesn't want to talk to you. It's just that if you don't call her by her name, she won't realize you're talking to her."

"Ugh..." Ron couldn't help but click his tongue. "What a bookworm..."

The three of them arrived at the entrance of the Great Hall, which had been beautifully decorated for the occasion.

As soon as you walk into the hall, you can see countless Christmas firecrackers. Pulling one will result in a harmless explosion and smoke, followed by some small gifts. Just a moment ago, Ron, who had been complaining about being hungry, was enthusiastically pulling Harry to play with the firecrackers.

However, Lin Yue didn't even glance at the firecrackers and walked straight to the dining table, starting to eat at a rapid pace. Since most of the students had gone home for Christmas, only a few students and professors remained in Hogwarts Castle.

Therefore, Principal Dumbledore simply moved the four long tables in the hall to the sides and replaced them with a large round table in the center. This way, everyone could sit at the same table, making the atmosphere a bit livelier. However, this also led to... Lin Yue's rapid eating being noticed by the professors once again.

Professor Flitwick, who had originally wanted to discuss this issue with Lin Yue but had been distracted by various matters and had accidentally forgotten about it, finally caught her in the act this time. Sitting at the same table, it was the first time he observed Lin Yue eating up close, and he felt even more shocked and pained.

Even professors who hope their students’ study well feel uncomfortable when they see their students working so hard that they rush through meals, neglecting their health.

"Miss Lin Yue, Miss Lin Yue..." Before Professor Flitwick could speak, Principal Dumbledore gently tapped his fork against the goblet in front of him, interrupting Lin Yue's frantic eating. Hearing the principal call her name, Lin Yue immediately put down her knife and fork and looked up at him.

"Professor Dumbledore, what’s the matter?"

Looking at Lin Yue's expressionless face and emotionless eyes, Professor Dumbledore paused for a moment before revealing a kind smile.

"You can take your time while eating; it’s healthier that way, and you can enjoy the deliciousness of the food, can't you?"

Lin Yue was taken aback for a moment. "Sorry, my mealtime is fixed and cannot encroach on my study time."

Principal Dumbledore felt a bit choked; are the current Ravenclaw students really this eager to learn? They talk about studying all the time...

Back in his day, even Ravenclaw wasn't like this.If his thoughts were to be heard by the many Ravenclaw students, they would probably be unable to hold back their loud rebuttals:

"No! It's only Lin Yue who is like this! Even if they love studying, they wouldn't sacrifice their lives for it, nor would they encroach on their mealtimes for studying!"

"Today is Christmas," Professor McGonagall said with a smile, placing a cup full of pumpkin juice next to Lin Yue. "Miss Lin Yue, why not take it easy for a day? Just for today, don't think about studying."

Lin Yue stared at the pumpkin juice that Professor McGonagall had set down, her mind caught in a conflict between two thoughts.

Her studies shouldn't stop, but she should listen to the professor. The professor said to take a break today and not think about studying.

But... her studies can't stop... she can't take a break... she can't...

"Miss Lin Yue!" Principal Dumbledore timely interjected, interrupting Lin Yue's thoughts that were about to fall into a loop of conflict.

Lin Yue looked up, her expression devoid of emotion as she gazed at Principal Dumbledore. "Sorry, Principal Dumbledore, I just zoned out for a moment."

"It's alright," Dumbledore said with a smile, shaking his head. "Just for today, give yourself a break, okay?"

Lin Yue looked at Dumbledore; his face remained kind, but his voice and the aura he exuded made it hard for anyone to resist following his advice.

"Okay, thank you, Principal Dumbledore." Finally, with the "external force" of his encouragement, she decided to heed the professor's instruction and take a break today, allowing the thought of studying to take a backseat.

Lin Yue nodded mechanically, her expression as cold as water, and began to slowly eat her Christmas lunch.

Seeing Lin Yue finally slow down her eating, the professors present all breathed a sigh of relief. Professor Flitwick looked gratefully at Principal Dumbledore and Professor McGonagall. Dumbledore was skilled at guiding others, making them follow his kind suggestions, while Professor McGonagall was more meticulous. The outcome of their conversation with Lin Yue was certainly better than if he had spoken up alone.