Developing a Serum Requires Human Test Subjects / Ginny Really Does Have a Secret Weapon

"Accept your Werewolf identity, and then... unleash your true nature?" Lupin was taken aback. He had never imagined that Harry's view of Werewolf would be so... peaceful?

Thinking of this, Lupin couldn't help but tentatively ask, "Harry... I've always wanted to ask, after you found out I was a Werewolf, didn't you really have any reservations at all?"

"Resentment... Why do you think that?" Harry looked at Lupin suspiciously. "You're my father's best friend, my uncle, and a professor at the school. Besides, becoming Werewolf wasn't your choice. Why should I have any reservations?"

"Is... that so? Haha, it's good that there's no resentment." Lupin laughed with relief upon hearing this. "You named the Detective Society and that game 'Werewolf Kill,' and I always thought you hated Werewolf, but I was actually terrified of them for a long time~"

To be honest, Lupin wasn't just scared; he was absolutely terrified!

He's constantly being threatened with "killing the Werewolf," and every game starts with a meaningful "kill"... It's only because Lupin has a strong mentality; anyone else would probably have a heart attack by now.

Fortunately, it now appears that it was all a misunderstanding, and I was just scaring myself.

"You mean Werewolf Kill? Hey, that's just a game name, purely for fun." Hearing Lupin's concerns, Harry explained with a wry smile, "Werewolf is just a symbol. If you feel it's inappropriate, when I mass-produce and release it in the future, I can change it to Vampire Killer or Death Eater Killer, that's fine too."

"No need for that. Anyway, knowing it's a misunderstanding, I don't need to worry." Lupin waved his hand nonchalantly, but then suddenly his expression froze. "Wait a minute! You just said... you're going to release it in bulk?"

"Yeah, let's make a complete set of cards and release it as a board game." Harry nodded matter-of-factly. "It's just a simple entertainment project; it probably won't make a fortune, but it could still earn us our first pot of gold."

Ever since Harry remembered the Werewolf Kill, he's been thinking about making a set of cards to sell.

This thing is much easier than things like invention patents, stocks, and futures. In its previous life, it was popular all over the world, and its success can be easily copied and pasted.

Furthermore, Harry was convinced that in addition to its popularity in the ordinary world, young wizards would also enjoy this group activity.

After all, the wizarding world doesn't even have electricity, so their entertainment options are undeniably quite limited.

"This...it does seem like a good idea." Harry suddenly shifted from entertaining himself to making money, leaving Lupin momentarily confused.

However, upon closer reflection, he realized that the games he had participated in before were indeed quite interesting, and if they were promoted, the audience would likely be quite large.

"Alright, let's leave this topic at that. Uncle Lupin, could you give me a few more strands of hair?"

"Huh? Hair? Oh~"

Okay, Lupin is now certain that he just can't keep up with Harry's train of thought.

While he was still pondering the details of making money through card games, Harry had already moved on to other questions.

Chapter 356 Developing a serum requires humans as test subjects

Harry asked Lupin for his hair, of course, to ensure his protection was foolproof.

Once the Ministry of Magic truly begins investigating Lupin, they will certainly not overlook any clue. Therefore, even if they cannot catch Lupin in the act, they will definitely use his mysterious disappearance during the full moon to spread wild rumors.

Therefore, in order to buy as much time as possible and stabilize the situation within Hogwarts, Harry must not allow any loopholes to emerge regarding Lupin's matter, at least in the next few months!

"From now on, every full moon, my godfather will come to Hogwarts and appear at the school in your place using Polyjuice Potion." Harry carefully placed Lupin's hair into his Space Ring and said seriously, "He and you have been friends for many years, so temporarily imitating your behavior shouldn't be a problem."

"This... you really are thoughtful." Lupin nodded gratefully, a hint of admiration appearing on his face.

He had never imagined that a child of only thirteen years old could be a wise man like Dumbledore.

But now, Harry truly demonstrated his intelligence to him.

Unlike Dumbledore, who prioritized the big picture, Harry's plan was far more meticulous, with each step like a tightly meshed gear, leaving no room for error from beginning to end.

To actually have Sirius impersonate him on the night of the full moon... Lupin boasted that even if he racked his brains, he could never have come up with such a ridiculously outrageous move!

"By the way... Uncle Lupin, since you've brought up my godfather, I might as well ask one more question." Harry hesitated for a moment before asking, "When my father and the others were Transfiguration with you, did you bite them?"

"Yes..." Lupin sighed apologetically, "Sometimes, I was in so much pain that I would lose consciousness and wrestle with James and the others. They've all been scratched and bitten by me, but thankfully they didn't get infected or have any scars left."

"So... Animagus form can block the spread of the Feral Wolf Virus. It seems I can stay here when you transform from now on. After all, I'm also an Animagus, and a legal one at that~"

Harry spoke casually, but in reality, he felt quite terrible.

