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Year 2011

Dec 16, 2011 9:29 pm

Trouble at Tottenham Road

On the numerous of items on our Ministry's list of things to do, it appears that handling muggle affairs is among them. Case in point, the gas main explosion that occurred on Tottenham Court Road. According Mister Radcliffe, who is the Head of the Auror Division, the gas main explosion gave no hints of being connected to the Wizarding World in anyway. Unless you count the witch, Suzie Phelps, who was counted among the 14 people killed in the accident.

A gas main explosion is when the highly combustible substances that fuels muggle vehicles as well as their homes and businesses becomes super heat and explode. These substances can cause quite a bit of damage which is why they are so highly protected and the pipes have high safety standards. Gas Main Explosions are not that often, in fact according to muggle researchers they occur about once every 5 years or so. Thus this gas main explosion isn't unusually given the circumstances, given that a gas main explosion of this size hasn't occurred in ages. However there is one variable in this equation that doesn't make sense. The witch Suzie Phelps, a pure blood with few ties to the muggle world was killed in this accident. For those who recall hearing her name, Suzie Phelps was recently released for Azkaban. Need further hints, she is also a relation to Evan Phelps. Evan Phelps, for those who can't remember, was found dead last summer in Germany. At the time, his death was under investigation, now his death has been ruled a suicide. Though according to the official reports evidence of dark magic were found close to his body.

If the name still isn't familiar, than maybe you will remember his wife Jacinda Phelps, who was reportedly murdered by dark magic. Her body was also found in German, where their son is still missing and is wanted for questioning. If not for the fact that this witch was among the dead, the reason for the Ministry's interest might be a mystery. However given these fact, it is clear what the Ministry is worried about. Now that does not mean that we have good reason to be alarmed and start screaming. There is, in fact little evidence at the scene of the accident that does indicate a dark wizards or magic was involved at all. There are no witnesses, muggle or other wise who could clearly state that there was some sort of magical attack.

All there is to go on is the Ministry's over interest in this mere muggle matter along with the death of Suzie Phelps and the mystery surrounding the death her relatives. German officials when contacted said that there was little to worry about. This despite the apparent increase of dark wizard activity in Germany, they are sure that it hasn't leap over the channel into our lands. The assurance of course means little when you have the frightened and the scared muttering about the possibility of dark magic and a possible dark wizard. Given how events with the Ministry has played out before with such incidences it explains their new found interest in what apparently just mere muggle affairs such as this one. Whether or not we will continue to see such interest is another matter, but at the moment you can be sure that the Ministry's vast check list does include keeping eye out for possibilities.


Year 2012

Mar 05, 2012 2:12 pm

New Dark Mark In London

Ministry officials refused to make a statement today as to reports of a Dark Mark appearing over the home of Ministry official Julia Langer. Mrs. Langer and her family, husband, Marcus and daughter, Nicole, were found dead within their large home in Northern London.
Mrs. Langer, from the International Magical Office of Law, was said to have been subjected to the Cruciatus Curse after watching her husband and daughter die. While Ministry official's refused to speak of the incident many expressed their sorrow for the death of the family. “Details are still being subject to investigation by the Department of Law Enforcement and cannot be disclosed at this point, but I can say that there are no affirmed suspects as of now. This matter is being dealt with heavily and the friends and family of the Langer family are in our hearts and prayers during this difficult time. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, please, come forward to the ministry or meet me in my office—please, no more questions…” Said Alexander Rich, Head of the International Magical Office of Law.
The new Dark Mark was described as: a striking snake with a sword for a tongue. If anyone has more information to this dark mark or this crime please report it to the Ministry immediately.


Apr 14, 2012 7:53 pm

Duel to the Death in Hogwarts

The wispy warm breath of summer would soon wash over the grounds of Hogwarts, but not before a tragedy would strike. Ending the years of reigning peace within the stone castle walls of one of the greatest Wizarding schools encompassing England, but this time, terror and frenzy was wrought upon the professors of Hogwarts, and not its students. Two battered bodies were discovered late one afternoon by Anyanka Swan, the Headmistress at the school. The victims? One was the Professor of Apparition, Shawn Sever, who had been disowned by the Sever family only years after he began his school years as a boy in Hogwarts himself. The other was Professor Horus Hallia, the Cursebreaking professor, not much is known about the elusive professor, a native of an all Wizarding village in the deserts of Egypt.

