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Chapter 129: Chapter 129: Werewolf

"It's much better than before. How come you have time to visit today?" Banner's tone carried a hint of surprise. The place he was staying at was arranged by S.H.I.E.L.D. Besides Fury's one visit and occasional visits from Black Widow Natasha, Banner didn't have many other connections. He had distanced himself from his girlfriend, Betty, General Ross's daughter, and didn't have other close relationships.

In a way, Banner was quite pitiful. The Hulk's condition doomed him to having friends but no girlfriend. His relationship with Natasha was purely platonic and professional, with no romantic involvement. The same applied to Natasha and Hawkeye, who had a wife and kids and a good relationship with his family.

"I need to discuss something with you." Given that it was Banner—someone with seven doctorates—Daniel Davis directly stated his request, asking for some of Banner's blood.

"Maybe I can help with your condition."

"A magician studying science?" Banner wasn't overly excited by Daniel's proposition. At first, Banner had hoped to find a cure, but over the years, as he continued his research, he had resigned himself to his fate. This resignation led him to break off his relationship with Betty.

"Strictly speaking, magic can be considered a form of science. We just observe the world from a different angle. Perhaps a different approach could solve your problem."

"Alright." After some consideration, Banner agreed. Though he had resigned himself to his condition, deep down, he still hoped to return to normal. Since scientific approaches hadn't worked, maybe magic could provide a solution. After all, he had plenty of blood; he'd given a lot to S.H.I.E.L.D. already. Giving some to Daniel was no big deal.

For S.H.I.E.L.D., Banner's blood was extremely valuable. Even Captain America's blood was crucial. Although Fury hadn't asked Captain directly for blood samples, they had drawn plenty while he was in a coma.

"Could you tell me about your transformations? From previous battles, it seems you retain some level of rationality while transformed." After obtaining Banner's blood, Daniel didn't leave immediately. He genuinely wanted to help Banner.

"Well..." Banner paused before describing his experiences as the Hulk and sharing insights about the Hulk's persona within him.

"Anger, huh." The Hulk's strength increased with his anger. The more he raged, the more he lost his rationality. Even ordinary people can act irrationally when extremely angry. Banner practiced yoga and other techniques to keep his anger in check and his emotions stable.

"The Hulk is like a mischievous child. Sometimes, a good beating is all it takes to set them straight," Daniel mused. He had an idea for helping Banner: someone with immense strength could beat the Hulk into submission, much like Thanos did. However, finding such a person was nearly impossible. Odin or the Ancient One might have the power, but convincing them to help was another matter entirely.

Thor, at best, was evenly matched with the Hulk.

For other troublesome kids, many methods could work, like finding something they fear. But the Hulk's immense power made it difficult to find anything he feared. The only thing he might fear was overwhelming strength—a brutal beating.

"Have you ever considered merging with the Hulk? Based on your situation, I suspect the Hulk might be a second personality. From what you've said, you've always resisted him, wanting to eliminate him. But since he's a part of you, in a sense, he is you."

This method was the one Banner eventually used, merging his intellect with the Hulk's strength, although it left him with the Hulk's appearance.

"However, this fusion might make you inherit some of his traits, like his appearance," Daniel bluntly pointed out the drawback of this approach.

"Fusion, huh?" After some thought, Banner shook his head. In the original storyline, Banner chose to merge with the Hulk only after being beaten by Thanos and witnessing half of Earth's population vanish. These events hadn't happened yet, so current Banner wasn't ready to consider this method.

"Even if you don't merge, you should try communicating with him. From what you've said, he has some intelligence. You two could negotiate a compromise. For example, let him out at specific times but keep him in check otherwise." Daniel wasn't surprised by Banner's refusal and offered another suggestion.

"Communication, huh. I see, thanks." Banner was very smart and quickly understood Daniel's suggestion, which reinvigorated him. If successful, this method would mean he could see Betty without worrying about the Hulk emerging at the wrong time.

"I have a lab in the city. If you have nothing to do, you could visit. You can use the equipment there as you like." Daniel left a business card with the lab's address before departing.

Banner was one of the minds behind creating Ultron and Vision with Stark. If he joined the lab, Dr. Zhao's research on nanotechnology might progress even faster.

