Hogwarts and the Atypical Wizard

With half a year of accumulation, the young wizards have had a relatively clear concept of the magical world, and the progress of all courses seems to have been accelerated compared to last semester.

In the Defense Against the Dark Arts class, Professor Gratton began to discuss with everyone how to treat injuries caused by werewolf bites.

"Professor, I heard that there are werewolves in the Forbidden Forest, is that true?" Miss Trant from Ravenclaw asked in a trembling voice, as if a werewolf would pounce out soon.

Young wizards from the magical world have a natural fear of werewolves. Just like Muggle children are scared by their wolf grandmothers, wizard children are scared by werewolves from a young age.

It cannot be said to be just a scare tactic. Werewolves are indeed very dangerous. After being bitten by a werewolf, you will be infected with "lycanthropy", and this disease is currently considered a terminal illness and there is no treatment.

After turning into a werewolf, they will lose their minds and indiscriminately attack everyone around them. The people they will come into contact with the most are their relatives. The transformation of a werewolf is accompanied by great pain, so many people would rather choose to die after being bitten by a werewolf.

Wolfsbane potion was invented a few years ago, but, well, it’s better than nothing.

One is that this potion cannot suppress the werewolf's transformation, it can only keep the werewolf sane after the transformation. The other is that the materials are expensive and the preparation is complicated, and the werewolves simply cannot afford it.

Werewolves are generally poor and destitute, most of them can't even find a job, and are simply unable to afford the expensive medical expenses.

Those who can afford it can’t use it, and those who need it can’t afford it either. The reality is so funny!

In response to the student's question, Professor Gratton smiled mysteriously and said, "There is indeed such a rumor, Miss Tran. If I were you, I would never rashly approach that place."

It can be seen that the faces of several little wizards have turned visibly pale.

"Professor, are all werewolves wizards?" asked Cedric's roommate Rob. He was also a Muggle-born and it was strange that he would ask this question.

“Um…you’re…Mr. Dane.

I can't say it so absolutely, but there are indeed very few Muggle werewolves. After being attacked by a werewolf, it is difficult for Muggles to endure the pain of transformation on their own. Only a few Muggle werewolves survived, but, believe me, it is really hard to say whether it is lucky or unfortunate. "

"Professor, why do werewolves only attack humans after they transform and ignore other animals?" Sainz was very curious about this question in his previous life. Why do they still discriminate against species?

"That question stumps me, Autumn."

Professor Gratton walked slowly to the middle of the crowd, and seemed to be speaking to everyone, or specifically to Sainz, "You are not the only ones who are curious about this question. Many scholars who are interested in studying werewolves are also curious about this question. There is a theory that it may be related to the hatred of humans rooted in the werewolf bloodline. You will need to verify this yourself in the future."

Sainz generally agreed with this point, "Professor, when I was looking through the materials, I saw that the earliest record of werewolves was mentioned in ancient Greek mythology.

In the second century B.C., the Greek geographer Pausanias wrote about a werewolf called Lycaon. Was this the first recorded werewolf?

"Ten points for Hufflepuff!" Professor Gratton was delighted. "As far as I know, yes, there are no records earlier than this.

Few wizards would go into the history of werewolves, and they all consider it a thankless task. I am glad that you have delved so deeply into it."

Then he asked somewhat expectantly, "Did you find anything?"

"Professor, this werewolf named Lycaon was described as being cursed when he was sacrificed to the gods. Does this imply that the original origin of the werewolf was due to a wizard making a mistake when performing a magical ritual?"

"I don't know, but your inference is very reasonable." The old professor seemed even more excited, his thick white beard twitching. "Anything else?"

“Professor, I haven’t found any other evidence yet.

Perhaps Pausanias recorded the story of the werewolf just because he was afraid of the unknown, or worshipped some natural forces, or maybe he wanted to warn the world to be careful about what they say and do, and beware of the punishment that evil deeds will bring?"

"Indeed, people in that era were still very ignorant, including wizards. They would easily attribute things they didn't understand to the gods. It is true that they might regard the blood curse after the failure of magic as a punishment from the gods.

Compared to ordinary wizards, you already know a lot.

Also, I read your article yesterday, “Imagination on Using Augur Feathers to Detect Black Magic Letters.” It’s a very novel angle and creative idea!”

Sainz and the old professor were having a heated discussion, and the other young wizards were all puzzled. What are you two talking about?

At the end of get out of class, Professor Gratton asked the young wizards to write a review on the treatment methods after being bitten by a werewolf, no less than four inches of standard parchment.

After class, Ben and Adam took the initiative to find Sainz and said, "Let's go to the library to do homework together!"

"I'm sorry, I have other things to do and can't accompany you."

Ben was a little surprised. "You always do your homework as soon as possible. Why do you want to postpone it today?"

"That's right, Sainz, this is not like you!" Adam also joined in.

"I think you misunderstood. It's not that I won't write with you, it's that I don't have to write!"

"What? Did I hear you wrong, or did you say something wrong? What do you mean you don't have to write it? Aren't you afraid that Professor Gratton will be unhappy?"

"Oh, no! I don't have to do today's homework. He said so himself."

"What!!!" x2 The two roommates lost their voices like screaming chickens with their necks strangled.

"Why?! This is not fair!" x2

"I think it's fair. If you can discuss all things werewolves with the teacher in class and submit a Defense Against the Dark Arts paper before class, you don't have to write a small homework assignment."

"Talk freely?!"

"A little homework!?"

"Excuse me, it's time to use your subjective initiative and head towards knowledge, young man!"

"No!" x2

Sainz demonstrated to the two little wizards the benefits of good study through practical actions: sometimes they are allowed to not hand in their homework!

After bidding farewell to his two desperate roommates, Sainz arrived at the Room of Requirement, where Conte was already waiting.

"Conte, start the simulation! ... Don't be afraid!"

"Mr. Sainz, Conte shouldn't do this. It's wrong. House-elves can't hurt wizards." Conte's tennis-sized eyes were filled with worry and fear.

"Conte, you're not hurting me, you're helping me, and these baseballs can't hurt me at all."

Conte didn't say anything, just shook his head.

It seems that he has to reveal some of his wealth. "Conte, this is another secret that only the two of us know. I need you to keep it a secret."

Conte's eyes were immediately filled with anticipation when he heard this.

Sainz picked up two baseballs, "Vera Wentuo (Quick Transformation)."

The baseballs immediately turned into hard marbles. He placed the two stone balls in the palms of his hands, clasped his hands together, and rubbed them against each other.

White stone powder like flour flowed down from the gap between his hands and gathered into a pile on the ground.

Conte stumbled over and grabbed a handful of stone powder, then looked up at Sainz, the shock in his eyes was simply sky-high!

"Oh! My Merlin!"