Hogwarts starts with stealing power.

After the students finished their tests, the Weasley twins went to Professor Lupin's office again, specifically to give him the potion of "Inspiration".

Logically, George and Fred should have been strictly supervising this trial test and recording Professor Lupin's honest feedback.

But Professor Lu Ping told them very frankly, "I need some private space. Can I be alone? I will record my true feelings in detail."

George and Fred looked at each other in bewilderment.

George said, "Professor, this doesn't seem to be in accordance with the rules."

Fred was about to agree when he caught sight of Professor Lupin's determined expression.

His eyes darted around, and he quickly pulled George behind him before saying, "Professor, you can take it alone and give us your feedback report tomorrow."

Fred pulled the hesitant George out of the office.

In the quiet corridor, George's worried voice immediately rang out: "Fred, why did you agree to the professor's offer so impulsively?"

We promised Lin Xia that we would bring back Professor Lu Ping's real data. The professor's reaction after taking the potion would be of great help to our potion records.

From this, we can learn what effects this potion has on experienced wizards. If it works on experienced wizards as well, then this potion has a very promising future.

So far, their tests have had a flaw: they used only student volunteers and not a single adult wizard volunteer.

Lin Xia also pointed out this flaw and suggested that they find some professors to conduct the tests.

Given Lin Xia's influence at school, the Hogwarts professors would be happy to help her if she needed it.

The problem is that the [Inspiration] potion was developed by the Weasley twins.

Lin Xia could invite the professor in the name of the laboratory, but she couldn't insist that the professor participate in the trial of the magic potion they were developing.

They have sent trial invitations to other professors, but have not received a reply.

Professor Lu Ping, who volunteered to come and conduct the test, became their lifeline.

Fred winked at George, who suddenly realized that Fred must have discovered something.

He immediately shut his mouth and said nothing.

A short while later, they returned to the laboratory on the second floor and arrived at their temporary private laboratory.

After closing the door, Fred said to George, "I just observed Professor Lupin's expression. His eyes are very firm; he won't be persuaded by us."

He will definitely conduct this experiment alone. Rather than not knowing what methods he will use to deceive us, we might as well take the initiative to give in.

"He's a professor, after all; he should have some real feedback. Besides, we can't put all our hopes on Professor Lupin. One trial report from a mature wizard isn't enough. We need to start with other professors at the university."

George frowned. "You mean, we're just going to invalidate Professor Lupin's trial report like this?"

It's obvious to anyone with their toes that Professor Lu Ping would be hiding some crucial information.

Fred patted George on the shoulder. "Hey, man, don't be so serious."

"Looking at it from another angle, perhaps we can gain a professor's true friendship by making this concession?"
Haven't we already experienced the benefits of receiving help from a professor?

If we can win over another professor, we can learn more secrets about the school. From this perspective, befriending Professor Lupin is absolutely the right thing to do.

Moreover, Professor Lu Ping is different from other professors; he is definitely not a professor who is all show and no substance, but one with real skills and knowledge.

His fighting ability might not be inferior to that old bat, Snape. What do you think?

After thinking it over carefully, George said with a hint of regret:
"I hope that Professor Lupin will remember our kindness, just as you think. Otherwise, this deal will be a huge loss, as we haven't found a single professor willing to take a trial period."

To date, those professors still believe that their "Inspiration and Wisdom" potion is just child's play, only effective for little kids, and a way to trick them into developing it.

The professors simply didn't believe they could actually develop a potion related to mind resonance using the wings of the Billywig bug.

George thought to himself, if this potion were to be successfully promoted, he really wanted to see the expressions on the faces of those professors who had rejected them back then; it would be quite a sight.

After exchanging words, the twins opened the door, left the lab, and reported the results to Lin Xia.

Upon hearing this, Lin Xia didn't say anything, but simply said, "I've already found student volunteers for you, but you'll need to work hard on the professors yourselves."

I'm not asking you to find ten professors as test subjects, but you need at least five to serve as reference models. Otherwise, this potion can only be marketed as a children's potion and cannot be fully launched on the market.

