The Science: A Magical Pathogen
During his sixth year, in 1993, Darius Zogratis turned his focus to the long-standing global scourge of Lycanthropy. Darius hypothesized that Lycanthropy was not merely a curse in the traditional sense, but a magical pathogen that violently rewrote the victim's DNA during the lunar cycle.
Utilizing the expertise gained from his previous Masteries in Potions and Blood Magic, he synthesized the "Zogratis Lycan-Purge." This potion far exceeded the capabilities of the Wolfsbane Potion, which only allowed a werewolf to maintain a human mind during transformation. The Lycan-Purge systematically hunted down and dissolved the parasitic "wolf-spirit" within the subject's bloodstream, returning the wizard to a pure, untainted human state.
Patient Zero: Remus Lupin
Under the supervision of Headmaster Dumbledore and Madam Pomfrey, the potion was administered to Professor Remus Lupin, a long-suffering victim of the curse since childhood. The effects were observed during the next full moon.
For the first time in his life, Lupin's body did not twist into a monster; he remained entirely human. The Zogratis Lycan-Purge was an unequivocal success.
Global Recognition: A Second Order of Merlin
The impact of this discovery was seismic. Lycanthropy had historically been a primary source of recruitment for Dark Lords like Voldemort, creating a societal underclass. Curing the disease dismantled the core of organizations like Fenrir Greyback's army and integrated thousands of ostracized individuals back into society.
Darius was awarded his second Order of Merlin, First Class. At sixteen years old, he became the only person in history to hold two of the highest civilian honors simultaneously. His work fundamentally altered the social structure of the wizarding world.
Social Dynamics and Epiphanies at Hogwarts
The events of this year cemented the perceptions of those around Darius:
Sirius Black: Upon learning of his best friend Remus's cure, Sirius Black viewed Darius with profound gratitude and a newfound, intense respect for the young wizard's capabilities.
Harry Potter: Harry, now in his third year, felt the power disparity acutely. While he was proud of mastering the Patronus Charm to ward off Dementors, Darius had rendered Dementors obsolete with his Aegis Rings and cured "incurable" diseases. Harry increasingly felt like a "normal" boy in the presence of a force of nature.
Albus Dumbledore: The Headmaster experienced an epiphany. He realized that Darius was no longer just the most powerful and influential wizard on the planet—he was the future of magic itself. Dumbledore, recognizing his own work was largely complete, began to consciously step back, ceding the stage to the sixteen-year-old Ravenclaw who was single-handedly finishing the "Great Work" of the 20th century.