Chapter 41 You Will Understand Later
"It's not enough to rely on your own efforts in this world." Mr. Evans glanced at Snape's expensive camel wool sweater and said meaningfully, "You are still young now, but you will understand what I mean in the future."
Snape felt that he was just like the stupid idiot Jiang Li had described, and he lost all interest in talking to him.
However, he always acted very cold, and Evans did not notice Snape's disgust.
Jiang Li took Penny to the ice cream shop to eat the most popular shaved ice.
Penny quickly forgot the unpleasantness that had just occurred and started eating the ice cream in the cup.
Seeing the little wizards in the store wearing wizard robes and holding their own magic wands, I felt a little envious.
"Do you like magic wands very much?" Jiang Li asked.
"I don't like it." Penny shook her head and denied it. "Even if I had a wand, I couldn't use magic. I'm different from Lily, and my parents like her more."
"But you can have a wand of your own. Just be happy. Why should you care whether others like you or not? Isn't it enough for you to like yourself?"
Jiang Li took a sip of lemon Sherbet soda, looked at Penny and said, "Why do you care about the opinions of people who don't like you? Do you expect their approval?"
"I...I don't know."
Penny poked the ice cream in the cup with a spoon, feeling a little confused.
"Since you don't know what you want, then work hard to make yourself stronger." Jiang Li held up his chin and looked at Penny and said, "When you are strong enough, the world will be kind to you, and you can get everything you want."
These words were like a hammer hitting Penny's heart, shaking her soul.
Even many years later, Penny was still shocked when she thought of this sentence.
At this time, Penny didn't quite understand the meaning of this sentence, but just silently kept it in her heart.
Penny likes Jiang Li very much and feels very relaxed every time she is with her.
Jiang Li took Penny to play in Diagon Alley for a day. Thinking that the time was about right, he sat with Penny near the entrance of the alley waiting for Snape and the others.
When Lily came over, Mr. and Mrs. Evans were holding a lot of things in their hands and looked a little embarrassed. Snape, who was standing beside them, had an indifferent expression and did not intend to help.
Tsk tsk, not proactive at all. How am I going to get past my father-in-law?
"Penny, help Lily get it." Mrs. Evans ordered Penny.
Petunia immediately went over and took what was in Lily's hand.
"Mom, I can do it on my own." Lily refused with her hands behind her back.
"Lily, your sister is a little stronger, and you're a little tired, and she wants to help you," Mrs. Evans said, glancing at Penny, motioning for her to take the initiative.
Penny knew that her mother would be angry if she didn't help, so she immediately took Lily's things away. Thinking of what Jiang Li had said, she didn't feel as sad as before.
She will definitely become as powerful as Jiang Li in the future.
After returning home, Jiang Li teased Snape, "Are you very happy with Lily's parents?"
Snape looked at her deeply and said, "You already know who they are."
"I know. I've seen Penny's future." Jiang Li said calmly, "She probably didn't expect that she would be as biased as her annoying parents."
Snape thought of the sarcastic Petunia Evans in his memory, and was somewhat glad that Lily was not led astray by Evans.
"Okay, pack your bags. It's almost time for Hogwarts to start. Here's your ticket."
Jiang Li handed the Hogwarts Express ticket to Snape, stretched, and planned to go to bed early tonight.
Both of them were very calm about going to Hogwarts.
On September 1, King's Cross station became crowded at nine and three-quarters stops.
Jiang Li and Snape entered the platform early, but did not get on the train.
After waiting for half an hour, red-haired Lily rushed out with her luggage, followed by Mr. and Mrs. Evans and Penny.
"Ali, Xifu!"
Lily ran over excitedly, her face flushed as she looked at Snape and said, "You two are here so early."
Mr. and Mrs. Evans also came over and greeted them in a friendly manner.
"Ms. Malfoy, Mr. Snape, good day."
"If you come any slower, you will miss the time." Jiang Li said with a smile.
"There was an accident on the way here and the car broke down." Mr. Evans said with a helpless expression.
"That's really unfortunate." Jiang Li expressed his sympathy and turned to Snape and said, "You and Lily go upstairs and find a seat first."
Snape nodded.
Lily immediately turned around and hugged her family reluctantly.
Jiang Li saw this scene and looked towards Snape. He found that Snape was also looking at him. He tentatively opened his arms and asked, "How about we hug too?"
She thought Snape would turn around and leave as usual, but unexpectedly Snape hesitated for a second and then walked forward and hugged him.
The boy's immature voice sounded.
"Thank you, Gardenia."
Jiang Li then noticed that the boy had grown a lot taller and his height had reached her shoulders.
The hug ended so quickly that Jiang Li even doubted that his hands had not even touched his back.
Snape's expression was very calm, which made Jiang Li itchy and he wanted to sell the sword.
She stepped forward and grabbed the corner of Snape's mouth with two fingers, forcing him to smile.
Snape: "..."
Don’t be angry. We won’t see each other again soon. Be patient...be patient.
"Miss Malfoy, if you don't want those claws, I can chop them off for you." Snape threatened in a low voice.
Jiang Li immediately withdrew his hand and said in a good mood: "Remember to have fun at school."
"Ah."
Snape responded calmly.
Lily also said goodbye to her parents and got on the train with Snape.
Watching their figures gradually disappear, Mr. Evans said to Jiang Li: "Miss Malfoy, how about I take you back?"
"no need."
Jiang Li took off the rose hat on his head and said with a smile: "It's time for me to get in the car."
Under the shocked gazes of Mr. and Mrs. Evans, flames rose all over her body and she teleported to the professor's carriage.
On the other side, Lily and Snape found an empty carriage and sat down.
Snape took out the alchemy book that Jiang Li had translated for him and started reading it.
Lily was feeling a little sad about the separation at first, but when she saw Snape reading, she felt like she was drawn into the book. She immediately took out the Potions book and began to read it carefully.
The two of them were holding books, the study atmosphere was strong, and the carriage was very quiet.
Not long after, there was a noisy sound at the door, and the door of the carriage was opened. Before I saw the figure of the person, I heard the other party's clear and noisy voice.
"Sirius, come over here, this carriage isn't full yet."