His serious expression didn't last long before Professor Flitwick couldn't help but show his heartache for Lynn.
"My skills were lacking. I failed to kill the Basilisk while protecting myself and Ginny, causing Hermione to be Petrified by it. This was my fault; I should be punished," Lynn replied as if it were a matter of course.
"How could you think that?" Professor McGonagall crossed her arms and looked at Lynn. "Never mind that you are only a second-year Young Wizard."
"Even we would not be certain we could kill a Basilisk alone, especially while protecting another person."
"That you were able to protect your classmate from the Basilisk is something you should be proud of. Don't hold yourself to such high standards."
Lynn nodded with a blank gaze, while deep within her, a concept was being completely shaken.
When you have the chance to prevent or improve something but lack the corresponding ability, then the resulting negative consequences are all because you didn't put in enough effort beforehand.
Regardless of whether others could or should have made it better, you shouldn't consider that; you only need to reflect on yourself.
Why can't other people's responsibilities also be your responsibility?
Courageously taking responsibility... but is this truly courageously taking responsibility?
Lynn's mind began to race at high speed. After breaking away from her established way of thinking, she quickly discovered the flaws in the principles she used to follow.
Just as Professor McGonagall said, this was shirked responsibility.
It was letting others hold him to high standards and strict requirements to reduce his own pressure.
"This matter," Professor McGonagall pursed her lips and looked at Lynn, "I will tell Miss Granger everything once she wakes up. I think she, as a... peer, will be better able to counsel you."
Lynn's expression didn't change, but her eyes lowered slightly. "Alright, thank you, Professor McGonagall."
Professor McGonagall raised an eyebrow as she saw Lynn's seemingly "wilted" state. It looked like Miss Lynn would be completely under Miss Granger's thumb in the future.
Thinking of this, she looked at Professor Flitwick beside her. Professor Flitwick looked full of sighs, and upon closer inspection, there was even a hint of regret in his expression.
The "wilted" state didn't last two seconds before Lynn looked up at Professor McGonagall, her voice devoid of any change in tone.
"Professor McGonagall, I want to learn the Animagus transformation. I request that you teach me."
The images that had flashed by like fragments earlier were now etched into her brain.
When she had been soothed by that gentle magical fluctuation, a voice had once told her:
"Relax, relax child, all of this has yet to happen, and there is still hope for everything."
Coupled with the situations Hermione and everyone at Hogwarts encountered becoming more dangerous year by year, she could hardly calculate what they would face next using data.
Therefore, she now had only one thought in her mind: power. Aside from the Dark Arts, regardless of what field of magic it was, she had to master the most advanced parts to gain sufficient power.
Professor McGonagall was stunned for a moment and looked at Lynn hesitantly. "Miss Lynn, I have no doubt about your abilities, but the Animagus transformation is not only difficult, it is also extremely dangerous. You are still a bit too young."
"I request that you teach me, Professor McGonagall," Lynn continued in an indifferent tone.
"Please, Professor McGonagall."
Seeing that Lynn would keep speaking if she didn't agree, Professor McGonagall felt a wave of distress.
This child always spoke to her so... so humbly, it really made her feel uneasy.
Professors should be respected, but they were also beings equal to their students, not superior.
"Alright, alright, say no more, I will teach you."
Professor McGonagall nodded helplessly and also gave Professor Flitwick a reassuring look.
"I will ensure Miss Lynn's safety."
Professor Flitwick looked at this second-greatest Transfiguration master of their time, then at Lynn, and finally signaled his agreement.
"Very well, learn if you wish, Miss Lynn, but you must promise to ensure your own safety."
"Of course, Professor Flitwick. Thank you, and thank you, Professor McGonagall."
Lynn made her promise in a stiff tone, still as formal as ever.
"Besides that, you must also promise me," Professor McGonagall looked down at Lynn, "do not try it on your own when I am not present. Do not be impatient; you must follow my instructions during practice."
"This magic is truly dangerous, as quite a few Wizards have met with peril because of it."
"I will not practice privately and will absolutely follow instructions. Please rest assured, Professor McGonagall."
Lynn's face didn't change in the slightest as she nodded obediently.
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