Chương 161: Chapter 161 "Harry Potter"

The sheer size left Hagrid wide-eyed when a grand three-tiered cake was presented before Wentworth and Hagrid.

"This...this is too big!" Hagrid exclaimed loudly.

Wentworth, who was observing the cake with evident satisfaction, responded with a smile, "Hagrid, how do you plan to get Harry to leave from his relative's house? You are not suggesting we forcefully break in and take him away with us, right?"

Taken aback by Wentworth's unexpected question, Hagrid looked puzzled and replied, "Well, we find someone and take Harry Potter away! Is there any other way?"

Wentworth nodded in agreement but continued, "Indeed, you're right! However, Professor Dumbledore mentioned that the other party prefers we not contact Harry Potter directly, as it might jeopardize the timely delivery of Hogwarts' acceptance letter to him."

"So, are you suggesting we show up at someone's doorstep, kick the door open, cast spells on the Muggles to alter their memory, and whisk Harry Potter away?" Wentworth asked with a playful tone.

Hearing this, Hagrid promptly waved his hands to dismiss the notion, "Of course not! At least, that's not my plan. We can't use magic in front of Muggles, you know that."

Grinning at Hagrid's response, Wentworth took the lead and said, "Then, the rest is up to me! First, allow me to change my clothes!"

After a brief moment, Wentworth and Hagrid apparated on Privet Drive, No. 4, London. Now clad in a well-fitted suit, Wentworth appeared taller and more imposing than his original diminutive form.

Wentworth was taken aback by the sight that greeted him as he materialized. Countless owls swarmed around a particular house, creating an avian spectacle.

The entire dwelling appeared enveloped by the feathered creatures, and their lack of concern for cleanliness was evident, leaving droppings scattered about.

"Hagrid, do we really have so many owls at Hogwarts? Or is this one of your spells as well?" Wentworth queried in astonishment.

Hagrid grinned proudly before he replied, "Of course! They're all good kids. They can even survive in the Forbidden Forest and find their own food!" He said as he puffed up his chest.

Wentworth turned to Hagrid and looked at him with a frown, "Are you certain? They won't become a meal for other creatures, will they?" He questioned.

As the conversation unfolded, the duo reached the doorstep of Privet Drive, No. 4. Hagrid cheerfully exchanged greetings with the owls while Wentworth plucked a grasshopper from the nearby grass and fed it to Leafy who was nestled in his jacket pocket.

"Wow, is this the creature that Dumbledore was talking about?" Hagrid's beard curled up in admiration.

Wentworth gently stroked the emerald creature and whispered something softly.

Finally, he handed Leafy a small cloth pocket, allowing the guardian to climb up Wentworth's sleeve on his own.

Hagrid who was observing Wentworth's actions with confusion, still refrained from asking questions or doubting anything that Wentworth was about to do.

Standing in the doorway, Wentworth and Hagrid could still hear the tumultuous events unfolding inside. The incessant ping-pong-pong sounds persisted, and after a while, a portly man, presumably Vernon Dursley, opened the door for Wentworth and Hagrid.

"Who are you two looking for?" Vernon Dursley asked with a rough expression while staring at them.

Hagrid was about to respond but was halted by a meaningful look from Wentworth. Wentworth smiled, "Won't you invite us in first, Mr. Vernon Dursley?"

Initially inclined to refuse, but Vernon hesitated upon seeing Wentworth's elegant suit. Eventually, he opened the door, stating, "Of course, welcome. Our family is just getting ready for a trip, so things might be a bit messy."

His decision to suit up and look elegant leads to this point. Wentworth already knew the Dursleys' family background and capitalised on it.

If he came in looking like a beggar straight from the street or like an ordinary student, then they definitely wouldn't invite both Wentworth and Hagrid inside.

Wentworth was well aware that the Dursleys were attempting to avoid Hogwarts owls by going into hiding, but he chose not to disclose this knowledge.

A noise emanated from within as Wentworth and Hagrid walked past the storage room under the stairs in the Dursley house. Despite this, Wentworth signaled Hagrid to keep moving, and he didn't react.

Unbeknownst to everyone, a small green figure slipped out of Wentworth's cuff and stealthily entered the room.

Leafy was already tasked with something when Wentworth whispered to it: it's now its turn to go ahead and do its duty!

Once seated, Vernon wasted no time and asked directly, "I wonder why the two of you came to our house. What's the matter? We didn't seem to know each other before."

Wentworth responded with a friendly smile, "That's correct, Mr. Dursley. We're here on behalf of the finest wizarding school in the world - Hogwarts, inviting Mr. Harry Potter to study with us!"

Upon hearing Wentworth's words, Vernon Dursley abruptly sat up on the sofa, expressing his displeasure, "I should have guessed long ago who could be here at this time. I tell you, don't even think about it! I will never let him go--- What is this?"

In the midst of his sentence, Vernon observed Wentworth pulling out a check from his pocket.

Placing the check gently in front of Vernon, Wentworth spoke with courtesy, "Mr. Dursley, at Hogwarts, we deeply appreciate your family's care for Harry Potter over the years. This is the tuition fee for Harry's education during this period."

Vernon seemed visibly surprised at Wentworth's words. As he reached for the check nonchalantly, he responded, "You don't think I'm moved by a check... even without a check, we'd be happy for Harry Potter to go to your school."

The sudden change to his attitude when Wentworth gives the check is quite a sight for Hagrid as he can only shake his head… Vernon, whose gaze was fixed on the check, wasn't even paying attention to Hagrid's judging eye...

However, when Vernon Dursley saw the figures on the check, his hand trembled slightly, and the words he intended to say took an unexpected turn. He put on a sneering expression instead.

Maintaining an indifferent nod, Wentworth remarked, "So now, can we meet Mr. Harry Potter? We're in a hurry."

"Of course! Harry! Come out, Harry!" Vernon nodded with a smile, exchanging a knowing glance with his wife Penny. Soon, Penny approached with a boy whose hair looked somewhat disheveled.

Wentworth and Hagrid shifted their gaze to the boy's forehead for the first time, finally catching sight of the distinctive lightning-shaped scar. Wentworth even discerned Hagrid's audible sigh of relief behind him.

Extending his hand with a warm smile, Wentworth addressed the boy, "Hi Harry, my name is Wentworth, and I'm here to pick you up. To bring you home exactly the right place where you belong!"

"Home?" A flicker of confusion passed over Harry Potter's face, prompting Hagrid to interject, unable to contain himself any longer, "Yes, Harry, Hogwarts will be your home from now on!"

With this, the story of Wentworth and the main protagonist of the story will soon be intertwined. Will Wentworth find his place in this world coexisting along with Harry Potter under the Alliance banner? Or will he be an obstacle for the Alliance?"