chsdbacks Chapter 177 Professor Lu Ping, you don't want others to know your little secret either, do you?
Chapter 177 Professor Lu Ping, you don't want others to know your little secret either, do you?
Chapter 178 Professor Lu Ping, you don't want others to know your little secret either, do you?
"I am Lupin, the new Defense Against the Dark Arts professor at Hogwarts."
"That's what the visitor said."
He looked haggard, wearing an extremely worn-out robe covered in patches, hanging loosely on his body.
Although he looks very young, there are already some gray hairs mixed in with his light brown hair.
"Professor Lupin?"
Ethan was surprised.
Why did Professor Lupin come to see him, or Luna?
Could it be...?
I heard about his outstanding achievements last semester, so I wanted to learn from him.
Ethan suddenly realized what was happening, and a genuine smile spread across his face.
Just right.
His "Hogwarts Roller Coaster" plan is still under discussion.
Thinking this, Ethan did not open the door immediately.
Since you've come all this way, I should treat you properly...
"Luna," Ethan said excitedly, turning his head, "Quickly go and call Mr. Lovegood; we need to quickly set up the living room!"
Lupin stood there very reluctantly.
It's not that he has any issues with Ethan.
In fact, due to his financial difficulties, he didn't pay much attention to the Daily Prophet and had no friends to talk to.
Therefore, Lupin wasn't really aware of Ethan's "great achievements."
What troubled Zhanping was his true purpose for coming here.
He was sent by the Minister of Magic, Connery Fudge, to monitor Ethan.
"You should know how much I, as Minister for Magic, do not want a dangerous werewolf to teach the future of the British wizarding world."
Minister Fouché's words came to mind.
At the same time, there was also the look of disgust that Lupin had long been accustomed to.
Because he was maliciously retaliated against by werewolves when he was a child, Lupin also became a werewolf.
On every full moon night, it uncontrollably transforms into a bloodthirsty beast, tearing apart any living creature it sees.
Even friends.
The thought of this made Lupin's heart clench.
This was also his biggest and most painful secret.
Fudge: "Go and keep an eye on Ethan, watch his every move, and report any unusual activity to me."
"If I discover that you're hiding something... don't blame me for letting everyone at Hogwarts know your true identity."
After receiving the order.
Lupin immediately turned to tell Headmaster Dumbledore.
He would rather give up the job he had worked so hard for than betray his students for it.
But Dumbledore listened.
He actually laughed.
"Haha, don't worry."
"I think you can approach Ethan without any reservations and do as Connery asks."
"Well, you'll find that Ethan is happy to show you everything about himself."
Even with the willingness to use mind control and spiritual manipulation, it was still ineffective.
They were being a little too honest and intimate.
after that.
Headmaster Dumbledore even winked at him.
This implies that he also wants to know what Ethan has been up to.
This made Lupin somewhat disheartened.
According to him, Ethan Vincent was an excellent student.
He ranked second in his grade in his first year and led Ravenclaw to two consecutive Academy Cup victories.
Even during the locked-room crisis in second grade, she took the initiative to step forward, spending money and energy to lead all the students in the school to practice magic.
It's no exaggeration to say that Ethan is the bright and righteous backbone of Hogwarts.
Minister Fudge actually suspects that Ethan is connected to Mr. Lamp, the attacker who bombed Hogwarts?
The ministerial position will be changed sooner or later.
Back to the present.
After knocking on the door, although there was some noise inside, no one answered.
Lu Ping was puzzled.
Just as I was about to raise my hand and knock again...
A clear voice suddenly rang out from inside: "You haven't given the password yet."
Password?
Ah~ Is it imitating the common room at Hogwarts?
Lupin couldn't help but chuckle.
He said gently and patiently, "I'm sorry, I don't know the password. Could you tell me?"
Fortunately, the students inside didn't make things difficult for him; instead, they immediately said, "Sure, of course you can."
...What an easy-going child.
Lu Ping's heart melted; he hadn't met anyone so kind to him in a long time.
Ethan: "The password is—"
"Little bunny, be good (the wolf is coming)."
Zhanping, huh?
Lupin: Huh? ? ?
Cloth!!
As if struck by lightning, Lu Ping froze on the spot, his pupils dilating in shock!
Is this...is this hinting at his werewolf identity?!
How did Ethan know this secret?!
Could there really be something wrong with him? In a moment of panic, the door in front of Lu Ping suddenly opened with a cry of surprise.
