Which fictional school subject is taught by Professor Remus Lupin in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series?
Answer
Defence Against the Dark Arts
Professor Remus Lupin teaches Defence Against the Dark Arts in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series. He holds the post during Harry’s third year at Hogwarts, as described in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
Lupin is portrayed as a highly capable and compassionate teacher. He gives students practical lessons, including instruction involving Boggarts, and helps Harry learn to resist Dementors through the Patronus Charm.
His tenure is short because his secret identity as a werewolf becomes known. The position is also associated with a long-running problem: teachers in the role rarely remain at Hogwarts for more than one school year. Lupin later takes part in the Order of the Phoenix and the struggle against Voldemort.