The process by which Lin Shu subdued the Basilisk could be described as a completely smooth ride—so smooth that it even felt a bit unreal to her. She had expected a fierce battle, but it turned out to be just a simple exchange of blows before the Basilisk obediently submitted and was tucked away into her possession.
With that matter settled, Lin Shu figured the semester could finally come to a satisfactory close. Voldemort had been dealt with, and the Basilisk successfully captured; the rest of her school days could now be spent in peace and comfort. This was normal and reasonable, wasn't it?
Thinking along these lines, Lin Shu immediately instructed the Basilisk to follow closely behind her. This Basilisk was meant as a gift for Fifth Senior Brother, so she had to hurry. After all, the Basilisk was a product of the Western magical world, and who knew if complications might arise? If Headmaster Dumbledore were to suddenly pop up and utter a "You are not allowed to give that away," she would be in a real pickle.
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