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@ 2008-07-19 00:35:00

The Daily Prophet

19 July 2020 -- Final Edition -- Price: 13 Knuts

Water contamination scheme foiled!
By RITA SKEETER
Special Correspondent
LONDON -- The efforts of extremists to poison the water lines at Diagon Alley were exposed early this morning, by efforts of the Department of Magical Accidents and Catastrophes. More information is forthcoming from the Ministry, but at this time, it is believed the act is tied to the same renegade group associated with the St. Mungo's plot. [CONTINUED ON 10A]

Hogwarts to Reopen for Summer Term
LONDON -- The Ministry of Magic has announced, in cooperation with the Hogwarts Board of Governors, that the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry will be opening its doors to students for a Summer Term. A source close to the plan said it is part of a very serious reaction and hard line stance by the Ministry on the foiled water contamination scheme.
"This has raised questions of security and safety, and we must act to insure our future and keep the students safe," a Ministry spokesman said. "The students will be allowed to return home for a brief period between the end of the Summer Term and the beginning of the Fall Term, but we are going to use this time to prepare them for what lies ahead."
Parents are asked to bring their school-aged children to Kings Cross Station on Friday morning, at the usual time, where the students will board teh Hogwarts express. [CONTINUED ON 2A]

Ballycastle Bats crush Chudley Cannons
BALLYCASTLE -- The Bats defeated the Cannons in epic fashion late yesterday, with an effort led by Marcus Flint... [COMPLETE COVERAGE IN SPORTS]