The Pacifist Necromancer of Hogwarts

Extra: Remus Lupine’s school days

Because I was squeezed by the capitalists before the New Year's Day legal holiday, I decided to make a cool side story before Anthony intervened in the story. It is not related to the main line of this article, so this chapter is given as a gift.

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That night, in a warm dormitory in Gryffindor Tower, a very serious meeting was about to be held.

Guys, let me go. Lupine said tiredly, getting under the quilt, Unless Hogwarts is going to collapse, no matter what happens, we can talk about it tomorrow, okay?

No one answered. James slipped in quickly before he could lower the bed curtains, followed closely by Sirius. Under the cover of the bed curtain, Lu Ping couldn't see their expressions clearly. He could only feel several feet stepping on his striped quilt, and occasionally there would be hands touching his feet.

Lupine sighed and shrank his legs.

James and Sirius finally found a place with their hearts and settled down contentedly. Even after their movements had subsided, Lupine heard, as he expected, the slight rustle of the bed curtain at the foot of the bed, as if there was someone outside who was hesitating to follow.

Come in, Peter, James said, We need to finish before Remus snores.

O-okay, said Peter.

The bed curtain was lifted again. Lupine felt his bed sinking slightly.

Peter was the shortest one in their dormitory. He has admired James ever since he knocked out four of the teeth of the Slytherin who bullied him. No matter what James said, he would agree, no matter what James showed off, he would applaud.

But the one closest to James was Sirius. Of course they had quarreled - in fact, they were the only ones in this dormitory who quarreled - but every time they reconciled, they were closer than before. This once confused Lupine.

Lupine was confused because he had never had such a friend. To be more precise, he had no friends at all. Friends are the ones who hold the key, so it is difficult for people to make friends when they have secrets locked in their hearts. And Lupin's secret is bigger than anyone else's.

Some people's secrets may be that they grind their teeth while sleeping, some have frequent quarrels with their families, and some people like a certain girl... But Lupine's secrets cannot be told to anyone.

This is what his mother said to him when he moved for the third time: Lemmy, promise me, no matter how the neighbor's children ask you, you will not tell them your identity. Her brown eyes overflowed with emotion. Tired and distressed, she stretched out her hand to put down her sleeves for him, covering the scars on her arms.

The secret is, Lupine is a werewolf. Every time the moon is full, he turns into an irrational wolf.

At home, he had a basement of his own, filled with quilts and pillows, but they couldn't satisfy the beast. The beast would burst out of his body during the full moon, tearing at the pillow and tearing itself apart in a thirst for blood and human scent.

When the sun rises, Lu Ping will find himself lying in the sky with flying catkins, covered in bruises, dripping with blood, and unable to stop being hungry and nauseated. Mom and Dad would rush in and hold him. They couldn't stay with Lupine during those terrible nights, because anyone bitten by that beast would have two endings: become a werewolf like Lupine, or be bitten to death by him.

It was difficult for Lupine to say which ending was easier, but he knew that such a thing must not happen.

That's why he's so tired now.

He had just gone through a particularly violent transformation yesterday in the Shrieking Shack far away from Hogwarts, had spent the day in the school hospital today, and now desperately needed the peace and quiet of his familiar four-poster bed.

But the people in front of him were his friends, his first group of friends in so many years. They ran up and down the corridors of his mind, rattling the chains on the doors.

One day, they will discover the truth, realize that behind Lupine's locked door is not fallen down the stairs, Peeves is throwing teacups around or sick grandmother, and leave in anger. he.

However, before that, Lu Ping did not have the courage to tell them proactively. He cherished every moment they took the initiative to approach him.

He propped up his arms and sat up, half leaning against the wall.

Maybe James had another brilliant idea... Lupine hoped it had nothing to do with Snape, and it was best not to propose a night out...

Remus, he heard James say, we didn't even see you at dinner, and you came back today as white as a ghost.

Oh...I didn't realize it. I had diarrhea. Lupine said in a familiar voice, suppressing his guilt, You know, my grandmother...she was so happy after she got better, she made sure to ask me to eat some of her comfort food. Either the visitor has a grudge against her, or the cake has been there for half a year. Talk about your own business, James, before I snore.

Not sure if it was his imagination, but James' tone seemed more cautious than usual: Remus...

Lu Ping was really surprised now. Usually, Sirius was the only one who could get James to calm down. He didn't know when he would get this tone again.

What's the matter, James? he asked.

Come on, James, said Sirius, Let me tell you. We were following you yesterday.

Lupine felt that his mind went blank, and it seemed that it took him more time than usual to understand what this meant. His whole body was numb and his vision was dark. But he couldn't see the expressions of the three people. The bed curtain blocked what little light was left.

After a while, he realized that no one was speaking. He could hear the breathing of three people, all very close.

