"Book signing? Lockhart?" The Gryffindor trio, who had been briefed on Lockhart by the three Ravenclaws, frowned simultaneously.
A fraud... holding a Book signing?
Lynn had no thoughts on the matter, and no emotions were generated. She just calmly looked at the long queue at the entrance of Flourish and Blotts.
Instinctively, she analyzed the situation based on the flow of people and the size of the bookstore, finally concluding...
...that the probability of a Stampede occurring here was very high.
Turning her head mechanically, Lynn stated the results of her calculation in a flat tone.
"Given the current flow of people and the size of Flourish and Blotts, the probability of a Stampede is very high. I do not recommend entering."
Hearing Lynn's words, the six of them looked at each other. Hermione reached out and pulled Lynn into her arms.
Knowing how reliable Lynn was, Hermione, Harry, and Ron all looked at the three seniors present.
"Maybe we shouldn't go in? We can just ask a clerk to help us get the books."
Hermione hesitantly made the suggestion, and Harry and Ron next to her nodded in agreement.
Maranhao, Marietta, and Penelope already adored their young housemate immensely, and naturally, their trust in Lynn was extremely high.
They immediately agreed to the proposal; safety was the most important thing, after all.
And another important point was... none of them were fans of Lockhart. In fact, they somewhat disliked this boastful, bragging fraud from Ravenclaw.
Rather than going in to see Lockhart's face, they'd rather stay out.
Having decided, the seven children didn't go any further. Penelope waved over a clerk and, after telling him what books everyone needed...
...the seven children waited right at the entrance of Flourish and Blotts.
A moment later, the four adults along with Fred, George, and Percy arrived at Flourish and Blotts on time.
Upon learning that Lockhart's Book signing was being held here, Mrs. Weasley immediately blushed and said she wanted to wait for an autograph.
Mr. Weasley felt a bit jealous, but he still smiled and expressed his understanding, taking all the things from his wife's hands.
He also told her to wait for the autograph in peace and that he would handle the children's side.
After saying that, he led Fred, George, and Percy into the bookstore to buy their books, leaving only Ginny with Lynn and the others.
Although Lynn had explained beforehand that the probability of a Stampede at Flourish and Blotts was high...
...Mr. Weasley waved it off with a smile, saying the four of them were men and quite strong, so going in would be fine.
Hearing him say that, Lynn didn't say anything more, but turned her calm gaze toward Ginny, who had been looking at her curiously.
Feeling Lynn's gaze and looking into those eyes that held no warmth, Ginny couldn't help but swallow, feeling a little scared.
Hermione, with her arm around Lynn's shoulder, naturally saw this. She leaned down to eye level with Ginny and spoke gently to comfort her.
"Don't be afraid of Lynn. She's just used to having no expressions or emotions," at this point, Hermione's heart ached sharply with pity, "but she's a very good person."
"That's right." The five people nearby all smiled and nodded in agreement.
Ron glanced at Lynn and whispered to Ginny, "You know that Super scholar Harry and I told you about? That's her."
Ginny's eyes lit up instantly, and she turned to look at Lynn with starry eyes.
Lynn was stunned for a moment. Looking at Ginny's face, she instinctively analyzed her micro-expressions.
This expression is... admiration? But why would she admire me?
From what Ron just said, it seemed to be because of her good grades. But as a student, studying well is what's expected.
And upon knowing someone else has good grades, shouldn't one be thinking hard about how to surpass them and become number one? Why admire?
Several thoughts passed through Lynn's mind without any confusion. Before she could finish them, she heard a somewhat haughty voice from behind.
"Aha... falling back into your old ways and hanging out with these friends of yours again, Potter?"
Hearing that "punchable" voice, Harry didn't need to think to know who it was. Turning around with a fire in his heart, Harry glared at Draco.
"Watch your mouth, Malfoy. My friends are at least better than you."
"Is that so?" Draco raised an eyebrow, his disdainful gaze sweeping over Ron, Hermione, and Lynn. "Blood traitors, mudbloods, and someone who doesn't even look human... your friends really are quite something."
"How dare you!" At his words, the three Ravenclaw seniors pulled out their wands in unison, and Ron also aggressively drew his wand, wanting to hit him with a jinx.
"Draco." A drawling, arrogant voice sounded, and a Snake-headed cane reached out, pulling Draco back slightly.
Lucius Malfoy stepped out, looking down at the seven children with their wands drawn, and Ginny behind them.
"So, another Weasley child has started school, I see."
Lucius looked at the people before him with the same contempt as his son, his voice slow and arrogant.
"Little girl, can your parents... still afford to send you to school?"
Ginny's face flushed deeply, but she didn't back down as she glared at Lucius.
Hermione and the three Ravenclaw seniors, including Maranhao, shielded Ginny behind them, their wands still raised.
"I think you should pay attention to your own son's manners first, Mr. Malfoy." Maranhao spoke with a cold face. If Lucius Malfoy hadn't been there, they would have acted on Draco's words already.
"Draco, what did you just say?" Lucius turned to look at his son.
"Nothing, Father. Just some truths." As he spoke, he even had the audacity to repeat those words again.
Lucius raised an eyebrow after hearing them and looked at Ron, Hermione, and Lynn. When he saw Lynn, his gaze paused for a moment.
However, he still spoke arrogantly, "He is indeed telling the truth."
As soon as these words were spoken, every Young Wizard present except Ginny and Lynn raised their wands.
Looking at the six children pointing wands at him, Lucius narrowed his eyes. "I think it's best if you don't do anything foolish."
Even with Penelope, a slightly older student, there, it would be easy for him to deal with these children.
However, when these words reached Lynn's ears, they were a clear and heavy threat directed at Hermione and the others.
Hermione's life value is greater than my own, so protecting Hermione takes priority over myself.
The inequality she had constructed before surfaced in her mind, and that feeling of wanting to do something surged in her chest again.
Plus, Senior Maranhao and the others, as well as Harry and Ron, were also being threatened.
Lynn's absolute rationality was instantly overridden by the result of the inequality and her impulse. She swiftly pulled out her wand and stepped in front of Hermione and the others.
She looked at Lucius with a cold gaze, showing no sign of anger, only endless frigidity.
"Am I to understand that you are making a threat, Mr. Malfoy?"
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