Harry Potter: I started checking in from Diagon Alley

This map will automatically show the movements of everyone nearby, making it an excellent helper for nighttime roaming and causing trouble.

No wonder the twins were so enthusiastic about this magical item.

As the creator, Lupin knew the Marauder's Map's functionality all too well.

Lupin instinctively turned his gaze to his own office on the map, which was this very place.

Then, he saw three names on the map.

Wait, three?

Lupin felt a chill run down his spine and broke out in a cold sweat. He instantly assumed a fighting stance, even though it was clearly just him and Eric there.

His first thought was, could someone have used a Disillusionment Charm to sneak in while he was opening the door for Eric?

No, not possible!

Unless it was Dumbledore himself, Lupin was confident that anyone else could see through the illusion curse.

The Disappearance Charm is not a flawless, complete invisibility.

The principle behind the Disillusionment Charm is to mimic a chameleon, allowing the wizard to blend into the surrounding environment in terms of color.

If one's practice is not thorough enough, the Illusionary Body Spell will still cause fluctuations in the air when moving.

Just like a chameleon, it takes time for a chameleon to reintegrate into a changing environment.

In addition, the Disillusionment Charm cannot mask one's scent.

As a werewolf, Lupin is always exceptionally sensitive to changes in smell; it's impossible for someone to suddenly barge into his office without alerting him.

Besides, if Dumbledore suspected him, why would he need to use a spell like the Disillusionment Charm?

He could bring Lupin into the school, and he could also openly and legitimately expel him.

If it's not the Illusionary Body Curse, then who is the other person?

Lupin's alarm bells rang in his mind. He kept an eye on Eric's actions out of the corner of his eye while focusing his attention on the extra name.

Eric Clapton, Remus Lupin...

This is him and Eric.

Finally, he saw it clearly: the other name was... Sirius Black!

Lupin paused in his breathing.

Blake is here?!

Almost without hesitation, Lupin leaped up from his chair and reached for the wand on the table!

It was only after the change in angle and leaving the chair that Lupin realized that Eric's suitcase had been opened and was completely empty!

Oops!

Lupin's expression changed drastically; he realized he had been negligent.

He had always been far too wary of Eric.

So much so that he overlooked the objects around Eric.

Although Lupin found it strange that Eric carried a box with him, he didn't dare to think that Blake might be hiding inside.

Who in their right mind would think like that? That's incredibly audacious.

Lupin acted with lightning speed, trying to turn the tide. His hand was already within reach of his wand; if only he had a little more time…

Unfortunately, Eric was still faster than Lupin.

Eric had already raised his wand in front of Lupin the moment Lupin leaped up, his magic ready to be unleashed, and shouted, "Are you going to betray your friend too, Lupin!"

"He's no longer my friend..."

Lupin stopped what he was doing, not because of Eric's words, but because of his wand and the terrifying power emanating from it.

Don't ask me, ask yourself!

The light from Eric's wand grew even brighter, and even though it was just charging up, Lupin still felt himself firmly locked on.

The immense pressure forced Lupin to stop.

Eric was serious; he wasn't joking.

He felt as if the air around him had frozen, interfering with his movements.

It was as if an invisible hand was pressing down on his shoulder, fixing him in place and making him almost unable to move.

Lupin was drenched in cold sweat, his back soaked through. He could hardly believe the powerful aura emanating from Eric.

The fact that even the battle-hardened Lupin felt threatened was the aura of an absolute powerhouse!

At least he's no weaker than him!

He had no doubt that if he moved even slightly, Eric's spell would be unleashed without hesitation.

If it were someone else, Lupin might have used his professorship to try and de-escalate the situation.

But he would never have such thoughts when facing Eric.

After all, he couldn't afford the consequences of this matter as much as Eric.

Chapter 67 Names on the Map

"Do you really think Black would betray James and Lily?" Eric continued. "Do you really think Peter's death was a simple accident? Did he really deserve to have Black kill him himself?"

"Aren't your suspicions all these years worth mentioning? Were your feelings for each other fake all along?"

"Remus Lupin, what are you so afraid of?!"

Eric's question struck Lupin like a hammer blow, leaving him stunned.

Lupin was well aware that there was something fishy about what happened to Blake back then.

Sirius Black, who had fought alongside them all along, betrayed them after Voldemort's death and even killed Peter Parker.

Anyone who knows Little Sirius would never believe he would do such a thing.

Not to mention Lupin, who spent every day with Sirius.

They survived so many Death Eater attacks together.

Even if Sirius Black had always been Voldemort's man, why would he betray him at the last minute?

He could stand openly by Voldemort's side when Voldemort's power was at its peak.

This would only be a greater blow to Lupin and his team.

Spies like Snape, who were directly protected by Dumbledore, are relatively easy to deal with.

They were ordered to go undercover.

At that time, the Order of the Phoenix, led by Dumbledore, was suppressed by the Death Eaters. Even important figures like James had to hide at all times, so the situation of the other members was certainly worse.

In this situation, Snape's decision to go undercover is entirely understandable.

But why would Sirius Black go undercover?

It makes no sense that he only turned against Voldemort after Voldemort's death.

But Lupin could never convince himself that Sirius was innocent.

Because the facts are the facts, Sirius himself admitted to the crime.

Lupin could not find any evidence to prove Sirius's innocence.

Even after more than a decade of quietly investigating the events of that year, he could not find any evidence that could convince himself or others.

But when Eric brought up the question again, Lupin realized that it wasn't that he didn't want to verify the truth of what happened back then.

He's just been running away!

Despite his constant efforts, deep down he never truly believed in Sirius Black.

Just like his life over the past ten years!

Wandering aimlessly, without a fixed abode.

Most of the time, I just live an ordinary life.

Forced to wait for the end to come.

By the time Eric finished speaking, Lupin's courage had completely vanished.

Eric was not surprised at all; if Lupin wanted to denounce him and Sirius, he wouldn't have wasted so much time talking to him.

When he mentioned Sirius Black earlier, Lupin had already informed Dumbledore.

Because of concerns, one becomes anxious about gains and losses.

Lupin is such a cautious person.

He was intelligent and had excellent grades. He was the backbone of the four raiders, and it was because of him that the four of them became a group.

But it is precisely because they are smart that they overthink and hesitate to act.

Lupin spent almost his entire life struggling with his inferiority complex and timidity.

He was lucky to have met three good friends during his student days, as well as Dumbledore, who always supported him.

After losing his friends, he began to wander and fell into the lowest point of his life.

In the original story, he ultimately died on the battlefield fighting Voldemort.

With Eric around now, how could we possibly let him repeat the same mistakes?

Ignoring Lupin's pale face, and seeing that he was slowly calming down, Eric said, "Professor, why don't you listen to what we have to say first?"

“You have no choice now. If anyone finds out that Blake is in your office, you will lose your job and everything you have now. Blake will also be re-arrested.”

"People will be shocked to discover that a werewolf has become a professor at Hogwarts."

"Most importantly, the person most affected by this is not you, but Professor Dumbledore."

Do you want Dumbledore to be disappointed in you?

Eric's words were like the whispers of a demon, surrounding Lupin's ears and subtly guiding him to confront his truest inner choice.