The Hogwarts Emerald

Chapter 635 Wedding
Number 12 Grimmauld Place. It is said that this townhouse originally belonged to a Muggle. Later, a certain Black managed to "convince" the Muggle to take this beautiful townhouse for himself.

From then on, Number 12 Grimmauld Place belonged to the Black family, one of the largest, oldest and richest wizarding families in Britain. The surname Black is synonymous with status and wealth in the wizarding world.

Today, a wedding will be held in this Black house, a wedding of a werewolf and a half-blood wizard. Both of the newlyweds are from a group that the Black family despises, and it must be said that Sirius is the best at having fun.

Originally, Lupin and Tonks planned to get married in a low-key manner in a wizard tavern, but they were sternly rejected by Sirius.

Sirius even showed his elder status (he was considered Tonks' uncle), saying that if the two wanted his blessing, they had to do as he said. So the wedding was scheduled at Grimmauld Place, in this moldy and ominous old house.

Early in the morning, the members of the Order of the Phoenix were busy in the old house, dressing it up as it should be for a wedding. Of course, how could Grimmauld Place be without Walburga Black's insults!

With Sirius's mother's scolding, the wedding of Remus Lupin and Nymphadora Tonks began.

The hastily-planned wedding was a little shabby, lacking many basic things. It was so simple that Lupin and Tonks only exchanged rings and danced together, and their wedding was complete.

But the two had no complaints. Lupin and Tonks had finally gotten together, and for them being able to walk hand in hand was the greatest happiness in life.

Amidst laughter, everyone raised their glasses to bless the newlyweds.

This was also the happiest time everyone laughed since Dumbledore left.

Sirius stood in front of the newlyweds with a glass of wine. He insisted that Lupin call him "Uncle" because Lupin kidnapped his beloved niece Dora (Tonks' nickname).

Although he could indeed call him uncle in terms of seniority, Tonks had never called him uncle, so Lupin certainly wouldn't do that either. Besides, how could Lupin not see through the ugly face of his bad friend?

At this moment, Ada pushed Sirius, who was taking up space, aside with her shoulder and came to the newlyweds. She said, "Happy wedding!"

Sirius, who was pushed aside, complained loudly, "I just can't beat you. If I could beat you, I would have hung you on the beam long ago."

Then Sirius saw Vida Rosier's easygoing look and immediately changed his tone: "Did you hear that? I'm talking to you! Remus Lupin! Don't think I won't beat you up just because you're getting married today!"

Sirius said as he walked away and blended in with Fred and George.

"Thank you so much, Ada." Tonks hugged Ada, "What would I do without you!" She was thanking her for the wolfsbane potion, which could save her husband a lot of suffering.

In 1993, Dumbledore found Lupin again and offered him a position at the school and the Wolfsbane Potion, which was made by Snape and manufactured by Ada.

After the end of the school year, Lupin was forced to leave school because his werewolf identity was leaked, but the supply of potions did not stop, which made his full moon nights in recent years not so difficult.

With the death of Dumbledore and the defection of Snape, the supply of potions became a problem, and Lupin had to fight against himself again during the full moon.

Although wolfsbane potion has been around for many years, its price remains high due to the expensive raw materials. Although the wealthy second-generation Sirius is willing to bear the cost, there are only a few people who can make the potion, and even if you have money, you may not be able to buy it.

Even if someone capable of brewing wolfsbane potion is found, there will be the trouble of registering and exposing one's identity.

Today, Ada gave Lupin the wolfsbane potion as a wedding gift, and said that she would also provide the wolfsbane potion in the future, which solved a big problem that troubled Lupin. Tonks naturally wanted to thank him. "It's a small favor, and it's free." Ada said, "The potions in the department are piled up anyway, so why not give them to those who need them."

Ada did not tell the two the true source of the wolfsbane potion. The fewer people who knew Snape's true identity, the safer it would be.

If they were told that the potion came from a murderer while hiding Snape's identity, Lupin and Tonks would not accept it, and would have let down Snape's good intentions.

So, Ada lied a little and just said that she got it from the Ministry of Magic and it was part of the Ministry's stock.

But in fact, the wolfsbane potion in the department had disappeared long ago, so how could it be Ada's turn to steal it?

The Ministry of Magic has a Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures, which is the second largest department in the Ministry and consists of three main divisions: the Office of Aliens, the Office of Beasts, and the Office of Ghosts.

There are three agencies responsible for managing werewolf affairs, namely the Werewolf Support Services Division, the Werewolf Registry and the Werewolf Capture Program Team.

Although they are all related to werewolves, the three offices are divided into two different offices. The Support Services Department is in the Alien Office, and the Registration Office and Capture Team are in the Beast Office.

With this kind of organization, you can imagine how efficient it is. Otherwise, how could Fenrir Greyback have gotten away with it for so long?
If werewolves had been managed effectively, Remus Lupin would not have been bitten.

Of the three agencies responsible for werewolf affairs, only the Werewolf Capture Project Team is still in operation, because there are always werewolves that bite wizards (Muggles) and they need to capture them.

The remaining two institutions are places for the elderly, and they are as idle as the Centaur Liaison Office. The werewolves will neither actively register their identities nor ask for support services unless the Ministry can provide them with free fresh humans.

There are very few werewolves as kind and gentle as Lupin. Most of them are as violent, bloodthirsty and extremely dangerous as Greyback.

"Thank you anyway," Lupin also said. Although his brown hair was a little gray, he looked ten years younger today. It is true that people are in high spirits when they are happy.

As the only Defense Against the Dark Arts professor who is not a jerk, Ada has a great affection for Lupin and sympathizes with his unfortunate life. However, Ada never shows this sympathy, because sometimes pity for others is also a cruel thing.

Remus Lupin didn't need pity either, he needed recognition more, just like James and Sirius.

The wedding was very lively, but Sirius had hidden away at some point. Ada looked around but couldn't find him, so she left the joyous scene to see if Sirius would hide and cry.

There was no sign of Sirius in the porch and hall on the first floor. It was only after Ada passed a row of house-elves' heads and reached the second floor that she found him hiding.

Sirius was standing in the once ornate and exquisite living room.

The large living room has a large window overlooking the street in front of the house, an equally large fireplace flanked by two ornate glass cabinets, and one wall is covered with a tapestry of the Black family tree.

Sirius shook the wine glass in his hand and looked at the tapestry with disdain, as if he wanted to take it down and burn it.

(End of this chapter)