His previous assessment was wrong; if ordinary animals, like the Animagus, are not affected by the Feral Wolf Virus, then the situation could be quite troublesome.

To successfully cultivate antiviral serum, animals are typically used as test subjects. They are injected with the virus and the dosage is gradually increased to stimulate their immune system, eventually causing them to produce specific antibodies against a particular virus.

However, based on the current situation, it seems that the Feral Wolf Virus can only cause disease by reacting between Werewolf saliva and human blood.

Therefore, if Harry wants to successfully create the antiviral serum, using other animals as test subjects is likely ineffective; he will have to conduct direct human experiments...

But if I do that, won't I just become one of those evil Frankenstein monsters in movies?

Hmm... it sounds pretty exciting!

After suddenly realizing he might need to conduct human experiments, Harry quietly abandoned one of his previous plans.

I need to apologize to Albus Dumbledore from afar, because what he said earlier was indeed true... Lucius Malfoy, that guy really shouldn't have been killed.

However, one test subject is clearly not enough...

By the way, the Ministry of Magic has recently deployed a large number of Dementor to guard Hogwarts, which means Azkaban's defenses are quite weak, right?

After basically confirming the source of the test subject, a look of satisfaction appeared on Harry's face. He looked at Lupin, who was about to leave after familiarizing himself with the environment, and suddenly called out to him from behind.

"Uncle Lupin, I have another question. Who was that Werewolf who bit you before?"

Now that Harry has already been completely open with Lupin, he can certainly ask him directly about the Werewolf clues he's been searching for.

"His name was Fenrir Greyback," Lupin said, his face showing some sorrow as he recalled the past. "It was a full moon night before my fifth birthday when he forced his way into my house and bit me..."

"So... did he do it on purpose?" Harry pressed on.

"Harry, those things happened a long time ago..."

"Uncle Lupin, what I just asked was... was he doing it on purpose?"

Hearing Harry's completely flat and monotone words, Lupin's heart skipped a beat.

It's here... what Dumbledore described before: Harry's truly decisive and ruthless side!

Just recently, Dumbledore had approached Lupin, hoping he could offer Harry more guidance as an elder.

Lupin was baffled at the time, because Harry was such an outstanding boy that he had no idea what he needed to guide him on.

However, Dumbledore told him that there was a hidden danger in Harry's character; the more decisive and efficient the boy appeared, the more likely he was to do something extreme or even bloody in the end.

Therefore, he hoped that Lupin could take precautions in advance and advise Harry at any time.

Now, this situation has indeed come to pass.

Harry's cold-blooded questioning of him clearly indicated that he was about to take action against the Werewolf!

But seeing the glint in the child's eyes, Lupin could only sigh inwardly.

He knew that Harry wanted his support and also wanted revenge for the bite he received years ago... Otherwise, with Harry's network of connections outside of school, it would be incredibly easy for him to find out the whereabouts of some Werewolf.

"Indeed, that guy was just seeking revenge."

Ultimately, Lupin chose to tell Harry everything.

"Years ago, my father was invited by the Ministry of Magic to investigate the mysterious deaths of two Muggle children. The Ministry of Magic had just arrested a suspect, Fenrir Greybert, but that guy disguised himself as a Muggle vagrant. Only my father firmly believed that he was a Werewolf and the murderer of the two children. Unfortunately, my father's voice carried little weight, and that guy was eventually acquitted. In a fit of anger, my father made a few derogatory remarks about Werewolf..."

"So the other party held a grudge and bit you on the following full moon night?" Harry replied calmly after listening to Lupin's story.

"Yes..."

"Okay, I understand." Harry nodded expressionlessly. "Let's go."

Fenrir Greybert... Very well, the initial Werewolf test subject has been decided.

After confirming that there was nothing else, the two left the Room of Requirement one after the other, without saying another word.

Lupin, in particular, had clearly found new hope, but his feelings were now very complicated.

My old friend's son, Harry... Lupin really couldn't understand him at all.

He was kind to those around him, and appeared mature and wise even in front of adults like himself, yet he still retained that ruthless glint he had just displayed...

Lupin now finally understood why Dumbledore had repeatedly told him to look after Harry.

Because no one can truly predict how this child will develop in the future...

"Hmm? Is that... Gryffindor Quidditch training?"

In the corridor on the Seventh Floor, just as Lupin was in a state of confusion, Harry, who was walking ahead, was suddenly drawn to a scene outside.

In the sky outside the window, the Gryffindor Quidditch team was practicing in the approaching night, but what flashed past Harry's eyes was a figure with long red hair.

Ginny Weasley, the youngest daughter of the Weasley family...

Chapter 357 Ginny indeed possessed a secret weapon.

Harry was slightly curious about the Gryffindor Quidditch Team's nighttime training sessions, but only slightly.

