Chapter Nine, Rescue Harry Potter
Allen arrived at the school gate where he had agreed to meet Flag. As soon as he arrived, he heard Flag shouting nearby, "Allen, I'm over here!" In front of a fish and chips shop at the school gate, Flag was happily waving at Allen with a bag of fried fish in one hand. Having graduated from elementary school with excellent grades, Flag received a substantial amount of pocket money as a reward from his parents, and it seemed that it would take some time for him to spend it all.
"Harry, don't be in such a hurry to leave; that postman seems to be coming to your house. I sent you a birthday card." Seeing the postman riding a motorcycle in the distance, Allen recalled the plot and called out to Harry, who was sharing fried fish with Flag.
In the early morning, a drop of dew slid off a tender leaf, scattering countless golden rays. Allen rose to gather his energy, completing the third movement of the body refining technique
Allen's thoughts drifted back to a year and a half ago, when he had obtained the body refining technique. Allen spent the entire afternoon immersed in books, carefully savoring every word that appeared on the pages, repeatedly picturing the images in his mind, and mentally demonstrating the specific movements. Fortunately, there were no core subjects in the afternoon classes, which allowed Allen to pass the time smoothly.
"Is that Harry's voice? Mr. Dursley, you wouldn't be illegally imprisoning Harry, would you?" Allen said deliberately, casting a sidelong glance at Mr. Dursley.
"Harry? There is no Harry Potter here." Vernon Dursley said impatiently, and as he spoke, he was about to slam the door shut
Allen was somewhat surprised to notice a cat squatting against the wall. After carefully identifying it with a hint of guilt, he finally breathed a sigh of relief, "The cat's eyes do not have the markings of glasses, it should just be an ordinary cat. Professor McGonagall, the esteemed Deputy Headmistress of Hogwarts, would not be idly guarding a Muggle's doorstep, even if it is Harry Potter's foster home"
Call that strange person over, I want to watch the cartoon! Dali's voice was very impatient
The two first went to Hamleys, the largest and oldest toy store in London, to buy a birthday gift for Harry, and then took a bus to Privet Drive, where Harry Potter resides in Little Whinging.
In fact, for Penny Evans-Dursley, who has not yet been seen, knowing how formidable the Dark Lord and his followers are, yet still allowing her family to risk their lives to shelter her sister's orphaned child... Each time she persuades her husband when he is angry, and even during the few arguments with Dumbledore when Harry was seventeen, from this perspective, Ellen feels that although she is not a good elder, she is not too bad either
No wonder Harry is so small and always wears oversized old clothes. The abuse he endures is far more severe than what Alan can see, forming a stark contrast with Dudley, who has his biological parents by his side. Without parents, Harry can be trampled upon by anyone in this household. Harry has not grown into another Dark Lord; instead, he remains as upright, brave, and pure as ever, thanks to Mrs. Kelly's patient guidance and the inherent traits he may have inherited from his mother Lily—justice and kindness.
Allen initially only intended to comply with his father's wishes by deliberately befriending Harry Potter, but he did not expect that the actual situation of Harry being abused was far more severe than what was depicted in the memories of the novel.
Finally mastering the third movement can be considered reaching the beginner stage, and I do not know what kind of surprises it will bring me. Allen is filled with anticipation
Alan had no interest in listening to Vernon Dursley's explanation; he simply reached out and forcefully pulled open the cabinet latch to open the door
No. 4, Nuozhen Road, this is the place!" Flag, who was walking ahead, glanced at the sign and turned to Allen.
Allen, Harry, and Fledge exchanged glances without saying anything to provoke each other, after all, Harry still had to stay at the Dursleys' until he turned seventeen, the age recognized as adulthood in the wizarding world
You are truly wonderful. Last time, during Dali's birthday, I actually released a python at the zoo... Desley had never been so furious and locked me up. Harry, like a bird freed from its cage, recounted his previous adventures to his two companions
Yes, Dali, let's come and share our boxing insights with you. Before Dali, who looked utterly bewildered, could finish speaking, Allen stepped forward, wrapped his arm around Dali's shoulder, and firmly led him into the living room.
Allen was also surprised by Harry's excitement, as he had merely sent a greeting card out of obligation
Of course not, how could that be? We have worked so hard to raise him... Oh, damn! Mr. Dursley felt very awkward, considering that just a moment ago he had wanted to lie and say that Harry was not there so they could only play with their own children
Although Mrs. Morgan Le Fay Harris does not care about the exam results of Muggle schools, she was still pleased to learn that her son achieved the highest grade of A+ in all subjects according to Muggle grading standards, and additionally learned to play the piano. As a reward, she gave her son a considerable amount of Galleons.
Bang bang bang ... ... "In the cabinet, Harry was desperately knocking, 'Alan, Flagg, I'm here.'" Harry wanted to get his friends' attention
The living room is kept very clean and tidy, and the boy in the photo on the fireplace mantel is strong and robust, either riding a bicycle, standing by the flowerbed at the exhibition, or playing video games with his father, embracing and kissing his mother
Allen could not help but wonder if Dumbledore had orchestrated Harry's unfortunate childhood so that once he entered the wizarding world, he could easily show his concern and gain Harry's affection. Furthermore, the act of hoping for and, under the guise of testing, designing situations for a child to face danger multiple times in order to facilitate his so-called growth, with the expectation that he would save the world in the future, is in itself a serious act of irresponsibility for Dumbledore, who is the most powerful white wizard and the headmaster of Hogwarts. (Author's note: The official website Pottermore acknowledges the irresponsibility of Dumbledore's actions.)
