Aini took off his hat to greet the owner after entering the door. Then he took off his windbreaker in a polite manner and hung it and the hat on the hanger instead of letting them find their own place like they would at home.
Vernon's expression became friendlier as he bent down again to put on his slippers and present the gift.
This friendliness is related to the bottle of high-end Bordeaux red wine. No one in Vernon's collection can compare with it, but if he wanted to, with his current financial strength, he could buy himself something better.
Vernon earned a large commission from Mr. Mason's order last year. Although it was not enough to buy the Maqiaoka villa as he boasted, it could still allow them to buy a bigger house.
Compared to the old house on Privet Drive, transportation on Boulton Street is more convenient. Whether it is Smelting Middle School where Dali is going or the drilling company where Vernon works, starting here can save at least half the time.
The security aspect is even more unparalleled. There are no more "miscellaneous" guys wandering in front of the door in the eyes of the Dursleys.
The most important thing is that they have more and larger space. Dali has been praising his father for half a month for his activity room. His wife is also very satisfied with the spacious kitchen and dining room.
As a middle-aged man who cares about his family, what could be more wonderful than this?
Vernon is not short of money now. After winning Mr. Mason's order, he also became famous in the circle. He completed several large orders one after another in a year, and his income was very generous.
Therefore, what he values more is the attitude of the other party. No one likes to entertain a guest who does his own thing at home.
Equality and respect may not be the best stepping stone, but they must be the cornerstone of a solid friendship.
At this moment, Penny heard the noise and walked out of the restaurant. She had just put the last dish on the table.
"This is my wife Petunia Dursley."
Vernon happily took his wife's hand and said, "This is Harry's professor, Aeneas Scamander."
"Hello, Professor Scamander."
"Hello, Mrs. Dursley, an old liar once told me that a successful man can make his wife look younger and more beautiful. Today I discovered that liars sometimes tell the truth."
Aini's words really spoke to Petunia's heart. The potion that Harry brought back was very magical, and since her family had money, she no longer had to worry about daily necessities. Her life was very comfortable, and it looked at least better than two years ago. Ten years younger.
Vernon felt greatly benefited from this, and even began to reflect on his past prejudice against wizards.
Look, what a perfect young gentleman, he believed that Dali would be like this when he grew up.
"Haha, Professor Scamander, you are truly a perfect gentleman."
Petunia expressed her husband's thoughts tacitly, and with just one sentence, Ani eliminated Mrs. Dursley's nervousness when facing a strange wizard.
"Haha, actually you can just call me by my name. After all, in the British education files, I should be classified as illiterate."
After a burst of laughter, the relationship between the three people became much closer. The couple basically recognized this young man who seemed gentle and harmless, polite and humorous.
So next time, except when Penny went to the activity room and pulled out the two children who were playing with each other by their ears, the scene was not harmonious. The laughter never stopped at the dinner table.
However, the side effects were obvious, and the Vernon family sometimes had to swallow food quickly to avoid being rude in front of their new friends.
"Hey, Dally, take this and try it."
After finishing the meal, Aini stopped the fat boy and took out a pair of wristbands that looked very thin.
"Is this a gift for me?"
The moment his eyes fell on the wristband, Dali was attracted by the strange patterns on it. After receiving the other party's approval, the fat boy cheered and put it on his wrist.
"ah!"
Dali let out a soft cry. The light wristband he had just held in his hand became much heavier the moment he put it on. Suddenly, he stumbled forward and stabilized his body.
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Dali moved his arms up and down, and the weight on his wrist gradually became smaller, and finally remained at a level that made him very comfortable.
"This is amazing, is it really for me?"
The little fat man caressed the new toy obsessively, and couldn't help but confirm it with Aini again.
After hearing the call, Vernon stood up suddenly, walked to the wine cabinet pretending to be nonchalant, and took out a bottle of fine wine.
"Of course, it's yours now. Harry said his cousin likes boxing, and I think you do have a talent for it."
Ani patted the boy's thick shoulder, "You can control its weight with your mind, and it will be kept at a level that is not uncomfortable. I believe this will be a good exercise tool."
"Thank you, Mr. Scamander."
Dali didn't like his hands to be light and he felt more comfortable if the weight was within a certain limit.
"Okay, let's go play with Harry."
After sending the two children away, Ernie and Vernon sat on the sofa in the living room.
"I think from today on, you will be the most popular guest of the Dursleys. Petunia and I used to think that wizards are a bunch of weirdos who are not easy to deal with."
Vernon placed half a glass of red wine on the coffee table in front of Ani, "Oh, I didn't mean to offend. Your behavior tells us that wizards and ordinary people can also become friends."
"Not just friends, Vernon, there are many wizards who marry ordinary people. After all, we are people first and then wizards. Just like you are a person first and then a company executive."
Ani picked up the wine glass and gestured slightly, and they drank together.
"Actually, part of your understanding of wizards is correct. It is necessary to guard against careerists, dangerous elements, villains, and inexplicably arrogant fools."
For Vernon, he previously regarded the wizarding group as an illegal organization and believed that there was no good person in it.
But now he regards wizards more as ordinary people with special abilities. As an adult with perfect thinking ability, Vernon has long known that there is no simple right or wrong in the human heart, only complicated thoughts and choices.
"Ah ha, there will be some bad guys in every group. It's understandable. Of course, I will definitely not invite such people to my home."
Vernon thought he was being humorous and laughed, but then he found that Ani did not laugh along with him, but his eyes were solemn and a little strange.
"I'm sorry, Vernon. One of the reasons for my uninvited visit is to help you avoid a possible uninvited visitor."
Ani said, taking out a few photos from his pocket and placing them on the coffee table.
At this time, Vernon had realized something, and the smile on his face slowly disappeared. He picked up the photo on the table, and the blood-red font on it made his heart sink.
"Damn, I knew when I adopted Harry that boy was trouble."
Vernon roared angrily. This was the first time he had lost his temper in front of Ernie today.
"Then please tell me how to protect him!"
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