4 November 2003 • The Wizarding World's Beguiling Broadsheet of Choice • 5 κ
WIZARD MURDERS INCREASE
By Betty Brathwaite
LONDON - After the third death in a week's time, a pattern has been developing that The Daily Prophet, in its dedication to truth, can no longer ignore.
First was the mysterious death of notorious Greek criminal Dmitri Zurlo, a man reknowned for his use of Dark Magic. Next was Harry Potter, Auror and Saviour of the Wizarding world. Finally, Isaiah Smith, a well-known businesswizard who has mysteriously managed to maintain his luxurious lifestyle despite misfortunes that have befallen our world (in this journalist's opinion).
At first glance, the three appear unrelated, as do their deaths, however an informant within the DMLE has released details that reveal possible links between the three who have died. A search of Zurlo's rooms located a stash of illegal wizard porn, of a type that cannot be fully described in these pages. Potter's notes indicated an investigation into Zurlo's family and various mentions of his name. Smith was seen entering the Hog's Head - where Zurlo had been staying - the night before Zurlo was found dead in the Ministry.
These and other facts can lead only to one conclusion - that Dmitri Zurlo was masterminding a criminal pornography ring, involving prominent businesswizards like Smith, that was nearly discovered by Potter. All of these have been killed by Zurlo's accomplice, the identity of which has not yet been discovered, in an effort to silence all with knowledge of the scheme.
Anyone with further knowledge of this scheme are encouraged to contact us at The Daily Prophet with whatever information is at hand.