Harry looked at his friends with gratitude; in times of darkness and helplessness, it was Allen and Flagg who brought him light, allowing him to still feel love and hope
Daisy, I have made an appointment with Flag to find Harry today, please let my mother know.
Over the past year and a half, during the second classroom period each day, Allen has been tutoring Harry and Fleg with their studies. As their grades have improved dramatically, their friendship has also grown stronger in the face of repeated provocations from Dudley Dursley and others.
Are you Allen Harris? The one who ranks first in the entire grade? ... ... Dada, your classmate Allen Harris is looking for you!" Mr. Dursley glanced suspiciously at Allen and turned back to shout into the room.
However, it must be said that this made Allen feel that Dumbledore, who knew about Harry's situation yet took no action, was truly a despicable old man. Even though Harry had to live in this household due to that ancient magic, Dumbledore could have easily intervened to threaten the Dursleys, or had Hagrid take Harry to exchange some of the Galleons from the Potter family's account at Gringotts for pounds as compensation for his guardianship. This would have allowed Harry to have a somewhat happier childhood. Yet, Dumbledore was unwilling to do even such a small thing and instead spent his time and energy observing Harry's suffering.
Before Dursley could lock the door again, Harry had already crawled out of the cupboard. Behind Harry, the cupboard door hung limply open, the dark cupboard resembling a large mouth, devouring the bright and happy childhood that Harry was supposed to have.
Indeed, we haven't seen Harry for a long time; he even missed the final exam. Fudge also heard the voice and was very worried about Harry
Certainly, compared to the tedious mental confinement techniques, what brings Allen the most joy and interest is the study of spells and the practice of the McLean Body Refinement Technique. Currently, having reached the beginner level of body refinement, not only has it made him significantly stronger and more agile, but its greatest function is that with each completed milestone, it allows Allen to gradually gain more precise control over the muscles in a specific area of his body. Through experimenting with his fingers while learning the piano, Allen will no longer have to worry about failing due to shaky hands when he needs to execute precise movements with his wand or handle potion ingredients in the future. Currently, having reached the beginner level of body refinement, not only has it made him significantly stronger and more agile, but its greatest function is that with each completed milestone, it allows Allen to gradually gain more precise control over the muscles in a specific area of his body. Through experimenting with his fingers while learning the piano, Allen will no longer have to worry about failing due to shaky hands when he needs to execute precise movements with his wand or handle potion ingredients in the future.
"Alright, alright, Harry, I originally wanted to take you to the amusement park, but now I ask you to take your friends and get out of my house." It was evident that Vernon Dursley, although not fully convinced by the threats of the children, was still somewhat guilty and angry.
The brat... Immediately after, the sound of heavy footsteps approached, and a middle-aged man with greasy blond hair and a double chin opened the door. He looked very unkempt and asked in a gruff voice, "Kid, who are you looking for?"
Allen stepped forward and blocked the door, "If I am not mistaken, you must be Mr. Disley, right? May I ask if Dali is here? I am Allen Harris, and we are also classmates of Dali. We would like to take them out to have some fun today, and I hope to get your permission..."
Harris, Brown, you all—
Hello, sir, we are classmates of Harry Potter. My name is Fleg Brown. May I ask if Harry is here? Fleg politely inquired
You sent me a greeting card! Harry stopped his actions, looking at Allen with a shocked expression. It is worth noting that in his entire life, no one had ever written a letter to Harry.
Mr. Dursley, I suspect that you have kept Harry in the dark cupboard for an extended period. I have reason to believe that Harry was illegally imprisoned and abused by you some time ago, and both I and Fleg witnessed it, serving as witnesses. If you cannot improve Harry's situation, I find it necessary to seek legal assistance on his behalf. Suppressing his anger, Allen issued a warning to Mr. Dursley, striving to improve Harry's circumstances
"No problem, are you being so well-behaved today? Is your pocket money running low? I just happen to have a few pounds left, and it's of no use to keep them on me, so take them." The rich aroma of the milk tea made Daisy feel very good. She got up and returned to her room to take out a few pounds, and without further ado, she stuffed them into Alan's hands. Amidst the fragrant haze of the milk tea, Daisy did not forget to remind her brother, "Remember to come back before dinner."
These photos show no signs of another boy living in the same house. Although Harry indeed resides here, Allen discreetly glanced at the cupboard, knowing that Harry was right there at that moment
However, in the past, when reading and approaching Harry with a mindset focused on completing tasks, Allen could still observe the Dursleys with a sense of understanding. But now, witnessing him being so mistreated has left Allen feeling somewhat indignant.
Indeed, my sister is a lawyer. If Harry needs help, our entire family will unreservedly assist him!" Flag also did not back down.
"Please come in." Vernon Dursley stepped aside. Even Vernon, who despised "intellectuals" and those who read, was willing to let his son associate with the top student in his grade.
In order to cope with the potential mental probing by the Division Hat and Dumbledore, Allen devoted most of his energy to the art of mental occlusion. He was still far from being able to maintain it at all times like a master such as Snape, and after more than a year of effort, he could only manage to sustain it for a brief period.
Fuleige has already rung the doorbell. A robust male voice came from inside: "Dali, go open the door!"
After returning to his room from the bathroom, where he proved that he could urinate without assistance, Allen took a shower and changed his shirt. He then went downstairs, where, apart from Daisy, the rest of the family had not yet woken up
Thoughtfully preparing a steaming pot of breakfast tea with a rich milky aroma for his family, Allen delivered it to Daisy's table