The day began typical, class had ended for the day and professor and student alike were hurrying on to finish their last part of the day before dinner would be served at the Great Hall. Details concerning the reasons why the erratic, and deranged professor of Apparition to wander into the office of Horus Hallia, but he had. In the ensuing duel, both Professors ended up dead.

The desolate room of Horus Hallia had sparked intrigue among the members of the Auror and Hit Wizard office, who had doubled up together to tackle the issue of this duel—whether it was premeditated murder, or an act of rage.

Vast explosive scorches marred the otherwise empty room, void of any true décor or warmth customary in the office of a professor of Hogwarts. Inconsistencies arise with every turn, and venom was brought death upon both bodies. Snake bites were found on both Professors, the poison delivered hard, and fast, instantaneously killing both men within a few meager seconds. However, no snakes were discovered in the room.

Headmistress Swan commented, saying "Though we have lost these two Professors, we will continue these classes with substitutes until the end of the year." Head Auror Arthur Radcliffe said that the Auror's Office was still looking into the circumstances surrounding the mysterious deaths of the two Professors and that any information discovered would be released to the press.


Year 2013

Jan 04, 2013 9:12 pm

Three students, One Staff Missing From Hogwarts!

When the Hogwarts Express pulled into Kings Cross Station today filled with many students returning home for the summer Holiday, many families awaited for their children to come home. Yet two families would not be reunited with their children for the summer holiday. The Families of Remmittue Bleiddiaid, Heather Hawthorn, and Caitlin Engels, find they are still awaiting their children as the platform cleared.

Remmittue Bleiddiaid, the adopted daughter of the Hawthorn family, and her sister, Heather Hawthorn, were sighted with Caitlin Engels, at Hogsmeade Station shortly before the Hogwarts Express was to leave the station in the company of an unknown male. Ministry Officials are currently working to find the three missing students.

Another disappearance was reported from Hogsmeade as well, that of the Hogwarts Caretaker, Jack Terran, seems to have simply vanished from inside Hogwarts Grounds. The Headmistress, Inari Evernight, declined comment to the Daily Prophet on any of the disappearances.

It is unknown if there are any connection between the missing students and staff from Hogwarts, despite the fact they vanished only hours apart. Rumors have been heard throughout the country that these events related to the the recent crime spree throughout the country, all said to be committed by the same group of dark wizards.

The Ministry asks that anyone with any information on these disappearances please report it to Head Auror Arthur Radcliffe immediately.


Jan 05, 2013 12:34 am

Wizard kills muggle in his home, threatens to kill others

At One AM on Monday morning, Andon Owen, a notable wizard, killed one muggle and nearly tried to kill the muggle’s family. Devin Engels, the deceased, was father to three. One of his daughters, Caitlin Engels, attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. She was the only one up at the time, and she has gone missing. Are these two occurrences connected? We can only guess.

Devin was killed by the killing curse, as stated by Caitlin Engels and confirmed by analysis. Andon Owen, the killer, was said to be inebriated at the time of the murder. After killing Mr. Engels, he threatened to do the same with the man’s daughter, along with the rest of his family. The pureblood Wizard’s motives are largely unknown, but we have gathered from an interview with the family that the man was prejudiced against muggles, and muggleborns. Caitlin Engels reported that the man called her such things as “dirty,” and a “little rat,” in reference to his views on her blood status. The wizard is no stranger to hatred, or violence. Three years ago, Mr. Owen was the main suspect in the killing of his own wife and one of his children—halfbloods. He was not charged with murder, as no sufficient, solid evidence could be gathered. The recent events, however, have brought up the old case. If the man is found, he will be tried once again. Mr. Owens was said to disapparate from the house, threatening the girl’s family once again before he did so. There is no word on his current location, as he is still on the run. We advise you keep your doors tight and your family tighter.


Mar 07, 2013 2:27 pm

Dementor Attack in Hogsmeade

Ever since the end of the Second Wizarding World, Dementors were no longer in assistance with the Ministry or Azkaban. It was speculated many had fled to different countries in search of the foulest inhabitants to dwell within. However, not all had. A victim of one such creature was discovered on the outskirts of the Forbidden Forest just outside of Hogsmeade and several miles from Hogwarts. The student, William Devin Cloud, was found after he went missing shortly after the awakening of the comatose victims within Hogwarts. Cloud was immediately transported to St. Mungos, where it was discovered that he had, in fact, fallen victim to the Dementors Kiss and was left in an irreversible comatose state. Devin Cloud was in his final year of schooling and was engaged to be married to Annebelle Rich shortly after upon graduation. His fiancee was unable to be reached for questioning, possibly due to the unyielding history of the Rich family in previous marriages where unknown deaths are a constant in their family tree.

