What: Snippets from the Daily Prophet
When: Morning Edition, August 4, 2024
In the MinistryAugust 4, 2024In a startling move this morning, Astoria Malfoy withdrew from the running for Headmaster - or Headmistress - of Hogwarts. She is also taking a much-needed break from her position on the Board of Governors to spend the remainder of the summer holiday with her daughter, Libra Malfoy.
As some of you may have heard, young Libra Malfoy was recently abducted from her home within the walls of Malfoy Manor. Last evening, she bravely escaped her captor and fled to the home of one of her classmates, one Corvus Corner. The Corners then promptly contacted the Ministry to report Libra's whereabouts, and she was safely reunited with her family. She will be staying in St. Mungo's to undergo treatment for injuries received during her period as a captive, but she is expected to be released within a few days.
With Astoria's withdrawal from the running, the candidate selected by the former Headmaster is now running unopposed. Assuming that Neville Longbottom accepts the position, he will be officially inducted as Headmaster to Hogwarts.
Suspension?August 4, 2024Rumors are circulating through the Ministry that one of the Aurors on the Malfoy case leaked one of the ransom notes from the kidnapper to another publication, thus shedding much unwanted light on the kidnapping situation. The Malfoys were attempting to keep the matter private in order to let the Aurors do their job without excessive false leads and outside tips that lead to dead-ends.
In response, Minister of Magic Narcissa Malfoy has instructed recently appointed Head Auror Harry Potter to ferret out the informant and to terminate the guilty Auror's employment should sufficient evidence be found against him or her.