Lin Xia's words made the Weasley twins anxious.

At the current pace, it will take students about a month to complete more than three sets of experiments.

Minors are not as efficient as adults. If we find adult wizard volunteers, they can shorten the experiment time a bit, but it will still take a week no matter what.

All things considered, it seems like they still have plenty of time left, but in reality, they don't have much time left.

The twins exchanged a glance, a clever idea forming in their minds. They both decided to target Trelawney.
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On the other side, Lupin received five bottles of the [Inspiration] potion from the twins.

Every full moon night, he would transform into a wolf and forget some things.

He has long been used to it.

But in the last few days, a strong sense of determination suddenly welled up in his heart.

He wanted to recall the time when he transformed into a wolf and lost his memory.

Where did he go, and what did he experience?

Deep within him, there was always a voice speaking to him—

"Remember it quickly, Lupin, you shouldn't forget..."

We should not forget the efforts of those who sacrificed their comrades for you... nor should we forget the true truth... we should not wrong the innocent... nor should we respect those who do not deserve respect...

Some people have been secretly watching you all along!

These voices kept echoing in his mind, conversing with him.

He would be awakened by this sound every time he woke up in the middle of the night.

Every time the night of the full moon is about to arrive, this voice rings in his mind like an ominous warning, causing him to involuntarily fight against his physical will.

He didn't want to turn into a wolf, and he didn't want to lose consciousness!

Even if he were to become a wolf out of control, he still hoped to be able to control his own consciousness.

Thinking of this, a few faint green lights appeared in Lu Ping's eyes.

He took a deep breath, picked up the first bottle of [Inspiration] potion, and downed it. A refreshing berry flavor filled his mouth, making Lupin's eyes light up.

To be honest, after drinking so many of Professor Snape's potions, he felt that his sense of taste had been mutated.

Sometimes, you feel uncomfortable if you don't eat some strange or unusual things.

But the refreshing scent caught his eye.

Lupin couldn't resist adding some water, rinsing the potion bottle a few times, and then drinking all the water he added.

He thought to himself, "This flavor, even if sold as a beverage, would probably be a huge hit. The fact that the Weasley twins mixed this flavor is amazing!"

After drinking the potion, he sat quietly in the chair, waiting for the effects to take hold.

Instead of reading, Lupin closed his eyes and recalled past memories.

Unbeknownst to him, he entered a wondrous state.

His memories stretched further and further away... even the image of him being born flashed through his mind.

Lupin frowned, but these memories alone were far from enough!
He opened his eyes and picked up the second bottle of [Inspiration and Wisdom] potion from the table, pouring it into his mouth.

After finishing the potion, he pondered for a while and then poured in the remaining three bottles of potion.

His physical abilities are extremely strong; the standards that the twins set for ordinary people to withstand have no effect on him.

The five bottles of [Inspiration and Wisdom] potion worked together, putting Lupin's mind in a state of extreme clarity.

At that moment, he truly felt as if he were wearing Ravenclaw's crown, even though he had never worn it before.

It was as if a mysterious door was opening for him, and if he were willing to think about it, the world problem that had plagued the wizarding world for many years would be solved.

But Lupin remained unmoved.

With this exceptionally clear mind, I will continue to delve into the lake of memories hidden deep within my mind.

Quick! Remember it now!
What do I do when I transform into a werewolf on the night of the full moon?
Quick, remember it!
Lupin looked pained, his brows furrowed.

Deep within his mind, the lake of memories rippled, and under the influence of some force, a sudden storm arose.

Lupin glimpsed some blurry fragments of his wolf form, and under the influence of the potion and his willpower, these fleeting fragments gradually transformed from illusion into reality.

The memories he had clearly seen, but had been forgotten due to instinct, finally opened up to him completely at this moment!

From his first transformation into a werewolf to every subsequent transformation, Lupin discovered that he was a lone wolf.

After transforming into werewolves, they would head to the deepest, most desolate places in the mountains and forests, as if this would guarantee their safety.