It is, however, still unknown whether any relations are connected between this attack and the outbreak of recently awakened comatose patients, but investigations are still ongoing. The Cloud Family was unable to be contacted for any information, but they had chosen to move their son from St. Mungos to an undisclosed hospital. Unfortunately, this isn’t the first trauma the family has suffered recently. Their youngest son, Jayden, appeared to have sustained a fatal amount of dark magic during the attack on Circus Maisc and was decidedly withdrawn from his schooling in mid semester and, after every effort, passed away shortly before his brother’s disappearance.

The whereabouts of this Dementor is still unknown, and Hogsmeade residents are advised not to journey past the town’s outskirts or anywhere nearby the Forbidden Forest while investigations are proceeding. Residents are to maintain caution at night, to avoid another attack, injury, or death because many believe that the effects of the Dementors Kiss is considered worse than death itself. It is unknown exactly what happens to the victims who’ve lost their soul; some speculate that the affected simply cease to be, others believe that the Dementor itself has captured each and every soul devoured, but it is unlikely if further research could ever be conducted with such dangerous creatures to truly know for sure.


Apr 24, 2013

Family Found Dead

At precisely 2 AM Thursday morning, a call was placed into the Magical Law Enforcement office. The witch, an elderly woman only referring to herself as 'Minny', was distraught as she had heard screaming coming from the Montbarron residence. When law enforcement arrived at the scene, they found a gristly scene. The entire family seemed to have been tortured and murdered. What was more disturbing was writing apparently carved into their flesh, the words being 'Filthy Spawn'. 'Minny' also reported seeing a red-haired woman fleeing the scene.

It is unknown as to whether these incidences are related to a quadruple murder discovered in Ottery St. Catchpole last summer or to the murder of the Steele couple discovered earlier that same year, but Aurors and Witch Watchers are on the lookout for the perpetrator of these crimes. Anyone with any information is requested to please contact authorities with possible leads.


May 14, 2013 10:45 am

An explosion in Muggle streets destroyed infamous wizards’ office.

In the middle of summer in the London Borough of Islington, Bunhill Road is most noted for the resting place of many notable people. Across from it, however, used to erect a three-story building that had been fashioned as Remington Nott’s private office. Nott, most infamous for his line of work with dark and ancient relics, assists noble witches and wizards through the aid of Cursebreaking, and sometimes, even cursing the damned, to help them.

Spectators that milled around the destroyed building in the early evening, which had been destroyed irreparably, the bewildered muggles claimed to have seen furious gusts of snow inside, bright white lights and jets of green and red inside the building before it ripped to pieces and collapsed to dust. Behind police tape lines, one could easily see the puddle of melting water pooling at the base of the foundation. There was evidence suggesting a duel, explosions marred the building that no muggle bomb could create, and burns scorched the walls in peculiar places where there was no apparent origin of any volatile fires—and the melting snow—all of which can be done with ease by any wizard with a few simple spells.

When I met with Remington Nott, the owner of the building, and had held the position as Hogwarts Cursebreaking professor for several years, he finally lamented for an interview.

”What do you think was the cause of this attack?” I began.

”I assure you, this was no attack; simply… an accident.” He said.

”An accident? Is that why you hadn’t alerted the authorities? What exactly brought on this accident?”

”Spell experimentation's, you know how dangerous it can be?” He said in reply.

”Mr. Nott, then how do you explain the accusations of two persons fleeing from the scene, neither of which, resembled yourself.” Witnesses I had spoken to had all recounted the same tale of two darkened individuals, one daunting figure in black robes, one petite and elusive with bright hair escaping the scene and disappearing into the alleys.

”Haven’t you ever heard of the phrase, ‘being at the wrong moment at the wrong time?’” Before I could ask another question, he quickly excused himself.

Remington Nott had always been known for his elusive ties to the underground realm of the wizarding world, and has been found victim to too many crimes that he had never been found guilty for. Little do most know, he was forced to give up his position as a professor of Hogwarts, though the reasons of which, have not been disclosed due to the safety and protection of the family.

