Hogwarts: Jade, stop controlling Harry!

Clearly, Dudley's lies could not fool the Dursleys.

"Dali! What's wrong? Did that kid threaten you? Don't be afraid, Daddy's here!" Vernon said immediately after a moment of surprise.

Dudley glanced fearfully at the salamander in Harry's hand, but kept his lips pursed and remained silent.

"Dali!" Before Mr. Vernon could say anything more.

Dumbledore, standing in the center, then spoke.

"Alright, Vernon, I think now that Dudley has made his choice, we should trust him."

As he spoke, Dumbledore gave Dudley a kind smile, paused, and then turned to Petunia, speaking in a light tone.

"Um, Petunia, you shouldn't mind letting Harry and me come in first, right?"

Harry followed Dumbledore's gaze and noticed that Aunt Petunia's attire made her look like she was going out, and not just a casual outing, but more like she was attending some important occasion.

But Dumbledore said he had already spoken to Aunt Petunia beforehand.

Could it be that Aunt Penny is dressed so formally because of him?

Harry hesitated for a moment, but then dismissed the idea—how could that be? Jade had caused such a huge mess; it would be a miracle if Aunt Petunia didn't hate him.

Why would she dress up so specially to welcome him back?

This doesn't align with Harry's understanding.

Considering that he hadn't kept a close watch on Pyrrho and almost caused a disaster, Harry's anger, which had been building up, had mostly dissipated.

He originally wanted to prove to the Dursleys that he was doing much better outside than here.

But then again, as Uncle Jackie said, arguing with fools only lowers the wise to their level. Harry isn't boasting that he's wise, but he doesn't want to waste his energy arguing with the Dursleys.

Wouldn't it be better if he used that time to go back and research where he could buy cinnabar, yellow talisman paper, and the like?

Harry just wanted to end today's awkward schedule as soon as possible and get back to Diagon Alley.

So Harry took the initiative to greet him.

"Good morning, Aunt Penny. How have you been these past few days?"

.....

Penny looked toward Harry.

When she saw Harry, who had changed so much from the thin, unremarkable little boy she knew, a complex emotion flickered in her eyes...

"I...we're doing fine," Penny said awkwardly, turning her face away from Harry's brighter emerald eyes.

To be honest, Harry had guessed wrong several times today, but he was still surprised by Aunt Petunia's reaction.

Aunt Penny didn't make a scene or belittle him.

Could it be that Xiaoyu did something he didn't know about?

Harry thought to himself, then coughed and said, "I'm very sorry about what happened that day..."

Of course, Harry thought Jade did a great job!

Penny paused, took a deep breath, and said, "Let's not talk about that anymore. Come in."

Harry looked at Dumbledore, who nodded at Harry and winked.

It seems Dumbledore was right; he has convinced Aunt Petunia.

Harry thought to himself as he walked in, but as he passed by his Uncle Vernon, he felt his Uncle Vernon's unfriendly gaze. However, it didn't seem to be directed at him, but rather at Pyrrho, who was lying motionless in Harry's arms after sneezing and seemed much better.

"What kind of monster is this?!" Uncle Vernon asked bluntly.

Harry glanced down at Pyrrho, then said, "It's not a monster, it's my pet salamander. I won't let it run around; it's very gentle."

"mild?!"

Uncle Vernon repeated exaggeratedly.

However, he glanced warily at Dumbledore, who was striding ahead and pointing at everyone around him, before lowering his voice to speak to Harry.

"Kid, I don't know what you and your kind said to your aunt that made her so insistent on you coming back! But you'd better behave yourself! Otherwise..."

"Don't worry, I had no intention of coming back at all if it weren't for Dumbledore's request. Besides, I won't be back until next year."

Before Uncle Vernon could finish speaking, Harry interrupted him and said calmly.

Vernon looked somewhat surprised as he saw Harry, who dared to talk back to him and stare at him, and finally shut his mouth in a huff.

As Harry turned around, a slight, pleased smile appeared on his lips.

.....

When Harry arrived in the living room.

Dumbledore had already taken a seat on the sofa without any hesitation.

Dudley stood at a distance, his small eyes curiously observing Dumbledore.

As Harry walked over, he made eye contact with Dudley and smiled at him.

Although Harry didn't know why Dudley hadn't told his parents what had just happened, he remembered this favor Dudley had done for him.

To be honest, Harry is a very kind child.

Harry was so kind that even though his cousin had bullied him for so many years, he suddenly did a good deed, and Harry didn't want to dwell on the past anymore.

Uncle Vernon was the last to enter the living room. Upon seeing Dudley, he immediately shouted, "Go back to your room, Dudley! Hurry up!"

Dudley resisted, standing still. "I'm not leaving! I want to hear what you have to say."

As a result, Uncle Vernon, who was already somewhat angry because of Harry's impolite retort, became even angrier.

"Hurry up, I don't want to say 'Dali' a second time!"

Keda still showed no sign of moving, which was because his parents had spoiled him too much over the years.

Harry, on the other hand, understood that Uncle Vernon didn't want Dudley to know anything about magic. After thinking for a moment, he stood up from the sofa and walked towards Dudley.

"Hey! Kid, what do you want?" Uncle Vernon immediately asked, alert.

But Harry ignored him and walked over to Dudley. When Dudley saw the Pyrrho in Harry's hand, he nervously took a step back.

"Don't worry, Pello is a good boy. It was just an accident... Here, take these snacks," Harry said to his cousin.

He discovered that the two were almost the same height, even though Dudley used to be half a head taller than him.

It must be the effect of the ox talisman!

Of course, it's also related to his good nutrition and consistent exercise.

Dudley hesitated as he looked at the pile of snacks Harry pulled out of his pocket... he almost reached out to take some.

But Mr. Vernon, who came over angrily, stopped him, shouting, "Don't take anything from him! Dudley! Do you hear me?!"

Harry frowned. Some of the snacks were bought by Jade, while the rest were gifts from the wizards who had come to pay homage to the "Boy Who Lived".

They're all piled up in Harry's room; there's no way he can finish them all!

As for why Dudley was given to Harry, it was because Harry found that when he talked to the children who came to Diagon Alley with their parents, or even his own age, he was very happy.

All you need to do is be willing to share some snacks, and they'll be very happy and enthusiastic...

"Here, have some. These are snacks from the magical world; they taste pretty good." Harry offered them to Harry.

In the end, Dali couldn't resist the temptation and quickly accepted it.

"Thank you..." Dali said.

Harry blinked, and looked at what he had just heard!

The mischievous Dudley actually said thank you?

Good heavens, what happened while he was away for the past few weeks?! Did aliens invade?

"You're welcome." Harry shrugged before turning and walking back to the sofa.

Dumbledore watched this scene with a smile until Harry came back and sat down, at which point he spoke.

"It seems you and your cousin are getting along quite well, Harry... Now, let's talk about your life in this family."