Chapter 25: I, Harry Potter, Won't Go to Hogwarts

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According to English law, a citizen's private property is sacrosanct and inviolable. Even if Hagrid, who intruded without permission, were shot by the Dursleys, it would be considered self-defense.

Of course, this only applies to ordinary people; wizards are not bound by the laws of the Muggle world.

By the way, the term "Muggle" is actually a derogatory and offensive term. It can even be translated as "fool".

Hagrid, who stayed outside the door, looked at the reinstalled gate with a dejected expression. After a moment of contemplation, he silently rode his motorcycle and left.

Only after hearing the sound of the other party leaving did Dudley breathe a sigh of relief. He was worried that Hagrid would react and continue the conflict. Turning to his parents and Harry, he said, "The annoying intruder has been driven away. Let's continue sleeping."

Dudley was exhausted at the moment. The LV5-level skills had almost depleted his strength. He just wanted to rest well, and any other matters could be discussed tomorrow.

This move must be used cautiously in the future.

After saying that, he lay down on the sofa and began to fall asleep.

Vernon opened his mouth to ask something, but Petunia quickly pulled at the hem of his clothes. After a moment of eye contact, the two of them went upstairs.

Hagrid's arrival made the Dursley couple realize that the wizards would definitely not let Harry go.

Compared to the worried Dursley couple, Harry admired Dudley immensely: 'Truly worthy of being called Brother D, actually defeating that giant.'

He had many questions for Dudley but refrained from asking as Dudley was already asleep. He silently suppressed his curiosity.

The next day, Dudley, who had cultivated good habits from a young age, woke up early. After finishing his morning exercises, the Dursley couple and Harry woke up.

"Let's go home."

This was the first thing Dudley said when he saw everyone. Sweat covered the chubby face of the baby, and there was a maturity that didn't match his age.

"I think some important guests will come to our house soon, similar to the one yesterday."

The Dursley family of four silently packed their luggage, and Vernon drove the car in the direction of Privet Drive.

There was no conversation along the way.

After a few hours of driving, they returned to the familiar two-story house.

The owls outside the yard and near the mailbox had already left without anyone noticing. A tabby cat, apparently passing by, was watching with big curious eyes as the Dursley family carried their luggage back home.

"Dudley, dear."

Upon returning home, Petunia was about to say something, but Dudley waved his hand to stop her.

"Before anything else, I think you should tell us some things, such as Harry's background, my mysterious aunt and uncle, well, Harry's parents, and those magical abilities. I think our family should be more open about these things."

Dudley emphasized the phrase 'our family.'

Harry's eyes brightened, and he looked at Dudley and then at his aunt and uncle. He obediently sat in his seat without saying a word, waiting quietly for the continuation.

After hearing Dudley's words, Vernon and Petunia were unusually silent.

They knew Dudley's personality. This child had never caused them any trouble, whether in his conduct or in his studies. Even their family could get along so harmoniously because of Dudley's contribution.

However, this child was indeed too independent.

'Tell them.'

This was the result of Petunia and Vernon's discussion the night before.

Actually, at this point, hiding things had little meaning.

"Well, since you want to know, I'll tell you. Let's start with when my sister and I were young."

With Petunia's hoarse narration, the long-lost memories unfolded before Dudley and Harry.

The story was not long, but it was not short either. It involved wizards, magic, ordinary people, laughter, sadness, and, most of all, helplessness.

Petunia had yearned for the magical world when she was young. After Lily went to Hogwarts, Petunia had repeatedly sent letters to Dumbledore, hoping to join her. However, lacking magical talent, she was coldly rejected by Dumbledore. The rejection shattered Petunia's dream of entering the magical world. Through various means, she learned about Dementors, Death Eaters, and even some information about Voldemort. She knew about the man who killed many Muggles and, ultimately, her sister Lily.

She had agreed to adopt Harry only after knowing all this. It was the last thing she could do for her sister, and maybe she was an irresponsible aunt, but she was a responsible sister.

The story came to a halt when she discovered the sleeping baby in the crib outside the door.

There was no need to say it. Harry also knew that the baby in the crib was himself.

After listening to Petunia's narrative, Harry's expression became complicated. He asked seriously, "So, my parents didn't die in a car accident but were killed by someone?"

He had been told that his parents died in a car accident by the Dursleys since he was a child. That's what he had always believed.

"Harry, I'm sorry."

Petunia stared at Harry with an apologetic look, as if seeing her own sister in his green eyes.

Harry shook his head slightly and looked at Petunia sincerely. "You didn't tell me for my own good."

After saying that, he bowed respectfully to Petunia.

"Thank you for taking care of me and causing you trouble."

Growing up beside Dudley from a young age, Harry was much more mature than his peers. After learning all the information, he felt nothing but deep respect for Petunia.

Hearing Harry's words, Vernon showed a friendly attitude toward Harry for the first time, looking at him with a face full of satisfaction.

As for Petunia, she covered her mouth tightly, and a faint glow appeared in the corners of her eyes. The emotions in her heart could no longer be restrained.

"Those people are terrifying and cruel."

"We don't want to see you—"

"On that night, you lost your parents, and I lost my only sister."

At this point, Petunia choked up completely.

"Petunia, this is not your fault."

An unexpected voice came from outside the door. The voice seemed to contain a kind of magic that made people's hearts calm. The gate of the Dursley family slowly opened, and outside stood a kindly old man with a white beard. At his feet was a tabby cat.

" It's very rude to eavesdrop on other people's conversations."

Dudley looked at Dumbledore with a slightly dissatisfied expression.

" Little big guy, I apologize. I just happened to overhear."

Dumbledore blinked at Dudley, originally wanting to call Dudley a little fellow, but seeing that Dudley was almost as tall as him, he changed his words.

"Let me introduce myself, Albus Dumbledore, headmaster of Hogwarts."

After hearing Petunia open her heart and talk so much about her mother, and after witnessing the unpleasant experience at the seaside cottage in the past few days, Harry developed an instinctive aversion to Hogwarts.

Especially after Dudley was injured because of him, and considering that he couldn't go to school with Dudley, he might become two people from two worlds, unable to see each other again.

Various emotions of sadness and indignation surged in his heart. Upon hearing Dumbledore's self-introduction, Harry's eyes instantly turned red. He felt a rush of heat in his chest, and a buzzing sound reverberated in his ears. Unable to bear it any longer, he roared at Dumbledore.

"I, Harry Potter, will never go to Hogwarts!"

(End of this chapter)

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