Could this be an accidental magical experiment? Or, is it something more? And, could it have anything to do with the sudden disappearances of all of these wizarding familes? Of all of these fires and deaths?

Aurors and Hit Wizards assure that they are taking every precaution and using every advantage to try and solve these cases.


Aug 02, 2013 11:10 am

Mass Murder Mayhem at Maisc

What began as an innocent carnival with bright, illustrious colors, high-raised tents, performances and dragons, evolved into something no one would have expected. Groups of men clad in inky black robes and donning full-faced masks eerily similar to those that had once participated in the Wizarding War’s had launched a full blown attack on the circus grounds. They apparated in all at once, flooded the grounds in every direction and hurled curse after curse.

The crowd went into frenzy and panicked. Families and children fought through the crowd, struggled to reunite and dive for the portkeys littered across the fairgrounds. The masquerade tent was the first to burst up into flames. The crowd stampeded, and several lives were lost, among them, Eeylops Owl Emporium owner, Natasha Dean, was among the first to be found and recovered from the carnage and destruction. Along with ministry workers, Frida and George Penniweather, magizooligist Gawen Locke, several of the circus performers, including Acrobatic Jewels Maye, and Fortune Teller Dolores Reyes, and many other locals as well, including Leah Price, Stephanie Greene, and Joel Maxie, and a number of unidentified bodies.

Investigations are currently underway and more and more victims are being pulled from the carnage and either being healed at the triage center erected at the sight of the battle by Mediwizards, or being transported to St. Mungos for further healing. Several noted survivors were seen waging against the masked men, and many of them, were either Hogwarts graduates or students. Among those survivors was also our Minister for Magic, Gwenfair Wyn, who was reportedly seen battling a horde of nefarious men. Meanwhile, her brother, Darryn Wyn, Wale’s chaser, was found severely wounded. Hit Wizards, William Nott the Second, Jack Reinalds, and Giacomo Di Maria, had all been in attendance as well and sought to defend and assist as many as they could to escape. When I met with Head Hit Wizard, Mr. Nott, and questioned him about the chance of apprehending any that were responsible, he had this to say. “As of now, nobody has been taken into custody, we’re still undergoing preliminary routine, but everyone is advised to stay calm.”

“Mr. Nott, is it true that the sign of this new rising dark lord had appeared above the skies just shortly after the attack began?”

“Yes, and no, it did appear, but by no means is this any new “dark” lord, this is simply a copycat wizard with too many allies.” He then concluded the interview. I did, however, manage to ask him about the identity of these masked men that had fallen at the scene but he retreated back to the scene quickly and without a word.

It wasn’t until nearly 10:20pm that Aurors and Mediwizards had flocked to the scene, approximately forty minutes after the attack initially began. Once the men had arrived, most of the destruction had already been done; the ministry had received a late response that could have spared precious lives. The Aurors had successfully pushed back the remaining dark wizards and quelled the attack.

It is unsure how many more are still lost to the rubble, or have yet to be recovered, but I managed to contact Head Auror, Iseul Dong Wook Han, and he had this to say before returning to the investigation and rescue of those still trapped under debris. “This is truly a tragedy to take place. Our deepest condolences to the families of those affected by this act of terror on the citizens. The Auror Office did all we could upon the notification of the events." More on this will be released as soon as it’s discovered alongside featured interviews of live witness accounts present during the attack.


Sep 27, 2013 1:06 am

Mystery at Hogwarts Over Unknown Ailment

With a sudden end, the ailment causing students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to fall asleep has ended. The victims awoke at 7:23 PM last night, followed by the gruesome discovery of a young girl who had apparently fallen to her death by St. Mungo's Healer Yuyami Akiji. It is unknown if these two events are related, however the the deceased girl was one that had been missing from the Lough Neagh area along with her family.

The mysterious events of the school year however has left more questions than answers, as strange circles of runes appeared around the grounds of the school, prompting investigations as to how they got there. More telling is that almost every victim if the 'sleep' appeared to be muggleborn, prompting many to wonder if there was a possible conspiracy to eliminate muggleborns. Others say that there were others that weren't of muggleborn stock, casting doubt into the theory. However, the main consensus is that the school's defenses were breached, causing many to demand more stringent security for their children.

Who the people responsible for the mysterious curse were is still under investigation, though some claim it may have something to do with last summer's attack on Circus Maisc which left numerous dead and is thought to be the work of Lord Xilan. Those at the circus remember the horrors that the event left in their memories, and say that those responsible for the atrocity should be held accountable. Because of Lord Xilan's forces hatred of muggleborns, it is suggested the events at the school could be connected to the Dark Lord, though definitive proof of such allegations is hard to come by.

