Chapter 119: Compensation, Order of Merlin
Director Sykes was silent for a moment and didn't continue with the topic.
"Let's get down to business," she said, looking at Dumbledore. "I suspect someone is making a potion that can influence the transformation of werewolves. The one we encountered today was most likely deliberately released into St. Mungo's. I don't know the reason for these actions—it could be a test of the potion's effectiveness, or maybe it's simply to incite panic. But in any case, this behavior is a blatant desecration of St. Mungo's, and I will find the person responsible."
"Do you need any help?" Dumbledore offered. "I happen to know a friend who is a werewolf."
"Thank you for the offer, but no, I have some connections with a werewolf pack," Director Sykes replied thoughtfully. "Having them is enough."
Her eyes turned cold. Whoever had dared to do such a thing at St. Mungo's had crossed her line. Fortunately, nothing serious had happened today; otherwise, the hospital's reputation would have suffered greatly. She needed people to understand that Potioneers also had their limits. Whether it was intentional or not, both she and Dumbledore refrained from mentioning the Ministry of Magic.
Dumbledore, accepting her decision, remained silent. A pack of werewolves... it really didn't matter if there was one more or one less involved.
"There is one last thing, and that is about compensation."
Kyle couldn't help but lean forward a bit; he had been waiting for this since the start.
"I am deeply sorry that our mistake put you in such danger. St. Mungo's will take full responsibility for this," Director Sykes said, pausing to think. "One thousand Galleons is our compensation to you. I hope you can forgive our error."