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The Daily Prophet
July 12th, 2002
Harry Potter, The Farce
Rita Skeeter
The Celebratory Ball held by the Ministry of Magic ended in chaos last night as a symbol, the Wizarding world thought was long gone, hung above the Ministry building, spreading terror among the attendants. At approximately 9:48pm, the Dark Mark appeared in the sky. The caster unknown and the purpose for it being there unknown. This reporter has been told that the man responsible for casting the spell has been apprehended, but there has been no news on the reasoning behind his actions. It is clear that no one was injured but several were severely shaken up.
Many people are looking toward our so called Hero, Harry James Potter. As he proclaimed, over three years ago that, with the help of his friends Hermione Granger, Ronald Weasley, and the infamous Order of the Phoenix, he vanquished the Dark Lord. With the return of his symbol, this reporter has to question Mr. Potter's integrity. As, this reporter is sure, many Daily Prophet readers may remember several stories containing evidence on the questionable moral fiber of our saviour. Over the years there have been many witnesses who can vouch for the strange behaviors of The-Boy-Who-Lived. Was the proclamation of victory all a farce? Have we been lied to?
This would not be the first time that the Wizarding world has been tricked into a false sense of security by the actions of The-Boy-Who-Lived. We once believed Voldemort to be gone only to have him return with even more power and cause such heart ache and destruction. Is this our fate? Will Lord Voldemort be returning once more? And if he does, who will stand with him. This reporter finds it odd that the Mark of the Dark Lord appeared during an event where one, Harry Potter, was in charge of security. This has been a pattern we are all familiar with. As a member of the Auror division, The-Boy-Who-Lived has access to much more then he did when he was 11.
I urge you all to consider one last question. With our safety in the hands of Harry Potter and his friends, just how safe are we? |
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[Jul. 10th, 2008|11:02 am] |
The Daily Prophet
Thursday, June 26th, 2002
Dementors Return to Azkaban
Rita Skeeter
Talk of Dementors is running rampant in the aftermath of Minister, Kingsley Shaklebolt's, public announcement on the changes that will be taking place later this month at the well known Wizarding Prison, Azkaban. Among these changes include the reinstatement of the Dementors, an increase of security in order to prevent any future attempts by prisoners to escape, as well as the isolation of all prisoner cells within the structure. It is this reporters opinion that by the end of this very month Azkaban will surely be the loneliest place this side of the Atlantic.
"These decisions were not made easily," says Kingsley, in his most recent statement. "There has been much thought and even more debate on the subject. In the end it was decided that these action would be what benefited society the most. The Decree on the Regulation of Wizarding Marriage and Family Planning was instated in order to answer the cry for tolerance. Only by joining together and gaining respect for one another will the Wizarding world be able to overcome the intolerance that has led us through over a decade of fear. Unfortunately, there has already been attempts to destroy our effort and there is talk of more extreme action being taking against us, but with these new security measures we are hoping that perhaps these social terrorists will see the error of their ways and desist immediately."
With Azkaban returning to the ways of old, there have been questions raised on the possibility of other changes taking place. Is this the beginning of a complete structural overhaul or simply one man's attempt to change society for the better? |
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[Jun. 24th, 2008|09:47 am] |
The Daily Prophet
Monday, June 10th, 2002
Till Death Do Us Part
Rita Skeeter
The sun has risen on a day of celebration in the Wizarding world. Many of us, this reporter included, have spent the last several weeks directing our curiosity toward the possible date and method by which the Minister of Magic, Kingsley Shaklebolt, would initiate the procedures outlined in the Decree on Marriage and Family Planning, which, as you know, was passed as the new year greeted us. For weeks the call has been out for unmarried citizens of legal age to register their marital status, but now, it is my pleasure to inform the general populace that the time has come to join together the young in our communities.
This very morning the Ministry of Magic has released the names of those waiting with much excitement for their upcoming nuptials. It is my great pleasure to offer the warmest congratulations to the following couples.
Oliver Wood and Pansy Parkinson
Harry Potter and Daphne Greengrass
Wayne Hopkins and Ginerva Weasley
Theodore Nott and Demelza Robins
Roger Davies and Asteria Greengrass
Owen Cauldwell and Morag MacDougal
Seamus Finnigan and Luna Lovegood
Kristof Bundy and Lavender Brown
Some of these names may grab your attention, and this reporter must admit being somewhat surprised at such pairings. I do not normally like to question our Ministry but surely some of these pairs are not meant to last. Harry Potter, Roger Davies and Oliver Wood are are but three of the names that peak this reporters interest.
Much controversy lies around the pairing of Harry James Potter, hero of the Wizarding world, and Miss Daphne Greengrass. Miss Greengrass is from a well respected Pureblood family and yet there is still reason for concern. Could Miss Greengrass truly be what Harry needs? Can she live up to the role of Mrs. Potter? Many have their doubts.
The Potter and Greengrass pairing is not the only one to raise eyebrows, both Roger Davies and Oliver Wood appear in the headlines on a regular basis. Both men are well known in the world of Professional Quidditch. Mr. Davies is a member of the Montrose Magpies and Oliver Wood is the keeper for Puddlemere United. More importantly, both young men have quiet the history when it comes to dating. Can their matches, Miss Asteria Greengrass and Miss Pansy Parkinson really keep their interest? Many women have tried and failed miserably? What could these two woman possibly offer that those before them could not?
Relations within the Wizarding world are starting to heat up as the news has spread. Rumours are moving that tell of some of the individuals paired are not happy. This reporter has to question how the Ministery of Magic intends to deal with those who do not abide by the legislation of our society. |
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