Olivia's words caused the atmosphere at the table to freeze instantly, and the glances from those around them brightened even more.
Even the students gathered in the distance quieted down and pricked up their ears to listen.
Hermione tightened her grip on the spoon, lowered her head even further, but deliberately tapped the soup bowl lightly with the spoon, coldly retorting to Olivia:
Even eating can't shut you up; you just spout useless nonsense.
While verbally scolding Olivia, he glanced at Draco out of the corner of his eye, a hint of menace flashing in his eyes.
Hermione didn't realize that she seemed a little unhappy.
Cho Chang blushed slightly at these words, smoothed a stray hair behind her ear, and smiled somewhat embarrassedly.
She coughed lightly to smooth things over and said:
"We're just here to ask about Transfiguration, nothing more."
Harry paused in his fork-holding motion, then simply buried his head in cutting his steak.
He sizzled as he chopped the food on the plate, but he didn't dare to look up and join in the commotion, wanting to remain invisible.
Draco frowned, looking at Olivia with a puzzled expression.
He glanced at Hermione, who was standing awkwardly to the side, and Cho Chang, whose cheeks were slightly flushed. He hadn't kept up with this inexplicable rhythm at all.
Draco inwardly sighed, thinking that Olivia was just stirring up trouble.
Now that things had come to this, he had no choice but to turn to Cho Chang and ask casually, "I was thinking about something else. What are you here for?"
Upon hearing this, Hermione subtly loosened her grip on the spoon, a sense of unease creeping into her mind.
Was he really just thinking about something, or was he just mesmerized by Cho Chang?
Before Cho Chang could speak, Olivia burst out laughing.
Draco looked at Olivia, thinking to himself, "Why are you talking so much today?"
Olivia, ignoring his gaze, said, " Draco, are you really just mesmerized by this beautiful woman? You didn't even hear what she just said."
Draco looked at her calmly and asked quite frankly, "If what you say is true, then shouldn't I listen carefully to what people are saying?"
As soon as she finished speaking, Hermione's coldness faded considerably, and she lowered her eyes and even shoveled the soup more gently.
Olivia wouldn't give up, she drawled, "Perhaps you're faking it..."
As soon as she finished speaking, Hermione looked at Draco, a hint of doubt in her eyes.
Draco glared at Olivia, then snapped, "Can't you just eat your food? Stop talking nonsense."
Olivia shrugged, a triumphant smile hidden in her eyes, but she still obediently picked up her glass and took a sip of Pumpkin Juice.
Anyway, she's already got angry, so as long as she achieves her goal, that's fine.
With all eyes still on the table, Draco ignored Olivia beside him and turned to Cho Chang, calmly asking, "Excuse me, is there anything I can help you with?"
The slight blush on Zhang's cheeks hadn't faded yet. When she looked up, her bright black eyes held a gentle smile as she softly said, "Nothing much, I just wanted to get to know you."
"Oh, then please sit wherever you like," Draco replied casually.
Upon hearing this, Cho Chang led her classmates to their seats. Harry, who was sitting next to her, immediately sat up straight, unsure of what to do with his hands.
Cho Chang smiled and introduced the people around him, pointing to the girl next to him:
"This is my good friend Emock, and a few others are upperclasswomen from our Ravenclaw."
As she spoke, she glanced helplessly at the senior students beside her, explaining with a touch of coquettishness,
"They heard about the Transfiguration Class and insisted on coming to see what you look like."
"It's nothing special, just a needle that I casually conjured up."
Draco lowered his eyes and casually flicked the roasted potatoes on the plate.
But Cho Chang's friend, Emock, was extremely excited; her hands were even gesturing unconsciously.
"My God, I'm about to be completely overwhelmed by your Versailles! And this isn't even amazing?"
" Professor McGonagall is second only to Dumbledore the professors. Her regard for you is even more impressive than Professor Sprout's!"
"The whole of Ravenclaw is in an uproar right now! I guarantee that nothing in Hogwarts history has been more spectacular than this. You're destined to become a Legend!"
Seeing her excited and animated manner, Draco joked:
"That's an exaggeration! If you're going to say that, wouldn't I become the school bully, the kind who has the final say at Hogwarts?"
"Of course!" Emock replied without hesitation, nodding earnestly. "Forget about being the school bully, you could probably hook up with a ton of girls just by lifting a finger!"
Draco's lips curled into a smirk as he glanced at her, saying teasingly, "Is that including you?"
The moment those words were spoken, there was a moment of silence at the table, and all the furtive glances around froze.
Emock was taken aback at first, then his cheeks flushed red, the blush spreading from his ears to his neck.
She fumbled around, barely able to speak coherently.
"I... I... Why are you suddenly saying this!"
Seeing Emock's helpless expression.
Draco couldn't help but let out a silent "Ah!" and muttered to himself.
No way, it was just a joke, why such a big reaction?
Oh dear, my irresistible charm is impossible to hide no matter where I go.
Draco shook his head, sighed, and said, "I didn't expect my charm to be so great that my senior has fallen for me!"
Upon hearing this, Emock's face turned even redder.
She panicked. "No, no... you, you're talking nonsense!"
As she spoke, she shrank behind Cho Chang, looking just like a frightened little rabbit.
Then, after stealing a glance at Draco, she quickly lowered her head again.
Seeing this, Cho Chang couldn't help but chuckle and patted Emock on the back to comfort her.
When she looked at Draco again, her smile deepened. She said, " Draco, stop teasing her. Emock is easily embarrassed."
Draco shrugged.
Hermione snorted, seemingly disdainful, but she didn't glare at him again. Instead, she picked up her fork and poked at the steak on her plate, making loud thumping noises.
The steak seems to be quite tough.
Olivia laughed so hard she couldn't stand up straight, clutching her stomach as she leaned closer to Draco and said, "I've figured it out, Draco. You're not only a Transfiguration genius, but also a master at flirting. I'm impressed!"
As he spoke, he gave Draco a thumbs-up, his eyes gleaming with an ever-growing thirst for gossip.
The senior student smiled broadly, her eyes crinkling, and looked at Emock with eyes full of doting affection.
One of the senior students joked, " Emock, aren't you usually quite talkative? Why are you acting like a little mute now?"
Emock felt even more embarrassed, stomped his foot, and muttered, "Seniors, you're making fun of me too!"
Her voice was as soft as a mosquito's buzz, with a touch of coquettishness, clearly showing she was genuinely shy, but she didn't seem angry at all.
The surrounding students joined in the commotion, their low laughter filling half the Great Hall.
Someone even whistled in our direction, and a few Gryffindor boys shouted with laughter, " Malfoy, give it your all!"