Werewolf/Wizarding World

A werewolf, also known as a lycanthrope, was a creature who normally resembled human being but, upon the complete rising of the full moon, became an uncontrollable, fearsome and deadly wolf. There were various differences between werewolves' wolf form and actual wolves, making it easier to detect one. A werewolf could not choose whether or not to transform and would no longer remember who they were once transformed and were very aggressive; multiple werewolves were known to kill their best friends or loved ones while in wolf form if they were given the chance. Despite this, they were able to recall everything they had experienced throughout their transformation upon reverting to their human form. A pregnant werewolf's transformations affect their ability to carry to term. If two werewolves were to mate at the full moon, in their animal forms, it was possible for them to conceive. This was an extremely rare occurrence. Any offspring were full wolves that were indistinguishable from mundane wolves except for their near-human intelligence and their beauty. They did not inherit the sadistic behaviors associated with Lycanthropy, being no more sadistic than regular wolves. Rarely have children due to fear of passing on their condition and the danger and prejudice that goes along with it. Saliva mixed with blood causes contamination. Some beg to die rather than be turned by a bite. Powdered silver to heal wounds inflicted by them. A spell can force them into human form again. No cure. A potion helps them keep their human mind while transformed. Very difficult potion with many complicated ingredients, tastes disgusting, but sugar makes it useless, very costly ingredients. Only pose a danger to humans, animal companions while they are turned is soothing. Head and body lengthen, shoulders hunch, hair sprouts on face and hands, hands curl into clawed paws. The monthly transformation of a werewolf was extremely painful if untreated and was usually preceded and succeeded by a few days of pallor and ill health. The werewolf could display irritation towards people while in the ill following state. While in their wolfish form, the werewolf would entirely lose its human sense of right or wrong. While human, the werewolf could be as good or kind as the next person. Alternatively, they could be dangerous even while human. Though werewolves usually only infected their victims through biting, they sometimes took it too far and killed their victims. Without any humans nearby to attack, or other animals to occupy it, the werewolf would attack itself out of frustration. This would leave many werewolves with self-inflicted scars and premature ageing from the difficult transformations. Shorter snout, more human-like eyes, the tufted tail, and their mindless hunting of humans and thus more sadistic tendencies whilst in wolf form. At all other times, they appeared as normal humans, although they would age prematurely, and would gain a pallor as the full moon approached and then waned. It's unclear if the premature appearance of ageing is due to the affliction or the physical and mental stress it causes. Very few have married or had children due to the centuries long extreme stigma. Generally regarded with fear and disgust, and thought to pose a danger even in human form. Shunned. Fur the same color as their hair. Have to resign and move on before coworkers notice the signs of the condition. Not even allowed to attend school. Created their own society. Worked to infect as many as possible, such as children. Gaunt, humanoid, hairless appearance, with a coyote-like face and no tail. Eternally damned and cannot move on if they have tasted human blood. Less patient and harsher on the first night of the cycle (the new moon), illness during the week leading up to the full moon. Two werewolves in wolf form that mate during the full moon will produce beautiful and highly intelligent wolves, unicorns are faster. Some die from the injuries of an attack. When attacked by one in human form, their scars will not heal, and they obtain some lupine tendencies. Some that are attacked may be believed to be dead, but later discovered to be alive and turned. Heavily discriminated against. almost impossible for them to find a job. Laws for them to not attack or bite non-werewolves, and lock themselves away during the full moon. Failed attempts at a registry and regulations. Ostracized . A potion of wolfsbane can prevent them from turning. Oppression. Many live in poverty or take jobs far below their abilities.