Werewolf Bracelets—A New Savior for the Werewolves?
Whether in Britain or anywhere else, whether for wizards or Muggles, dealing with werewolves has always been one of the most troubling issues for society.
Today, our special correspondent Rita Skeeter brings you a story that could change the werewolf situation—or perhaps just become the latest gossip.
Werewolves have long been feared by wizards because of their uncontrollable transformations during the full moon. This fear persists even though they remain normal and healthy for most of the time.
The author does not condemn this fear as immoral. After all, it's difficult to know if any werewolf might harbor evil intentions and deliberately approach us, intending to bite our loved ones and turn them into werewolves, or even kill them.
Indeed, such incidents are not unheard of in the magical world. When well-meaning wizards repeatedly suffer harm, fear—and even hatred—toward werewolves becomes inevitable.
But the real issue isn't a matter of good versus evil; it's the undeniable fact of their transformation. In truth, we don't despise werewolves themselves; we fear their uncontrollable wolf-form and the harm it can cause.
This raises the question: if we could control werewolves in their wolf form, preventing them from harming us, would we still consider them enemies?
Werewolves are wizards too. Their unfortunate transformation is not something they voluntarily chose. Each of us, or our children, might one day encounter a rabid werewolf.
When that time comes, will we hate ourselves or despise our children for what they might become?
Now, a magical artifact that could change this situation has appeared. This is why I write this article with such excitement!
It's the Werewolf Bracelet, invented by Mr. Caractacus Burke, patriarch of the famous Burke family!
This bracelet works during a werewolf's transformation. While it cannot keep the werewolf calm, it works more directly by detecting any urge the werewolf has to attack anyone. Once the bracelet detects this, it inflicts a soul-shaking agony on the werewolf!
"This pain is excruciating, but it doesn't actually harm the body. Otherwise, the Aurors would have come knocking on my door," Mr. Burke described the torment.
"The design was made to address the flaws of the Wolfsbane Potion."
"People fear rabid werewolves, but they fear calm werewolves even more."
"So, to prevent werewolves under the influence of Wolfsbane from harming wizards and Muggles, I've decided to suppress their malevolent intent outright."
Hearing this, I was deeply moved.
According to Mr. Burke, his bracelet was designed to compensate for the Wolfsbane Potion's shortcomings. If werewolves could have both the bracelet and take the Wolfsbane Potion, the dangers of their transformed state could be nearly eliminated!
However, I've learned from an anonymous Senior Undersecretary at the Ministry of Magic that the Ministry has no intention of procuring this combination for werewolves.
This reminds me of the Wolfsbane Potion itself. Once hailed as the savior of werewolves, it has now become a useless and unwanted item—too expensive for werewolves to afford and too burdensome for wizards to supply.
I don't question the original intentions of the potion's inventor. In fact, I firmly believe Demetrius Belby deserves far more recognition. But certain authorities have been ignoring the immense efforts that both gentlemen have put into saving werewolves!
I genuinely believe the Ministry's current management of werewolves is overly simplistic and heavy-handed. It's as if there's a hole in their thinking, allowing any viable solution to slip through!
This has, understandably, sparked the discontent of werewolves.
An elite Auror, a recipient of the Order of Merlin, revealed to me that the Ministry demands werewolves remain silent and has even intensified their hunts. This occurs despite the werewolves committing no legal violations—they're simply expressing their desire for healthy, normal lives.
As of this writing, there are reports that some Ministry officials want the Minister to reconsider these two inventions. I'll continue to follow developments.
Finally, I'd like to emphasize: I'm not advertising here. I genuinely hope the Werewolf Bracelet can transform the lives of werewolves and reshape the wizarding world.
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Early the next morning, owls flew into the Great Hall, delivering parcels and Rita's article.
Nearby, Lupin, who had been groggy-eyed, suddenly perked up after reading it.
"Tver, look at this article!"
He excitedly waved the newspaper in front of Tver.
Tver pretended to glance at it, then nodded sleepily.
In truth, he had already read it two days ago.
"So, what do you think? Could the Ministry really buy bracelets for werewolves?" Lupin asked eagerly.
"Don't you already know the answer?" Tver replied casually.
"If it was just the bracelets, the Ministry might grit its teeth and buy a batch if they get a new Minister."
"But with the ongoing cost of Wolfsbane Potion, Fudge would never want to shoulder that expense."
Lupin sighed.
He knew this logic all too well, but a part of him still held onto a faint hope that the Ministry might come around.
Harry and Hermione, however, wore strange expressions.
"Do you think Professor Lupin would wear a bracelet if he really were a werewolf?" Hermione asked, casting a subtle glance at the staff table.
She had long suspected Lupin was a werewolf, based on Snape's substitute teaching. But out of respect for his privacy, Hermione hadn't mentioned it before.
However, after learning Harry was taking private lessons with Lupin, she felt it was time to share the information. After all, the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor was notoriously dangerous every year—even Professor Fawley could be unsettling at times.
Harry immediately fell into thought.
"I don't think I've ever seen Professor Lupin wear a bracelet or anything... But there is a slightly paler patch of skin around his right wrist. I asked him about it once, but he didn't say anything."
Hermione pursed her lips, clearly dissatisfied with the answer.
She yawned wearily, clearly exhausted from having to attend every class, leaving her in a constant state of exhaustion.
"Anyway, you need to be extra careful yourself."
Harry shrugged, noncommittal.
"Professor Lupin might not even be a werewolf. And even if he is, Professor Fawley chose to trust him—he must have his reasons."
"Not to mention Dumbledore."
"Dumbledore's what?" Ron leaned in, curious.
But when he spotted Hermione, he snorted and turned back.
Harry helplessly watched Hermione as she buried herself in her breakfast.
Their relationship had soured over the incident where Scabbers might have been eaten by Crookshanks. He found himself caught in the middle, torn between them.
"Class time's here. Aren't you both excited for Professor Fawley's class?" Harry suggested, trying to ease the tension.
"Pfft! Someone like her probably skipped class. She's better at exams than actual magic anyway!"
"Hmph! No need for someone's concern. My theory and practical grades are far superior to someone's!"
Harry: ...
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