As it stands, Hogwarts is now being closely examined, as well as their policies on visitors and non-students. Considering the fact that the school is located quite close to Hogsmeade, more stringent measures might be difficult to implement, though suggestions have been given for extending the anti-apparition wards to the Forbidden Forest. In any case, people are hoping that another incident does not occur at the school.


Oct 12, 2013 9:49 pm

London Ablaze: Fire over Sharming Rd

Nestled deep within London’s housing districts, a family was torn apart. A fire urged on by heavy winds spread across Sharming Road, beginning with the Aberdeen family home and spreading on further down the street. Marcus and Julia Aberdeen scarcely survived the fire, but their daughter, Katrina Aberdeen, wasn’t as fortunate.

Mr. and Mrs. Aberdeen have been hospitalized at St. Mungos and were unable to be contacted for any information, but the authorities report that the fire had been brought along by faulty wiring in the circuitry of the fuse box. The house is still under further investigation. It began early Saturday morning, hours before anyone on the street was awake, reported next door neighbor, Linda Dippet, a local witch who often babysits the children of her neighbors. “I remember waking up, it wasn’t even six o’clock, but there was so much noise, and so much screaming. When I ran outside, I noticed the Aberdeen home was on fire. Marcus had barely been able to keep Julia from running straight into the burning house to find Trina.”

The town is in shock at the loss of their young neighbor, Katrina Aberdeen. She had just begun her second year of Hogwarts and had been an aspiring artist, just like her mother. Katrina’s funeral arrangements have been set to take place on the tenth of June just shortly after Hogwarts students are released for summer. But, despite the fact that investigators have already cleared this case as an accidental fire, neighboring witches and wizards are not so convinced.

“Another fire in a wizarding home this year? Yea, sounds exactly like a bloody accident.” The sarcasm of Clarissa Ribbons was quite obvious. “This is a wizarding community; you don’t have random fires that can’t be put out with the wave of a wand. Someone’s got to be behind this all.” She stated, and when I tried to ask who she thought might be the culprit, she could only reply with a frown. “Now that I don’t know; but I do know the McHalen murder was by fire, too, and the daughter survived. Poor Katrina probably saw the murderer, and paid the price for it.”

After these speculations, I decidedly ventured headfirst to the Hit Wizards Headquarters and engaged in a very heated discussion with Hit Wizard, William Nott. When questioned about the status of the Aberdeen fire, William brushed it off as a simple electrical fire gone wrong due to heavy winds. But I delved deeper. “As of now, the McHalen murder has recently developed new evidence, which entirely eliminates any theory of a mad wizard with a taste for fire. As soon as these recent developments are further investigated, they will be released to the public.” William Nott had admitted before excusing himself to his office.

For now, the Wizarding Community grieves the death of another one of its own.


Nov 25, 2013 5:05pm

Fall Festival Frenzy of Vampires

Hours after sunset, a tragedy struck the heart of the wizarding community during the fall festival despite the fact that many were still recovering from the plight at Circus Maisc. Three unknown suspects, man, woman, and child, were depicted to be at the root of the danger when it all began at the bonfire. The high flames amid the dark grounds offered limited vision for the witches and wizards, leading to a number of casualties and injuries. An estimated number of at least fifteen to twenty highly injured were transmitted to safety and eventually St. Mungo’s. So far, among the high toll of number of those deceased, few have been identified; twenty four year Sage Morris was found with her throat ripped clean off, Liam and his wife, Kacie McLellan, were discovered with their skulls crushed into the ground and the veela singer and songwriter, Diane Burke, had had her neck snapped in two. Dozens more were highly injured, including the son of the Head of the Department of Magical Games and Sports, Xavier Goldwind, whom suffered a broken thigh and shattered foot, as well as the Head Obliviator, Cara Jane League, who’d lost the limbs off her left leg. Several of the victims were too disfigured to be identified, and many had the same signature injury, a snapped neck. Dozens of children were lost, and their names have not been disclosed for their sake of privacy. Funerals have yet been known to be arranged, though the details will be found in the Obituary section of the Daily Prophet in the next issue.

