Lin Yue stared blankly at Professor McGonagall. Her upright posture and the determined expression mixed with anger slowly overlapped with the face of an adult she had seen in another world.

The two were completely different; one faced the hardships ahead but made no progress, placing the heavy burden on the shoulders of children. The other faced the unknown without fear, firmly telling the child to grow up healthy and happy.

They were entirely different, and a thought emerged in Lin Yue's mind.

It wasn't just the schools that were different; the adults in the two worlds were also completely different or rather... most adults were completely different.

Professor McGonagall's current appearance not only made Lin Yue's mind momentarily stop, but even Hermione and the other three were captivated by their professor's charm.

This is what a true mentor looks like, shouldering the sky and guiding the still immature children forward.

"But... learning is the top priority."

Lin Yue's mind was flashing with mottled patterns as she struggled to speak.

"No, it isn't," Professor McGonagall shook her head, "What I'm saying now applies not just to you, Miss Lin Yue."

"It applies to Miss Granger, Miss Penelope, to all the students at Hogwarts, to all students in the world."

"Learning should not be the first priority in your lives; you should be."

"Your joys and sorrows, your lives, should come before it."

"You are yourselves first, and students second."

Being yourself first, then a student, was like a thunderclap in Lin Yue's mind, and the mottled patterns vanished.

She slowly raised her head to look at Professor McGonagall, "Okay, I understand. Thank you, Professor McGonagall."

"I will... put myself before my studies from now on."

Professor McGonagall looked at Lin Yue and nodded with relief, but then her expression immediately turned serious again.

"Now tell me, why did you hurt yourself?"

"Because I violated the rules of Hogwarts, which means I broke the regulations."

"Violated the school rules?" Professor McGonagall raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised that a "good child" like Lin Yue had broken the rules.

Could it be that she went out at night? Finally went out at night?

"Previously, Draco Malfoy insulted Hermione, and before that, he and his father had also threatened Hermione and everyone else in Diagon Alley."

"So after Draco insulted Hermione again, I took action to eliminate the threat."

Eliminate the threat—hearing those words made Professor McGonagall's brow twitch.

"Eliminate, does that mean what I think it means? You wanted to kill him?"

"Yes." Lin Yue nodded without changing her expression, her tone devoid of any emotion as she spoke about the matter.

"I thought that only by completely eliminating the threat could Hermione and the others be safe, and after that, I would accept any punishment, even going to Azkaban."

"But you didn't succeed, did you? Why?" Professor McGonagall sat back down across from Lin Yue and looked at her.

She had no doubt that if this child had acted, Draco Malfoy, that spoiled brat who was used to getting his way thanks to Lucius Malfoy, would have had no chance to fight back.

He might not even have known who attacked him and would have just died.

"Yes, I didn't succeed; Hermione stopped me."

Lin Yue nodded indifferently and spoke the truth.

"Miss Granger did very well," Professor McGonagall said with a slight nod.

Hermione, holding Lin Yue, pressed her lips together. "Sorry, Professor McGonagall, Lin Yue did it for us..."

"No, no, no, I'm not angry, Miss Granger."

Professor McGonagall shook her head. "I have a basic understanding of Miss Lin Yue's situation now. She does not have a good understanding of life, nor does she value it highly."

Living in a world where one is forced to regard their own life as insignificant, and having lost their emotions.

Lin Yue certainly does not have a good understanding and appreciation of the importance of life, which is why she can be so harsh on herself.

She can act without considering the consequences, even if it means sacrificing herself.

"And" Professor McGonagall raised her head somewhat proudly, "I don't think there's anything wrong with being furious for the sake of a friend."

Madam. Pomfrey listened nearby, her lips twitching slightly. "Minerva, is it really okay to teach children like this?"

However, the Lion King clearly felt he was in the right and continued to explain, "But even when one is filled with rage, one must be aware of the consequences."

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Professor McGonagall looked at Lin Yue with a kind expression. "It's fine to teach others a lesson, but you must not use dark magic or take someone else's life. That's my bottom line."

"Okay, I understand. Thank you, Professor McGonagall," Lin Yue nodded earnestly.

