Hogwarts: Who uses a crowbar in wizard duels?

Late at night, in the auditorium, students from all the colleges were sleeping on makeshift beds on the floor.

The principal was hesitant to separate the students until he had thoroughly investigated the entire school.

Snape and Filch are reporting the search findings to Dumbledore.

"We've searched the Astronomy Tower and the Owl Hut, but we found nothing," Filch said.

"Neither the third floor nor the basement," Snape said succinctly.

"Thank you for your hard work." Dumbledore nodded, but still looked worried.

Filch turned and went back to his work, while Snape followed Dumbledore.

They walked among the students, who were all fast asleep at their feet.

"A single person, breaking into Hogwarts without leaving a trace—Headmaster, don't you think that's suspicious?"

Snape questioned Dumbledore.

"I told you about this when the semester started, about the professor you appointed..."

Before Snape could finish speaking, Dumbledore interrupted him: "Snape, no professor at Hogwarts would let Sirius Black in."

Dumbledore said with great certainty.

"I firmly believe that Hogwarts is safe. Once the search is complete and there are no problems, let the young wizards return to their respective houses."

"Should we warn Potter?"

Snape stopped pursuing that topic and instead asked Harry a question.

"No need. Your good disciple has told him everything. Now, we can only hope that Sirius won't do anything foolish..."

"Otherwise, no matter what the truth was back then, he couldn't escape the Ministry of Magic's punishment."

Dumbledore looked at Harry, who was lying with his back turned not far away, and said quietly.

Harry wasn't asleep at all; he kept his eyes wide open, pondering the information from their conversation.

Snape seems to be suspicious of Professor Lupin? But why would he suspect Professor Lupin?

Harry had a great fondness for Professor Lupin because he had told him a lot about his parents' past, and Lupin was also a good friend of his parents, often having heart-to-heart talks with him.

How could he possibly help someone who betrayed his parents back then?

Wait a minute, friend!

Sirius Black was also a friend of his parents, so does that mean Sirius Black and Professor Lupin might know each other? And if Professor Lupin really helped Sirius Black, does that mean Professor Lupin also knew about what happened back then?

Harry's eyes widened; he was now eager to find Professor Lupin and get some answers.

......

The next day, martial law was lifted, and Harry immediately pulled Kevin and the others aside to tell him his guess.

"Professor Lupin must know Sirius Black, and their relationship must be quite close, otherwise Snape wouldn't have suspected Professor Lupin."

"If it was indeed Professor Lupin who let Sirius in, it means they have already seen him. Perhaps we can find Sirius through Professor Lupin."

Harry shared the information he had overheard the night before with the others and then offered his ideas.

"But Dumbledore was convinced that Professor Lupin wouldn't let Sirius in," Kevin reminded him.

"We should still ask, who knows!" Harry was very stubborn; this was the only possible clue about Sirius Black at the moment.

Hermione hesitated for a moment before saying, "But all of this is based on the premise that Sirius is not a traitor."

"If he really is a traitor, can Professor Lupin, who let him in, still be trusted?"

Harry fell silent for a moment; this was a very objective suspicion.

If Sirius Black is a traitor, then Professor Lupin letting him in was to kill him...

But he didn't want to doubt Professor Lu Ping, who had been everyone's favorite professor since the start of the semester.

Because this professor has been approachable, friendly, calm, and polite since he started teaching, he is humble and humorous in front of students, and enthusiastic and rigorous in his courses, which has won him the recognition of all his students.

Especially when facing myself, I feel a very warm feeling.

"Dumbledore believes in Professor Lupin, and I believe in Dumbledore."

After a long period of contemplation, Harry raised his head and said firmly.

When Harry said those words, he actually had some expectations for Sirius Black, hoping that he wasn't a traitor.

Because everyone he trusted believed in Sirius, he thought Sirius might really have been wronged.

"Since we've come this far, let's go and have a chat with Professor Lupin."

"We happen to have a Defense Against the Dark Arts class this afternoon, so we can go ask them then."

Kevin was also quite curious about how much Professor Lupin knew about what happened back then.

Because it wasn't mentioned at all in the movie, he didn't understand it the first time he watched it, and he even thought Professor Lupin was the villain.

As soon as he met Sirius, he started babbling a bunch of incomprehensible words, without explaining what happened back then or why the traitor had become a little dwarf.

Harry agreed with Kevin and planned to ask him about it after class today.

......

When class started, it turned out to be Professor Snape.

Snape strode into the classroom with a swift and decisive motion, swung his wand to close all the windows, and drew a curtain.

