Sherlock Holmes at Hogwarts.

Chapter 393 He grew up drinking truth serum.

"There is a difference between experiencing something firsthand and hearing it described by someone else."

The method for identification is very simple, but there's no point in telling you step by step now.

So from your description, I can see that this was not told to you directly by your father, but rather by a third party, who then relayed it to you.

You just mentioned that you're an only child, so the only person who could gain the trust of both your father and you is your mother.

Professor Lupin looked at Sherlock, speechless with astonishment.

"Furthermore, based on your description of your father, given his personality, he wouldn't tell you the truth about this matter."

Because he was afraid you would blame him—then it's obvious that he could have told your mother, and she relayed it to you.

“Sherlock, you’re absolutely right. My mother told me all of this.”

Professor Lupin sighed deeply. He hadn't expected Sherlock to have even deduced his own father's psychological reaction.

Since Remus Lupin became a werewolf, Lyle has been doing everything he can to find a cure.

Neither potions nor spells could stop the werewolves.

Since then, Lupin's family has made concealing their son's illness their top priority.

The family moved from the village to the town, and then from the town to another village.

Because if a child stays in one place for too long, the wizards around will notice that he becomes unusually haggard every time the full moon comes, not to mention that he will disappear once a month.

In this situation, Remus was also forbidden by his parents from playing with his peers, in case he accidentally let it slip.

Because people's view of werewolves is just as Lyle once said—they only deserve to die.

So whenever Remus's strange behavior started to spread, they would immediately move.

Controlling a young werewolf's transformation is not a difficult task, but as Remus grows older, a locked house and a silencer spell are no longer enough.

Transformed into a werewolf, he possesses the ability to smash down doors and break windows.

To control Remus, they need a more powerful spell.

This also caused Lupin and his wife to lose faith in the future.

His hopes of definitely getting into Hogwarts have been dashed.

How could any school possibly accept a werewolf?

But none of the family expected that shortly after Lupin's 11th birthday, Dumbledore, then headmaster of Hogwarts, would personally visit them.

Dumbledore told Lupin and his wife that since Remus's name was on the Book of Admission, he should go to Hogwarts.

Of course, given Remus Lupin's special circumstances, he also made appropriate arrangements:
First and foremost, Lu Ping's true identity must not be revealed to the public—this is the fundamental premise for everything to proceed smoothly.

Secondly, he would arrange for Lupin to go to the Screaming Shack in Hogsmeade every month to spend his days transforming into a werewolf.

Lupin and his wife were naturally extremely grateful and overjoyed.

Dumbledore's arrival can be said to have changed the fate of his family.

Once Remus successfully enrolled, Dumbledore had a Whomping Willow planted to conceal the entrance to the passage from Hogwarts to Hogsmeade.

The sounds Remus made during his transformation were interpreted as ghostly apparitions, and Dumbledore further fueled the rumors, spreading them far and wide.

This plan worked so well that years later, when Hermione heard that they could go to Hogsmeade, the first thing that came to mind was the Screaming Shack, the most haunted place in all of Britain.

Remus studied diligently at school, made friends, and was elected prefect in fifth grade due to his excellent academic performance and conduct.

In the end, Remus and his friends successfully graduated from Hogwarts.

Harry looked anxiously at Professor Lupin, wanting him to tell more about his time at school and his father.

Unfortunately, Lupin seems to be deliberately avoiding talking about these things.

Not only did he not describe his school life in detail, but when he got to this point, the topic shifted directly to many years later.

“I am very grateful to Albus, who personally came to my door when I was 11 years old and got me into Hogwarts.”

Just last year, he found me again and changed my life once more.

I never imagined that a werewolf could not only study at Hogwarts, but also become a professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts.

Even so, the thought of having to go to the Screaming Studio to transform every month still made me hesitate…

"Obviously, the reason he dispelled your doubts must be the wolfsbane medicine, right?"

Sherlock laughed, “As long as you become Professor Snape’s colleague, you will be able to obtain this precious potion, which is made from expensive raw materials and can only be brewed by a Potions Master.”

Drinking it on the eve of the full moon will allow you to remain rational, stay quietly in your office, and not harm anyone else.

"Yes, so I'm also grateful to Severus—even though I know he wasn't willing to do it."

"These things are judged by actions, not intentions. You should indeed thank him, but..."

Sherlock suddenly changed the subject, "Speaking of which, Professor Hagrid probably doesn't know that you're a werewolf, does he?"

“Yes, Albus did tell me that I couldn’t let him know about this…”

Upon hearing Sherlock mention this, Professor Lupin's expression became somewhat puzzled:
"I've always found it strange that Albus went to great lengths to convince some of the instructors that I was reliable."

And he told me more than once, 'I can entrust my life and fortune to Rupert Hagrid…'

But Rupert was conspicuously absent from the faculty members who knew my identity.

Harry, standing to the side, tried his best to suppress his laughter, because he and Sherlock both knew exactly why.

Sherlock chuckled. "A wise decision, since Hagrid grew up drinking truth serum."

"What?" Lupin looked at Sherlock in surprise. "What did you say?"

“Once Hagrid knows something, the whole wizarding world knows about it—unless you don’t give him a chance to speak.”

Lupin: "..."

After Sherlock's explanation, Lupin finally understood what the statement "Hagrid grew up drinking Truth Potion" really meant—that he couldn't keep anything to himself.

This also explains why Dumbledore made almost all the faculty members aware of his identity, but deliberately bypassed Hagrid, the man to whom he could "entrust his life and fortune."

