Chapter 133 The Wings Of A Butterfly

Ron's behavior tonight has been extremely peculiar. Evan has had this sensation about him before.

In the Gryffindor common room last year, something similar happened!

Evan was almost certain that Ron must be under the Imperius Curse, being controlled to incriminate Professor Lupin.

Evan intended to bring the matter to light. Dumbledore was there. He could investigate and find out if Ron's words were of his own free will or not.

He did not expect his exposition of the possible plot to be interrupted by Dumbledore.

What the headmaster wanted to convey was obvious. He did not want Evan to expose this matter and wanted to discuss it with him in private.

Evan wondered what Dumbledore really wanted.

What was he going to talk about? Did he know that Ron was being controlled? Or did he have other plans?

Evan looked at Dumbledore, whose eyes were fixed on Ron, and he did not know what was going through his mind.

Seeing Dumbledore's expression, Evan did not have the heart to pay attention to what Harry, Hermione, Fudge, Snape, and Lucius were saying. His thoughts drifted further away.

If Ron was indeed being controlled, who could be behind all this?

Lucius Malfoy? Evan shook his head. Lucius did not have the opportunity to contact Ron. Besides, with Malfoy's character, he might be the type to lurk in the shadows to fuel discord and create the plot, but he surely would not take the stage himself in any case.

As for Snape, it could not be him. Yes, he despised Professor Lupin for years; but he was never the type of person to control a student.

Evan narrowed his eyes, who could it be then? Who would be capable of contacting Ron and using the forbidden Imperius Curse?!

"Wait a moment, could it be Peter Pettigrew lurking in the shadows?" Evan suddenly realized he did not know much about Peter.

After all, he had always seen him as a very timid, cowardly, humble, inferior, and stupid person.

But is he really like that?

After all, his actions speak for themselves. For the sake of power and status, he betrayed his best friend to Voldemort. He concealed his status as a renegade for many years, to avoid being found by Dumbledore until it was too late. He escaped Sirius Black's search. He endured humiliation by hiding like a rat for twelve years. He returned to find the lost Voldemort by himself; and to help him resurrect, he had the courage to cut off his own hand as a tribute.

While thinking about what Peter did, Evan suddenly realized that his whole back was covered in cold sweat.

All this proved that Peter was not as weak as he seemed. He was a tough, cunning, and very cruel opponent.

Not only towards others, but also towards his best friend; and moreover, he was even cruel to himself.

Evan had a bad feeling. In fact, he realized he had relied too much on his prejudices and was not being careful enough with Peter Pettigrew. He never thought about how he would react.

What he was facing was not the plot set in the book, but a living person with his own thoughts.

Evan came to the conclusion that he really needed to talk to Dumbledore.

Although Black did not allow him to tell the teachers about this matter, he thought he should at least inform the headmaster.

In his original plan, once he had contact with Black, he would immediately tell Dumbledore about Peter being an Animagus.

This was the safest path. As long as Dumbledore was involved, there should be no unpleasant incidents.

It is true that he knew the plot, but the enemy was not a fool who did not know how to react.

Whether Voldemort, Malfoy, or Peter, they were all difficult opponents and wicked dark wizards.

"This is more challenging to handle than I originally thought."

He remembered the incident of the Chamber of Secrets from the previous year. In the book, Tom Riddle controlled Ginny. He was determined to contact Harry and wanted to know so much how he had defeated his former self, Voldemort. However, due to Evan's arrival, Ron was the one who received the diary. With that, Tom Riddle gained more knowledge about Harry, and things took a very different turn.

And it wasn't just that. Evan himself tried to use all possible means to get rid of Riddle and purify Hogwarts entirely. Indeed, it seemed like the issue was resolved. But that made the changes in the timeline more prominent.

Evan realized that he had always overlooked that in order to predict how things would unfold, his plans must not interfere with the original history.

However, even if he tried, it would not have worked. Any change that seemed trivial could have dramatic repercussions.

A gentle flutter of a butterfly's wings can eventually cause a hurricane.

Moreover, he had done many things differently this year as well. It was impossible for Peter Pettigrew to simply stand there without reacting. He did not make any foolish moves as in the original timeline. No, he had taken control of Ron. Who knows what kind of conspiracy he is hiding?

"Professor!" Thinking about this, Evan hurriedly looked at Dumbledore.

"Evan, you can come to my office in a minute. Regarding that question you asked me last time, I have a very interesting idea!" Dumbledore looked at Evan and said calmly, "You will be interested, I promise you!"

"I have to remind you, Dumbledore," Lucius had a cold smile on his face. He looked maliciously at Lupin. "Before talking to your students, what we need to discuss first is the werewolf!"

"Indeed," Dumbledore said happily. "I just want to say this. Any suggestions?"

"I don't think it's a suggestion, I think we all just heard Mr. Weasley's accusation. As a parent, I believe this dangerous werewolf should no longer stay at Hogwarts. We must immediately take him to the Ministry of Magic. I think it is necessary to judge his guilt through the Wizengamot."

"I agree with you, Lucius," Fudge concurred. "The current situation is bad enough to initiate the special Wizengamot trial process. I hope you can come with us, Lupin. We will give you a fair trial. If you can prove your innocence, we will let you go without objections!"

"No, Professor Lupin is innocent and will not go with you," Harry shouted hoarsely.

He still refused to give in, feeling his tears running dry.

It was the same for the other young wizards. They clung tightly together and stood in front of Professor Lupin, forming a human wall.

Seeing how they were, Fudge looked awkwardly at Dumbledore and asked for help.

Dumbledore had not spoken yet. Professor Lupin, who had Harry in front of him, gently moved him aside.

"Professor!" Harry cried miserably.

Lupin did not turn to look at Harry. He walked silently beside Fudge. He knew he had to leave and abandon Hogwarts. He tried not to let his tears well up.

Perhaps that was his fate as a werewolf.