Being at Hogwarts, something's not right with this system.

Even when facing Dumbledore, Lin Yu remained unyielding, refusing to back down or compromise.

Because he genuinely felt that Snape's actions were utterly incompetent.

He is unworthy of being a teacher.

Is this how you're supposed to act as a teacher?

As a teacher, the result was that he targeted, or even openly targeted, his own students in Baling.

Does this sound like a word?

How can a child who is suppressed like this from a young age possibly have a normal mental state?

Moreover, Hogwarts is a completely enclosed school, and students can only go home during holidays.

Not to mention Harry doesn't even have a home; the Dursleys don't have a place for him at all, he's just staying there temporarily.

He will only suffer more serious harm there.

Lin Yu even felt sorry for Harry. Did Harry really want to be the savior?

Does he really want that title of "the boy who survived a great calamity"?

How happy Harry would be if his parents were still alive, if Lily and James could have been with him from childhood to adulthood?

Why should we let you bully and suppress us like this?

"Alright, that's enough," Dumbledore sighed wearily, interrupting Lin Yu, and said, "Let's leave it at that for today. Our agreement is our secret. And don't go around talking about Voldemort. And... you'd better not call him by that name. This is for your own good."

Lin Yu shook his head: "If I don't even dare to call his name, how can I dare to fight him? You're kidding me. I dare to call your name, Dumbledore, let alone Voldemort. Dumbledore, you are more powerful than him. He should be the one afraid of you."

Dumbledore chuckled. "Isn't it a bit late to flatter me now? You little rascal."

But he was clearly very happy.

That's Dumbledore for you. He's wise, intelligent, and magnanimous, but also strict and decisive.

He showed no mercy to those who deserved to be sacrificed.

He was also very kind and compassionate to his own people.

Dumbledore did not target Lin Yu for his sarcasm and ridicule, nor did he press for details; instead, they tacitly stopped there.

After the conversation ended, Dumbledore raised his hand to dispel the magic in the room and returned outside with Lin Yu.

"Dumbledore, you were too impulsive just now," Professor McGonagall greeted him, glanced at Lin Yu, and seeing that he was alright, turned around and actually scolded Dumbledore.

Dumbledore said with a helpless expression, "Minerva, we're still outside, so give me some face. Besides, would I lay a hand on my own student? Don't forget I'm also from Gryffindor, and I was your former headmaster."

How could Professor McGonagall forget?

After all, Professor McGonagall was Dumbledore's student when he was not yet the headmaster but a Transfiguration professor.

Professor McGonagall later came to Hogwarts after experiencing a painful relationship, and took over Dumbledore's positions as Head of Gryffindor and Vice-Headmaster.

"Alright, Minerva, let's not talk about these two anymore. I can vouch for them; they're not reckless. They're capable of swimming in the Black Lake. Don't forget, many children enjoy swimming in the Black Lake, don't they? As long as they don't go too far, we'll turn a blind eye," Dumbledore began to speak up for Lin Yu and Hermione.

And what he said wasn't wrong; Black Lake is indeed a forbidden area, but it is divided into different zones.

Some young wizards would even sneak off to the Black Lake to tease the giant squid, perhaps by feeding it bread or something similar.

Just think about it, can a creature called a giant squid really move around in shallow water?

Obviously impossible.

So Dumbledore was right; they weren't entirely impartial, and they would sometimes turn a blind eye.

As long as these young wizards don't go too far, it'll be fine.

Professor McGonagall gave Dumbledore a furtive glare; clearly, she didn't want the matter to end so easily.

But since Dumbledore had spoken, Professor McGonagall couldn't hold back any longer. She tapped Lin Yu's forehead with her finger and said with exasperation, "You just promised me this morning, and even asked me to bring you a gift for your girlfriend. Is this how you repay me? When Hagrid came to us, my heart was breaking. I thought I was going to come and collect your corpses, and maybe I wouldn't even be able to put them together properly."

As Professor McGonagall spoke, her eyes welled up with tears again.

Although Lin Yu and his classmates had only been enrolled for a week, Professor McGonagall had already genuinely treated each of the young wizards as her own children.

Needless to say, she adored the two children.

Lin Yu could confront Dumbledore head-on, but faced with Professor McGonagall, who was unusually emotional and almost brought to tears by his actions, he was speechless and could only bow his head and admit his mistake: "I'm sorry, Professor McGonagall, we will be more careful next time."

There will be a next time?

Professor McGonagall's eyes widened, and she turned to Hermione in anger, ignoring him.

Hermione quickly reassured her, "I'll keep an eye on him."

Professor McGonagall rolled her eyes. "Come on, I think if he wanted to skip class by climbing over the wall, you'd just give him the ladder. Miss Granger, I remember you as a good girl."

Professor McGonagall even calls Hermione "Miss Granger".

Of course, this is not meant as respect, but rather as a very stern remark.

Hermione glanced at Lin Yu instinctively; it was all his fault for leading her astray.

Think about it, since Saturday, Lin Yu has already led her to break countless school rules.

But Hermione didn't complain at all, because Lin Yu never backed down, and he always stood firmly in front of her.

His bet with Professor Hodge, his arguments with Dumbledore and Professor McGonagall, and even his efforts to prove himself.

Hermione witnessed firsthand how Lin Yu defended and protected her.

Although these were all troubles he and she got into.

Don't ask how the disaster happened, or how the danger was encountered. As long as he's there, she feels safe.

Even when facing Headmaster Dumbledore and Professor McGonagall, Hermione was not afraid at all and did not feel worried at all.

"Alright, Minerva, I've said before that no Gryffindor child is without trouble. You should be used to it by now. Besides, you have classes this afternoon, don't you?" Dumbledore reminded her.

Professor McGonagall jumped, saying, "Oh no, I still have assignments to grade. And I'm going to be late."

As she spoke, Professor McGonagall could no longer pay attention to Lin Yu and Hermione, the two problem children, and hurriedly headed towards the castle once again.

Dumbledore was also preparing to turn around and walk back.

Lin Yu thought for a moment and said, "Professor McGonagall, and Principal Deng, I'm planning to make a pot of fish soup tonight. Would you like to try some?"

On the open ground nearby, the big fish was vigorously thrashing its tail.

It just can't talk, otherwise it would definitely be cursing.

You're so great, so aloof.

You caused this mess, and now you're taking my gifts?

Dumbledore's eyes lit up immediately: "Oh? I've heard that Chinese food is delicious. We can try your cooking."