"But since you didn't succeed in taking Mr. Malfoy's life, why punish yourself?"

Facing Professor McGonagall's puzzled gaze, Lin Yue's tone was as calm and undisturbed as a still lake.

"Because while I was acting, I damaged the walls, ceiling, and floor of Hogwarts, and I violated the rules by harming a classmate and using magic in the corridor."

"Oh, you really are quite familiar with the school rules."

Professor McGonagall looked at Lin Yue with a hint of admiration, then mischievously winked.

"However, I think that sometimes violating some harmless school rules, if we don't catch you in the act..."

"Then it’s not a big deal. Of course, I won’t admit to this once I leave this room."

The other four young wizards present, aside from Lin Yue, couldn't help but laugh.

The atmosphere, which had been overly tense after hearing about Lin Yue's past, was greatly relieved.

Seeing everyone laugh again, Professor McGonagall nodded in satisfaction and stood up to ask Lin Yue for her opinion.

"Miss Lin Yue, can I share what you said today with Professor Dumbledore and your head of house, Professor Flitwick?"

If Lin Yue said no, she wouldn't tell Dumbledore and Flitwick.

"Of course, Professor McGonagall. As a student, I shouldn't have any secrets from the professors."

Lin Yue nodded without hesitation, her voice sounding mechanical as she spoke.

"You don't always have to be so serious and obedient, good girl."

Professor McGonagall put on her wizard hat and said, "Learn more from Miss Granger, who is holding you; be a little mischievous sometimes, be more lively."

Hearing Professor McGonagall's words, Hermione's face instantly turned red. Compared to Lin Yue... it seemed that she had indeed broken school rules a bit more?

Professor McGonagall nodded at the five little wizards and walked towards the dormitory door with Madam Pomfrey.

As they reached the door, just before Professor McGonagall was about to close it, she turned back to Lin Yue and the others and reminded them,

"I think you might need quite a bit of time to chat carefully. Given your good level of magic, I will excuse you from today's class."

After saying that, Professor McGonagall gently closed the door.

As soon as they walked down the stairs from the girls' dormitory, Professor McGonagall and Madam Pomfrey caught the attention of all the Ravenclaws still in the Ravenclaw common room.

"Professor McGonagall, may I ask if something happened to Lin Yue?"

Padma stood up as a representative and politely asked Professor McGonagall a question.

"There are some minor issues, Miss Patil, but Miss Lin Yue is fine now," Professor McGonagall nodded. "The specific information related to Miss Lin Yue's situation involves her privacy. If you want to know, you can ask her."

"But be careful, if Miss Lin Yue doesn't want to talk about it, don't press her."

"Of course, thank you, Professor McGonagall," Padma sincerely thanked her.

Professor McGonagall waved her hand, "There's no need to thank me for caring about my students."

After saying this, she left with Madam Pomfrey. Madam Pomfrey returned to the medical wing, while she went to the headmaster's office to inform Dumbledore about Lin Yue's situation.

In the headmaster's office, after listening to Professor McGonagall's account, Headmaster Dumbledore closed his eyes.

No matter how smart he was or how well he could think, he would never have imagined that Lin Yue was from another world.

And… that the other world was in such a situation, thinking back to how he had previously doubted her.

Principal Dumbledore couldn't help but shake his head in self-mockery, truly feeling paranoid because of Tom alone.

"To place all hope and pressure on the children, I really don't understand what those people in that twisted world are thinking."

With no students around, Professor McGonagall vented her anger without restraint.

"A bunch of cowards! Incompetent people!"

Looking at his old colleague, Principal Dumbledore fell silent for a moment. Yes.

Using the known difficulties of the future as an excuse to force the current children, even sacrificing their health and happiness, to compel them to grow up.

What does that say about the incompetence of these adults? Upon further reflection... Principal Dumbledore suddenly felt that his previous plans needed to change.

"Minerva," Dumbledore raised his head, a hint of moisture appearing in his sharp blue eyes, "what if I said we are in a similar situation now?"

"What?" Professor McGonagall was taken aback, looking at Principal Dumbledore in disbelief.