It was a stretch to say Banner would work for him, but collaborating on research was feasible. Stark might have invited Banner if he weren't busy, though whether Banner would accept was another matter.

Currently, Banner and Stark didn't have much camaraderie. Plus, Stark's playboy behavior didn't endear him to Banner.

"Gamma radiation, super serum, and jellyfish... It seems Banner survived because these elements combined. General Ross was trying to recreate the conditions from when Captain America was made, but how did the Hulk emerge?"

Banner's father was quite ruthless, injecting incomplete serums into his own child. Scientists often resorted to extreme measures for fame and success.

Jellyfish, known for their regenerative abilities, had long been a research focus, especially for wealthy individuals. Despite years of research, little progress had been made.

Specifically, the Turritopsis dohrnii, or the immortal jellyfish, which can revert to a younger state, had attracted many scientists and wealthy patrons. Not just scientists, but anyone with a basic understanding of biology hoped to solve this puzzle and achieve fame.

There was even a recent news story about an intern doctor who converted his garage into a lab, claiming significant breakthroughs in jellyfish research, fooling many desperate patients.

People often seek out unlikely cures in desperation, no matter the country. Those patients believed because their conditions were dire, hoping for a miracle.

Though remarkable innovations often come from garages in the USA, they rarely include medical breakthroughs.

Daniel could only shake his head at the lengths some people would go to for fame and fortune. In the USA, any form of notoriety can bring significant benefits, though who ultimately gains is another matter.

"I really overlooked the Hulk's factors before. It seems the Hulk's abilities belong to the persona of the Hulk itself. Banner can only use this power freely after integrating with the Hulk."

Harry Potter's World.

"You want a Time-Turner?" Dumbledore, after hearing Daniel's request, was silent for a while before agreeing.

Daniel made this request after careful consideration. He needed to learn a vast amount of knowledge and practice, and while normal time might suffice, considering the future of the Marvel world, he decided to use a Time-Turner from the Harry Potter universe.

The Harry Potter world wasn't very strict with Time-Turners. Even Hermione could get one. Without it, she couldn't have managed her extensive studies.

In fact, most top students in the Harry Potter world had used Time-Turners, including Voldemort.

In today's Harry Potter world, phones were already being used in the East, England, and Germany, with the East seeing the fastest and widest adoption. Daniel wasn't trying to make a profit, and the price was very reasonable compared to the first-generation phones.

The rapid spread in the East was inevitable; their infrastructure was unparalleled, even in a different world.

The advent of phones had caused a major stir in the magical world. Near London, because of Daniel and Grindelwald's influence, many families had phones, including Harry's aunt and uncle's house.

Coupled with Daniel's board game competition prizes, many main and supporting characters in the Harry Potter world now owned phones, including Draco and almost all of Ron's family.

Traditional methods like owls and howlers couldn't compete with the speed of phone communication. While the older generation of wizards resisted, the younger ones, especially those in relationships, loved it. They used to rely on letters and owls, which took days, but now they could communicate instantly.

However, wizards could still block phone signals using magical barriers.

"Werewolves and vampires are making a move," Grindelwald informed Daniel. The Harry Potter world naturally had creatures unique to the magical realm, like werewolves and vampires.

Here, vampires and werewolves weren't portrayed as elegant beings with handsome looks and refined manners. Instead, vampires were filthy, even more so than werewolves.

Knowing their characteristics, Daniel felt they had been reversed. Typically, a vampire's bite could turn someone into a vampire, which is the common perception.

But in the Harry Potter world, it's the werewolves who can turn others into werewolves through their bites, not the vampires.

"I need a werewolf and a vampire," Daniel said out of curiosity. Grindelwald calmly took out his custom phone and sent a message.

Grindelwald had already regrouped his followers. The rapid spread of phones in some areas was thanks to their efforts. Without phones, Grindelwald would have to use magical means to relay orders, but now he could easily use a phone.

"Remus Lupin became a werewolf after being bitten. He eventually died in battle. If the side effects of being a werewolf were removed, wouldn't it be similar to being an Animagus?"

