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There is only one statistic about werewolves, and it is based on assumptions and simple conversations with werewolves. The vast majority of werewolves were former wizards. A few were Muggles, but most likely, they were squibs since the ordinary person dies consistently and with exactly the same symptoms.

The information provoked a series of logical and not so logical assumptions. It is quite possible that werewolves - hidden chimeras that were created using a similar methodology. Absolutely all chimeras are used in potions as ingredients, and so are werewolves. For some types of chimeras, it is necessary to calculate the area of application of certain spare parts for each individual separately, but this is rare. There is a condition for the manifestation of a chimera - a full moon. There is even a mental matrix of behavior - hunting people. Only people. The Werewolves are not particularly interested in ordinary animals, even as food, unless it's absolutely unbearable.

If my conclusions are correct, lycanthropy is most likely transmitted like a virus but with strictly defined conditions. Again, if we assume that Madame Rowling is right and that the ability to do magic lies in the genes, which is what the facts about various rituals and curses incline my thoughts to, then the "magical essence" in the old folio - wizard's genes. Exactly how many are there is unknown. "Magical essence" - genes of wizardry. "Chimera essence" - the genetic basis of a chimera. This would also explain the difference between werewolves in appearance and strength - the chimera genes only turn into a werewolf, but what kind is already determined by the genes of the infected. The cause of human mortality can be explained by an important point indicated in the folio: "The essence of the chimera is built around the magical essence of the animal, and when the moment arrives, it is through the magic of the animal that the chimera reveals itself to the world. If lycanthropy is a virus that works around the wizard's genes, rearranging something of its own, then in the body of an ordinary person, the virus simply cannot find the necessary genes, but the life cycle forces it to search, and it simply "grinds" all DNA in all cells, leading to death in the end. The exact mechanism is unknown to me, as well as, I think, to the rest of the wizards, but there is a possibility.

It's all a big problem. Even against ordinary viruses, there is no cure, only inhibitors of certain proteins or chemical functions, which ends up somewhat suppressing the activity of the viruses. There's not much to say about magical viruses. Perhaps the offspring from two werewolves would not be susceptible to lycanthropy by infection. Oh yes, pure-blooded werewolves don't exist - it's not hereditary. That's kind of weird, considering the DNA change. In theory. However, perhaps the presence of a virus in the body plays an important role? For example, by altering the DNA of the host, a link to the virus is established, and when the conditions are triggered, the chimera template is taken from the virus? This would explain the fact that a werewolf is only contagious in the active phase. Although there is a rumor that if you are bitten by a human werewolf, you may, for example, periodically feel a craving for raw meat, but this has not been verified.

In general, although I had a theory, it did not make me feel any better. In addition to the fact that it has not been tested, and regardless of its truthfulness or falsity, I still cannot think of a treatment method.

But, during such an assault on the Forbidden Section, as I have already noticed, I came across a small amount of material on necromancy - work with the soul and spirits. Pretty general stuff, no rituals or anything, but interesting. Some fundamental work in this field, by Ecrisdis, and by the date and signature, even before the time when the wizard went into hiding on his island. Applying, as he himself wrote, "some studies of my colleague Herpius," Ecrisdis understood how the soul, body, and mind of a living being are connected. If we put aside various rantings, we get the following.

The wizard introduced the definition "Triad of Being" as the union of soul, body, and mind. Each aspect of the triad influences the other two, and together they define human existence in the way we are used to and understand it. For example, the simplest connection is the soul and the mind in an embryo. The body determines the development of the mind, but the receptacle of the mind - soul. Damage to the body can negatively affect the mind, but by restoring the body, one restores the mind as if to re-establish the connection. Damage to the soul will negatively affect the mind, but even having restored the soul, the mind will not return without help and therapy.

Experience and ability. Since the soul is a reflection of one's life, along with the mind, various skills and abilities are reflected in the soul. Ecrisdis experimented with the souls of various unfortunates and discovered several important aspects. With the help of a couple of tamed Dementors, the wizard removed the soul from one body, and through a ritual, unspecified, of course, infused it into another. Simply put, he swapped two people's souls. The result was that people had to learn everyday skills, professions, etc. anew, as well as everything the body "knew." This also applied to certain talents. For example, one had perfect hearing, but in the end, failed to appear in both. But the experience of replacing the soul of a wizard and a Muggle was more interesting ...