Daily Prophet- Thursday 14th July, 1955
The talk of the town these days has been the panic and uncertainty many witches and wizards have felt since they heard of the unspeakable tragedy of an innocent wizard who had been brutally murdered by his muggle spouse who confessed to the crime. "The damage's been done," one lovely women outside of Flourish and Blotts exclaimed today, "the revolt is going to be strong and everyone should prepare themselves: know what side you're on!" Though a little batty, these words can be nothing but the truth. As a humble and faithful servant to the public, it has been my continued job to have your best interests in mind. At this very moment, I can tell the public with increasing certainty that there are strong groups at both sides of the argument ready to make bold and daring moves if it means securing their beliefs. You can be sure I, Demetrius Greensmith, will continue to do my utmost to detect and uncover all rumors and secrets in the hopes that it will protect the lives of you and your family.
Be warned that there seems to be plans in the works by anti-muggle organizations, strongholded by a leader not yet known to the public, that may have dire and horrific consequences. "I dun' know who 'e is, but I can betch'a he's a right foul git of a man. Try'n ta' rid the earth of those poor little creatures." One charming gentleman professed to me under the cover of a fraying sun hat. I cannot help but agree. Whoever he is, this man must be determined; already there have been suspicious deaths close to many muggle/wizarding borders. None of these can be linked back to our own kind, but the timing is impeccable. One can only hope he will release an official statement of his organization's intentions before he is accused of murder.
Also in the news today, spells holding important magical barriers in place flickered today, leading to a few sightings of the Ministry of Magic by muggles, as well as a a few wizarding homes in the lower United States of America were revealed to an unsuspecting family walking their dog. Obliviators have been dispatched and the problem has been temporarily cleared up, while Ministry officials are scampering to find the cause of the disturbance. "It was so quick- just a blip in time!" One exhausted Obliviator explains, eager to return home to his family. "All I can say is it left some damage that needed to be fixed. What could have cause it? We don't know". The man then hurriedly rushed off, deeming rattled and shaken by the strange occurrence. Perhaps it's related to these anti-muggle groups we're hearing about? Whatever the cause: you can be sure we'll have more for you on the subject tomorrow.
Reporting for the Daily Prophet, Demetrius Greensmith.
For the latest Quiddich scores, including The Cannon's greatest failure yet!, turn to page 3b.
For a lengthy read, flip to page 17 for Doris Robinson's essay on the Occurances of Life-Long Curses and their Effects on the Wizarding World.
Weather today: Warm and sunny during the morning and afternoon: expect some light showers before dinner!
OOC Note: Since the Modlies are at Anime North, they knew there would be a possibility that they would either not have internet access, or might be otherwise preoccupied by happenings with the gathering. And so, being wonderful fore-thinkers they are, sent me the profit article to post for them if they were unable to. The deadline they sent me has passed, so I am posting it now. ^^ Yes, this means a new game day.