Betas

Introduction

Beta magical creatures are very similar to magical humans. This is because they only have a minor ability to help Omegas. They are, however, very good at mediating between arguments. Betas are strong enough and dominant enough to feel comforting to an Omega. But submissive enough to Alphas to seem non-threatening. At the same time, they are not Omegas. As such, the Alphas don't see the need to treat them as gently as they would otherwise. This gives Betas the unique ability to be an invaluable support to both in all situations.

Since Beta creatures do not have any of the problems Alphas do with Pharamones, there is no problem rooming them with an Omega. Betas are also not as susceptible to the Pharamones as Omegas, so they can room with Alphas as well. For an Alpha creature to use their Pharamones on a Beta, it must be done consciously at all times.

Beta magical creatures can be male or female. It does not matter what magical being or creature they are. There are, however, some magical creatures that do not have the physical designations of Beta. Though they can join mateships in this position as an informal placement. Even if they take this option, these magical creatures will still be biologically Alpha or Omega. The beings without the designation of Beta are Veela, Fauns, Satyrs, Goblins, Centaurs and Dwarfs.

Unlike in Alphas, there is no difference in the number of males or females that hold the designation of Beta. Just like with Alphas, it is your personality that determines if you are a Beta or not. Due to Betas being good at intermediating between people. Betas tend to be very balanced. Some people believe you just become a beta if you are not suited to being an Alpha or Omega. But that is not the case.

Betas are looked after under the BCS no matter what their magical gifts are. Some countries don't allow Betas to be treated in their main hospitals such as England. In these situations, the BCS runs small clinics supported by the other organisations to help these magical creatures. In many countries, though the Ministery does not segregate people on their magical creature status. Betas are very similar to Humans and easy to treat medically. It is why they are often treated in the same facilities as magical humans. The only cases that might be different are those that have certain magical gifts.

Betas as a whole are relatively good at getting medical treatment. Sometimes they have been known to leave injuries or illnesses. But not as long as Alphas. Like the AMS the BCS takes a stance on people coming to them. Unlike the AMS though the BCS encourages people to report those they feel might need help. The BCS looks into all these situations quickly. They have saved more than a few lives in this way.

To assist with teaching Betas when to seek medical help, many schools have rules in place to help. One such is Magere Akademi. Magere does not stipulate which magical beings can attend. As such, they have some who attend with low immune systems. To make sure these students education is not compromised, Magere demands that all sick children go to the infirmary no matter who or what they are. This ensures that growing up the Beta students get the correct treatment and allow the procedure to happen. After they leave, many are now used to receiving such. This means that they almost always seek out medical help when needed for the rest of their lives.

Not all schools have such a system. This means that some Betas do grow up avoiding medical help. Though the number is less than the Alphas, who do. Often those that are affected are those that have been abused or rejected in some way. One thing the BCS does well though is in identifying the children who have been abused. They also keep track of those coming into creature inheritances. This means that the number of Betas who avoid medical help due to these reasons is meagre.

Grounding

Grounding is the art of calming yourself or having someone assist you in doing so. It is often needed in those who have trouble calming their emotions. Or those who bottle their feelings up until they spill over. Grounding is necessary for all magical creatures and magical beings. No matter if you are an Alpha, Beta, Omega or human.

Omegas are the most frequent in needing grounding. But that is not to say that Betas do not require assistance from time to time. Betas are, for the most part, able to ground themselves. This is done through something they enjoy. It could be art, music, flying or another activity. However, while Alphas find it helpful to assist Omegas. Betas do not get the same benefit. This does mean that every so often their emotions can build up, and they need assistance from an Alpha to calm down.

While Alphas are free from thoughts of being unworthy, Betas are not. These thoughts and feelings do take time to build up. But that just means they are more explosive when they emerge. While Alphas do not care what others think. Betas deeply crave their families affections. It is, however, only friends and family, no one else. This does mean they are deeply troubled if a family member doesn't approve of something. And this is where their emotions are mostly affected. Betas are more likely to make an effort to change their behaviour if their families members don't approve of it. This can sometimes cause friction in mateships. Here the Alpha must step in to show the Beta their family is causing harm. If it is a mate that doesn't approve of the behaviour. There is nothing on Earth that will stop the Beta from changing it.

Humans

Some humans who are at high risk of coming into a magical inheritance can present Beta traits before that inheritance. It does not guarantee them to develop a creature inheritance as a Beta. But it does increase the chance. These children are treated under the BCS. This is to decrease the likelihood of them needing to change which organisation they are under. It does, however, depend on the school how these children are sorted, housed and treated medically.

These humans are affected by Alpha Pharamones the same as any other Beta. As in the Alpha must be using them consciously for them to work. This means there is no problem rooming with an Alpha creature. These Beta humans also do not affect Omegas in any way. This means there are no issues rooming with them. But they also have no ability to help an Omega should it be needed.

