With the capture of Verandi Farley and several high-ranking Trossach members, the British wizarding world has finally caught a break. The rate of rogue werewolf attacks have started dropping at a steady rate and, hopefully, things will stay that way. The Ministry is starting to loosen some restrictions, like not arresting werewolves standing on the street for loitering, however there’s still an obvious power imbalance between wizardfolk and werewolves.
The Cotswolds pack are continuing to advocate for the rights of werewolves and petitioning to change the legislation that has been set in motion by the current Minister for Magic, whilst the remaining Trossachs members are trying to stay out of the spotlight and keep a low profile… for now.
Whilst the British wizarding world seems to have calmed down, the same cannot be said for over in Northern Europe where a rebellion of magical creatures has risen. The state of things has gotten so bad that the European Ministry has enacted protocols to protect those under eighteen whilst their adult witches and wizards fight to keep control of their countries.
Students from Durmstrang have been sent to Hogwarts to keep them safe and those not old enough to attend school have been sent to live with relatives or designated British Ministry officials outside of Europe for the time being.
Will the low rates of werewolf attacks in Britain continue? How long will Durmstrang students stay at Hogwarts? Will the creatures usurp the wizardfolk in Northern Europe? Only time will tell.
SEPTEMBER 2019 It's been a very long, eventful summer in the wizarding world. A baby was stolen, several high ranking Trossach members were imprisoned, and werewolf attacks have drastically dropped as a result. What will happen now school has returned?
MAY 2019 An attempt to capture the beta of the Trossachs has been launched. Were the Aurors successful in their mission? Go read more here!
Now that we are out of reach of the Hogwarts' rumor-mill, I can finally approach without needing to worry that someone will try to add my name to the list of your unlawful conquests. I've only one question for you right now - where was your contingency plan?
[attr="class","clearance-title"]THEY SAY I'M A CONTROL FREAK
[attr="class","clearance-header"]JUNE 27TH, 2019
[attr="class","clearance-content"] Dear WOLFGANG KALLENBACH , [break][break] Who's to say that the rumour mill is accurate in the first place, Wolfgang? I can't recall confirming or denying anything that was churned out of it, nor would I take the person who spread the rumour at face value in the first place. White is a slippery little worm. [break][break] Regards,[break] Vinda
[attr="class","ws-tempcredits"]CRAFTED BY ALISHA OF ADOXOGRAPHY
You do have a point -- it could all be false, and, though rumors usually need at least some bit of truth of them to be plausible, something as, for lack of a better word, juicy, as this could go far and wide at a moment's notice even when the grain of truth has been perverted beyond recognition... But the questions raised up in our previous conversation do not speak in your favor, Vinda.
Living in the moment and seizing what you want? Undesirable consequences? And now we hear that Selwyn and Wagtail have had the wildest of encounters in Slytherin dorm? And if you add the fact that Adrian has always seemed a little bit frigid...
[attr="class","clearance-title"]THEY SAY I'M A CONTROL FREAK
[attr="class","clearance-header"]JUNE 27TH, 2019
[attr="class","clearance-content"] Dear WOLFGANG KALLENBACH , [break][break] I don't need you to analyse past inebriated conversations, thank you very much. From what I can recall, I was well past drunk that night, so they don't count. Furthermore, I do not need your judgement over what may or may not have transpired between myself and William. [break][break]Adrian's not frigid, he's German. There's a difference. [break][break] Regards,[break] Vinda
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You are right. I have no business passing judgement, but I will say this -- true or false, the reputation of a cheater follows you. Do with that what you wish.
That is a rather interesting opinion you have there. I find it a little hard to believe I could be described as frigid, but then again, I cannot have a objective view of myself.
