Harry and the others froze, almost blurting out in unison, "Leave here?"
Though they spoke at the same time, each of their tones was different, mixed with shock, bewilderment, and confusion.
"Of course!" Vizet nodded as if it were only natural. "We came here to travel in the first place. It's just that we can't stay in the Paris Region right now. There are still plenty of places we can go."
"Didn't Mr. Kowalski say so? He wished us a happy summer vacation... We can't very well let that kindness go to waste and stay here to greet the people who want to come study us, can we?"
Harry's eyes instantly lit up. "That makes so much sense!"
Wood practically sprang out of the armchair, the frustration on his face swept clean away. "That's right! We can just run off! Great tactic!"
Amid the suddenly lively atmosphere, only Percy seemed somewhat out of place.
He opened his mouth, then said hesitantly, "Wait, Vizet. According to Ms. Skeeter's analysis, anything we do right now could be magnified and interpreted..."
"If we just..." He gestured helplessly with both hands. "Well... walk away, would that seem a little irresponsible? Or... inappropriate?"
Fred put an arm around Percy's shoulders. "Dear Percy, you want to stay, don't you?"
"If you want to stay, then stay!" George put an arm around Percy's other shoulder. "What's there to be embarrassed about?"
Fred continued, "Percy, stop worrying! You did a lot back then too, and you know Vizet as well..."
George nodded in perfect understanding. "If they can't study us, then wouldn't they be able to put all their effort into studying you?"
Fred blinked. "Don't you want to expand your network?"
George picked up the thread with a grin. "Wouldn't this be the perfect chance?"
"I... Would