3rd August 1997 • The Wizarding World's Beguiling Broadsheet of Choice • 5 κ
"MUGGLE-BORN" REGISTRATION ACT PUT INTO EFFECT
By Gregor Flathorn
With the new findings shared in Wizard's Heritage becoming household information, it is unsurprising that the Ministry, under the guidance of the exceptional Minister of Magic, Pius Thicknesse, has taken quick action. The Ministry of Magic has decided to deal with the thieves of magic aggressively.
The Ministry of Magic is undertaking a survey of so-called "Muggle-borns," the better to understand how they came to possess magical secrets. Recent research undertaken by the Department of Mysteries reveals that magic can only be passed from person to person when Wizards reproduce. Where no proven Wizarding ancestry exists, therefore, the so-called Muggle-born is likely to have obtained magical power by theft or force. The Ministry is determined to root out such usurpers of magical power, and to this end has issued an invitation to every so-called Muggle-born to present themselves for interview by the newly appointed Muggle-born Registration Commission.
This new law requires all citizens of wizarding kind to report their blood status to the Ministry of Magic. Any claims that are unfounded or suspicious will be gravely researched. The Ministry of Magic understands that claims may be difficult to prove. To account for such situations, the Undersecretary to the Minister, Dolores Umbridge, will be interviewing all thieves of magic, as well as those under suspicion to ensure that everyone is dealt with fairly.
Minister Thickneese, has this to say: "As your new Minister for Magic, I promise to restore this temple of tolerance to its former glory. Therefore, beginning today, each employee will submit themselves for evaluation. But know this: you have nothing to fear if you have nothing to hide."
All citizens are expected to send proof of their blood status by August 20th [cont. on page 4C]