“My brother was one. Haven’t seen him in years of course, but he occasionally asks me favours. St Edmund's is a very special institution. We’re equipped for problem cases. Now, you must let me see him first. He often needs patching up. I don’t know why you wanted to see him after a full moon in the first place, if you already knew.”

“Less of the lip. You’ll do as you’re told or I’ll leave you in here for the rest of the day. Come on, now.”

“I’m not leaving you anywhere, Lupin. Just wait there while I find a guard.”