Speaker A
Turn to page 394.
Severus Snape teaches about werewolves in a strict Hogwarts lesson, emphasizing the dangers and differences from Animagi.
Key Takeaways
- Werewolves transform uncontrollably during the full moon and pose serious danger.
- Animagi transform voluntarily, unlike werewolves who lose control and memory.
- Professor Lupin is absent due to incapacity to teach at this time.
- Discipline and respect are strictly enforced in Snape's classroom.
- Recognizing werewolves is critical knowledge assigned as homework.
Summary
- Professor Snape instructs the class to turn to page 394, focusing on werewolves.
- He informs students that Professor Lupin is currently unable to teach.
- The class is reprimanded for speaking out of turn, with points deducted from Gryffindor.
- Snape explains the difference between an Animagus and a werewolf.
- He highlights the uncontrollable nature of werewolves during the full moon.
- Students are assigned a two-roll parchment essay on recognizing werewolves.
- Snape warns Harry Potter about the upcoming Quidditch match and potential dangers.
- The term 'werewolf' is explained as a contraction of Anglo-Saxon words meaning 'man wolf'.
- Several ways to become a werewolf are mentioned, including being bitten by one.
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Speaker B
Excuse me, sir. Where's Professor Lupin?
Speaker A
It's not really your concern, is it, Potter?
Speaker A
Suffice it to say that your professor finds himself incapable of teaching at the present time.
Speaker A
Turn to page 394.
Speaker C
Werewolves.
Speaker D
But sir, we've just begun learning about red caps and hinkypunks. We're not meant to start nocturnal beasts for weeks.
Speaker A
Quiet.
Speaker C
When did she come in? Did you see her come in?
Speaker A
Now.
Speaker A
Which one of you can tell me the difference between an Animagus and a werewolf?
Speaker A
No one.
Speaker A
How disappointing.
Speaker D
Please, sir.
Speaker D
An Animagus is a wizard who elects to turn into an animal.
Speaker D
A werewolf has no choice.
Speaker D
With each full moon, when he transforms, he no longer remembers who he is.
Speaker D
He'd kill his best friend if he crossed his path.
Speaker D
Furthermore, the werewolf only responds to the call of its own kind.
Speaker E
Ooh!
Speaker A
Thank you, Mr. Malfoy.
Speaker A
That is the second time you've spoken out of turn, Miss Granger.
Speaker A
Are you incapable of restraining yourself, or do you take pride in being an insufferable know-it-all?
Speaker C
He's got a point, you know.
Speaker A
Five points from Gryffindor.
Speaker A
As an antidote to your ignorance, and on my desk by Monday morning, two rolls of parchment on the werewolf.
Speaker A
With particular emphasis on recognizing it.
Speaker B
Sir, it's Quidditch tomorrow.
Speaker A
Then I suggest you take extra care, Mr. Potter.
Speaker A
Loss of limb will not excuse you.
Speaker A
Page 394.
Speaker A
The term werewolf is a contraction of the Anglo-Saxon word where.
Speaker A
Which means man and wolf.
Speaker A
Werewolf, man wolf.
Speaker A
There are several ways to become a werewolf.
Speaker A
They include being bitten by a werewolf.
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