On JULY 15, the DP is posting a call for letters to the editor on the theme of “Werewolves among us?”

Would your character or favourite NPC write in? Letters can be posted below or PMed to Aldous until July 22nd!

  

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NO SUCH THING AS A LAW-ABIDING WEREWOLF.

Lycanthropy sympathizers often protest restrictions meant to keep the population safe from werewolves with cries of 'but what about the good ones?' The myth of the law-abiding werewolf is a persistent one, but this hypothetical has no bearing in reality. This is a disease that turns otherwise law-abiding citizens, upstanding members of society, into selfish criminals. Mrs. Skeeter, while leading a Ministry department, while making laws and hearing court cases, recklessly endangered those around her every month for who knows how long. Her publicity stunt through the paper does not absolve her of responsibility for these actors nor of guilt for any harm she may have caused. I suspect she came forward only because she determined she could no longer keep her secret, for whatever reason — that she had been discovered and threatened by someone with a conscious.

Another example of the 'law-abiding werewolf' was Topaz Urquart, who diligently reported in for holding each month — until the day she didn't. Now this dangerous young woman is at large. We have seen time and again that werewolves take advantage of any grace we offer them, and that in the end we are only put in more danger for our troubles. The solution is not to ask them more politely, to make their holding cells more comfortable, or to treat them nicely — the solution is to stop giving them room to take advantage of us. Lock them up and eradicate this curse once and for all.

— A.P.

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   Violetta DeCroix

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WHY ARE WE LIKE THIS?

I am so tired of hearing werewolves be treated like the boogeyman in stories to scare children, and apparently grown ups too? Have we forgotten our History lessons? What would any of you say to a muggle of antiquity who wished to lash a witch to a stake and burn her simply because her existence is considered "dangerous"? How is our attitude to werewolves any different? We consider ourselves to be better than muggles then we should act better than muggles.

Mrs. Skeeter has proven to all evidence that a werewolf is capable of being a stable and productive member of society. I encourage anyone with genuine accusations of her causing harm or worse to another person to step forward and make their case. Give her her fair trial and if there is a line of bodies to be found behind her send her to Azkaban like any other witch who had done the same. If not, then judge her on her life well lived and let her have her freedom and dignity and please.

We need to reasses our relationship with "the beast inside". By making it taboo we make it hidden, by making it hidden we make it harder for people to live with their affliction and WE create the monster. Or perhaps we need to consider that the muggle witch hunters might have been on to something?

B

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Morwenna Skeeter should first be commended for her courage in making her affliction public – when our society offers so small a chance of support or compassion for it, and every chance of prosecution. Some will call for further investigation of any harm she may have unwittingly and unwillingly done to others during her monthly transformations, but what if such investigations only reveal that she suffered quietly in secret, and managed her condition successfully for eight years?

Not only does such an outcome prove that lycanthropy, like many other illnesses, can be safely managed, it shows that individuals can continue to live a whole, fulfilling, and self-sufficient life. Mrs. Skeeter has long been esteemed for her Ministry work, but evidently she continued to serve justly in her post throughout the recurring tortures the full moon brought her, even being appointed to the highest ranks. As for her continued secrecy in the face of current legislation – can any of us blame her, when there is so little to be gained in coming forward?

Minister Dempsey and Mrs. Skeeter’s Wizengamot colleagues should be called upon to seriously reconsider the structures they have in place. The framework of current werewolf legislation is clearly ineffective, as well as immoral – relying simply on threats of capture and prosecution, and the inhumane loss of all privacy and dignity. Perhaps a more constructive approach would be to ensure those suffering from lycanthropy against their will are legally supported and protected in their right to employment and healthcare, as well as shielded from further harassment and prejudice, allowing them to support themselves as a part of society rather than outside of it. I am sure Mrs. Skeeter was admired by many a week ago – her affliction alone can hardly change the full sum of her character and achievements.