The three unknown suspects, however, are not dark wizards; they are, in fact, believed to be vampires. Of the multiple injuries, the most noted were the unusual bite marks distinctly found upon the neck or shoulders of several victims, some of whom were even children. Many of the spectators had all remarked about the unusual ‘super strength’ of the attackers, a trait highly known to be associated with vampires. At this time, it is unknown whether or not the assailants have been apprehended or the exact time of delay before the Committee for the Disposal of Dangerous Creatures had arrived and secured the perimeter. If anyone has any information regarding this event, they should immediately contact the ministry.


Nov 25, 2013 1:16 am

Aberdeens New Dark Mark Victims

The London couple killed in their home Sunday by an unknown assailant were "kind and helpful people," a neighbor said Monday.

Julia and Marcus Aberdeen were found dead in their house on Sharming Road in London by Ministry Officials after reports came in of the 'New Dark Mark' (a striking snake with a sword tongue) appearing over the property. The New Dark Mark, which has been seen over another murder scene involving Ministry official Julia Larger, is the only clue thus far. Marcus Aberdeen (39) was the Conductor of the famous, Hogwart's Express, on which his wife, Julia (36), worked on as a Tea Trolley lady. Their deaths were preceded by the passing of their daughter, Katrina, in a home fire just three years ago.

Though the Aberdeens were a Pureblood family, it is believed that they were killed for being Blood Traitors. The coroner report relays that both bodies showed signs of the Cruciatus curse being performed before the cause of death (the Killing curse).

There are currently no leads with this case or the previous 'New Dark Mark' case though Head Auror, Isuel Han, states, "While this case is still open, I am not at liberty to discuss the details. We assure the wizarding community that we are exercising our full effort to find and capture the responsible party."

We ask that if anyone has more information about either crimes, please contact the Ministry or tell the nearest Auror.


Dec 12, 2013 4:40 pm

Child Abduction of Ministry Official’s Son!

On a winter Hogsmeade weekend, a local tradition of allowing Hogwarts students of age into Hogsmeade, to dine and shop and relax in leisure. A fifth year Gryffindor, Eun Yeong Hyeon Han, the son of the Ministry’s Head Auror Iseul Dong Wook Han was abducted from the outskirts of the village, his wand was discovered broken and a note demanding ransom. At the moment, there seems to be only one assailant. The fifteen year old boy is a metamorphagus and was last seen at the Three Broomsticks with blonde hair, green eyes, and olive complexion wearing Gryffindor garment and black and white checkered gloves. Very little information thus far has been found and anyone with any information is urged to go speak to the Head Witch Watcher, Garret Drage, or the Head Auror, Iseul Han. Hogwarts officials reassure us that security and enchantments have been tightened around the grounds of the castle and the village since the sleeping curse that had stolen a portion of the students and staff in a coma the year prior, and will only further to increase its methods.



Year 2014

Feb 24, 2014 8:48 pm

Child Disappearance at Borson Manor

Officials are currently investigating the disappearance of Cain Justox, a young Hogwarts student from the Hampshire region in southwestern England. He disappeared a day ago, with no sign of a struggle from the family estate. Olan and Frida Borson, the boy's parents, were distraught from the news, having adopted the boy only two years previous. Olan Borson is a respected member of the Wizengamot, and there is speculation that because of his family's acceptance of muggles and muggleborns, that there may be an ulterior motive.


May 14, 2014 8:43 pm

Ministry Scandal! A Breach of the Statute of Secrecy!

It hasn't last happened since Carlotta Pinkstone became an unruly advocate for the repeal of the Statute almost a decade ago; her boisterous opinions and repetitive attempts had led to her imprisonment on several different occasions for breaching the Statute in front of muggles. Just recently, it's been reported that a breach may have occurred once again. A muggle by the name of Chad Nights has published a novel ironically titled, “The Magic Within.” It's been released as a fictitious novel of entertainment by a muggle who just so happens to be the fiance of Ministry Unspeakable Rosemarie Alvern. The published work contains key information about the wizarding world which is currently under investigation. Rosemarie Alvern, an Unspeakable for the Thoughts Chamber of the Department of Mysteries, is privileged to confidential information which makes this an utmost concern of the Ministry of Magic and the International Confederation of Wizards. She has not yet been available for comment but she will soon be facing an upcoming trial with the Wizengamot in the next following weeks.