[attr="class","clearance-title"]THEY SAY I'M A CONTROL FREAK
[attr="class","clearance-header"]JUNE 27TH, 2019
[attr="class","clearance-content"] Dear WOLFGANG KALLENBACH , [break][break] I am not my mother. I am not a cheater. I need to tell you something, but you need to promise to keep it to yourself. You can't tell Isobel because it's not your secret to tell, do you understand? [break][break] That was poor phrasing on my behalf, my apologies. But Adrian is not frigid, he just comes off as such because of his upbringing and his general personality. [break][break] Regards,[break] Vinda
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[attr="class","clearance-title"]THEY SAY I'M A CONTROL FREAK
[attr="class","clearance-header"]JUNE 27TH, 2019
[attr="class","clearance-content"] Dear WOLFGANG KALLENBACH , [break][break] Adrian and I are betrothed, not in a genuine relationship. It's a complete farce, one that I've been intent on selling because I didn't want people to know that I am not in complete control of my life. [break][break] I know that me hypothetically bedding William makes me seem like a cheater and maybe I am, I don't exactly know whether it qualifies as cheating when it comes to arranged marriages, but... things are not as simple as they seem. There's a lot of extenuating circumstances. [break][break] Regards,[break] Vinda
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That certainly changes things and paints this situation in a rather different light. I'm afraid that the only way to clear your name would be to reveal this to the general public, which you, quite obviously, aren't too keen on doing. I can understand your wish to not seem weak and out of control... Even if it is the truth.
But it doesn't have to, does it now? I mean, you've already made the first step to take back control, albeit not one I would ever take in your situation -- but I am not you. I'd suggest making Adrian to be the villain, and this encounter with William -- an attempt to taste freedom. Sure, it would still count as cheating, but most people would view a young girl stuck in a loveless marriage because of the games of men in a more positive light than... what you are viewed as right now.
[attr="class","clearance-title"]THEY SAY I'M A CONTROL FREAK
[attr="class","clearance-header"]JUNE 27TH, 2019
[attr="class","clearance-content"] Dear WOLFGANG KALLENBACH , [break][break] Whilst I appreciate you giving me completely unsolicited advice on my life, you should know that the only reason I revealed this information to you is because I care about your opinion I feel like we have a mutual respect for one another and I don't want you to paint me with a bright red brush that screams 'cheater.' I don't particularly care what the other people in school think. They already view me negatively enough. [break][break] Despite my issues with Adrian at this very moment, I am not about to ruin his entire reputation by declaring that he's some sort of villain. By doing that, it would ruin this arrangement in it's tracks and I can't have that especially since I still intend on marrying him in the future. [break][break] Regards,[break] Vinda
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I'm glad to hear that this respect is mutual, indeed. It is not my place to pry, and yet I cannot help but to be curious -- what are you trying to achieve by staying in this arrangement? What is it that you do not have that could justify wasting your life on someone who you don't even want?
[attr="class","clearance-title"]THEY SAY I'M A CONTROL FREAK
[attr="class","clearance-header"]JUNE 27TH, 2019
[attr="class","clearance-content"] Dear WOLFGANG KALLENBACH , [break][break] It's not what I'm trying to achieve, it's about expectations and upholding my family's reputation. You might not understand because you don't have the luxury of coming from a pureblood family like mine, but if I refuse to do this then it's the equivalent of being a defiant girl who spits in her grand-mère's face and breaks her heart in the process. It would be going against all of my family's traditions, ones they've upheld for centuries even though some may not have wanted to, and it would be an insult. [break][break] I think I could grow to want Adrian some day. I can't say the same for him, however. I tried to further things along in our relationship and I wound up being rejected because try as he may, he doesn't want me. He finds me completely undesirable. Maybe it's because I'm too big I'm not his type. [break][break] Regards,[break] Vinda
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Ah, tradition -- the nemesis of progress. People would sacrifice so much of themselves for the sake of tradition... I've never understood it. Then again, my family doesn't have much of a reputation, pureblood or not .
In my humble opinion, Adrian is a fool for not wanting you.
Do as you wish, but remember -- nobody lives forever. Not you, not your grand-mère. Good luck on trying to get Adrian to melt.
[attr="class","clearance-title"]THEY SAY I'M A CONTROL FREAK
[attr="class","clearance-header"]JUNE 27TH, 2019
[attr="class","clearance-content"] Dear WOLFGANG KALLENBACH , [break][break] Perhaps if you were in my shoes - although, it would be a feat if your gangly legs could walk in them - then you'd understand. Alas, we'll never know.[break][break] He's going to have to learn to want me because children are expected to come out of this arrangement at some point, you know? And if he rebuffs kissing, then what's going to happen when more comes later down the track? [break][break] Regards,[break] Vinda
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I'm ready to be Isobel's clothing model any time of day, but I hope I never have to wear high heels. I lack feminine grace, so I shan't even attempt.
Children? I shudder at the thought. But if you would be so desperate keen on having his children even if he doesn't want to bed you, there is always muggle science to turn to...