— Jude Wright

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   Violetta DeCroix

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It is an unfortunate day, but sadly comes as no surprise that lycanthropes have infiltrated every rank and file of the Ministry up to the highest orders. The last decade of laissez-faire liberalism of our leadership is clearly content not to care about who its employees are, or who holds the reins of power. I strongly urge the Ministry – provided there are those fully human left amidst it – to seek out the other pretenders amongst them, and stamp out lycanthropy in our country entirely, before Mrs. Skeeter and her co-conspiring werewolves prey upon our fear, sow more discord and set upon the innocents in our communities to spread their malicious disease.

What defences do we have? The Werewolf Capture Unit is unfortunately hamstrung by their limited authority – why have they not been given greater powers and funding, in order to rid Britain of this ever-increasing infection? Fortunately, there is a clear test for werewolves that no guilty individual can thwart – the full moon does not allow for liars. Why then should we just trust werewolves, who lose their humanity three nights out of every twenty-eight, to turn themselves in? No measure is too far to ensure public safety, after all: citizens ought to do their public duty and submit to simple procedures of testing and observation under the full moon, and a more robust warrant granted to the Capture Unit for those inclined to obstruct or resist. Half-measures now are not enough to solve an issue that has been plaguing us for far too long.

— Professor E. Picardy

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   Violetta DeCroix

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Letters received and responded to by agony Aunt Eleanora

Dear Eleanora,

This recent news has caused quite come consternation amongst the (privacy) household with my husband arguing for the whole lot of them to be put in prison and my eldest son arguing that of they have done no harm they should be free. What am I to do in the middle?

Yours, Ingrid



Dear Ingrid,

Men are opinionated creatures who often rankle against each other. Your duty is the same as it always has been, to be a good wife and mother. You may pick your side but I would advise against voicing it, perhaps be the neutral ear they can expel frustration too to ease their tension. I'm sure it will blow over in course.

Yours, Eleanora

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Dear Eleanora,

I find myself concerned, I will keep my name if its all the same but I have a tendency to bite my husband when we are matrimonial. Ii had faith it was just a personal urge, but recently I am not so sure, could I have mild lycanthropy?

Yours Anonymously



My dear,

Rest assured there is no such thing as mild lycanthropy, you either are, or you arent. Do you lose your humanity and shift to the beast under the full moon? If you can answer no, then you are safe. As long as your matrimony is not adversely impacted by your tastes, I would put your worry to rest.

Yours, Eleanora

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Dear Eleanora,

I feel so guilty, I have dined with the Skeeter family and even had a strong fondness for the Professor, God rest his soul. Should I known? Will my own faith be called into question? I feel a blush on my face every time I see other Church of Magical Jesus members.

Yours, Alicent



Dear Alicent,

You have nothing to feel guilty over. From your letter I understand you were entirely in the dark so you have no legal or spiritual obligation on the matter. Keep your fondness, whatever the accused crimes of Mrs. Skeeter, it does not change your experiences. I'm sure many of your church are having similar doubts, perhaps it will help to share them.

Yours, Eleanora

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Sent anonymously; careful precautions taken to make sure a paper trail does not lead back to Ace or fam.

There cannot be a day where all werewolves register until there is a day where all werewolves and our families cease to face backlash and slander. Should I choose to chain myself away alone in fear, or seek official resources and hurt my family in the process? I will always choose family.

— An Unregistered Werewolf

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Set by Me

Mrs. Morwenna Skeeter is a pillar in our community and has worked hard to earn the respect of our community at large. One must come to the logical conclusion that her privacy towards her condition has been to not only prevent the sully of her good name, but to protect the reputation of her recently departed son. Lest we forget that Professor Mason Skeeter had passed on incredibly recently to Mrs. Skeeter's announcement in a tragedy at Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry.

As a society at large, we must question our own morals. It must take a mother's grief for her to come forward as a werewolf? A woman who has dedicated her entire career towards our noble community.

— Miss S Whitledge

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