Chapter 26: Everything is a New Beginning

Remus Lupin rolled up his sleeves and looked around the office--bedroom where he had been for a year, sighing softly.

He had also heard of the 'curse' of the Defence Against the Dark Arts class, and he thought it was just nonsense, but it wasn't until the battle in the church that he was almost hit by the Curse of Death and was seriously injured that he felt that this curse was indeed a bit mysterious.

But none of this has anything to do with me

The huge trunk was opened and laid flat on the ground, and the peeling and faded corners were carefully wrapped in a piece of brass leather.

Hermione did it, and the little witch was more attentive than the other boys, and not only that, but he also harvested a bunch of sugar-free chocolates.

There was an iron bucket on the cabinet at the door, and in it was the tea that Zhang had given him, and there was a lot left.

This kind of tea tastes far better than the cheap tea that Lupin bought himself, and he is usually reluctant to drink it.

The top hat Malfoy had given him was hanging on a coat rack, and the expensive hat didn't fit in with the other shabby clothing.

A Gryffindor-colored sweater was neatly stacked aside, which Ron had asked Lady Molly to knit for himself.

Lupin loved the sweater and it was warm to wear.

Finally, Lupin's eyes fell on a bunch of keys, a gift from Sirius and Harry, the keys to a house on Privet Road.

His best friend and James Potter's children invited him to live with him with a passion that was almost impossible to refuse.

Lupin still remembers the scene, Sirius holding his arm and shouting happily, "What are you hesitating about?" Moon face?

Think about it, we live together, is there anything happier than that? ”

Harry nodded desperately, "Come on, Professor Lupin, let's live together!" I wish I had a great Defence Against the Dark Arts master like you to guide me. ”

Going? Lupin gripped the key, a smile on his somewhat pale face.

If Zhang's hometown really had a solution to his own problems, he couldn't help but feel longing, which was really a luxury emotion.

In the long journey, I was about to give up the opportunity to find a solution.

Lupin didn't dare to get his hopes up too much, because he was more afraid of the frustration of disappointment.

He opened the door to his office, and the things he had put together flew up one by one under the influence of magic, and fell neatly into the huge suitcase.

In just a few moments, Lupin had already packed most of his belongings.

Grindillowe's empty water tank stood next to his dilapidated box, and the Boggart who had been in the closet had already taken refuge in the box.

As legend has it, Boggart would leave with his master and look forward to the rest of his journey.

The patched coat flew over and landed in the crook of his arm, and Lupin glanced at the empty office again and stepped into the teacher's fireplace.

On this day at the end of the semester, the fireplace was allowed to let go for a short while.

"Diagon Alley!"

The green flame suddenly grew a few points, and when the flames in the fireplace dissipated, the office was silent, waiting for its next owner.

As the Hogwarts Express drew closer to King's Cross Station, Harry's mood became more and more depressed, and the smile disappeared from his face.

He thought of the Dursleys, of the dejected Dudley, and of Aunt Petunia, who was like a shell.

Although Zhang had talked to him a lot, and patiently persuaded him for a long time, Harry still felt an indescribable sadness, it was not just that a familiar person had disappeared.

"Harry, this world is not only made up of right and wrong, good and bad, black and white, if you have to describe it, the world is gray.

It's the same with people, people are the most complicated thing in the world, like you used to think that the Dursleys were bad, but for Dudley, Penny and Vernon are the best parents in the world.

That's the difference in position - "

When Zhang Xiao said this, Harry felt that he was not at all like a young wizard of the same age as himself, more like- more like a brother who had graduated for a long time? Yes, brother!

Just like Bill and Charlie.

Doesn't the contrast between Vernon and Penny being greedy and cowardly, but being brave in the church, a reflection of the complexity of human beings?

There's also the other problem you mentioned - Aunt Petunia said that a big reason they treated you badly was because of the frequent magic bursts you had as a child.

Harry, it's just the effect, not the cause, you don't have the power to choose, and if what you say is true, you can only say that Penny and Vernon chose the worst way.

