Chapter 1057 Brainwashing and Contradiction

The world of adults is not black and white, and they often involve ambiguous compromises.

However, in the world of fairy tales, black and white must be distinct.

When Umbridge and others chose to raid the werewolf community and establish "werewolf concentration camps" indiscriminately out of greed, the "old world" she represented was marked at the meeting of the Major Arcana as having to be destroyed. The defeated party has no room for compromise or turning around.

Over the centuries, the wizarding world has long come to the conclusion that werewolves are irreversible, incurable, and eternally dangerous creatures of darkness.

However, with the emergence of Elena and the addition of non-magical medicine, everything began to turn around.

They have found a variety of controllable and reversible healing paths...

When Elena described the future scenario to Dumbledore, even Dumbledore personally admitted that if the reversible problem of werewolves could be completely solved-even if there was only one way-then the attitude of the wizarding world towards werewolves would also change. Earth-shaking changes have occurred:

There is an essential gap in people's eyes between incurable terminal diseases and irreversible mutations.

Of course, it is still in the theoretical stage for the time being... This path of reshaping the body with the magic stone cannot be regarded as a conventional method.

Therapists and Muggle medical experts in Salzburg are locating "werewolf triggers" based on clues of "bodily fluid transmission" and "lycanthropy". At the same time, they are also conducting microscopic research on "Wizard's Sorrow". Positioning - When they find the operable "surgical range" in the field of "magic medicine", then whether it is "Wizard's Sorrow", "Wolf Syndrome", or even more diseases, there may be a victory that spans the ages.

"Hermione," Elena whispered, touching Miss Justice's thigh.

"What's wrong?"

"Don't ask questions in this class."

Her eyes stayed on Miss Beaver's stubborn eyes for a moment, and she shook her head slightly.

"If we can't win in one blow, then this will turn into a long tug-of-war - implementing personal justice is easy, but pursuing justice in the absolute sense requires enduring pressure and suffering... …Don’t delay the dawn of those who died along the way.”

"I know, I'm just a little-"

Hermione lowered her eyes and looked at the ferocious werewolf roaring and roaring in the iron cage in the newspaper.

As the "Reserve Major Arcana", Hermione had read his information in the report submitted by the investigator "Codename-Beetle":

Jonathan is one of the community maintainers of Castle Combe in the Cotswolds and the only "doctor" in the werewolf community.

Because she is ugly and easy to control, she is now being held in the underground interrogation room of the Ministry of Magic. As a photo subject for the Ministry of Magic's external publicity, in exchange, Umbridge promised to provide other "controlled werewolves" with the most basic "medical protection" - —verbally, of course.

Those community members imprisoned in the "werewolf concentration camp" only received raw meat and bread, which was slightly higher than the standard for sending wild dogs.

Hermione's eyes were dazed for a moment, and the photo of the doctor in a white coat that she saw in the file flashed vaguely.

"...uncomfortable."

"Well, don't worry, there isn't much time left for her."

Elena slowly flipped through the book and looked around at the excited little wizards.

Gustave Le Bon's "The Crowd" describes a social psychological characteristic: under certain inducements and instigations, people may often appear "blind", "impulsive" and "fanatic" after gathering in groups. , "gullible" characteristics - forming the so-called "crowd".

Since ancient times, countless rulers have tried to establish and consolidate their own rule and interests based on this characteristic.

However, this is a very sharp double-edged sword - and it only gets sharper as time goes by.

When people discover that they have been fooled, they will frantically seek revenge on the "liar" in order to prove their innocence.

Umbridge, who was standing on the podium at this time, obviously did not realize that she and her "high-ranking officials" in the Ministry of Magic were actively walking into the grave.

"Quiet, I think now the students have realized how amazing the Ministry of Magic's daily work is."

Umbridge said in a cooing voice, a trace of color appeared on her pale and drooping face, and she put on a false smile.

"In terms of combating black magic and maintaining social stability - I am not questioning the teachings of other professors - I think that perhaps they will ignore certain essences based on their respective positions and limitations. The focus of Defense Against Dark Arts is not on magic spells. Above all, it’s about uncovering those bad guys..."