Humans are not able to help with grounding an Omega or Alpha when it is needed. In fact, they sometimes escalate the problem and make things worse. It depends on the Alpha or Omega if they see the humans as a threat, in need of protection or just an irritant. Humans do, however, ground just as all magical beings and creatures do.

Humans often do this through something they enjoy the same as Betas. Humans who may become Betas struggle with thoughts of being unworthy and needing approval the same as Betas. This means that like Betas, they can be prone to explosive emotions at times. But these can be seen as indicators of issues with family or friends. But while a Magical creature will only have these thoughts towards family and friends. A human can have these thoughts and feelings towards many people. Even the general public depending on their situation.

When a human Beta needs help in these situations, an Alpha could help or even an older human or Omega. They simply need to be sat down to talk and maybe a hug as they cry things out. Sometimes this might mean an adult who can then help and intervene in the situation as needed.

While in Alphas these thoughts of being unworthy taper out after their inheritance, they persist in Betas. But the thoughts and feelings do calm to just family and friends. They will no longer feel those thoughts towards the public and those they don't consider friends.

When it comes to those who don't gain their inheritance, it depends on the person. Sometimes these people will grow into being comfortable in who they are. They will learn that it is only the people they care about whose opinion matters. However, some do feel self-conscious about other peoples opinions for the rest of their lives. These people often need counselling sometimes on and off their entire life. But that is where the BCS is there to help.

BCS

The BCS or Bureau Counselling Service, as stated in the introduction chapter, has three departments. These cater to various humans and magical beings. There is the Creature Department, Gift Department and Family Department. The BCS is primarily responsible for overseeing the medical needs of those in their care. But also for making sure everyone receives the support they require.

However, if the family is unwilling or unable, they are also responsible for assisting with the person's various needs. This usually happens when the child becomes the responsibility of the school or government. However, it can happen to some children who live with their parents for various reasons.

Under these extra responsibilities, the gift department is the one that generally ends up arranging tutors if the parents can't or won't. To assist with this, the BCS keeps on a couple of staff specialising in the gifts that fall under their responsibility. They also go to the other organisations to tutor those there. But they also have to arrange for people from those organisations to mentor someone under the BCS as necessary. So, for example, the BCS might have a werewolf who needs tutoring in the gift on Beast Speaking or an Elf with the gift of sight and seeing magic. For both of these people, the BCS would arrange tutors if needed with the representative organisations. For the werewolf, they would arrange for someone from the AMS. While for the Elf they would arrange for someone from the OSS. This is because the BCS specialises in the gifts Natual Animgus, Metamorph, Elemental Magic, Invisibility and the ability to make yourself Transparent.

The Creature Department is also responsible for educating someone about their inheritance or race. Again this is only if the parents are unwilling or unable to. This typically only happens in a few circumstances. These are the child being an Orphan. The child being abandoned by their parents for that Creature inheritance. Or the child being forced out of the country by their Ministery. This is due to some countries banning particular magical creatures from being within their borders.

Education can involve tutoring in their magical abilities. But also information about their new biology. In some cases, it can include helping them adapt to a new Organisation and way of care. But also information about their responsibilities in being a Beta.

The Family Department has the least extra responsibilities. In fact, those additional responsibilities are shared by all the departments. This is to watch for those that might be registered under the wrong organisation. Such as someone who should be under the AMS but is registered under the BCS. Some would think that this is no big deal. But as stated in the introduction chapter, this is dangerous.

The BCS does have some resources to assist with some sensitive children. But they do struggle when it comes to those that are majorly affected in areas of magical healing. In these situations, those children might be transferred to the OSS for their medical care, or even permanently. But this is an executive decision by all the parties involved. It must always be what is best for the child.

When it comes to those being registered under the wrong organisation, the BCS is not the best but not the worst. This is partly due to them trusting their Betas to spot problems and tell them. But it is also due to their solely magical treatment stance. Another reason is due to them primarily treating muggle-borns. These people are the least likely to be registered wrong in the first place. The fact that some are is worrying. As it means problems within the government body checking these muggle-borns.

Also making things complicated is that in England, it is seen as invasive to test a child for their organisation twice. This means it is particularly challenging to catch if someone is registered wrong. Often these children are enrolled under the family department. It is only as they get older and start showing particular gifts that it can be caught. Not the easiest when people can have gifts over multiple organisations. In such cases, the spell to see what organisation you should be under can be cast twice.

Another responsibility they all share is to look out for abuse. Abuse can happen in any race of creatures. Though it is more common in some than others. When anyone working at these Organisations sees someone being abused, it is their responsibility to monitor and report it. This is one area that the BCS does particularly well in. This is due to their support on outside people reporting when they feel that something is wrong in someone they know. But that doesn't make it any less challenging when magic can be used to hide the abuse. Mental abuse also remains difficult to spot and is the most common in the magical world.