Harry Potter's sister ~~~ Fanfiction

Researching on werewolves part 103

As most of the Third Years and up were in Hogsmeade, they started with the First and Second Years. There was some considerable opposition to the idea of a werewolf staying in Hogwarts, but, particularly among the Muggleborns who had yet to have the prejudice programmed into them, they did make considerable progress. At least in Gryffindor.

In Ravenclaw, which Luna had gone to do herself, reaction was a little less enthusiastic. Including Luna and her only friend in that house, Ruth Clearwater, five people signed up.

However as the day wore on, and students began to return from Hogsmeade, the situation developed greatly, both for better and for worse; as the Defence group began meeting returning students with petitions in the Entrance Hall. Unsurprisingly it was a certain blond-haired Slytherin that led the criticism.

"Werewolves are dangerous, who in their right mind would want one around the school?"

"This from the son of a Death Eater?" said Demelza incredulously.

Malfoy glared. "My father is not responsible for what happened during the war."

"And Professor Lupin is not responsible for being bitten as a child." Said Demelza. "And unlike your father, he's never hurt anyone. So logically who has the moral high ground?"

Malfoy was never going to be one over by this reasoning, but Demelza had pointed out something. Remus had never harmed anyone and he should not be held accountable for the unfortunate condition he had. With Malfoy unable to rationally make any argument other than:

"Shut up you Mudblood."

Those who'd heard the argument began talking with one another and, although few did sign the petition at that particular moment, more and more came up to Harry's group throughout the rest of the day. At Dinner, when most people had deemed him approachable, Dumbledore suggested that petition forms be placed in the possession of members of the other three houses and put up on the Common Room noticeboards. As the Ravenclaw of the group Luna took several forms with her and Susan Bones went up to her Arithmancy partner and volunteered to campaign on the 'Hufflepuff front'.

Harry and Emma doubted anyone in Slytherin was the least bit interested in helping Professor Lupin. So naturally they were surprised when a trio of girls from Emma's year came up and volunteered to take sheets to the Slytherin Common Room.

"We shall take those for you." Said Bridget Potehole, as two identical stood behind her looking rather stern.

"Uhh… sure." Said Emma. She had probably never talked to Bridget before, the two Carrow Sisters, Flora and Hestia not much more so. Nevertheless she handed the sheets over.

"Thank you." Said Bridget. She turned and walked off.

"Thank you." Said one of the twins.

"Much obliged."

The following day, Colin and Demelza said goodbye to their friends as they left with to board the Hogwarts Express. They took petition sheets with them but they weren't sure if they would be able to get any signatures. Easter Break was before the exams. Hogwarts exams were notoriously demanding, not just because they were difficult, but because if a student failed to pass all there compulsory exams, they could have to repeat the year.

Put simply Hogwarts students faced a lot pressure and between the distractions presented at home and the presence of both the Library and the teachers at school, many simply opted to skip the Easter Break and spend it at Hogwarts.