It wasn't until he entered Hogwarts that his secret of going out on the night of the full moon was discovered by his friends. With their help, he began to have the idea of ​​controlling himself.

after that……

Lupin looked utterly horrified. What had he seen?
On a full moon night, he was hiding deep in the mountains when he was suddenly called upon by a wolf pack leader and joined the pack.

Then he saw the wolf pack leader kneel down, bowing and submitting to the mysterious man.

This mysterious man is—Voldemort!!
It almost did Voldemort's bidding!
Fortunately, that time it was just a call to action, a ceremony, not an order for the wolf pack to do anything.

After that, he went to the wolf pack several more times, and what happened next was even more horrifying.

Peter Pettigrew!
Why is Peter Pettigrew kneeling before Voldemort?!

Peter Pettigrew had betrayed them long ago; he was the real traitor, and they had misunderstood Sirius all along!
Lupin opened his eyes instantly. The potion's effects had been drained, and his expression was one of rage, with a fierce fire burning in his eyes.

He absolutely, ever will forgive!
Lupin drew his wand, intending to immediately search for Peter Pettigrew, but after taking only a few steps forward, he collapsed to the ground.
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"Hey, did you hear? Professor Lupin collapsed on the ground after taking the Weasley twins' potion."

"No way! I have a friend who participated in the Weasley twins' potion testing, and he seems to be in good spirits these past few days!"

“I know the reason. Professor Lupin overdosed on the potion, which caused extremely severe side effects. He did not follow the trial procedure.”

Has Professor Lu Ping fully recovered?

"No, I heard he was detained in the infirmary and couldn't leave, and was required to be observed for three days."

Inside Hogwarts, rumors spread like wildfire, and soon everyone knew that Professor Lupin had overdosed on potions and fallen into a coma.

However, the Weasley twins were the ones who orchestrated the spread of this rumor.

After a student discovered that Professor Lupin was unconscious, he immediately reported it to Professor McGonagall.

McGonagall quickly deduced that the cause was the Weasley twins' potion. She immediately found the twins and asked them if the potion carried any risk of turning someone into an idiot.

Heaven knows, when George and Fred were questioned by the serious Professor McGonagall, their usually cheerful faces almost collapsed.

George replied with absolute certainty, "It will absolutely not turn anyone into an idiot, Professor. We will not research such a risky potion!"

Fred replied confidently, "Yes, this potion passed all the tests in Linxia's laboratory before it entered the trial phase, ensuring that the side effects were within a reasonable range before we dared to enter the trial phase."

Professor McGonagall then questioned Lin Xia, who showed her various reports and said with a serious expression:
"According to our tests, 90% of people who overdose will experience diarrhea and vomiting, but will not fall into a coma. Another 5% will experience overeating, and another 5% will experience thirst, needing to drink water excessively."

Lin Xia asked, "Professor, whether Professor Lu Ping's coma is related to the potion depends on the results from the infirmary. Let's ask him in detail after he wakes up."

Just then, news came from the infirmary that Lupin was out of danger and could regain consciousness at any moment, so Professor McGonagall went to the infirmary first.

The Weasley twins were originally going to the infirmary too, but Lin Xia suddenly turned her head and winked at them.

The twins immediately stopped in their tracks.

Draco and Hermione were among those testing potions. They first went with Professor McGonagall to visit Professor Lupin.

Lin Xia first led the twins back to the laboratory on the second floor before saying with a slightly serious expression, "You need to do a good job of crisis public relations."

Twins: "What?"

Lin Xia said, "You need to guide public opinion to your side first. Professor Lu Ping's coma is definitely caused by an overdose of your magic potion, but thankfully he is not in any danger."

But ordinary students won't know the details; they'll just assume Professor Lupin fainted because he took your potion, and you need to quickly release a statement to clarify.

Otherwise, if other opinions gain the upper hand, you'll be even more hesitant to have wizards participate in testing your potions, lest you accidentally discover life-threatening risks.

The twins suddenly realized what was happening and quickly went to deal with the public relations crisis. (End of Chapter)