After the results were announced, the school distributed holiday notices to every Little Wizard, warning them not to use magic during the break.
The Little Wizards packed their belongings, which were then transferred to the station by other Hogwarts staff, marking the official end of the school year.
Chen Yu, along with a group of first-year Little Wizards, followed Hagrid, crossed Black Lake by boat, and after collecting their luggage at the station, boarded the returning Hogwarts Express.
Only first-year Little Wizards needed to commemorate the four founders of Hogwarts in this manner; by the second term, they could take another route directly to the station.
Once on the express train, Chen Yu had just found an empty compartment and sat down when Harley, Hermione, and Ron rushed in.
As soon as the three sat down, Harley eagerly pulled out a pile of snacks like bertie bott's every flavor beans, chocolate frog, pink coconut ice cream, chocolate balls, fizzing whizbees, cauldron cakes, and chewable super bubble gum, spreading them across the empty seats.
For Harley, if she didn't finish these snacks now, it was highly likely that upon returning to The Dursley Family's home, all of them would be confiscated by her aunt and secretly given to her precious son.
Even hiding them under her bed wasn't safe; Dudley would check under her bed when she wasn't looking, and they would still face the fate of confiscation.
Rather than benefiting Dudley, it was better to eliminate them with her companions now.
Ron, on the other hand, was grumbling about needing to go to Diagon Alley to get a new wand during the holidays, feeling that his old wand affected his performance and that with a new wand, his final exam scores could be even higher.
Hermione was engrossed in a book titled 'Magical Landmarks'; she was still as studious as ever.
Chen Yu accepted a bag of bertie bott's every flavor beans from Harley, looked at the lush green trees outside the window, and thought about leaving this world for Iron Man's world after reaching the station.
If a new game world's Starry Sky Gate formed, exploring a new world would also be a good option.
Ron grabbed a chocolate frog, popped it into his mouth, and was the first to complain, "Professor Snape actually made us write seven Potions essays, each no less than eighteen inches long, for the holidays! He's absolutely awful!"
Ron's complaint resonated with Harley: "Indeed, although we all misunderstood Professor Snape, I still don't think he's a good person. Otherwise, why does he always stare at me with those dead fish eyes recently, making me feel so uncomfortable?"
After speaking, Harley sighed, licking a fizzing whizbees as she continued, "Back home, I won't have to worry about Professor Snape, but there's still another problem. I still don't know how to explain to my aunt and uncle that I've become a girl."
"And I don't know how my aunt and uncle will treat me. Maybe when I go back, I'll be treated as a 'freak' again, locked in the cupboard under the stairs for the entire holiday, or even worse."
If Harley could stay in Hogwarts Castle during the holidays, she would definitely not choose to go home.
Even if there were no other companions at school, it would be much better than being locked in the cupboard under the stairs for the entire holiday.
"My home is on the outskirts of Ottery St Catchpole village in Devon. Do you want to come to my house to play during the holidays?" Ron suddenly had an idea: "All three of you come, I'll send an owl to invite you. Especially you, Harley, that way you won't have to stay in the cupboard all the time."
"There's a big garden behind my house, and in the garden, there's a big green pond with lots of croaking frogs, Harley, we can catch frogs together."
"We also have a flying car at home. I can secretly ask Dad to take you for a ride in the sky. It can also turn invisible, so Muggles won't see it."
"And there's a special clock at home; it's Dad's proudest invention. That clock can't tell time, but it can show where everyone in our family is or what state they're in, it's very magical! Once, Charlie was accidentally burned by a wild dragon in Romania, and Mom knew he was in danger by looking at the clock's hand. She worried about him for a long time, even preparing to visit Charlie in Romania, until Charlie's hand pointed to 'healthy,' and Mom finally breathed a sigh of relief."
"Thank you!" Harley was very touched by Ron's concern: "This gives me something to look forward to during the holidays..."
Ron's words greatly tempted Harley, who even fantasized about playing and catching frogs in the pond.
She was very interested in the flying and invisible car Ron mentioned, as well as the clock that displayed the family members' statuses.