"Well, there is some truth to this statement." Hermione raised her eyebrows and muttered in a low voice.

"——Professor Lupine and Professor Dumbledore have a very high opinion of you, so I think we can skip the content of the red hat and start with some more dangerous, hidden, and important content. Yes, we are going to do it today The content of learning is——"

Umbridge quickly flipped through the book "Dark Powers: A Guide to Self-Defense" until it reached the last chapter, and said softly with a smile.

"—Werewolf."

"Now, open "Dark Power: Self-Defense Guide" and turn to page 394!"

Umbridge looked around the classroom and said with suppressed pleasure, showing the small and sharp teeth in her mouth.

"I hope you can take this course seriously. Even if the Ministry of Magic is working hard to 'eradicate' those dangerous dark creatures, no one can guarantee whether there will still be fish that slip through the net. Even in Hogwarts Castle, it is best to Don’t let your guard down at will——”

The whole class exchanged looks with fear and excitement, and followed Umbridge's instructions to open the textbook.

"So, can anyone tell me how to tell the difference between a werewolf and a real human?"

Most of the students sat silently, motionless. Usually only Hermione and Elena could answer this kind of question.

However, to everyone's surprise, Hermione and Elena did not raise their hands this time.

The only raised arm in the classroom was another person's.

"Mr. Malfoy?"

Umbridge raised her eyebrows in interest.

She knew the boy who raised his hand, Lucius Malfoy's son.

"Compared with ordinary wolves, werewolves in animal form have slightly shorter muzzles and slightly smaller pupils, making them look closer to humans."

Draco Malfoy obviously did not expect that he would be the only one to raise his hand. He looked nervously at the two witches at the table in front of him.

"In addition, werewolves will have tufts of hair on their tails and will attack humans unconsciously. When not transformed, they look just like ordinary people, but they will appear older, and as the full moon approaches And looks pale."

"Um……"

Umbridge glanced at the textbooks spread out on the desk, a trace of surprise flashing in her eyes.

"A very accurate and wonderful explanation. Please sit down, Mr. Malfoy. Five points to Slytherin House!"

Compared to the Muggle-born Miss Granger and the questionable Miss Kaslana, Draco Malfoy is obviously the natural helper for the Ministry of Magic to "run" Hogwarts. Originally, Lucius just mentioned it casually. had said something, but now Umbridge was starting to think about it seriously.

The "Disciplinary Committee" system proposed by Professor Dumbledore is very interesting, maybe she can do something about it.

Of course, even if the headmaster rejects this proposal, the Ministry of Magic can still take the opportunity to plant "eyes" among the students.

As expected——

"...memory method? It's really good."

At the same time, Hermione glanced at Elena who nodded slightly, and sighed with envy.

Now of course she knows the essence of the "Lockhart Memory Method" - using memory magic to implant knowledge, just like the carvings on the trunk of the tree, which can be touched and sensed at any time, and Draco Malfoy is that " Initiation” observer.

However, as time goes by, this memory inheritance has exposed many problems, so that it cannot be promoted on a large scale for the time being.

The most fatal thing among them is undoubtedly the huge burden and pressure that "false" memory puts on the wizard's body and spirit.

On the other side, Dolores Umbridge's teaching continued.

"As I said before, the werewolf is not a human, it is an evil monster that is half man and half beast - more accurately, its deceptive human appearance makes it more dangerous. Never go Believe in 'good werewolves', in front of us wizards, werewolves may be friendly like normal people, but the evil deep inside them is irremediable, just like wild dogs on a leash in front of people."

Umbridge said with a smile, but her toad-like eyes were full of indifference.

"Under the latest regulations, any wizard can use all magic spells when encountering a werewolf - unless it gives up resistance and accepts control."

"But werewolves also transformed from humans, right?"

At this moment, a somewhat abrupt voice suddenly sounded in the classroom.

Professor Umbridge raised her eyebrows and said calmly.

"In my class, students who want to speak must raise their hands first, Mr. Potter—"

"professor."

Harry said quickly raising his hands.

Professor Umbridge smiled more kindly, her bubbly eyes lingering on Harry for a moment.