Professor Dumbledore took a deep breath and slowly began to recount the prophecy made by Professor Trelawney all those years ago.

"A child who has just been born will defeat the Dark Lord; he possesses a power that the Dark Lord does not have."

Professor McGonagall's lips trembled slightly as she looked at Dumbledore in disbelief.

"So that child... is Potter?"

Dumbledore paused for a moment. "It was Voldemort who chose Harry. There were two newborn boys who met the conditions: Harry and Neville, and he chose Harry."

"Ridiculous!" Professor McGonagall clenched her fists. "There are so many great wizards in the magical world, and Voldemort is so afraid of a child that he wants to kill him!"

"Why didn't he dare to come to Hogwarts back then? Why didn't he dare to confront you?"

"Headmaster Dumbledore sighed, 'He is too afraid of death.'

'I think so too,' Professor McGonagall scoffed coldly, 'So this is your reason for leaving Sibyl behind, right?'

'Yes,' Headmaster Dumbledore nodded in agreement.

'That reason is somewhat reasonable.'

Professor McGonagall said this and then seemed to remember something, narrowing her eyes at Headmaster Dumbledore.

'Wait a minute, Albus, according to that prophecy, you don't mean to send Potter to defeat Voldemort, do you? A child?'

After all, Albus had just mentioned that they actually had situations like Lin Yue's world.

'I'm afraid it must be this way, Minerva, it has to be Harry who defeats Voldemort.'

'Nonsense,' Professor McGonagall stepped forward, 'Potter is only in his second year; what he went through at the end of last year was already too much.'

'Other, more dangerous things, I absolutely will not allow.'

'I am his professor, I am his head of house, and you are his headmaster, Albus.'

'We are all still alive; it shouldn't be up to a child like Potter to face the Dark... Voldemort!'

Professor McGonagall gritted her teeth as she uttered that name.

'He took away two of my excellent students; I will not let him take their child as well.'

'Even if it really is only Harry who can kill him, it should be us binding Voldemort and letting Harry kill him when he is an adult, not sending him to face danger now.'

'I am, of course, his headmaster, Minerva.' Headmaster Dumbledore raised his head, and the flames reignited in his blue eyes.

This made him look as if he had become fifty years younger. 'So, I have changed my mind; most of the rest of the wizarding world has already been scared out of their wits.'

'But I am glad you haven't, and the other professors at Hogwarts certainly haven't either; Voldemort is a challenge we should face.'

'Not something Harry should face. We will capture Voldemort and then find a way for Harry to kill him; I will think of a way as best as I can.'"

Professor McGonagall smiled slightly, "You know, Albus, the professors at Hogwarts and everyone in the Order of the Phoenix will listen to you."

"I will do my best, Minerva," said Headmaster Dumbledore, standing up and radiating a brilliant light, "for Harry and the others to grow up healthy and happy, and so that we do not become weak adults."

Lin Yue and the others were completely unaware of the conversation happening in the headmaster's office.

After Professor McGonagall left, Penelope exchanged glances with Cho Chang and Marietta.

"I guess everyone outside must be quite worried right now," Penelope spoke first. They had rushed in with Professor McGonagall and Madam Pomfrey, and the students outside must have seen them.

Given the current level of concern for Lin Yue, they were definitely anxious.

"So it would be better for us to go out and reassure everyone and briefly explain the situation," Cho Chang quickly added.

Marietta looked uncertainly at Lin Yue, "Lin Yue, do you mind if the Ravenclaw students know about your situation?"

Lin Yue shook her head expressionlessly, "I don't mind."

It's just my past; it doesn't matter if everyone knows.

"Alright, then let's go out first."

Penelope nodded and led Cho Chang and Marietta out of the dormitory, discussing Lin Yue's background from another world.

It was fine if the members of Ravenclaw knew, and as for others... it didn't matter if Harry and Ron found out, but there was no need to tell anyone else.

Penelope prepared to give everyone a gag order after explaining everything. She also planned to ask a seventh-year senior to use a confidentiality spell, just to be safe.

Once the three left, only Hermione and Lin Yue remained in the dormitory. Lin Yue mechanically turned her head to look at Hermione, who was holding her.