After entering the door, Aini took off his hat to greet the owner, then took off his windbreaker in a polite manner, and hung it and the hat on the hanger instead of letting them find their own places like they would at home.
When he bent down and put on his slippers again and presented the gift, Vernon's expression became more friendly.
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.
Last year, Vernon earned a large commission from Mr. Mason's order. Although it was not enough to buy the Maqiaoka villa as he boasted, it could still allow them to buy a bigger house.
Compared with the old house on Privet Road, the transportation on Bourton 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.<
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The security aspect is even more unparalleled. There are no more "miscellaneous" guys hanging around 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, and his wife is also very satisfied with the spacious kitchen and dining room. p>
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, 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."
Ani'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 believes that Dali will be like this when he grows up.
"Haha, Professor Scamander, you are such a perfect gentleman."
Petunia tacitly expressed her husband's thoughts. 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 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 very harmonious. The laughter never stopped at the dinner table.
However, the side effects were obvious, and the Vernon family sometimes had to swallow the food in their mouths quickly to avoid being rude in front of new friends.
"Hey, Dali, 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 staggered forward and stabilized his body.
But as Dali moved his arms up and down, 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 boy caressed the new toy obsessively, and couldn't help but confirm it with Aini again.
When Vernon heard the call, he stood up suddenly, walked to the wine cabinet as if nothing had happened, and took out a bottle of fine wine.
"Of course, it's yours now. Harry said his cousin likes boxing. I think you do have the talent in this area."
Ani patted the boy's thick shoulder and said, "You can control its weight with your mind, and it will usually be kept at a level that is not uncomfortable. I believe this will be a good exercise tool."
"Thank you, Mr. Scamander."
Dali doesn't like lightness in his hands, and weight within a certain limit will make him feel more comfortable.
"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 Dursley family. In the past, Petunia and I thought wizards were a group of weirdos who were difficult 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, but many wizards will marry ordinary people. After all, we are individuals first and then wizards. Just like you are individuals first and then corporate executives."
Aini picked up the wine glass and gestured slightly, and they drank together.
"Actually, part of your understanding of wizards is correct. There are careerists, dangerous elements, villains, and inexplicably arrogant idiots. It is necessary to guard against them."
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.
"Aha, 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 weird.
"I'm sorry, Vernon. One of the reasons for my uninvited visit is to help you avoid a possible uninvited visitor."
Aini said as he took out a few photos from his pocket and placed 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 desktop, and the blood-red font on it made his heart sink.
"Damn, when I adopted Harry, I knew that boy was going to be trouble."
Vernon roared angrily. This was the first time he had lost his temper in front of Ernie today.