Chapter 216
“Savior, that’s all? I didn’t even faint!”
“I don’t know who it was that insisted on saying that he solved the Chamber of Secrets basilisk! But he fainted when he encountered a Dementor!”
“If it weren’t for them, how could Gryffindor be at the bottom for two consecutive years!”
“Dementors broke into so many carriages just now, and few people fainted!”
Ron’s shouting attracted many students to watch, and when they saw Harry fainting, they all showed contempt.
Lupin sighed, but didn’t say anything.
He stood up and planned to continue to rest, but saw Argus not far away.
He couldn’t help but exclaim in his heart and moved closer.
“Thank you for your help, Mr. Grindelwald.”
“Not only because of your amazing Patronus Charm, but also because of the help provided by the Slytherin members you led to other colleges.”
Lupin’s gratitude was not only a recognition of Argus, but also an affirmation of all Slytherin members.
The Slytherin members were proud of it, pretending to be indifferent.
But the corners of their mouths couldn’t help but rise.
“This is what we should do, Professor Lupin.”
“Whether it’s Slytherin or other colleges, we all come from the same school… Hogwarts.”
Argus’s answer made Lupin’s evaluation of him rise to a higher level.
In the past, he also had doubts.
No matter how high Argus’s evaluation among wizards is, he is still the blood of Grindelwald.
He may be more inclined to dark magic… until just now, he saw Argus’s excellent Patronus Charm and his selfless help to other college members.
Only then did he really feel relieved.
Just after he breathed a sigh of relief, Lupin suddenly realized something and looked a little more nervous.
What did he call me just now? Professor Lupin!
How did he know my name?
Could it be that… he had seen me in Knockturn Alley!
Lupin was very sensitive about his identity as a werewolf, and was afraid that Argus would know his true identity.
Her eyes were fixed on him.
“Have you seen me before…?”
“Professor, your suitcase!”
Alexia, who had just come over, pointed to Lupin’s suitcase outside the carriage and explained for Argus.
When Argus took them to inspect the carriage, Argus pointed out some details about Lupin’s body.
There was no reason why Argus couldn’t see such things that even she could notice.
Lupin woke up as if from a dream and smiled awkwardly.
“I thought Mr. Grindelwald had seen me before. I’m really sorry.”
“It’s okay. Let’s comfort the students on the train first.” Argus smiled slightly, indicating that he didn’t care.
“Professor Lupin, do you have a way to contact Hogwarts? Can you tell Headmaster Dumbledore about the situation here first and arrange an inspection in advance?”
“I’m worried that some students are deeply affected by Dementors and need treatment from Madam Pomfrey.”
Lupin glanced at Harry and shook his head.
“I’m sorry, Mr. Grindelwald, I don’t know this kind of magic.”
“If Principal Dumbledore’s phoenix is here, maybe it’s possible.”
“I can only hope that Hogwarts can get the news earlier.” Argus had expected this.
After all, in the original book, the train was also attacked, but Hogwarts held the opening ceremony and sorting ceremony as usual.
How could the professor come to prepare just because I asked a few questions?
But…
Argus glanced at the indignant Hogwarts students behind him.
We should make good use of the Dementors attacking the train.
…
When the Hogwarts Express arrived at Hogsmeade Village, the rain had been much lighter.
At least it was no longer pouring down like when it came.
Unlike in the past, Hagrid was not seen this time.
A group of students got on the Thestrals, and the freshmen were led by Filch to the hall of Hogwarts Castle.
Unlike the previous two years, after the Sorting Hat completed the Sorting Ceremony this year, Professor Flitwick led the Hogwarts Choir to sing a song that Argus had never heard before.
After the song ended, the choir dispersed, and Dumbledore walked onto the podium.
“Welcome back, welcome to the new school year at Hogwarts.”
“Now, before you get dizzy from the feast, I have a few words to say.”
“First, let us warmly welcome Professor Remus John Lupin!”
“He has agreed to be the professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts!”
“Good luck, Professor Lupin!”
As he spoke, Dumbledore looked at Lupin and extended his hand to introduce him.
Lupin also stood up and bowed to thank everyone.
Warm applause rang out around.
Argus saw that Lupin was sitting next to Snape!
Snape’s face was so dark that water could almost drip out!
Even the applause was just touching his hands, and the continuous clappingNo one clapped.
“Our long-time teacher of the magical creatures course has decided to retire in order to enjoy his old age.”
Dumbledore waited for the applause to stop before speaking again.
“Fortunately, this position will be taken over by our Rubeus Hagrid!”
Applause rang out again in the castle hall. Hagrid waved shyly, and at the reminder of Professor Flitwick beside him, he wanted to stand up and say hello.
Unexpectedly, he was too big and directly overturned the table in front of him.
This caused a good-natured laugh.
“Before the dinner begins, I have something important to announce.”
“At the request of the Ministry of Magic, the Dementors of Azkaban will come to guard Hogwarts.”
“Until Sirius Black is arrested.”
“The Dementors will guard every entrance of the school, although the Ministry of Magic guarantees that it will not affect our normal teaching.”
“But I still want to remind you!”
“Dementors are evil dark magical creatures. They cannot distinguish between the objects of arrest and the people standing in front of them.”
“So, I must warn everyone,”
“Don’t get close to them! Dementors have no ability to communicate!”
As soon as these words came out, the whole castle fell into panic.
It was only a few hours after the incident on the train. Even with Argus’s obstruction, the fear brought by the Dementors still made everyone dare not look directly at them.
Not to mention living with them day and night!
Some timid girls couldn’t help sobbing.
On the podium, Dumbledore spoke again.
“Quiet!”
“Everyone, Dementors are not to be feared, nor are they invincible.”
“On the Hogwarts Express today, Mr. Agus Grindelwald led the Slytherin House to protect the safety of Hogwarts students.”
“They showed us with courage and action that as long as we unite as one, we can inspire unimaginable power.”
“Mr. Grindelwald, because of your brave act of standing up, Slytherin will get 20 points!”
“Wuhu!”
The Slytherin table instantly turned into a sea of joy.
The whole hall rang with the warmest applause of the dinner.
Even Gryffindor House, as an opponent, was grateful to Agus for protecting the carriage from the bottom of their hearts.
“And our Slytherin House, for your courage and unity, Slytherin will get another 50 points!”
Now, the Slytherin table was completely boiling.
It was the first time for most students to add so many points to their own house, and they waved their fists excitedly.
“There are also many students from the other three colleges who are fighting against Dementors to protect their classmates.”
“Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, and Hufflepuff each get 10 points!”
The castle hall was completely turned into a sea of joy, with countless students shouting and cheering.
Even Professor McGonagall, who was sitting in the professor’s chair, had a smile on her face.
“Now, the dinner officially begins!”
