Chapter 35
**Chapter : The Controversial Book on Muggleborn Origins**
**Alex’s POV**
The summer holidays were a productive time. Between my magical research, keeping in contact with Harry, and staying on top of the growing complexities in the wizarding world, I had also been working on a new book. The title? *"Where Do Muggleborns Come From?"* It was a question that had plagued the magical world for centuries, and I intended to stir the pot with some hard facts and theories that could shake up the foundation of pureblood ideology.
I had two main theories to present:
1. **Natural Evolution Theory**: I proposed that 15,000 years ago, all humans were muggles. However, over time, some began to evolve, developing magical abilities. This theory suggested that the evolutionary process was still ongoing, meaning muggles today could still give birth to magical children as part of this natural progression.
2. **Ancestral Magic Theory**: The second theory was more controversial. I posited that there was no such thing as a “true muggleborn.” Every magical child born to non-magical parents must have some distant magical ancestry or a squib in their family line. After all, if muggles and magicals were truly different species, how could magic appear out of nowhere?
I also pointed out that muggleborns often had squibs in their family trees—parents or ancestors who had lost their magical abilities but could still pass on dormant magical genes.
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**The Impact of the Book**
Like my previous book, I chose to remain anonymous, publishing it under a pseudonym. The last thing I needed was to have my name directly attached to something so divisive, especially at such a young age. I was already navigating delicate situations with the Ministry, and I couldn’t afford to draw more unwanted attention. I had the goblins handle the distribution, as they had been quite helpful with my earlier book. They were discreet, and their loyalty, as long as there was gold involved, was assured.
The reaction was **immediate**. Within days, the book sparked an enormous uproar in the wizarding world. Pureblood families were outraged, as the theories challenged the very foundation of their belief in magical superiority. The **Daily Prophet** ran headlines like:
- **"Anonymous Author Challenges the Origins of Magic: Pureblood Outrage!"**
- **"Revolutionary Theories or Dangerous Lies?"**
- **"Could Muggleborns Really Be Part of an Ongoing Evolution?"**
Several countries, pressured by the powerful **pureblood lobbies**, quickly **banned the book**. **France**, **Bulgaria**, and even some parts of **Eastern Europe** outlawed its distribution, labeling it "dangerous propaganda" meant to destabilize the magical society. In **Britain**, the book caused widespread debates, with the **Ministry of Magic** receiving countless letters from both supporters and detractors of the theories.
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**Public Repercussions**
I read the news reports with a sense of satisfaction. The controversy was spreading faster than I had anticipated. The **purebloods**, as expected, were furious. They had controlled the narrative around magical superiority for so long that they couldn’t stand the idea of anyone challenging their dogma.
Public protests broke out in **Diagon Alley**, led by pureblood factions like the **Sacred Twenty-Eight** families. Meanwhile, many half-bloods and muggleborns found the theories liberating. For them, the idea that muggleborns might be part of an ongoing evolutionary process gave them a sense of pride and connection to the magical world. It sparked a small movement among muggleborn students, who started questioning why they had always been treated as "lesser" in a world that depended so much on magic.
In response, the **Daily Prophet** published multiple articles denouncing the book, with opinion pieces from people like **Lucius Malfoy** calling it “a dangerous and divisive attempt to undermine the sanctity of magical bloodlines.” Meanwhile, more open-minded scholars, particularly from **Hogwarts’ History of Magic** department and international magical research communities, praised the book for daring to question centuries-old beliefs.
I was amused by the **two-faced nature of the Ministry**. Publicly, they condemned the book and claimed it was spreading misinformation, but privately, I received letters from academics and even some Ministry employees who found the theories fascinating and plausible.
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**Consequences Across the Wizarding World**
The book’s influence spread beyond just the wizarding public. In **academic circles**, especially those specializing in magical history and anthropology, debates grew about the origins of magic and the role muggleborns played in the magical community. Several **researchers** began digging deeper into family histories to find traces of squib ancestors in muggleborn families, hoping to validate the claims I had made.
In **Hogwarts**, there was a ripple effect too. Professors, particularly those in **Ancient Runes** and **History of Magic**, started to use excerpts from the book in their lessons to challenge students’ thinking. Some pureblood students were angered by this and refused to engage, while others began to question the biases they had been taught by their families.
Even **Dumbledore** seemed quietly pleased. While he never publicly commented on the book, I knew he had a copy stashed in his office. His belief in equality made him a silent supporter of the progressive ideas I was spreading, though he had to remain neutral in the public eye.
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**Backlash from the Pureblood Faction**
However, not all reactions were positive. The pureblood elite was not about to let these theories gain traction without a fight. **Lucius Malfoy** spearheaded efforts to have the book burned and its circulation banned entirely. Several pureblood-controlled newspapers launched a smear campaign, accusing the anonymous author of being a "radical muggleborn sympathizer" with no understanding of magical heritage.
There were even whispers of threats. Some pureblood families hinted that if the anonymous author were ever found, they would be dealt with swiftly. Fortunately, my identity was well-protected, thanks to the goblins and the layers of secrecy I had built around my publishing.
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**Alex’s Reflection**
I knew that challenging centuries of belief wouldn’t change things overnight. But the fact that people were talking—debating—was a step in the right direction. The wizarding world needed to evolve, and sometimes that required shaking the foundations. Even though the book was controversial, it was necessary to make people think critically about the structures they had blindly accepted for so long.
As I followed the fallout from the book, I couldn't help but think of the long-term consequences. These debates would pave the way for greater equality between muggleborns and purebloods. It would take time, but this was the first step toward dismantling the hierarchy that had allowed families like the Malfoys to rule unchecked for too long.
The seeds of change had been planted. Now, it was only a matter of time before they took root.
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**End of Chapter**