08 February 1977 • The Wizarding World's Beguiling Broadsheet of Choice • 5 κ
KIDNAP VICTIM TURNS UP IN DIAGON ALLEY
Special Staff Reporter
In a shocking discovery this afternoon, Aurors arrived to a gruesome scene: the young Mr Purvis Clearwater was walking about in a daze, stripped completely naked and bearing the impolite term 'mudblood' on his back. Mr Clearwater is magically classifiable as a Muggle-born Wizard. He has attended 7 years at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry.
Immediately after being collected and clothed, Mr Clearwater was taken to St Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries, where he will be held overnight for observation. He cites no recollection of the events which led to his condition.
The Ministry of Magic has made a statement that this is an isolated incident and should not be cause for concern. However, the Auror Department has confirmed that they will be on the look-out for any similar incidences not yet reported.
Although the Minister for Magic has declined a personal interview on the matter, we at the Daily Prophet are confident that this incident will not affect other members of the Wizarding World. Our valued readers may rest safe knowing that the Ministry is on watch.