the_debt_of_time

"Mr Black." The professor turned to Sirius, who was glaring up at him along with
James. "And Mr Potter. Pass along the photos. These are taken of victims of vampire
attacks and werewolf maulings. While Miss Potter is correct in assuming that Professor
Dumbledore would potentially not approve of my lessons, the Ministry has found you to
be of appropriate age to learn what is out there in the world."
As the photos were passed around, most students gasped at the sights. Others
looked away, horrified, and Frank was in the corner vomiting into a rubbish bin. Even the
Slytherins looked a bit taken aback by the images.
James, Sirius, Mia, and—surprisingly—Lily all refused to look.
Peter, however, did; his watery eyes went wide, and his face paled at the sight. He
was also the only one to shift his attention to Remus who sat quietly with his head down
beside Mia, shamefaced.
"There are some witches and wizards who like to think that dark creatures can be
assimilated into civilised society," Professor Higgs said, purposely glancing down at Mia.
"They are wrong. Listening to them is foolish. You need to be prepared to defend yourself.
This class is called Defence Against the Dark Arts, and Dark creatures are covered in your
books for a reason. Mr Lupin."
Remus nearly jumped out of his seat. "Sir?" he asked quietly.
"Lyall Lupin is your father, yes?"
Remus slowly nodded.
"Good. If I recall, Lyall Lupin was well known for his career in the Department for
the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures. He did wonderful work there. Can you
please inform your friends what your father—a man familiar with the classifications of
Beings and Beasts," Professor Higgs said, pointedly looking down at Mia, "had to say in
regards to... I apologise, what division did your father work for?"
"Werewolves," Remus whispered, looking down at his desk.
"Yes. What did your father, an expert on the subject, have to say in regards to
werewolves?"
"I-I don't... I don't.. ."
"Come now, Mr Lupin. Do speak up. Make sure Miss Potter can hear you."
Remus hesitated. "I don't remember word for word, sir."