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!
It's come to my attention that by now, your patience for these letters is growing thin. However, they are unlikely to stop any time soon because I will continue advocating for all of the students who were kicked out of Hogwarts due to being a werewolf. The Ministry has decided that they do not deserve an education because of one incident, but I ask of you to please consider all of the future incidents this decision may bring.
There are students running around with no training, using their magic but not knowing how to properly control it, not having anybody to teach them right from wrong. It's dangerous and it isn't right. I guarantee you that this will result in incidents in the future, ones that the Ministry cannot simply sweep under the rug as 'werewolves just being werewolves.' It is a direct consequence of cutting them off from formal education.
Please bring this up to your supervisors and let this information sink in.
Regards, Jack O'Connor
6'0". IRISH. BIG HEART. LOYAL. BRAVE. WORKAHOLIC. BISEXUAL. SINGLE. distinguishing features: a big scar runs across jack's left cheek credit for award goes to ollie! <3
The Ministry is aware of the situation and of its implications. The Wizengamot spends hours daily debating the situation, and bombarding a trainee auror with your petitions has been and will be fruitless, because I do not have any say in the politics of our country, and I'd rather stay out of the bureaucracy.
I encourage you to address your petitions to the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures or the Wizengamot, or the Minister of Magic, though I believe their secretaries have it just as bad as me, if not even worse.
Good luck on your efforts to make a change.
Respectfully, R.L.Linwood
Department of Magical Law Enforcement, Trainee Auror.
If the Ministry is aware of this situation already, then shame on them and shame on the Wizengamot too. It sounds like the blind leading the blind, and I cannot fathom how you can work for such people knowing that they are making decisions that will significantly impact teenagers who are werewolves for the rest of their lives. Would you still be working for them if it were your nieces being targeted?
Don't worry, you're not the only department who receives letters a few times a week. People throughout the years have described me as stubborn, so you shouldn't expect these letters to stop any time in the future. Just a warning.
Regards, Jack O'Connor
6'0". IRISH. BIG HEART. LOYAL. BRAVE. WORKAHOLIC. BISEXUAL. SINGLE. distinguishing features: a big scar runs across jack's left cheek credit for award goes to ollie! <3
I work for the Ministry because I'm trying to do the right thing the only way I know how. Do not bring my nieces into this, they are under my care and supervision. I remind you again, that these letters will be fruitless and your energy would be better spent helping your students in more tangible ways.
Respectfully, R.L.Linwood
Department of Magical Law Enforcement, Trainee Auror.
P.S. I have been deployed to Hogsmeade as of next week.
Your idea of the 'right thing' is warped then. I am spending my time wisely, Mr. Linwood. Just ask your nieces, they are learning the truth of the situation here at Hogwarts and discovering it is not as black and white as the Ministry tries to make it out to be.
I'm certain I'll come across you at Hogsmeade. Perhaps we can have a sit down conversation then.
Regards, Jack O'Connor
6'0". IRISH. BIG HEART. LOYAL. BRAVE. WORKAHOLIC. BISEXUAL. SINGLE. distinguishing features: a big scar runs across jack's left cheek credit for award goes to ollie! <3