Tue. 13 September 2002 • The Wizarding World's Beguiling Broadsheet of Choice • 5 κ
WEREWOLF ATTACK
By Eleanor Bledsoe, G.H.B.I.C.M.
Late last night, a muggle by the name of Stephen Turner (38) was attacked and murdered while taking a stroll in his London neighborhood. His body was found in the woods, several meters from the home of the famed Harry Potter, where it was rumored that Lavender Brown, registered werewolf, was rumoured to be running free on Potter's property during the full moon after publicly announcing it via journal. The muggle authorities have been assured that this was the
devastating effect of wild animals in their forests. However, with a registered werewolf so close to the attack and the brutal marks left on the body, Aurors and members of the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures have concluded that this was no normal attack.
After the scene was cleared and all evidence was collected,
Magical Law Enforcement was sent to the house of Harry Potter where Lavender Brown was apprehended. Now in custody, she is healing from her night before being questioned on the events of the previous night under the use of veritaserum. She will be held in the Ministry of Magic until either cleared of charges or a sentence is given pending a trial for the attack.
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Current Happenings
After the mostly positive feedback we received for our last gossip column, the Editors of the Daily Prophet have decided to let it continue to run for the time being. So what's happening with your favourite witches and wizards this week? We've once again got the exclusive scoop.
As most are aware, the annual Quidditch Gala was held this previous weekend where the best and the brightest of the League were in attendance (along with some people who we're still wondering how they got tickets). It isn't a public get together if Roger Davies isn't causing a scene and with the help of Lavender Brown, he didn't disappoint. After what looked to be a very heated argument (after what was apparently a very heated round in a dark corner), Brown was seen not only slapping Davies but stomping on his foot in a childish manner and breaking a glass before leaving. One can't help but realize how this display of irrational anger on Brown's part couldn't possibly be helping her in defending herself against the most recent werewolf attack. Don't we have animal control for a reason? But Davies managed to end the night on a high note when he took three girls home with him, Mandy Brocklehurst included. It's the innocent ones you have to look out for, after all. And despite Davies' public announcement that he's done with drama and being in the papers, we all know better by this point.
Katie Bell was seen being less then friendly with fellow Puddlemere teammate Alicia Spinnet. Word is, Katie Bell, Puddlemere Captain, replaced Spinnet after her failed suicide attempt with a new Chaser that was chosen for her skills more off the pitch than on. Seems those rumours of Bell and Spinnet having a thing together have been replaced by ones of Bell and her new Chaser, Brooks. A close source to the Captain stated that they walked in on Bell and Brooks in the locker in a compromising position, but not just with each other. Marcus Flint, Captain of the Falmouth Falcons, was apparently enjoying both blonde Puddlemere Chasers. Maybe he should bring his half-Veela nanny into the mix too. Though, Flint seems to be keeping her under wraps for himself and Warrington. Which, given those two's past, shouldn't really surprise anyone. [...]