"However... even if our dear Professor Hagrid didn't say so, this is not a long-term solution."

Sherlock said, clasping his hands together to support his chin and leaning slightly back in his chair:
“Professor Lupin, the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor, has a few days every month when he feels unwell. If you were a woman, you could at least find a reason, but you happen to be a man.”

Lupin: "..."

"But Professor Snape shouldn't target Professor Lupin anymore, right?"

Harry, now fully recovered, joined Sherlock and Lupin's conversation, saying, "As long as he doesn't deliberately set up lessons related to werewolves..."

“You’re right, Harry. Since Peter Pettigrew’s trial, Professor Snape is unlikely to target Professor Lupin again, but don’t underestimate everyone else.”

Sherlock shook his head slightly. "Don't forget, our Professor Lupin doesn't just teach lower and middle grade students. This is only the second semester. Even if the students at this school are slow to catch on, by next semester, someone will definitely discover the pattern."

If the senior students paid a little attention, they would eventually be able to see that the professor's absences always coincided with a full moon.

If you use your imagination a little more, figuring this out is as simple as child's play.

In fact, the fact that only Hermione has discovered this so far is already surprising enough.

"how so……"

Seeing Harry's dejected expression, Professor Lupin, the person involved, actually laughed:

"Let's talk about it when the time really comes!"

Being able to witness Sirius Black's exoneration and Peter's arrest made this year truly remarkable for me!

Alright, now that Harry has recovered, you'd better leave; it's getting late.

Lupin gave them the order to leave, and Harry had no choice but to leave the classroom with Sherlock.

The two walked down the corridor and, unsurprisingly, saw Neville when they reached the Gryffindor Tower.

Although Peter Pettigrew had been killed, Professor McGonagall kept her word and forbade Neville from going to Hogsmeade after the start of the school year.

He was confined for a whole week, and no one was allowed to tell him the password to enter the tower.

Poor Neville could only wait outside the common room every night, hoping someone would take him inside.

"Great! I thought no one else would come this late!"

When Neville saw Sherlock and Harry appear, he cheered and immediately ran over.

Sherlock smiled without saying a word, while Harry looked at the pitiful Neville with some sympathy.

how to say?

In fact, he had already disobeyed Professor McGonagall's orders a couple of days ago and secretly told Neville the password.

But it was no use; Neville had forgotten again.

But he dared not use small pieces of paper to record the passwords anymore, so this was the only way he could do it.

"Sherlock, can we not go back to the dorm yet? I have something I want to tell you."

When Neville returned to the dormitory first, yawning, Harry stopped and said hesitantly.

Sherlock glanced at the somewhat nervous Harry and smiled slightly: "Okay."

The common room was empty, so the two sat down by the fireplace. Harry hesitated for a long time before finally speaking:
"Sherlock, I... I shouldn't have spoken just now."

He somewhat regretted joining the conversation.

He felt that Lupin found it difficult to accept the topic of not being able to stay at the school, which was why he asked them to leave.

"But I really don't want Professor Lupin to leave. He's our best Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher!"

"Harry said eagerly."

“I share the same view, dear Harry.”

Sherlock smiled slightly, "However, it seems that the curse left by Voldemort has not disappeared."

Upon hearing Sherlock's mention, Harry immediately recalled the rumor.

Since Dumbledore refused Voldemort's offer to return to the school as the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, no one has ever been able to hold that position for more than a year.

"But...but wasn't that curse already broken?"

Headmaster Dumbledore said, "Voldemort was already serving as the professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts at Hogwarts last year..."

"If you remember his words, then you should also remember the second half—that was just a guess on his part."

Judging from the current situation, if Professor Lupin's identity is discovered, he certainly won't be able to stay, which means the curse hasn't been broken yet.

"Why is this happening..."

Harry's eyes suddenly lost their light, and he slumped back into his chair, muttering:

"Damn it! That wretched Voldemort..."

He added another heavy chapter to his own grudges!
Sherlock chuckled softly as he looked at his friend's dejected appearance.
“Harry, it’s all possible—in fact, I think this curse can still be broken this year.”

"You have a way!"

Harry realized what was happening and immediately sat up straight.

Yes, this is Sherlock Holmes!

If they can uncover a truth that has been buried for twelve years, solving Professor Lu Ping's problem will definitely be a piece of cake!

Sherlock nodded slightly, "This is just a preliminary idea; it's too early to call it a solution..."

"That's great! You never fail at anything you set your mind to!"

"Dear Harry, your trust in me makes me feel somewhat ashamed."

Because, based solely on the facts you know, I have failed twice.

One was the case of Mr. Abbott's stolen documents, and the other was the case of the Greek translator.

“But that has nothing to do with you. You have already helped Mr. Abbott clear his name and saved that translator.”

"No, no, no, Harry, although I've always enjoyed solving puzzles, my ultimate goal is to bring criminals to justice..."

Whether it's Wright Black, who escaped from the Ministry of Magic, or John Smith, who left behind an alias, I haven't succeeded as long as they remain at large.

"Okay... but it's still not comparable to your many victories."

"Not bad, generally speaking, I would say it was a success."

"Then, I also hope that you will succeed in your matter concerning Professor Lu Ping."

Sherlock laughed again.

He looked at Harry's anxious expression and slowly began to speak:
“I will do my best, but compared to Professor Lupin, I think there is something more important.”

"whats the matter?"

"It's your business."

"my business?"

Harry stared at Sherlock in surprise. "What could be wrong with me? I'm perfectly fine."

Sherlock's eyes suddenly sharpened:
"Are you really alright?"

(End of this chapter)