Chapter 129: The Brave Are Fearless
All the little wizards held their breath, their eyes focused on Evan who was being hugged tightly by the werewolf.
Looking at their expressions, they seemed to suspect that the emaciated boy might be bitten off his head at any moment by the murderous werewolf in front of him.
But that didn't happen, and Evan looked calm, not scared at all.
On the contrary, the werewolf he hugged was crying in a low voice, and everyone saw that the terrifying wolf's face was almost soaked with tears.
After Aven, Harry also stepped forward and hugged Professor Lupin.
His movements were a little clumsy, but the hug lasted much longer than Aven's.
"Professor, whether you're a werewolf or not, I trust you. Harry wiped away his tears and choked up, "You're my father's best friend, and the best Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher I've ever met!"
At Harry's words, Professor Lupin's body trembled.
If Evan reminded him of Sirius Black, Harry was exactly like his father, James Potter.
Looking at Harry's face, Lupin even had the feeling of going back to his school days.
There was silence in the office, and no one spoke.
Evan and Harry's actions seem to be exemplary, and the young wizards are all thinking about the possibility of Lupin's safety.
Evan and Harry, both of whom were very familiar.
At Hogwarts, the two men are almost equally famous and well-known.
In fact, many young wizards have a better affection for Evan than Harry the Savior, and they seem to have a natural sense of trust in the boy.
Although in terms of reputation, Harry is even better.
But because of the victory over Voldemort, many young wizards will inexplicably think of the evil dark wizard when they see Harry. Coupled with Harry's personality and Parseltongue talent, there are still rumors in the school that he will be the third Dark Lord to this day.
As for Aven, though his parents were all ordinary Muggles.
But since entering school, this boy has revealed to everyone his own noble self-confidence, excellent learning ability, accessible character, unparalleled courage, and innate royal nature and leadership temperament.
These things may sound ethereal, but they are the reason why everyone trusts Aven. With an unprecedented magical newspaper, handsome appearance, and powerful magical powers, Evan left an extremely deep impression on all the students, especially the girls.
Since last semester after defeating the Basilisk in the Chamber of Secrets, chasing out the Dementors at the Quidditch pitch a few months ago, and just resisting the Werewolves in Hogsmeade.
Evan is extremely popular at the moment, and he is almost the focus of discussion among the students in the school.
Although everyone doesn't say it, many young wizards and even senior students secretly admire Ai Wen in their hearts.
If Harry was the only one who trusted Professor Lupin, many would still be skeptical.
But since even Evan said that the terrifying werewolf in front of him was safe, he told everyone that Lupin had taken wolf poison potion, and he also proved it by hugging each other, almost all the little wizards began to consider whether they should believe Evan or not.
The discussion gradually began to sound, and immediately stopped.
Everyone was suddenly surprised to see Hermione also walk out of the crowd, her eyes filled with tears, and she looked at Aven, Harry, and Professor Lupin with tears in her eyes, as if she was moved by their actions.
She walked step by step towards Professor Lupin in the form of a werewolf, and she could see that the little girl was still a little scared in her heart, but her gaze was extremely determined.
She stepped forward and stood on tiptoe to hug Professor Lupin.
"We all trust you, Professor!" Hermione whispered.
Hearing Hermione's words, Lupin trembled uncontrollably.
Hermione's actions touched him even more than Evan and Harry, after all, he didn't usually have much contact with Hermione, and Lupin never expected the other party to do this.
"You're right, Hermione!" Evan asked softly as he looked at the other young wizards, "Who else trusts this werewolf, and who wants to come over and hug him?"
No one spoke, and no one acted.
Under the gaze of Aven's burning gaze, everyone lowered their heads.
A lot of people want to be like them and embrace Professor Lupin in the past. But as soon as he saw his terrifying appearance, he began to hesitate again.
It's one thing to know, it's another thing to act, and not everyone has that kind of courage.
After a brief silence, an unexpected figure emerged from the crowd.
It was Neville, who walked out of the crowd trembling, his face flushed, and he cowered as he approached Professor Lupin.
As he passed Snape, he glared at him fiercely, and Neville nearly fell in fear.
But he survived, and Neville remembered that in the first Defence Against the Dark Arts class of his third year, it was Professor Lupin who gave him courage when he faced the Boggart, who could only become the most feared being in a person's heart.
Although he has always lacked courage, he remembers that feeling.
The brave are fearless!!
Neville slowly walked up to Professor Lupin and silently hugged him.
He didn't say anything, his round face was full of pride, hugging was just a simple action, but doing it in front of the whole school, hugging someone was still a werewolf, which required incomparably strong courage, not everyone can do it.
Evan can imagine how many difficulties Neville has overcome deep down.
Compared to himself, Harry, and Hermione, this simple hug was particularly meaningful to Neville and Professor Lupin.
Seeing Neville's actions, the young wizards were in a commotion again.
Unlike Evan, Harry, and Hermione, who have been at the center of the discussion, Neville is so ordinary, so inconspicuous, he seems to have nothing to do with all the limelight, and forgetfulness and cowardice are synonymous with him.
No one ever imagined that he would have the courage to do such a thing.
Neville gasped for air, and in the eyes of the others, he had just hugged Professor Lupin, but for himself, it was a challenge that had never been done before.
Evan hurriedly walked over and helped Neville over, his legs limp.
"I did it, Aven!" Neville said in a trembling voice, "I'm not afraid, I hugged Professor Lupin, I'm sure he won't hurt everyone." ”
Everything was like a dream, and even Neville himself couldn't believe that he would actually rush out and hug Professor Lupin, hug a werewolf!
"Yes, you're the best!" said Aven, helping Neville to a chair next to him.
To be honest, he really didn't expect that after he said that, Neville would be the first to stand up.
He had to admit that the forgetful, ordinary boy next to him did have the courage that others could not match.
Unlike Harry, Neville's personality is much more reserved and delicate. He didn't show the courage hidden in his heart at all times, but as a true Gryffindor, Neville was definitely the most trustworthy companion when it mattered most.