Lin Shu’s words flowed like a clear spring, settling into the hearts of Harry, Ron, and Hermione. They pondered in silence, forced to admit that there was truth in what she said.
Yet, the flame of their desire to uncover the truth continued to burn within them, refusing to be extinguished.
Harry bowed his head slightly, his hands instinctively clenching the hem of his robes. A complex light flickered in his eyes, a tangle of determination and hesitation, as if two voices were locked in a fierce battle inside him. On one hand, he understood that Lin Shu’s concerns were not without merit; blind action might only bring further unknown dangers. On the other, his Gryffindor courage and sense of responsibility made it difficult for him to stand by idly in the face of a potential threat. He was deeply conflicted, a thousand thoughts racing through his mind: should he heed Lin Shu’s advice and wait until danger truly arrived, or should he rely on his own strength to seek the truth and resolve the crisis in advance?
Chapter 108