Why are they still sitting here, in a werewolf's bed?

Is there anything you want to say? Sirius prompted.

I'm sorry... Lupine said with difficulty, If you want me to move out...

What are you talking about, Remus? James said. Why are you moving out?

Lupine felt a little hope again.

Maybe they didn't see him transform at all, but just saw him being led to the Whomping Willow by Madam Pomfrey, wondering why his suddenly seriously ill grandmother was living in the Whomping Willow.

You are following me, he asked in as relaxed a tone as possible, do you want to monitor whether I am secretly traveling at night behind your back?

It was quiet again. Lupine hated this silence. It allowed him to clearly hear the sound of hope shrinking and blood rushing in his ears.

No...no, yes, almost. James said, Anyway, we know you are a werewolf.

Lupine's last hope was shattered. His stomach clenched, and at the same time he felt unexpectedly relieved, like the sword above his head had finally fallen.

He deserves it. Because he deceived his friends.

So... he heard himself say.

So you don't have to lie anymore. James said rarely seriously. At that moment, he didn't sound like the Gryffindor who went around showing off his Quidditch skills or the bastard who got into fights with his classmates in the corridors.

But keep this skill. Sirius said nonchalantly. We will probably have to use it when we are unlucky enough to be discovered by the professor while wandering at night.

James laughed, That's right, Remus. We really need your good-student look.

You... Lupine tried not to let his voice tremble, you still want to go on a night out with me?

Sure, why not?

Lupine felt a little dizzy, clutched the quilt tightly, and said, I am a werewolf. He couldn't remember the last time he said this, and to which short-term playmate he was. He could feel the bed curtain shaking. It was probably Peter who shook.

James asked, What then? Werewolves don't like night walks?

Remus doesn't like night walks. Sirius mocked, but without any malice, Remus is a good boy who folds his pajamas on the bedside.

Okay, Remus, we are friends. James said, I am not a fool or a coward. You don't think that this little thing can make me give up such a good friend like you, do you?

I am not a fool or a coward, Sirius declared.

That's right. James said with satisfaction, Peter, what about you?

Peter said hesitantly, Me-me neither.

Sirius said, Louder, Peter, that's not very convincing.

James laughed, but seemed to kick him - Lupine felt his quilt shake a few times - and Sirius fell silent.

I'm not! cried Peter, his voice trembling.

Lupine smelled fear and timidity in his unsteady voice, but Peter remained seated beside Lupine on his bed, and that was enough. It was all so wonderful that Lupine almost suspected that he was dreaming.

Speaking of this, Remus, during the last night out... Remus? James' hand touched Lupine's trembling body. He paused and shouted in panic, Oh my God, Are you crying!

I'm snoring. Lupine said in a low voice as he avoided his hand.

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Not only did they want to go out at night with Lupine, they wanted to go out at night with him when the moon was full.

James and Sirius soon realized that the Animagus was just the kind of magic they needed.

They made careful plans to practice transfiguration, and even got an O in the thesis assignment involving Animagus transfiguration - Lupine would feel a little pang every time he saw Professor McGonagall's pleased eyes. Feeling guilty - and after being admitted to the school hospital no less than five times each, they announced that they were 100% sure to try this one of the most profound branches of transfiguration.

James said proudly: Madam Pomfrey must be wondering why Snape would want to turn my hands into lion paws.

That's why we need Remus, Sirius said.

Lupine said without looking up: You need me to help you write your paper and distract your attention. He measured the length of the parchment, Write the last two inches yourself, Sirius.

I already know how. Sirius said disdainfully. It's a complete waste of time to finish the paper.

Lupine pushed the parchment and quill to him: Write it yourself.

Sirius sat down with a sigh, glanced at the open reference books, and started writing. Professor Binns would check their papers, but he could never remember who was who.

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There was rarely anything James couldn't do that he wanted to do - attracting Lily's attention didn't count - and if Sirius was added to the mix, Lupine couldn't think of anything else they wouldn't do.

From then on, every full moon, after saying goodbye to Madam Pomfrey, Lupine would walk towards the Shrieking Shack with a feeling of trepidation, guilt and excitement. His friends would follow behind him covered in invisibility cloaks, complaining and laughing from time to time over who was stepping on whose toes.

The beast, howling in agony under the moon, trapped in his body and in his shed, seemed much happier with their company. The early morning sunlight crept onto his body. The beast fell into a deep sleep and its fur faded away. Lupine gradually woke up. He was still feeling uncomfortable and exhausted, but the wounds on his body were much less severe.

Lupine looked around and touched the cold wooden floor of the Shrieking Shack. That's right, once again his friends made it back to the dormitory before the professor found out. He smiled and turned over with difficulty, so that the sun could shine on his cold chest and belly.

