Klein's first impression of Remus Lupin was "poor."
Really, the poor man.
Forget a suitcase—this professor's suit was patched, too.
And not just a small patch, either.
Klein was sizing Lupin up, and Lupin was doing the same to him.
By now, hardly anyone had never heard of Klein Grindelwald.
"Hogwarts' genius wizard" had become Hogwarts' second famous label, after Albus Dumbledore, the "Greatest White Wizard."
Lupin was curious about what a young wizard like that would be like.
Now he saw for himself.
Hmm.
How should he put it?
It was more or less what he'd expected.
The moment the boy stood somewhere, he naturally became the center of attention—when it came to presence, he had it down pat.
"Remus Lupin, the new Defense Against the Dark Arts professor."
Perhaps afraid his gaze might intimidate the boy, Lupin took the initiative and introduced himself.
"Hello, Professor Lupin. I'm Klein Grindelwald."
Looking at Lupin's thin frame, Klein sighed inwardly.
It wasn't easy being a Werewolf these days.
"I know. You're the famous Child of Magic!"
A feat without precedent, and unlikely ever to be surpassed.
Lupin's own accomplishments probably didn't amount to a tenth of what this boy had achieved.
He smiled and praised Klein with genuine admiration.
"Your Divine Guard Curse is remarkable. I've studied it for a long time, but I still can't get the hang of it.
"Divine Guard Knights are Magic Creations somewhat like a Patronus, but there are some major differences."
Lupin was certainly qualified for the job. Otherwise, Dumbledore wouldn't have hired him to teach Defense Against the Dark Arts.
He didn't put on airs. Instead, he spoke with Klein as an equal, discussing their insights into magic.
The two hit it off.
Meanwhile, in the Headmaster's Office at Hogwarts Castle.
"Headmaster, I want