The whole thing, Dumbledore is at fault, Penny and Vernon are at fault, and you alone can't choose your own situation. ”

Thinking of this, Harry suddenly whispered to Zhang Xiao, who was leaning against the window and looking out of the window:

"Zhang, I- I'm still sad about Aunt Vernon's departure, I don't want him to leave, and I don't know how to deal with Aunt Petunia and Dudley."

Zhang Xiao turned his head to look at the nervous Harry, and sighed softly:

"Harry, I call this sadness and insecurity kindness, and if you need one piece of advice from me, it's to try to communicate with Penny and Dudto.

Communication is the most important bridge to open your heart. ”

In fact, the Vernon family and Harry had already shown signs of gradual reconciliation during the summer vacation of the second year, and Sirius gave Vernon a large number of orders according to what he taught.

This is compensation, and sure enough, after receiving the compensation, the attitude of the Vernon family has changed dramatically, and Harry even said that they are willing to talk to him with a pleasant face.

Zhang Xiao pinched her eyebrows, but she didn't expect the Death Eaters to actually attack the Vernon family.

The matter of Harry's family is actually very complicated, and whoever stands on it will come to different conclusions, so they can only solve it themselves.

Other people's family affairs, just do a favor on the side, what's the point of mixing it directly?

Malfoy, Hermione, and Ron both kept their mouths shut, and they had no ability to participate in this kind of topic, so they could only look at Harry who was lost in thought with worried eyes.

After a while, Harry looked up, his emerald green eyes full of determination, and said earnestly:

"Thank you, Changβ€”I think I probably get it, don't worry, I'll have a good talk with Aunt Penny and Dudley."

Yes? Have you figured it out? Got it figured out?

Zhang Xiao was stunned, but soon he reacted and wisely closed his mouth.

He definitely doesn't want to get involved in this family's affairs, and in his opinion, whether it is the wizarding world or the Vernon family, this matter is seriously ill

"Wooβ€”β€”!"

The Hogwarts Express slowly drove into the platform with a shrill whistle.

The little wizards packed their bags and rushed to their families with cheers.

The shriveled old guard stood in front of the platform as always, allowing only two or three people to go out at a time.

Many young wizards simply stayed on the platform, excitedly telling their parents about their experiences when they went to school.

Although it is possible to write a letter, how can a letter be as rich and detailed as an oral statement?

Especially the young wizards who experienced the Hogsmeade incident, they only wrote a rough experience in the letter to their family, and invariably left a sentence:

"More details will be discussed after we meet."

This was the opportunity to talk in detail, and the parents cried out in surprise or horror from time to time, but the little wizards did not care, and still smiled and regarded this incident as an unforgettable memory.

On the other side, Neville stood with Alice and Frank, his face flushed.

Because in front of him, Justin's parents, a couple in suits and leather shoes who looked like successful people, were holding Neville with tears in their eyes.

I couldn't cry and thanked him for standing up and saving his child.

It can be seen that Fleck and Alice are proud of their children and worried about his own safety.

Zhang Xiao turned his head to look at Malfoy, who was a little dazed, this was the first time that Lucius and Narcissa did not come to pick him up.

Although this is Brother Pony's own initiative, he thinks that he is an adult, and with the return of Voldemort, the Lucius couple are in a very dangerous situation.

According to a tip from Lucius' 'friend', the beautiful Lucius Manor has been razed to the ground by an enraged Voldemort.

"Draco, are you still going to fly to China by yourself?"

"Hmm-" Malfoy nodded, his eyes filled with gratitude and happiness, "Zhang, Dad said that his business in China is going very well, and Mr. Zhao has solved a lot of problems for him."

Now Dad doesn't want to come back at all. ”

Zhang Xiao laughed, this is not unexpected.

In the nineties, foreign businessmen, nearly a billion pounds in cash, several keywords accumulated together, that is, buff full, good operation can even reach the sky!

What's more, several companies invested by Lucius in textiles and real estate, after making a lot of money, are now considering the introduction of automobiles, which are enterprises with great demand for manpower and can provide many jobs.