Besides voluntarily transforming, werewolves also change involuntarily during a full moon, losing their reason and attacking everything.

Daniel had been curious about this before but hadn't wanted to search remote werewolf hideouts. Now, with Grindelwald's help, it was much easier.

With

 Lupin starting as Hogwarts' Defense Against the Dark Arts professor, Daniel wanted to see if he could solve the werewolf infection and loss of sanity.

As for Sirius Black's escape and the Dementors around Hogwarts, Daniel wasn't too concerned. He could use the Patronus Charm.

Harry Potter and Hermione's cohort had terrible luck. Their Defense Against the Dark Arts teachers in the first two years were unreliable, learning little.

Lupin and later Barty Crouch Jr. taught Harry and his friends a lot.

Daniel's plan to help Lupin could potentially change many things.

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Chapter 130: Chapter 130: Alchemy (Part 1)

"Professor Shen, are you looking for me?" Remus Lupin, who was organizing magical books in his office, showed a hint of puzzlement when he saw Daniel Davis enter.

Although both were professors at Hogwarts, they weren't well-acquainted, as Daniel only occasionally appeared at the school. If not for Dumbledore's insistence, Daniel might have lost his professorial title long ago.

Many teachers at Hogwarts had opinions about Daniel's inconsistent teaching schedule.

"Yes, there's something I want to discuss with you. But this isn't the place for it. How about we go somewhere else?"

"Alright." After a moment of hesitation, Lupin picked up his wand and followed Daniel out of Hogwarts and into the open.

"What is it? We should be able to talk here," Lupin said as they walked down an empty road outside Hogwarts.

"It's not something that can be explained here." Daniel continued walking.

As they approached their destination, Lupin instinctively gripped his wand hidden in his sleeve. Before becoming a teacher at Hogwarts, Lupin's life was far from peaceful, often involving conflicts with others. In the underground world of magic, battles between wizards were fierce.

Lupin's reaction was triggered by their destination: the Shrieking Shack. While others might not be familiar with it, Lupin knew it well, having spent his monthly transformations there during his Hogwarts years.

"In here," Daniel said, leading the way into the cave. Lupin followed, curious to see what Daniel intended.

In the magical world, werewolves were notorious, and only a small number of wizards were tolerant of them. This prejudice was present among most Hogwarts staff as well. Lupin had to resign later due to his condition becoming public knowledge.

It was a miracle Lupin eventually married Tonks and had a child. Tonks was exceptional, taking the initiative in their relationship, winning over Lupin despite his fears of passing on his lycanthropy.

Dumbledore's decision to admit Lupin to Hogwarts despite knowing he was a werewolf was a testament to his incredible foresight. Hagrid, who also faced prejudice, was another example of Dumbledore's faith in his students.

"Who are they?" Entering the Shrieking Shack, Lupin saw two people locked up and immediately drew his wand, pointing it at Daniel.

"Relax, they're Death Eaters and werewolves." Daniel wasn't bothered by Lupin's reaction and explained the situation. These werewolves had been obtained through Grindelwald's followers. Vampires, being too repulsive, were not of interest, but werewolves intrigued Daniel. His research revealed that lycanthropy was akin to a biochemical virus, which explained why those bitten turned into werewolves.

Further research led Daniel to a breakthrough: if the involuntary transformations and loss of sanity during full moons could be eliminated, werewolves would essentially become Animagi, capable of transforming at will with the aid of a simple potion.

In the Harry Potter universe, Animagi were relatively common, though certain types, like Tonks' Metamorphmagus ability, were rare and untrainable. Tonks' shape-shifting was comparable to the Skrulls' abilities. 

Another rare type of Magus was the Seer, like Grindelwald, whose prophetic abilities drove many of his actions, though even those couldn't prevent his ultimate defeat.

"Werewolves? You know about me." Lupin realized his secret was out.

"I'm researching werewolves and have made some discoveries. I have good news for you, news I think you'll be very happy to hear," Daniel said.

"Good news? You're not going to reveal my secret?"

"No, it's better than that. I've discovered a potion that can remove the werewolf transformation. I wanted you to witness its effects. Get ready; I'm going to wake them up." Daniel revived the two werewolves and made them transform. He then administered the potion to one orally and injected it into the other.

