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SPEAKER # 1 (Actually Lee Jordan): --blasted thing! Well if we just tune this knob this direction, it should-- SPEAKER # 2 (Actually Kingsley Shacklebolt): Ah, I think we're live. SPEAKER # 1 (Actually Lee Jordan): ...SO WE ARE! [the sound of a throat clearing] Well, we were off to a bit of a rough start there, but now that we've got it all sorted... greetings, everyone, to the very first broadcast of Potterwatch. We'd like to welcome you to listen to the truth that can no longer be shared through the more traditional means. If you've deciphered the code in our most hallowed publication still intact, you must be a fan of the Boy-Who-Lived. We're here, united behind him, prepared to keep sharing the truth as long as he fights the good fight against You-Know-Who. I'm River, joined here with-- SPEAKER # 2 (Actually Kingsley Shacklebolt): Royal, who is pleased to be here with you. RIVER: Royal is a dedicated servant to serving the wizarding public. He is on the run now, like so many of the former members of the Ministry of Magic who refused to agree to cooperate with the new regime. Many people have lost their jobs for the sake of the truth. We salute you, all of you who have turned in. Despite the difficulties that you must now face, you have stood strong. ROYAL: Thank you, River. We also have Romulus here, who will be sharing some news. ROMULUS (Actually Remus Lupin): It is a pleasure to be here, Royal. I have The Quibbler in my hand right now, and its latest issue is more truthful about the current state of affairs than what's being printed in The Daily Prophet. The Ministry has entirely taken over The Daily Prophet in more ways than one, and I urge everyone in the wizarding community not to trust it nor the propaganda it prints. RIVER: Speaking of propaganda, we should discuss Undersecretary to the Minister Dolores Umbridge's pamphlets. What a load of rubbish they are. ROYAL: Umbridge's pamphlets exist solely to sensationalize Muggle-borns and make them seem like they are a true danger. Ironically, Umbridge herself is more of a danger to our society. RIVER: Too right you are, Royal. That woman is crazier than a pet raccoon. Now let's really talk about what's going on with the so-called Muggle-born Registration Commission. ROYAL: Before I left the Ministry, I was given insight as to what was happening. Muggle-borns are forced to appear before a court -- namely Umbridge -- and if they're not able to prove their blood status they're taken to Azkaban, made Wandless, or in some cases people seemed to have disappeared entirely. We've had a few reports of that and it's been very disconcerting. RIVER: Unfortunately we have no new news regarding the names of people on the run or taken to Azkaban at this point. Once we do, we'll be sure to report it. What we do have, however, is a true account of what actually happened the day Potter infiltrated the Ministry. ROMULUS: Anyone who knows Harry Potter knows that he would never willingly kill anyone. The deaths at the Ministry were fabricated. Harry certainly did make an appearance at the Ministry of Magic that day, however, with the use of Polyjuice Potion and gave everyone quite a shock. RIVER: What was he doing there, Romulus? ROMULUS: Haven't the faintest, River. To say it was dangerous to pull an infiltration stunt like that in the Ministry of Magic is a severe understatement. He managed to escape and survive, so here's hoping he achieved what he set out to do. RIVER: To Harry. ROYAL: To Harry. ROMULUS: To Harry, a true Marauder, so it seems. RIVER: He'll be the one to defeat You-Know-Who, we're sure of it. Speaking of You-Know-Who, we must take a moment to discuss the Trace. The Ministry of Magic has failed to mention that this dark magic exists, and it exists among us all at this very moment. ROYAL: It doesn't do to scare our listeners, River. However, he is right. You-Know-Who's name is a trigger. Do not say it unless you want to come face-to-face with Ministry officials or Death Eaters who are looking to take down anyone who dares utter his name. It's a scare tactic. As some listeners already know, this has happened before in the First War. ROMULUS: It's a scare tactic, but it's also a way to catch people on-the-run. We have reports of people called Snatchers who comb the forests and streets looking for missing persons -- mostly for their bounties. They're money-hungry and ruthless, those Snatchers. ROYAL: That's true, Romulus. The cells of Azkaban have never been so full since the Aurors were rounding up Death Eaters at the end of the First War. RIVER: Can't say this is the most pleasant first broadcast, but at the very least we hope it's been informative. We want to take a moment to encourage our listeners to do what they can. We understand this war is a trying one, but every little bit helps. And if you're listening right now, you're on the right track. Help a Muggle-born in need. Feed, clothe, hide and shelter them. Assure them that they do have a place in our world. ROMULUS: River's right. If we begin closing our doors to Muggle-borns and become stagnant, we're letting You-Know-Who and his regime win. And believe me, there is no such thing as the Ministry of Magic anymore. We are living under the Darkest Wizard of All Time, and we cannot willfully let this happen. RIVER: We have already received some accounts of generous witches and wizards doing just that, and it's been more than inspiring to hear. Unfortunately, however, we have come to the end of our very first broadcast and we thank you for tuning in with us. We cannot be sure when we will be able to tap into the WWN next, but what we can say is as long as there are fighters out there, things will not come easy for them. The next broadcast password will be "Wulfric" in honor of one of the most inspiring wizards we know. Keep each other safe: Keep faith. |