"They are not humans. However, considering what you said, the Ministry of Magic has carefully planned a specific settlement for them - we have many experienced magical animal experts and Aurors. As long as they do not wander around in society, we It won’t do anything to them.”

"In fact, if you carefully read your copy of the Daily Prophet you will see how noble the Ministry of Magic is."

Umbridge paused briefly, then chuckled and continued to ask.

"So, Mr. Potter, do you have any other questions?"

"Yes……"

Harry swallowed nervously, ignoring Malfoy who was secretly tugging at his robe next to him.

"What if an Auror or an innocent person is bitten by a werewolf? - The textbook says that people bitten by werewolves will become new werewolves."

There was a brief silence, and many students turned their heads to look at Harry. The uneasy atmosphere instantly extinguished their excitement.

"We are wizards, not beasts..."

Umbridge said contemptuously, a cold smile appeared on her pale and fat face.

"As long as you study to Ministry standards, there's no reason why you can't handle a filthy beast."

"But if something unexpected happens——"

"I repeat, a qualified wizard can easily deal with a werewolf - no surprises."

Professor Umbridge's voice rose above Harry's, and her expression began to grow impatient.

"Now we are discussing identifying and driving away werewolves, not about the treatment of werewolves and ethical issues... These contents are decided by professionals from the Ministry of Magic. You have no need or qualification to care and discuss them yet. These……"

"...What if it's an unqualified wizard?"

Hermione couldn't help but say, she still couldn't completely control herself after all.

"Hands up first, Miss Granger!"

Dolores Umbridge said in a sing-song voice.

Hermione quickly raised her hands.

"If you strictly follow the study plan set by the Ministry of Magic, then there is no reason to fail -"

Umbridge replied in her sweet falsetto voice, glancing menacingly at the young wizards in the classroom.

"Also, if you continue to ask questions that have nothing to do with the class, then... in addition to deducting points, you may also receive a period of confinement - I believe no one wants this, right? Now, please focus on Back to the textbook, we started to discuss werewolf habits..."

I have to say that compared to Professor Snape, Umbridge's falsetto threat is even more creepy.

No one made any sound in the rest of the class.

Everyone sat, and based on Professor Umbridge's explanation, they selected the corresponding content from "The Daily Prophet" and "Dark Powers: A Guide to Self-Defense" and excerpted the class notes. However, the original blind excitement disappeared in silence. Gradually a layer of shadow formed in the middle.

Amid Umbridge's shrill screams, which made everyone's skin tremble, Hermione felt as if she was soaked in filth.

"Werewolves are extremely evil... They have no moral sense... The Ministry of Magic has arrested most of the werewolves... This is an action initiated by me and followed by various ministries of magic internationally... Half-man and half-animal should not be active in society... …put a sign on it and lock it up…”

The get out of class bell finally rang.

Professor Umbridge finally regained her husky, cold voice when giving homework.

"Each person writes two papers and gives them to me. One is about how to identify and kill werewolves, and the other is about discussing the benefits of the Ministry of Magic restricting the scope of werewolves' activities and centralizing management. They are due before class next Wednesday - no words are allowed. Any excuse!"

"As for the grading of today's course..."

Umbridge narrowed her eyes, showed a false smile, and said meaningfully.

"Except for Harry Potter and Hermione Granger, everyone else is good. Draco Malfoy is excellent. I think I may have to appoint a class representative. Mr. Malfoy, please give me a little Stay for a while and I will arrange some tasks for you for subsequent courses!"

Hermione, Elena, and Harry left the classroom with the rest of their classmates.

On the way to the auditorium, they received their respective ratings.

As Umbridge said, except for Harry and Hermione, everyone else is "good".

The two people who contradicted Professor Umbridge in class were - bad - and what followed was a requirement to double their homework. Their after-class homework was required to fill two volumes of parchment. How? When it comes to punishing students, Umbridge is quick to understand.

but……

"So, Elena, do we have to do this homework?"

Hermione turned her head and looked at the dumpling beside her seriously, "Does Professor Umbridge have time to check the homework next week?"

"Well, since you asked that, then no..." Elena replied casually.

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