The blacksmith looks down on the busker, the busker looks down on the pancake vendor, and the pancake vendor looks down on the one shaking the red cloth at the door of the wooden building.
Pride and prejudice often come from "have" and "have not".
Wizards have magical abilities that Muggles cannot master. Magic can indeed do many things, which also makes wizards have low demand for Muggle products.
It is precisely because of their magical abilities and no need for Muggles that wizards have a stronger and stronger sense of superiority over Muggles, until a high and difficult-to-break barrier is raised in their hearts.
Even for those young wizards who are born as Muggles, after adapting to their identity as wizards, this sense of superiority will also create a barrier between them and the Muggle world.
Only when they need each other can both parties communicate in a more equal way.
Without communication and understanding of each other, it is difficult for both parties to perceive the value of the other.
After the implementation of the "Confidentiality Law", a gap was forcibly dug between the two.
Perhaps due to cultural differences, things that the wizarding world has become accustomed to, in Aini's view, are not shackles waved by superiors.
Since the implementation of the International Statute of Secrecy of the International Confederation of Wizards in 1692, most wizards’ impressions of Muggles remain in the eighteenth century.
In their view, Muggles are just poor people without magical talents, and they do not think that creations and knowledge without magic can provide any help to them, wizards with extraordinary abilities.
Perhaps the steam locomotive is the most outstanding Muggle creation in wizards' minds.
But the fact is exactly the opposite. Technology can indeed do some things that magic cannot do. There are also many things that magic cannot do, but it is easy to do them using technology.
Ani listened to Snape's excited story, and he was sure that the person next to him was a good example.
Think about what Snape was like before. He traveled between the office and the classroom every day and was indifferent to things other than potions. Even if he encountered a problem, he would never go to Muggles to find the answer.
Is it because of contempt for Muggles?
No, Aini is sure of this. When he was a child, Sif might have felt inferior because of his not-so-superior life, but he actually always missed that dirty and dilapidated alley.
In fact, we are like this too, we always pay more attention to things or people that are helpful to us.
There is nothing wrong with this, it is the nature of living things.
Obviously, when Snape knew that Muggle technology might make up for his biggest regret, Snape's attitude was completely different from before.
Think about it, if a wizard suffering from dragon pox knew that Muggles could possibly cure this disease, I'm afraid the reaction would be even more violent than Snape's.
The secludedness of the wizarding world is undoubtedly caused by the "Act of Secrecy". Fortunately, Snape is not a person who follows the rules.
When it comes to Lily, there are no rules that are off limits.
"Eni, I plan to settle in Edinburgh for a while during the summer vacation. Ian decided to start preliminary experiments, and I want to witness this wonderful process." Now Snape's mind is fully devoted to cloning research, what were the original summer arrangements? ? He had long forgotten all about it.
"Some people wanted to stop us, but I successfully persuaded them." Snape said in a relaxed tone, as if he had just done something insignificant.
Ani sighed secretly when he heard this. It seemed that even if there was a need, it would be difficult for wizards and Muggles to get along equally.
Powerful wizards like Snape don't have to care about what ordinary people think. Maybe they just subconsciously adopt the simplest method, but for Muggles whose minds have been modified, this is undoubtedly a great terror.
From a Muggle perspective, it seems that the Statute of Secrecy is not entirely useless.
Now Aini was a little confused about the "Secrecy Act", and his little brows wrinkled unconsciously.
"Ani, Ani?"
Pulled back by Snape's call, he raised his hand and opened his knitted eyebrows.
The "Confidentiality Law" is a provision that has been full of controversy since its implementation. My own superficial experience is not enough to make an objective and comprehensive evaluation.
Maybe wait...
"Snapped!"
Aini hit him on the forehead, Snape was still beside him eagerly, and his thoughts were flying too fast today.
"Meow!"
After hearing the slapping sound, the little cat poked his head out of the collar sleepily, looking dissatisfied at Aini's right hand that was still covering his forehead.
Huh, why are you hitting yourself again? This cat is going to be angry, meow!
Ani can only hit cats, no one else can, and he himself can't meow.
Three pairs of them flew up to the top of the head, and Tom lay on it, using his small chin and claws to block Aini's forehead.
Seeing this, Aini smiled helplessly and rubbed the cat's head lovingly. Kittens always express their love in different ways, but they always scratch the tenderest place in your heart.
"It seems that this outing went well. So it seems that our idea is established, right?" Looking at Snape's face full of desire, Aini asked very cooperatively.
"Yes, our idea can be realized. I have to say that now I have a new understanding of Muggles." Snape said excitedly, but then he thought of some issues about the trip to Edinburgh.
"This trip went smoothly for the most part, but there are too many Muggles. You know, it's impossible for me to cast the Imperius Curse on everyone, let alone modify their memory and recognition one by one. Know."
"Any suggestions? I know you're a better candidate for Muggle Studies than Bubbaji."
"It's a pity, Sev." Ani shrugged, took out a gilt wooden box from his pocket under Snape's somewhat disappointed look, and handed it to him.
"Well, I prepared it for you last time. Sometimes in the Muggle world, a suitable identity is more magical than your potion. But unfortunately, you left in too hasty last time."
Snape's face turned red. It was a bit unethical to leave Ani in such a mess last time.
Opening the box, there is a stack of small pieces of paper inside. The upper left corner of the top one is a semi-hollow leaf-like leaf. On a light green background, two lines of gilded fonts look like branches growing freely in the sun. It will catch the eye of any reader in no time.
"Breath of Nature, Emma Capet." Snape read out the name on the card, and there was a line of numbers below. This trip to Edinburgh gave him an understanding of the Muggle world, and he recognized that it was a telephone number.
The question is, how should the phone be used?
"Ms. Cappe is the CEO of Breath of Nature and is quite powerful in the Muggle world. We had a phone call last week. Perhaps Cappe will be Mr. Wilmut's new boss soon."
"I've prepared an outfit for you, including a suit, a top hat and a mobile phone. If you don't want to leave without saying goodbye again, you can take your time and figure out what that little thing with buttons is for."
Ani looked at Snape carefully. He was also curious about cloning, a technology that he had never had access to before!
"Okay, Aini. I promise you, we will act together this time."
