Title: Election Day, III Prompt: voter suppression Word Count: 100
“Irregularities? I’ve been deliberately ignoring the news – “ Severus gestured at the pile of caterers’ brochures, musicians’ audition spheres, pictures of floral arrangements, and (of course) cake catalogues. “ – for obvious reasons.”
“I wish I could.” Minerva gulped her wine and sighed. “Polling stations have been closed in Whig-leaning areas, while younger voters have had their registrations questioned. One of my nieces was told she was a ghost when she attempted to register, and she’s as solid as you or I!”
“Sir Nicholas did attempt to vote a few years ago – “
“In 1991,” said Minerva, looking less than pleased.