emus endures weeks of psychological torture in Greyback's underground prison, experiencing hallucinations, depression, and visits from the ghosts of his parents as his mental state deteriorates. Castor secretly advises him that his imprisonment is actually a test of his magical strength and worthiness to join Greyback's inner circle. Using his rage and the magical energy around him, Remus finally breaks free from his cell by overpowering Gaius, demonstrating the raw werewolf magic that doesn't require a wand and earning his place in the pack hierarchy.