Year 2015


Apr 26, 2015 12:03 pm

Tragedy in the Forest of Bowland, 3 Declared Dead

Aurors today were called to assist in the retrieval of a young muggleborn student and instead found a disturbing scene. Said muggleborn had been abducted from his home in Lancashire and taken to a barn in the Forest of Bowland region, where Head Obliviator, Cara League, caught up with the perpetrator. It is unclear what happen, but Cara League, as well as two other individuals were found dead at the scene. Del Rey Borson, age 17, and Cain Justox, age 15 at the time of his disappearance, were found by Aurors investigating the incident. Borson's body was identified to have been dead for maybe a few weeks, while Justox's death was dated to be five years earlier. Their families were devastated by the news.

One witness was found at the scene, the young muggleborn whose identity was withheld from the Prophet. He stated that the abductor had taken him and tortured him for several hours before Cara League arrived on the scene. She tried to save the teen, but unfortunately lost her life to the dark wizard. He had managed to escape with her help, however, and was found by Aurors when they did a search of the area. He was taken to St. Mungo's to deal with injuries sustained by the attack. The dark wizard in question was not found at the scene, and officials are asking people to keep on the lookout for any suspicious activity in the area.


Jun 05, 2015 5:05 pm

Wizengamot Trial Scheduled

Dozens murdered, blackmailed, and extorted; the Wizengamot will soon hold an upcoming trial against nearly half of the Kamenev family, whom are no strangers to Azkaban. Nearly twenty years ago, Rurik Kamenev, aged seventeen at the time, had been convicted for the murder of two muggles and an auror, Albert Hawkings. During the trial, the mother, Anastasia Kamenev, had attempted to curse the judges and barely managed to escape with her life. The then forty year old woman has been on the run ever since.

On the summer of 2028, the Kamemev's were caught. Their hidden refuge, a Pendleside manor east of Lancashire, locally known as being "haunted", has been discovered by the aurors and is still under on-going investigations. Uncovered within was hard, astounding evidence of treason, murder, and numerous counts of use of the Unforgivable Curses, which led to the arrest of five different members of the family, each one with inexplicable ties to the nefarious crimes committed: the patron head, Nikolai Konstantin Kamenev (58,) his wife, Anastasia Kamenev (53), and their son, Mikhail Kamenev (22), as well as Nikolai's brother, Sergei Ivano Kamenev (47), and his wife, Ilari Kamenev (48.) The Kamenev's have been charged with the blackmail and extortion of several wizarding establishments, including D'Lux Gold, a nightclub and bar in the seedy Knockturn Alley, alongside neighboring, The Spiny Serpent, and many other private businesses' who have wished to remain anonymous. Charges of bribery against the Department of International Magical Cooperation have also been suspected and the Head of International Magical Office of Law, Alexander Rich, is currently under investigation. The Kamenev family is also charged with the murder of Jack Montgomery Murray, who was believed to have suffered from a heart attack on October 2020, and, Elizabeth Cersei Belvina Burke, whom was discovered on July 2024, on the outskirts of muggle London on Cambridge Hearth Road, just outside Metropolis Strip Club, as well as many others, whose identities have been withheld per the families' request. The numerous victims, dating as far back as 1997, and the whereabouts of those still missing, have dragged this case on for nearly two years, as well as the magnitude use of the imperius curse, in an attempt to determine the accountability of the individual victims, ministry officials, the Kamenev children, and their actions throughout. The final trial is currently set for this spring, and all five individuals are expected to serve a life sentence at Azkaban.

In the end, you can't help but ask why? Why did this happen? How did start? And when? Perhaps most curious of all, is how a young, auror-in-training, had uncovered the major breakthrough in this case. According to my sources, the recently married, Marina Edgeworth, was the first to investigate the Pendleside Manor. Thus far, Mrs. Edgeworth has been unavailable for comment. Still so many questions have yet to be answered, and though the ministry officials remain tight lipped, we will continue to follow this story, hopefully, through the eyes of the remaining Kamenev family. The youngest son of Nikolai and Anastasia, Dmitri Grigori Kamenev (18,) along with the children of Sergei and Ilari, Nadya Kamenev (26) and Vladimir Lyov Kamenev (19), have been acquitted of any charges.

"This is a very difficult time for my brother, cousin, and I," said Nadya Kamenev for a quick statement, "we need time to process this; this has come to such a surprise to us, we never, ever, knew. One moment, we were having breakfast, and then the next, aurors were everywhere, screaming, and firing spells. It was all so surreal. We only ask for peace and solitude as we struggle to come to terms with everything that's happened."