The students and Sirius laughed as Remus showed why he was the mature Marauder and simply gave Harry a death glare that promised future retributions.
"I am sorry, Harry, but I have to ask… are you influenced by the moon at all? Do you think you could be infectious?" Albus asked.
"According to our observations, Harry is not influenced by the lunar cycle," Hermione reported. He can transform at any time, day or night, with no impact on his size or strength. In addition, aside for a preference for rare meats his diet does not seem to have been impacted either. We have not tested for infectiousness but the standard werewolf detection charm gives a non-standard result. As you know, the charm detects the presence of the lycanthropic curse rather than the condition itself. So Padma and I believe the curse has been mutated in some way."
"I think Padma and Hermione can add a couple of volumes for the Unspeakables, professor," Sirius quipped.
"I have seen submittals for Masteries that have less research and data than these two young ladies have collected and analysed," Remus added with an approving nod. Albus smiled at the former professor's assertion.
"I would be most interested in reading it." Albus settled back into his chair still a bit shocked by the revelations. "Now, we should discuss what should be shared with the Ministry when they arrive."
"One thing, professor," Harry interrupted. "This information is not to be shared with anyone without my or Sirius's agreement." Albus frowned at that. He knew Harry would be particularly resistant to allowing Severus this information. Albus knew off the continued animosity between the Potter heir and the potion master, but Severus was also one of THE most gifted potions and Dark Arts researchers he'd ever met. His input would be invaluable in any such effort in determining just what had happened to Harry when the werewolf attacked. He had to get Harry to understand this was more important than personal relationships.
"Harry, please understand the contribution Professor Snape could make in this situation. He is…"
"No, professor," Harry interrupted. "Severus Snape is a bully no matter what other abilities he has. If he learns of my status he'll let it slip like he did with Remus. Or it will be snide remarks in class where I can't respond without getting detentions for 'being disrespectful to a teacher'." Harry leaned forward in his chair to glare at the Headmaster.
"I swear if I hear one word from that man on this topic, I'll turn into the Beast, rip off his arm and shove it up his arse sideways!" The Marauders and the other students snickered at this except for Ms Granger. Her gasped admonishment of "Harry, language!" was barely heard by the shocked elder wizard.
"Harry, be reasonable!" Albus implored. "Whether I tell him or not, Professor Snape is sure to hear some version of what happened from his contacts amongst the Death Eaters."
"He has a point, Harry," Daphne Greengrass admitted. "I wouldn't be surprised if Malfoy didn't already have a letter from his Mummy on it."
"But that's no reason to give the greasy git the inside information," Ron countered his girlfriend. "He'd probably trade it off to get in better with 'em anyhow."
"What Ron said," Ernie contributed, "but with proper grammar."
"The Death Eaters know something happened and attacked them, but now what," Padma added. "Logically, solid, factual information leaked to them could allow them to find a way to hurt Harry. As it stands they are left with the standard werewolf weaknesses to work with at this point."
Albus realized he would not win on this point. It pained him when people couldn't set aside their personal differences for the Greater Good. He wasn't blind to Severus's personality shortfalls but the man was a researcher of the first order and a highly capable wizard. Maybe it was for the best to let this topic lie and come back to it at another point when tempers were not so high.
"Very well," the Headmaster conceded. "I shall not share Mr Potter's condition without your permission. Now, shall we discuss what to share with the Ministry?"
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