Hermione closed her book and rubbed her eyes; reading on a slightly bumpy train was a great strain on the eyes.
"I don't think I can go. Dad definitely won't agree to me staying at another boy's house for a while during the holidays; they'd go crazy! I'd better stay home and read..."
Clearly, Hermione was also interested in Ron's magical items, but she knew her parents wouldn't allow her to stay at another boy's house for a period during the summer holiday.
Although Harry had now become Harley, she still highly approved of Harley staying at Ron's house.
Hermione had heard Harry complain more than once at school and knew how The Dursley Family treated Harley.
Ron turned his hopeful gaze to Chen Yu: "What about you, Chen Yu? Do you want to come to my house to see? My dad also really wants to meet you, our big patron!"
"Me?" Chen Yu picked out a grey, unappetizing-looking bertie bott's every flavor beans from the bag, then told Ron, "If nothing unexpected happens, I should be spending the holidays in America and won't be able to come back."
"Alright then..."
Although only one of the three invited was willing to come, Ron's spirits were slightly dampened.
But he quickly cheered up, thinking that having just Harley visit was also a good option.
Chen Yu looked at Harley, who had fallen silent again, knowing she was currently troubled by how to face The Dursley Family.
"Harley, actually, you don't need to worry so much about what your uncle and aunt will do to you."
Seeing Harley's puzzled look, Chen Yu continued, "Don't forget, your physical fitness has already been enhanced by the Ring of Contract. Even without magic, it's no problem to take down one or two big men with your bare hands."
"Besides, the Black Rose and White Rose in your hand are not to be trifled with. If they still dare to treat you like that, you can absolutely make them suffer."
"Like that..." Harley hadn't thought about resisting The Dursley Family before, and hearing Chen Yu's suggestion, she hesitated slightly, "Wouldn't that be bad...?"
Chen Yu shrugged: "What's bad about it? I'm not telling you to 'pew-pew' them and kill them. It's just to let them know you're not to be messed with anymore. People need dignity to live; constant retreat will only make the other party more reckless."
"I think if you told other wizards about what you've endured at home, they'd probably form a group and go over there tonight, put sacks over the Dursleys' heads, and beat them up. That would be the least of it; they might even tie rocks to them and sink them in the river."
To Harley's horror, Ron nodded in agreement, while Hermione rolled her eyes at Chen Yu, thinking he was talking nonsense again.
The Little Wizards chatted and laughed all the way until the Hogwarts Express began to whistle, cutting short their conversation.
Watching the train pass by Muggle towns, Chen Yu and Ron took off their wizard robes, changed into jackets and short tops, and stepped out of the compartment to make space for Harley and Hermione to change.
Due to the Statute of Secrecy, all students needed to change into Muggle clothes before getting off the train to avoid Muggle suspicion.
Finally, the train pulled into Platform 9 3/4 at King's Cross Station.
Because the old guard only allowed two or three people through the ticket barrier at a time, it took a long time for the four of them to get through the platform.
"Goodbye, Harley!"
"Goodbye, Harley!"
"Goodbye, Lion Queen!"
As the four walked towards the exit back to the Muggle world, many Little Wizards passing by bid farewell to Harley.
Chen Yu grinned, "See! You're so famous in the wizarding world. Be confident; the Dursleys are just ordinary people. What are you scared of?"
Harley's steps were slow, and her gaze was unfocused: "I just... haven't figured out... how to face them..."
"How about leaving it to me?" Chen Yu's mouth curved into a smile, "I guarantee I'll make the Dursleys understand what respect means."
Harley, thinking of Chen Yu's 'pew-pew-pew' violent behavior whenever he encountered danger at school, quickly shook her head: "Never mind, they're still relatives who raised me for over ten years. I'll handle my own affairs!"
"Don't worry, I know my limits. I guarantee no one will die!"
Hearing Chen Yu's reply, Harley began to quicken her pace, praying that her aunt and uncle weren't waiting for her outside the train station.
If they met Chen Yu, they would really 'suffer'.
At this thought, a faint, unnoticed smile played on Harley's lips.