From behind, a harmless face was revealed.
She was clean and tidy, and even her hair was styled to be extremely smooth.
This contrasted sharply with Lu Ping's tattered and disheveled clothes.
Ethan smiled, his cobalt blue eyes crinkling as he looked at the stunned Lupin, and laughed heartily:
"I was just kidding, you're not angry, are you?"
Lupin snapped back to reality.
Oh, it was just a joke after all...
Yes, I guess I'm just being too sensitive.
That's just a well-known nursery rhyme.
How could Ethan possibly know that he is a werewolf and use that to threaten him?
Lu Ping composed himself and, as he entered the room, began to introduce himself:
"I am your new Defense Against the Dark Arts professor," Lupin said, abruptly stopping in his tracks.
His eyes widened in disbelief!
Before him was a huge, round moon hanging high in the dimly lit room!
All the lights were off, except for this damned moon lamp, which was spinning and emitting a pale yellow light!
The craters on it, casting flickering light on Lupin's face, made him look like a giant disco ball.
Lupin:
He slowly closed his eyes, unwilling to look anymore.
Ethan's cold little hand climbed up his shoulder from behind.
A devilish whisper murmured in his ear:
"Do you like it, Professor Lupin? It was specially prepared for you~"
Lupin was silent for a moment, then said in a hoarse voice:
"So, you know me—"
Ethan nodded: "I know."
It exploded already?
As a student completely unrelated to him, Ethan shouldn't have known his true identity...
Driven by some primal instinct, Lupin's heart began to race.
Just to be on the safe side, he slowly reached for his wand...
Ethan: "I know you really like the moon."
Lupin: ? ? ?
"what?"
He froze for the umpteenth time today, staring at Ethan with an expression as if he were looking at an anthropomorphic being.
It was as if they were a completely different species, one that was impossible to communicate with.
Ethan said lightly:
"Professor Snape told me."
Ethan remained unfazed.
"I just happened to ask him who the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor is next semester."
"I'm also from Spider's End Alley, and I'm on very good terms with Professor Snape."
As he spoke, Ethan flashed a bright and cheerful smile.
The warmth it emitted made it seem as if the face was glowing.
Even Lu Ping, who had long lived in darkness, couldn't help but squint his eyes.
...So it turns out, she just mistakenly thought he liked the moon, so she made a special arrangement.
I misunderstood Ethan.
It's amazing that he can be friends with Snape.
Lu Ping felt even more guilty.
Ethan's claims about terror and evil to Minister Fudge were completely unfounded.
"I'm here to deliver your school admission notices for next semester, and also to do a home visit."
Lupin took two envelopes out of his pocket and handed them to Ethan and Luna.
"There's also a Hogsmeade autograph sheet inside. Third-year students can go to Wizarding Village on specific Saturdays, led by their teachers."
"Thank you for your hard work, Professor Luping."
Ethan said politely, then looked up and asked:
"I have no parents. Could Luna's father, Mr. Lovegood, sign my autograph?"
Orphaned.
Lu Ping felt another heavy blow to his heart, overwhelmed by guilt. He took a deep breath: "I think it should be possible..."
"Yay!"
Ethan and Luna exchanged a delighted glance.
We can go to the Scream Shack now, awesome!
I noticed that Ethan is already looking up the books for the new school term.
Lu Ping pursed his lips, made up his mind, and asked the core purpose of his trip:
"If it's convenient for you... I can take you to Diagon Alley to buy all your school supplies."
"Actually, there's quite a bit to prepare for the Defense Against the Dark Arts class."
Lupin added awkwardly.
Ethan is definitely going to Diagon Alley, so as his "watcher," I have to follow him the whole time.
I thought Ethan would refuse—or rather, I secretly hoped that Ethan would refuse.
But Ethan simply blinked and nodded:
"Sure, no problem."
Lupin: "...Thank you, Ethan."
Ethan raised the corners of his mouth.
In Lupin's eyes, she radiated an angelic glow.
Perfect timing! Lupin can accompany them to the vault and act as a human shield in a crisis.
Ethan thought to himself.
As a professor at Hogwarts, surely you wouldn't want to see the precious young talents of the wizarding world get hurt?
What?
What if Lupin wants to steal the treasure, or wants to report it to Dumbledore?
Not to mention that Vault No. 12 belongs to him.
Professor Lu Ping, you probably don't want others to know your little secret either, do you?