"Everyone, turn to page 394."

He spoke in an unquestionable tone, without any intention of explaining why he was the one to teach.

"Professor Snape, where is Professor Lupin? Why isn't he here?"

Harry noticed that the person giving the lecture wasn't Professor Lupin and couldn't help but ask.

"Hmph, that's none of your business, Potter."

"To put it simply, Professor Lupin's current condition makes it impossible for him to teach you."

"Now, turn to page 394."

Snape spoke without any politeness, disregarding the curiosity of the young wizards, and forcefully began his lesson.

Kevin opened his textbook and saw information about werewolves.

Hermione, the brightest student, was the first to question: "We just finished learning about Red Hat and Sinkpunk, how come we're suddenly learning about this?"

"Because there are wolves in the school now," Kevin said meaningfully.

Snape glared at Hermione and Kevin, not intending to explain anything: "Quiet."

"Now, can anyone answer me the difference between Animagus and wolf-like beings?"

Hermione immediately raised her hand, but Snape ignored her completely.

"Kevin, you answer."

Kevin: "Huh?"

Can't you see the hand raised so high next to you?

Hermione glared at Snape defiantly, then casually pinched Kevin.

"hiss!"

Why are you pinching me? Go pinch Snape instead! Kevin thought to himself, clutching his back.

"Animagus is a form of transmutation that allows one to actively transform into a certain animal; it is controllable."

"Werewolf transformation is an uncontrollable transformation. They cannot transform into werewolves on their own initiative. They only transform during the full moon, and then lose their rationality, becoming indiscriminate in their choice of friend or foe."

"Werewolves are divided into two main categories. One is purebred werewolves, who have always maintained their werewolf form and have a certain sense of pack consciousness. Wolf poison was spread by these werewolves. Later, due to large-scale hunting by the Ministry of Magic, their numbers are now controlled to a very small range. There are a few in the Forbidden Forest."

"The other type is the werewolf, also known as the infected. They have been bitten or scratched by werewolves and have been infected with wolf venom. Before the transformation, they are no different from ordinary people, but every full moon they will uncontrollably transform into werewolves. The wolf venom in their bodies is also infectious. Although the Ministry of Magic does not restrict the freedom of these werewolves, if a werewolf goes out of control and hurts someone, they will still be arrested and imprisoned in Azkaban."

"However, in a normal human state, a werewolf can still remain rational and is not in much danger. If the werewolf potion is taken before the full moon, the werewolf can still remain rational during the full moon transformation and will not turn into a monster, but this state still has some danger."

Kevin had no choice but to recount what he already knew, along with some of his own insights.

"Well said, Mr. Kevin, but there's one thing you're wrong about. Even before they transform, werewolves are in danger. You all need to remember that."

"Snape said coldly."

Professor Snape is calling on me.

"The word 'werewolf' comes from...blah blah blah." Snape immediately began his lecture, explaining the origins of werewolves, their dangers, and how they transform.

He continued until the end of the get out of class.

"On Monday, each of you must write me a paper about werewolves and how to identify them, at least two rolls of parchment."

After assigning the homework, Snape left without looking back, leaving the wailing young wizards behind.

After Snape left, Hermione immediately pressed Kevin for details, asking if he knew anything.

Kevin nodded and led Hermione, Harry, and the others to another place to talk.

The group continued until they reached a secluded spot.

"To be frank, Professor Lupin is infected with wolfsbane."

Kevin spoke first, before the others could ask any questions.

"Professor Snape inexplicably told me something about the boy who cried wolf, and warned me to be careful."

"It wasn't until later that I smelled the scent of wolfsbane on Professor Lupin."

"Given that Professor Snape was always wary of Professor Lupin, I was certain that Professor Lupin was a werewolf."

The reason given—that it smelled of wolfsbane—was obviously made up.

It was simply to confirm his identity.

"Also, you may not have noticed, but last night was a full moon, and Professor Lu Ping didn't come to teach today because he wasn't feeling well. That's direct evidence."

After listening to the others, Hermione nodded in agreement. She had also noticed Snape's implication, and now these explanations all made sense.

They weren't bothered or afraid by Professor Lupin's werewolf identity.

Because Professor Lupin has a very good impression on them now, even if they suspect that he is related to Sirius Black, they don't think badly of him.

"Harry, don't go see Professor Lupin these next couple of days. He must be very weak after transforming into a werewolf. Focus your attention on tomorrow's Quidditch match."

Harry nodded obediently after hearing this. It was indeed not the right time now, so he could only wait a couple of days to ask Professor Lupin for clarification.