Demstrand. Draco, who had put the mandrake leaves into a small crystal bottle filled with his saliva, and Zabini and the other Hogwarts exchange students gathered in Draco's dormitory. The room was very quiet, and only the sound of the news anchor on the television could be heard. Looking out from the tall windows in the room, one could see that it was snowing outside. Tiny grey-white snowflakes were reflected against the black sky.
"The Ministry of Magic's Werewolf Control Bureau has captured an out-of-control werewolf in Hogwarts that has not been registered with the Ministry of Magic. Shockingly, after investigation, this werewolf turned out to be Professor Remus Lupin of the Hogwarts' Defense Against Black Magic class …" The female anchor in a white professional suit reported excitedly, her nose red from the cold.
Behind her was a tall werewolf that was tied up tightly with ropes. Under its thick black fur, its long fangs were very intimidating.
Dumbledore's eyes, which seemed to be able to see through people's hearts, swept across the people present. Umrich was triumphant, smiling brightly.
"Friends, children, don't panic." Dumbledore's voice suddenly exploded in the hubbub. "I beg you all to give this old man some time to speak. The werewolf in front of you is Professor Lupin. That's right, he is the Defense Against Black Magic class professor that I personally invited. I have always been aware of his situation. It is precisely because of my understanding of Professor Lupin that I completely trust that he will not cause harm to the students. Furthermore, he has taken the wolfsbane potion that Master Potion Snape has made for him a week before the full moon. So even if he turns into a werewolf during the full moon, he can still maintain his rationality. You see, he has never harmed anyone before. Last week, Lupin also took the potion as usual, so he must have been framed for losing control tonight. His potion must have been tampered with. Please believe me, preserve your Professor Lupin's dignity, and give him a chance to prove himself. "
Looking at Lupin's appearance, Snape, who had been reminded of the time when he had almost lost his life as a student, took a step forward, a little annoyed. "Dumbledore, I don't care about tampering with his potion. If you don't trust me, you could have found someone else to make it for him."
"Severus, you know that's not what I meant. Don't let your anger get to your head." Dumbledore frowned and explained to Snape.
"Headmaster Dumbledore, please allow me to interrupt. Since this ugly werewolf …" Umrich was glared at by Dumbledore and couldn't help but pause. Then she continued in her sweet fake voice, "Since Mr. Lupin was able to tamper with his potion this time due to his carelessness, how can you guarantee that this won't happen again, Headmaster Dumbledore? It is a fact that you have put the little adepts in danger. "
Some of the little wizards around them couldn't help but nod. For the first time, they felt that the usually annoying member of the Ministry of Magic made sense.
"I can't believe it. I actually had such close contact with a living werewolf for so long!"
"The school actually let a werewolf live by our side as a matter of course, but they don't have the confidence to guarantee our safety. They don't care about us students at all. I have to write a letter to my family and have them protest against the school. My father is one of the school's directors."
"Teacher Lupin is usually so gentle to us. I really like his class, but I didn't expect him to be a werewolf."
"Maybe his gentle attitude towards us is to make us let down our guard?"
"These werewolves have no souls and are evil. The only thing they deserve is to be sent to Azkaban."
… …
The tall werewolf had obviously regained his senses. However, he was currently tied up and sitting on the ground with his head lowered quietly. His expression couldn't be seen clearly, but his slightly trembling body now seemed so small and insignificant. Around him, some of the students who had regained their senses angrily reprimanded him, venting their feelings of shock and anger after being deceived. Even more students, including the little wizards who had a good relationship with Professor Lupin, didn't participate in the abuse, but the cold and unfamiliar gazes from afar that were full of vigilance were the reason why Lupin lowered his head.
Tonight, another painful wound was added to Lupin's already torturous life.
Harry finally broke through the crowd and came to Professor Lupin's side. He wanted to untie him, but as soon as he got close, he was stopped by the members of the Werewolf Control Bureau. "No, Professor Lupin won't hurt others, he won't." Harry could feel Professor Lupin's sadness and humiliation at this time, and he helplessly explained to the wizards around him.
Among the onlooking little wizards, Hannah Abo from Hufflepuff looked at the scene in front of her and said, "Maybe what Harry said is true? Look, Professor Lupin has obviously regained his senses. He's usually really gentle. "
"Don't believe Harry Potter. Don't forget the news on the 'Daily Prophet'. He has been trying to attract attention with the lie of the return of the Mystery Man. My mother is right, now even Dumbledore can't be trusted." Seamus had a dispute with Harry at the beginning of the school year, and this time, it was as if he had found solid evidence to refute Hannah's hesitation.
"Professor Lupin had a hundred chances to kill me. I spent a lot of time alone with him, but he never hurt me. You guys are the same, right? He's innocent. " Harry's pleading eyes fell on the other Gryffindor companions, but they only responded with silence. Only Neville looked like he wanted to say something, but when he looked at the Werewolf, he trembled slightly and took a few steps back, not daring to look directly into Harry's eyes.
The Werewolf, who was originally lowering his head, suddenly raised his head, startling the crowd. Many of the little wizards stepped back, wanting to be a little further away from him.
However, his red eyes were fixed on Harry. He nodded at Harry, then shook his head. He was thanking Harry and asking him not to try to speak up for him.
"I believe in Professor Dumbledore and Harry. Professor Lupin is innocent." Hermione stood next to Lupin, and the group of people who were left behind by Harry finally squeezed to the front.
"Me.
Uncle Charlie.
I believe in Harry and Professor Lupin, "Jenny stood next to Harry and took the initiative to shake Harry's hand.
Ron was a little hesitant when he thought of Lupin's crazy appearance, but in the end, he puffed up his cheeks, looked at Harry, and walked firmly to Lupin's side. He imitated Hermione and said dryly, "Professor Lupin is innocent."
At that moment, the camera turned to the staff of the Werewolf Control Bureau. Their tattered clothes and scratches made them look very pathetic, which made Harry and the others' explanation for Lupin pale and powerless.
The scene on the TV changed, and it was still the female reporter. Clearly, it was already daytime, and she had left Hogwarts to interview some angry students' parents.
"We strongly protest against Professor Dumbledore's irresponsible behavior. If the child's safety can't be guaranteed, I'd rather transfer him to another school."
"I'm afraid Hogwarts is no longer the safest place in the world. I'm sorry for that."
"I look forward to the Ministry of Magic taking effective measures to ensure the safety of the children."
…
For a moment, public opinion was very unfavorable to Dumbledore. If he had been able to rely on his former prestige to barely be on par with Foggy, he could no longer maintain the previous balance. Even the students' parents who had previously supported him or maintained a neutral attitude were very dissatisfied because he had arbitrarily hired a werewolf as a professor, thus putting their children in a dangerous situation.
Under such circumstances, in order to protect Lupin from the Ministry of Magic's deliberate and exaggerated accusations, Dumbledore had no choice but to compromise.
Umrich, whom Foggy wildly praised and praised, was appointed as the first senior investigator in the name of the Ministry of Magic's educational reform. She was also appointed as the vice-principal of Hogwarts, as well as the professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts. This decree was passed very smoothly, and it also represented that the Ministry of Magic's control over Hogwarts School of Magic had reached an unprecedented level.
"For some time now, the minister has been increasingly uneasy about the current situation in Hogwarts. The werewolf incident is the best evidence. " Percy Weasley, who had become the minister's assistant, appeared on the TV screen. "He took action after listening to the parents' concerns. The worried school board also felt that the school seemed to be developing in a direction they disapproved of, so they supported the minister's action."
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