0237 Protection & Trouble
Ani took off his hat to greet his master as he entered, and then took off his trench coat and hung it and his hat on a hanger, rather than letting them find their own place as they did in their own home.
When he bent over to change into slippers and give him a present, Vernon's expression became more friendly.
That friendliness had something to do with the bottle of high-end Bordeaux wine, and there was nothing in Vernon's collection that could afford to buy himself a better one, if he wanted to.
Last year, Vernon earned a large commission from Mr. Mason's order, which was not enough to win the villa in Maqiaoka, as he boasted, but it would allow them to change to a larger house.
Burton Street is more accessible than the old homes on Privet Road, and whether it's Smetting's Middle School, where Dalí is going, or the rig company where Vernon works, you can save at least half the time you need to travel from here.
There is no comparison in terms of security, and there is no more "miscellaneous" guy in the eyes of the Dursleys dangling in front of the door.
The most important thing is that they have more and more space, Dali has been praising his father for half a month in his activity room, and his wife is also very satisfied with the spacious kitchen and dining room.
As a middle-aged man from the Gu family, what could be more wonderful than this?
Vernon is not short of money now, and after winning Mr. Mason's order, he also made a name for himself in the circle, and he has completed several large orders in a year, and his income is very good.
So what he values more is the attitude of the other party, and no one likes to entertain a guest at home.
Equality and respect may not be the best stepping stones, but they must be the cornerstones of a strong friendship.
At this moment, Penny walked out of the dining room when she heard the commotion, and she had just put the last dish on the table.
"This is my wife, Penny Dursley."
Vernon happily took his wife's hand, "This is Harry's professor, Aenias Scamander."
"Hello, Professor Scamander."
"Hello, Mrs. Dursley, an old liar once told me that successful men can make their wives look younger and prettier, and today I have found that liars sometimes tell the truth."
Aini's words really spoke to Penny's heart, the potion Harry brought back was very magical, and after the family had money, she didn't need to worry about firewood, rice, oil and salt, and her life was very comfortable, and she looked at least ten years younger than two years ago.
Vernon was also very appreciative and even began to reflect on his prejudice against wizards.
Look, what a perfect young gentleman, he believes that Dali will grow up to be such a person.
"Hehe, Professor Scamander, you're a perfect gentleman."
Penny tacitly expressed her husband's thoughts, and with just one sentence, Ani removed Mrs. Dursley's nervousness about facing a strange wizard.
"Haha, in fact, you can call me by my name directly, after all, in the British education files, I should be classified as illiterate."
After a burst of laughter, the relationship between the three was brought closer again, and the couple had basically recognized this young man who seemed gentle and harmless, polite, and humorous.
So next, except for Penny, she went to the activity room, and when she pulled out the two leather children who were playing with her ears, the scene was not very harmonious, and the laughter never stopped at the table.
However, the side effects were somewhat noticeable, and the Vernons sometimes had to swallow the food in their mouths so as not to be rude in front of their new friends.
"Hey Dali, take this and try it."
After finishing the meal, Aini stopped the fat boy and pulled out a pair of bracers that looked very light.
"Is this a gift for me?"
The moment his eyes fell on the bracer, Dali was attracted by the strange pattern on it, and after getting the other party's affirmation, the fat boy cheered and buckled it on his wrist.
"Ahh
Dali snorted softly, and the light bracer he had just held in his hand became much heavier the moment he put it on, and suddenly he staggered forward to stabilize his body.
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Dali moved his arms up and down, the weight on his wrists gradually decreasing, and finally staying at a level that made him comfortable.
"This is amazing, is it really for me?"
The little fat man was obsessively stroking the new toy, and couldn't help but confirm it with Ani again.
Vernon scrambled to his feet when he heard the call, and then walked to the wine cabinet as if nothing had happened, and took out a bottle of fine wine from his collection.
"Of course, it's yours now, Harry said his cousin likes boxing, and I think you do have a talent for it."
Aini patted the boy's thick shoulder, "You can control its weight with your mind, and you will usually keep it at a level that is not uncomfortable, I believe this will be a good exercise equipment."
"Thank you, Mr. Scamander."
Dali doesn't like to be light in his hands, and a certain amount of weight will make him feel more comfortable.
"Alright, let's go play with Harry."
After sending the two children away, Ani and Vernon made it to the couch in the reception room.
"I think from today onwards, you will be the most popular guest of the Dursleys, and Penny and I used to think that wizards were a weirdo to deal with."
Vernon placed half a glass of red wine on the coffee table in front of Ani, "Oh, I don't mean to be offended, your actions tell us that wizards and ordinary people can be friends."
"Not just friends, Vernon, but many wizards marry ordinary people, after all, we are human beings first, and wizards second. It's like you're a person first, and then you're the head of a company."
Aini picked up his glass and gestured slightly, and the two drank together.
"Actually, part of what you know about wizards is correct, careerists, dangerous people, villains, and inexplicably arrogant fools, and it is necessary to protect them."
For Vernon, he had previously regarded the wizarding community as an illegal organization, believing that there was nothing good in it.
And now he sees wizards more as ordinary people with special abilities, as an adult with perfect thinking skills, Vernon has long known that there is no simple right and wrong in the human heart, only complicated thoughts and choices.
"Aha, there will be some bad seeds in any group, understandable, understandable, of course, I will definitely not invite such people to my house."
Vernon thought he was humorous, but then found that Ani didn't laugh along, but had a solemn look in his eyes.
"I'm sorry, Vernon. One of the purposes of my presumptuous visit is to help you avoid a visitor who is likely to come uninvited."
Aini said as she took a few photos from her pocket and placed them on the coffee table.
By this time, Vernon had realized something, and the smile on his face slowly disappeared, and he picked up the photo on the table, and the blood-red font on it made his heart sink.
"Damn it, when I adopted Harry, I knew the boy was a nuisance."
Vernon roared angrily, this was the first time he had lost his temper in front of Ani today.
"Then tell me how I can protect him!"
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