Not to mention the automobile, the "crown jewel of modern industry", is the culmination of modern industrial technology, and it is also recognized as one of the important symbols that can best reflect the country's manufacturing strength.

It's no wonder that the country is not moved, and with the help of Director Zhao, an insider, it can be regarded as [knowing the roots].

In one sentence, Lucius took the script that Zhang Xiao originally thought would counterattack after being reborn.

Zhang Xiao thought for a while and then suddenly said:

"Draco, you go back with Professor Lupin, just in time for a baby."

"Professor Lupin? He.. He also went to China? ”

"Well, you can ask him about the specific situation, if Professor Lupin is willing to tell you, let's go, let's go to Diagon Alley."

When Harry stepped out of the platform of the Nine and Three-Fours, he was a little apprehensive, and even felt that no one would come to pick him up, Sirius wanted to come, but Dumbledore and Zhang were right, they had to face it.

This was a good opportunity, so Sirius wouldn't be coming, and he would have to go on the mission Dumbledore had arranged.

But when he reached the crowded Muggle platform, he saw Penny standing in the corner expressionlessly, she was so lonely and out of place with her surroundings.

Harry took a deep breath and pushed the cart towards Penny, the words he had thought of became more and more forgotten as the distance grew closer.

By the time he got to Penny, he had forgotten all about it.

"Pennyβ€”Auntieβ€”" Harry said a dry greeting with his mouth open, and then he couldn't say anything as if he was stuck.

"Let's go." Penny said dryly.

The two of them pushed the luggage cart through the crowd with difficulty, and Penny looked thinner than ever, as if a gust of wind could blow her away, and she looked bad.

Harry thought silently, hoping that Penny would say something to break the uncomfortable atmosphere, but not until they got into the car and put Hedvien in the back seat, which Vernon had never allowed before.

Penny remained silent, and the atmosphere was heavy as if it were filled with waterβ€”oppressive, suffocating.

London was still so congested, and Penny held the steering wheel tightly with both hands, not squinting.

Harry had the impression that Aunt Petunia rarely drove a car, and Vernon always treated her as someone who needed to be taken care of and did his best to take care of her.

Maybe that's not bad, at least without talking or nerve-wracking, Harry tugging at his seatbelt, thinking crankily as he waits for the traffic light.

But suddenly, he heard Penny's hoarse voice:

"Ifβ€”if you can do it, avenge Vernon!"

Harry turned around in shock, he found that Penny's thin face was covered with tears at some point, and the hand holding the steering wheel was so hard that even the joints were white.

Harry felt his heart be clenched hard, a little out of breath and a little uncomfortable.

He was silent for a moment, then nodded vigorously:

"Good!"

Zhang Xiao stood in the VIP waiting room of the airport, handed the box to Lupin, and waved his hand at Malfoy and Lupin:

"Draco, Professor Lupin, have a great trip!

I've already contacted the Chinese side for specific matters, and someone will arrange it. ”

Lupin nodded, he was originally a person who was not good at words, let alone the kind of beautiful words that took out his heart, but nodded solemnly with gratitude.

Malfoy frowned and asked suspiciously:

"Zhang, aren't you going home with us? Your parents aren't coming either, are they? ”

Zhang Xiao shook her head and didn't explain much, this is the order of the Heavenly Master, let me not go back this summer vacation.

watched the figures of the two gradually disappear into the passage of the first-class cabin.

Zhang Xiao stretched his waist, and now he was alone.

During a month at the Quidditch World Cup, you have to think about how you want to spend it.

Or take the opportunity to take a good look at the UK?

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1. Commuter pass 2. Recommended ticket

The fourth grade is the biggest climax of the original book, and the stall I spread is relatively large, and there are still a lot of things that need to be paved, and the daily connection links, forgive me~

And then the problem of the church is really just a slice, and the church is not a positive role, and certainly not a negative one, it is all based on its own interests, in fact, there is nothing good or bad.

Dudley and Harry are definitely not going to have such a bridge, and I will try to give Dudley some highlights and ink, but it will still be in the form of slices, and it will not take up too much space.

(End of chapter)