Madam Pomfrey arrived quickly. Lu Ping lay on the curtained bed in the corner of the campus hospital for a long time, drifting in and out of sleep, feeling various potion ingredients slowly stirring in his stomach.

When he woke up from his nap again, he felt something was wrong. After a while, he realized that it was because there was something fluffy and wet touching the palm of his hand that was hanging outside the bed rail.

He jerked his hand back and sat up. A huge black dog's head emerged from under his bed. It turned out that it had been sniffing Lupine.

Sirius? Lupine asked angrily, pulling back the bed curtains.

The black dog seems to be wagging its tail. Lupine felt a dull vibration coming from the bed board.

You're crazy! said Lupine. If you get caught, you'll be fired!

Ignore him, he lost the bet. James' voice came over. Lupine breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that he must be carrying the magical invisibility cloak.

Sirius' Animagus is a big black dog, James is a stag, and Peter is a nimble mouse.

At first, they only turned into animals on the nights when Lupine transformed - they were illegal, unregistered animagus and would be in big trouble if discovered - but they soon stopped doing so. Content with playing around once a month, he began to frequently transform into animals in the dormitory.

James would chew parchment like he was a real deer, making them laugh; Sirius would tangle socks and scarves all together, and immediately complain that James's socks were the smelliest after transforming back. ; Peter likes to hide in their pen holders, steal snacks from the desk, or run around behind James and Sirius.

Where's Peter? Lupine asked. If James and Sirius were both here, he had reason to believe that the fourth person in the dormitory was here too.

Look out the window. James said invisible. He also lost, but we don't think Madam Pomfrey would like to see rats in the ward.

Do you think a big dog would be better? Lupine asked weakly, looking out the window. If James hadn't pointed it out, he would have thought it was really a bold mouse, sneaking around half a muffin cake.

Peter looked very frightened and was shaking. Chocolate-colored cake crumbs kept falling down as he shook. Lupine quickly climbed out of bed, opened the window - choked by the cold wind that came in and coughed a few times - reached out and took the cake from Peter's hand.

Thank you, Peter, he whispered.

Peter nodded to him, bowed his body and jumped off the window edge, and left along the wall.

James chuckled.

Lupine turned around and said, What's wrong? He was not used to speaking to an empty room.

Peter still lost. James said, Hey, I declare you win this one, Sirius.

Lupine asked, What are you betting on?

Sirius stood up, stepped his huge dog paws on the clean sheets that Madam Pomfrey had carefully inspected, and licked Lupin's hand like a dog. Lupine touched his paw gently, jealously wishing that he could have such warm and soft fur when he turned into a wolf, instead of endless pain and suffering.

Bet on whose Animagus has the least flaws. James said, I won the first game——

The big black dog suddenly started to grow taller, and soon Sirius Black, with black hair and black eyes, appeared in the ward. He jumped up and sat down on the edge of Lupine's bed, complaining: That's because none of us are familiar with real stags—

James smiled at him and said without interruption: As punishment, Sirius and Peter need to run out in their Animagus forms without causing too much commotion.

Such a black dog didn't cause a commotion? Lupine asked, almost forgetting that he was still hurting.

I said 'too much commotion'. James said, taking off his invisibility cloak and sitting next to Lupin's bed. But no one suspected that he was Sirius, not even his brother. come out.

I recognized you immediately, Sirius, said Lupine, but Peter is very secretive.

Sirius said nonchalantly: That's because I'm a big, ferocious dog, even a werewolf -

Lupine reflexively interrupted him alertly: Shh!

Sirius looked at him a little surprised, not seeming to understand why. James said: You don't need to be so careful, Remus. No one will suspect that you are a werewolf...

Stop talking, Lupine said worriedly.

James scratched his hair: Okay... Hey, Remus, look at the way Peter holds things next time. No mouse holds things like that. People didn't recognize him, just because he didn't You only pay attention to a mouse. He said thoughtfully, We have to be careful. Peter may be killed by a house elf's broom one day.

For our own sake, let's let Peter keep his flaws. Sirius said, Tell him that he won. This is all so that we don't have to save every mouse that shows up around us. Old Peter is really a good guy. The mouse...except for that gesture, every move he made made me think it was time for the mousetrap to come into play.”

Watch every rat in the dormitory. James warned him. I don't want you to become a murderer.

Sirius thought for a while and reluctantly admitted, I think I almost broke his tail last time.

Even though he knew that this was not a good thing for Peter, Lupine couldn't help but smile when he saw the smiles of James and Sirius.

He knew that from now on he would notice not only every mouse, but also every stag and every black dog - with human eyes and wolf's nose, happily on the days of the waning and full moon. And watch them gratefully.

Be grateful for the New Year’s Day holiday (Namaste)