"The other one is Zonko's Joke Shop, a place that specializes in selling prank items."
"Harry and Ron would definitely be very interested in that shop."
Hermione clicked her tongue inwardly. After spending nearly three years with Harry and Ron, they all knew what each other was like.
Just as she understood Harry and Ron, those two understood her as well.
For those two boys, if they knew about this joke shop, they would definitely browse in there for a long time.
Perhaps they would even buy a few items to play with back at Hogwarts.
"Let's go, let's head inside and take a look."
Penelope spoke as she nudged Lynn and Hermione from behind, pushing them into Honeydukes Sweetshop.
Looking at the rich variety and countless amount of candy in the shop, Hermione felt as if she had fallen into a giant candy jar.
She could hardly imagine how her parents would react if they knew she was in a shop like this right now...
They would probably let out a few sharp cries of alarm and worry about their daughter's dental health.
"Welcome, Young Wizards! Welcome to Honeydukes Sweetshop!"
The owner of Honeydukes Sweetshop stood on a platform behind the counter, waving his arms to those below.
"Everyone who wants to buy candy, please queue up in an orderly fashion. It's fine if you don't buy anything; the shop has prepared plenty of samples for you to try. Please enjoy!"
"Enjoy your Hogsmeade tour! Happy Halloween, Young Wizards!"
Maranhao reached out and took a piece of her favorite Droobles Best Blowing Gum from the nearby sample rack. This kind of gum, once in the mouth, allowed one to blow bluebell-colored bubbles that could stay unpopped in a room for days.
The fact that it was both delicious and visually appealing made Maranhao absolutely love it.
Tossing the gum into her mouth and chewing a few times, Maranhao opened her mouth and blew out several bluebell-colored bubbles.
These bubbles slowly rose, gathering under the shop's ceiling to join the bubbles blown by others.
The Young Wizards in the shop were discussing eagerly, laughing freely, and tasting their favorite candies. The owner stood behind the counter, watching the scene with a face full of smiles.
Honeydukes Sweetshop did business across the entire British Wizarding World, with branches distributed in wizarding settlements all over the country.
However, this shop here in Hogsmeade remained her favorite branch.
One reason was that it was right next to Hogwarts, and the strong purchasing power of the Young Wizards certainly earned her a lot of money.
The other reason was also its proximity to Hogwarts; being able to see these Young Wizards often made her mood very pleasant.
It even made her feel over a decade younger, as if she had returned to her own school days.
Indeed... Young Wizards are the true treasures of the Wizarding World.
No, it should be said that children are the true treasures of the entire world.
And now, as one of those treasures, Lynn was looking calmly at The Twins standing before her, their faces clearly sporting mischievous micro-expressions.
"Good morning, Senior Fred, Senior George."
"Good morning, Lynn." Fred gave a gentlemanly wave and a bow.
"Happy Halloween, Lynn."
George followed up immediately, while handing out a blood-red lollipop.
"Allow us to present this gift."
"A candy for you to enjoy a happy Halloween."
Lynn blinked mechanically. "Your micro-expressions tell me that while you're thinking of greeting me and wishing me a Happy Halloween, you also want to prank me."
Being exposed before they even had a chance to do anything, Fred and George didn't show a hint of surprise on their faces.
"As expected of Miss Lynn."
"The Miss Lynn who could deduce You-Know-Who's origins."
The two spoke in tandem, finally merging their two voices into one in perfect harmony.
"So, can Miss Lynn guess how we want to prank you?"
The expression on Lynn's face didn't change at all, and her voice was as calm as ever. "The lollipop you're holding emits a faint scent of blood. It should be the Blood-flavored lollipop specially prepared for Vampires by Honeydukes Sweetshop."
"Oh, well, it seems our prank was destined to fail, George."
"I suppose so, Fred."
The Twins stood with their arms around each other's shoulders, while Lynn, without blinking, reached out, took the lollipop from George's hand, and put it in her mouth.
"You just said you were giving me this candy to wish me a Happy Halloween."
"According to the rules of etiquette, I should accept this lollipop."
A faint taste of blood spread in her mouth, but Lynn's expression remained unchanged.
"Hey, girl, a prank like this isn't fun at all."
Fred turned serious, signaling for Lynn to take the lollipop out of her mouth.
"Yes, a prank is only a prank if both parties are happy and can share a knowing smile. The rules of etiquette don't fall within the scope of a prank."
George joined in, and from the corner of their eyes, they saw Hermione and the other three Ravenclaw ladies approaching.
"Oh... I hope we won't get beaten too hard."
Fred clicked his tongue and exchanged a look with George. Both boys shrunk their necks simultaneously.
Lynn tilted her head and reached out to take the lollipop out of her mouth.
"Lynn, did the two... seniors prank you?" Hermione walked up, still speaking politely.
"It's just a candy to wish me a Happy Halloween. The flavor is quite unique, so it counts as a prank."
Lynn gestured with the Blood-flavored lollipop. Seeing the unfamiliar candy, Hermione breathed a slight sigh of relief; at least Lynn hadn't been turned into a canary or some other animal.
Hermione, who had once seen the Canary Creams made by the Weasley Twins, thought secretly to herself.
However, she was actually quite at ease, as the Weasley Twins were good-natured at heart, and their pranks usually had a sense of proportion... well, they had a sense of proportion now; it might not have been the case when they were younger.
Ron probably had deep personal experience with that.
"Oh..." Penelope, who had walked over with Maranhao and Marietta, looked at the lollipop in Lynn's hand with a look of distaste. "You two gave my junior a Blood-flavored lollipop to eat?"
"Ahem... well, you see."
Fred and George laughed it off, looking like they wanted to make an escape.
Lynn raised a hand and waved it, speaking the simple truth. "It's fine, Senior Penelope. The blood flavor of this lollipop is very faint. Compared to the taste of blood I've had in my mouth before, it's very easy to accept."
"I didn't have any reaction of repulsion."
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