Harry's curiosity stemmed from Ginny. After observing their training, he discovered that Ginny was actually the team's Seeker.

This puzzled Harry, because while Ginny's flying skills were quite good, they weren't much better than Gryffindor's original Seeker.

Considering the impact of competition experience, bringing in Ginny at this time would not actually provide any substantial strengthening for the team.

Oliver Wood, the captain of the Gryffindor Quidditch Team, is now a seventh-grader. He has decided to play professional Quidditch Match after graduation, and now is the time to use a House Quidditch Cup to boost his draft value.

This year is his last chance to win the Quidditch Cup. Considering his desire to win, Ginny's ability to gain his approval couldn't possibly be solely due to the personal recommendation of the Weasley Twins, who are his brothers; there must be some hidden secrets involved.

Harry's guess proved correct; a few days later, at the second term league, Harry indeed witnessed Ginny's 'secret weapon'.

One rather unfortunate fact is that although Harry is completely uninterested in Quidditch, a sport where foul play reigns supreme, everyone around him is a Quidditch fanatic.

Hermione, who always hopes to be carried along, is the first to be targeted. Will, who just entered the Wizarding World this year, is also someone who can't resist Flying Broomstick. As for Luna Lovegood... this girl is wearing an eagle hat specifically for cheering today, and can even let out an eagle cry that completely drowns out the surrounding noise. She's definitely a veteran fan.

Oh, and there's also a 30-year-old male fan who, although no longer a student, still acts like a child.

"Haha! Quidditch Match? I haven't watched one in over a decade!"

The Hogwarts Blackmail professor was currently dancing around Harry, so excited that even the scars on his face seemed ready to burst into bloom.

"You know, Harry, James was the best Seeker back in the day! Gryffindor never lost a game when he was in it!" He patted Harry's shoulder hard, reminiscing about the past while also seeming a little reproachful. "If you ask Harry, you should participate too. Your flying talent is absolutely phenomenal! I remember Lily wrote me a letter saying you especially loved the toy broom I gave you, and you could ride it all over the house when you were only one year old..."

"Ahem... Could you please control yourself a little and not get so excited?" Harry coughed twice, reminding him helplessly, "You're a Hogwarts instructor now, and it's already quite conspicuous enough that you're sitting next to a student like me. Please don't do anything out of line... Professor Lupin ~"

"Ah, that's right! I'm Lupin now, I have to learn from him~" Reminded by Harry, the Blackguard Professor suddenly slapped his forehead, as if he had just realized something.

However, he didn't maintain his composure for even a minute before reverting to his previous unrestrained and carefree demeanor.

He casually put his arm around Harry's shoulder and asked, "Harry, aren't you being a little too cautious? It's only daytime, why are you already asking me to dress up Moony?"

"It's always better to be prepared. It avoids chaos when things happen," Harry said with a light laugh. "Alright, let's focus on the game. The players from both teams have entered the arena..."

"Great! Great! Go Gryffindor!!"

Upon hearing that his godson wanted him to just watch the game, Professor Lupin immediately issued a declaration of defection within Ravenclaw's camp.

"Come on, Professor Lupin, even if you graduated from Gryffindor House, shouldn't you give your godson some face at a time like this?" Harry rolled his eyes and scolded helplessly.

"Uh... okay, Ravenclaw needs to step up her game too~"

Harry:...

Oh well... that's just Sirius's personality. Harry's gotten used to it after all this time.

As long as he doesn't give himself away during these two days of classes and dealing with harassment from the Ministry of Magic, everything will be fine.

Moreover, Harry actually quite admired his godfather's personality. He was easygoing and unpretentious, clearly expressing his likes and dislikes, and all his thoughts were written directly on his face, so there was no need to guess.

Harry already had enough bitter and resentful people around him, so spending time with Sirius, who was like a big kid, was a rare moment of relaxation for him.

"Hmm... that broom?" Suddenly, Harry heard Luna Lovegood's questioning voice.

Following her gaze downwards, Harry frowned immediately.

Ginny Weasley... how could she possibly own that broom?!

"My God... my God, what are we seeing?! Ginny Weasley, Gryffindor's new Seeker, is holding the latest super broomstick— the Firebolt!!!"

With an exclamation of utter astonishment from Gryffindor's Lee Jordan, the Quidditch Match commentator, everyone's attention turned to the Gryffindor House team's entrance area!

The most perfect Flying Broomstick ever made for a match, a special Quidditch World Cup customized product for the Britain Quidditch national team, a unique all-weather adaptive braking and hovering system, and super performance that can accelerate to 150 mph in ten seconds...

Although Professor McGonagall even threatened to deduct points, she still couldn't stop Lee Jordan from advertising the Firebolt.

This also made the entire audience realize just how powerful a weapon Ginny was wielding!