Hogwarts: I'm Harry's older cousin

Chapter 229, Section 227: Detective Fudge

Shortly after Peter was secretly taken away by the Ministry of Magic, the Daily Prophet broke a shocking story that drew the attention of all wizards.

Sirius Black was innocent. There was more to the story behind his betrayal of the Potters; the supposedly dead hero, Peter Pettigrew, was not dead.

One bombshell after another was dropped, drawing considerable attention from wizards who already had little entertainment.

The newspaper's sales on the same day instantly surpassed those of the "Dissenting Voices" newspaper, regaining its position as the top-selling newspaper.

On the same day, the Daily Prophet published a special issue featuring Minister of Magic Fudge, telling the story of how Minister Fudge discovered Sirius's innocence.

The plot is quite exciting, and in the article's description, Fudge is portrayed as a mature and steady detective.

Although many high-ranking wizards scoffed at this idea.

Detective Fudge? That idiot doesn't even deserve the title.

But Fudge was indeed welcomed by the uninformed lower-class wizards, and his approval rating increased significantly.

Speaking up for lower-class wizards was enough to make him the most popular Minister of Magic.

As long as his public persona doesn't crumble, he can firmly hold onto his position as minister.

Powerful wizards are a minority in this world; the majority are ordinary people.

Of course, Fudge also knew how to reciprocate, and another batch of Hogwarts graduates were assigned jobs, and even students who had not yet graduated were given positions.

This included Percy, who had only recently joined the disciplinary group.

Therefore, even a pile of dog poop has its uses.

Especially those in high positions.

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As the sun gradually sank below the horizon, the bright moon, like a round plate, slowly rose above the branches.

It's another full moon night.

"Really... really such a magical spell? I mean, it's incredible."

In the principal's office, Lupin was somewhat incoherent, because this was too important for him as a werewolf.

"Professor Dumbledore, I mean, Mr. Dursley, can you really suppress my transformations?"

He had barely sat down when Lupin stood up again and paced back and forth in the room.

Dumbledore understood his excitement and nodded: "Don't worry, Remus, Dudley's abilities are even better than you think."

Two weeks have passed since the Shrieking Shack incident. Because it involved the previous Minister of Magic and was a shocking case involving thirteen lives, Sirius Black is currently staying at the location required by the Ministry of Magic. Overturning the case requires going through many, many procedures, and the Wizengamor alone has to hold at least five meetings.

Dudley also spoke up: "Professor Dumbledore has submitted this spell to Wizengamor. Once it passes the review and is confirmed to be genuine and effective, the Ministry of Magic will announce it to the public. At that time, it can be widely disseminated, and werewolf wizards will be able to live normal lives."

Lupin no longer knew how to express his feelings at that moment.

I was definitely excited, and also deeply grateful.

"I think I'd be very happy if you could keep your big black dog friend from bothering Harry."

Dali's words made Lupin very embarrassed.

Sirius Black has harassed Harry at least ten times in this period. If it weren't for the Ministry of Magic's mandatory requirements, this guy would still be going to visit Harry all the time.

If Harry were willing, that would be fine, but the key issue is that Harry has no feelings for Sirius Black, his godfather who is nominally obligated to support his parents after their deaths, but whom he hasn't seen in over a decade.

In the wizarding world, a godfather is a guardian appointed by one's parents who guarantees to educate them if they suffer misfortune.

However, Sirius Black, as a godfather, was not incompetent; in fact, he was practically nonexistent.

So he wasn't as good as Snape in Harry's eyes.

At least Snape could teach him potions.

As the group talked, the moon was already high in the sky.

A beam of bright moonlight shone through the skylight, and Lu Ping, bathed in this light, suddenly knelt down on the ground, his body trembling uncontrollably.

"That feeling is coming. I'm about to lose control!"

Lupin shouted loudly to remind Dudley and Dumbledore.

With a terrifying low growl, Lupin's head began to elongate, as did his body. His shoulders arched, and hair began to grow on his face, hands, and body, clearly visible. His hands curled into claws, and his teeth began to turn into canines and grow larger.

His eyes were filled with bloodthirsty madness.

"Awooo~~!" Lupin, now in his werewolf form, tried to attack, but his limbs were entangled by several vines.

The vines were wrapped around the joints of the limbs, and unless the opponent had the strength of a mountain monster, it would be impossible for them to break free from these restraints.

While werewolves are more dangerous than mountain monsters and giant monsters, they are far inferior in terms of strength alone.

Dudley calmly took out his wand and placed it on Lupin's forehead, who had transformed into a werewolf.

"Human form restored!"

The incantation for restoring human form.

The tip of the wand emitted a pale blue light, radiating outwards in all directions from its origin.

Gradually, the frequency of Lupin's struggles in his werewolf form began to decrease, the madness in his eyes slowly faded, and his clarity returned. His canines began to shrink, and his thick body hair receded back into his body until he returned to human form.

"No matter how many times I see it, it's still amazing," Dumbledore said with a smile.

"How are you feeling, Professor Lupin?"

Seeing that Lupin had returned to normal, Dudley put away his wand.

"I feel a bit dizzy, like I've eaten ten licorice candies, and my stomach feels nauseous."

Lupin shook his head, then paused, looking at his hands with surprise.

It wasn't a hairy, large paw, but a normal arm, just like any other.

"It's a success!"

Lupin shouted excitedly, then choked up, tears streaming down his face, wetting the corners of his eyes, and then burst into tears like a child.

Even with the wolfsbane potion, Lupin would only remain sane after transforming into a werewolf, forced to cower in the professor's office until dawn.

Moreover, the price of wolfsbane medicine is simply too expensive.

Given Lupin's dire financial situation before coming to Hogwarts, he absolutely could not afford it.

To be able to return to human form and be completely like a normal person like this is something I wouldn't even dare to dream of.

"It really has changed back!"

This sound of turning back contained so much bitterness. For decades, ever since he was bitten by that werewolf named Fenrir, Lupin had thought about it even in his dreams.

Now my dream has finally come true. The spell to restore human form really works!

Although I will still turn into a werewolf on the night of the full moon, at least I have a way to turn back.

"Thank you very much, Mr. Dursley."

Lupin clasped his hands together and gripped Dali's right hand tightly.

"Thank you so much."

I have so much to say, but I don't know what to say. All that's left to say is "thank you."

(End of this chapter)