In no time, both reverted to their human forms.

"See? Now that you've seen the results, are you interested?" Daniel handed a vial of the potion to Lupin, who, excitedly, drank it without hesitation.

With the potion's success confirmed, Daniel and Lupin returned to Hogwarts to inform Dumbledore and Grindelwald. Lupin's firsthand experience was essential for credibility.

Promoting this potion could eradicate the werewolf threat, as most werewolves were hostile and retaliatory, often targeting children. Lupin himself was bitten by a vengeful werewolf aiming to hurt his father.

By eliminating the infectious nature of lycanthropy, werewolves would no longer be a significant threat. Of course, the potion wouldn't be free, but Dumbledore and Grindelwald's involvement meant Daniel wouldn't exploit it for profit, though he could have made a fortune from families desperate to cure their loved ones.

Grindelwald's followers would handle the distribution, and Lupin's testimony would be invaluable since he had many werewolf acquaintances.

Daniel withheld another potion that allowed werewolves to retain their powers without losing sanity. Such a potion could lead to people seeking werewolf bites for easy power, bypassing the difficult Animagus transformation.

The fall of werewolves would mean Voldemort lost a crucial piece on his chessboard.

"Too bad there aren't any werebears. If there were, we could have a druid circle. Without his lycanthropy, Lupin should remain as the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, breaking Voldemort's curse. I never understood why so many coveted that position."

Voldemort cursed the position after being denied it, and Snape, another brilliant mind, longed for it too.

With Lupin cured, events started to change. Peter Pettigrew was captured and handed to the Ministry, ending up in Azkaban. Although Pettigrew's capture cleared Sirius Black's name, Minister Fudge refused to acknowledge it, insisting both were guilty and imprisoning them.

Fudge feared admitting the mistake would undermine his authority, so he chose to cover it up. Dumbledore, displeased, could do little as Fudge promised further investigation.

Soon after, Sirius escaped, infuriating Fudge. The Ministry had guarded Sirius at Hogwarts, distrusting the school's staff, leading to their embarrassment.

"These magical creatures are fascinating but too troublesome to keep," Daniel mused. He appreciated magical creatures but wasn't inclined to care for them. Newt Scamander's creatures caused enough problems to have many countries ban him.

Despite Newt's creatures saving New York once, the American magical authorities weren't keen on him, usually denying his travel requests unless he promised not to bring creatures.

"It's time to explore new worlds." With everything in place, Daniel resumed his plan. Previously, interruptions had delayed him.

"The Tesseract can shrink—unbelievable. Is it the Pym particles or the Space Stone's innate ability?" In the quantum realm, Daniel carried the Space Stone but left the Mind Stone behind.

He had left the Absorbing Man, controlled by Loki's scepter, in the giant world to handle business. Unlike controlling powerful beings like Scarlet Witch, the Absorbing Man posed no risk. Daniel even gave him a Vibranium-infused ring for protection.

This allowed the Absorbing Man to transform into Vibranium, making him formidable even in the giant world.

"With the Space Stone, travel is much faster." Using its power, Daniel quickly opened a new dimension.

"This time, no surprises. Good." Daniel was pleased to find himself in an uninhabited mountainous area, unlike his previous chaotic arrivals.

"A city! Its scale and architecture are similar to the giant world." Using a telescope, Daniel spotted a distant city nestled among the mountains.

"And a train—like the Hogwarts Express, a steam engine." The Hogwarts Express, a modified steam train, remained in use even when Harry's children attended school.

The folks at Hogwarts should see China's high-speed trains.

"Mechanical arms and legs—interesting." In the city, Daniel noticed numerous mechanical shops and people with prosthetic limbs. This wasn't unusual in the Marvel universe, but these crude prosthetics functioning so well intrigued him.

Replacing lost limbs wasn't difficult, but connecting them to nerves and controlling them was complex.

"I never thought I'd say something is unscientific."

Curious, Daniel discreetly gathered information about this world, quickly realizing its significance: he had entered the world of Fullmetal Alchemist, a realm rich in alchemy.

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