Chapter 42 - Third Year - Fantastic Beasts
Remus struggles with the increased workload of third year while his friends prioritize Quidditch over homework. In his first Care of Magical Creatures class, he meets the charismatic new Professor Ferox and encounters Achilles, a kneazle known for detecting untrustworthy people. Despite Remus's fears about his werewolf nature being exposed, Achilles accepts his touch and even purrs, leading Professor Ferox to praise Remus as having trustworthy character. This unexpected validation gives Remus a rare moment of peace and self-worth, ending the chapter on a hopeful note as he dreams of lions.