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Books Go On rampage
by: Ginny Weasley

Today in Diagon Ally, in Flourish and Blotts, two teenage boys were caught tampering with several Monster Book Of Monsters. After the owner of the shop (who wishes to be kept unnamed) had tried to stop them, the books began to roar ferociously and flapped out of the shop, terrifying several people into hysterics, and knocking over several book shelves in the process. After the two boys had told the shop owner that the books were charmed with the destructo charm, a charm that sends the person/item to destroy anything that gets in it's path) The boys were arrested and fined 300 galleons for the destruction the book caused to shops and people which included, several expensive golden cauldrons trampled outside the cauldron shop, ingredients spayed and thrown all around the Apothocary, and a man suffering a broken arm after flying head-long into a bin of dragon dung. After several hours, the books were finally obtained and put back into the shop safe and un-cursed besides the fact that they still bit. The shop owner promises the public that he will closer watch the people who comes into his shop to make sure nothing like that happens again.

Headmistress Killed at Anastasia School for Sorceresses
by Shaelyn Potter

At 3:45 A.M. Sunday, August 11, 2002, Headmistress Anastasia DiAntrio of Anastasia School for Sorceresses in Russia was killed in her office while reading a letter from her distant cousin on holiday in New Guinea. The murder weapon, a nine-inch wand, was found on the ground next to a broken window.

The murderer was none other than Lucius Malfoy, who does not approve of women learning magic. He took a leave from work saying he was on holiday in Russia. He apparently just wanted to kill the Headmistress of the only school of magic in the world that is just for girls. (Apart from succeeding, he sent 457 girls home until a new Headmistress is found.) The last place he has been seen is London at 6:28 P. M. on Monday, but if he is seen elsewhere please report it to the M. O. M. immediately.

Another Suspicious Character
Reported by: Mandi Granger

The Ministry of Magic has thought to find another person steeling. This time he or she were not taking secret passage ways but an under ground tunnel. The tunnel was found by a young girl which is attending Hogwarts. The tunnel was found early this afternoon. No one knows where the tunnel leads to because no one's brave enough to go in the tunnel. The tunnel is blocked off with some brave yet stupid wizards. Whoever volunteered is stupid enough to do it. There are also guards protecting Hogwarts. No other student is allowed to know exactly where the tunnel is except me and the girl who found it. The belongings that are missing are as follows:

1)100 candies
2) 20 new brooms
3) 50 things from the joke shop
4) secret formula to a tonic
5) wand ( the most powerful ones)

and much more.

Many people have reported they seen it at night time when a full moon is out but all reports are false. Some reports are a little likely to be true like it wears a purple clock and has a potty nose. Every store is lock tight during the night. Until someone catches the thief life will go on as usually.

The thief leaves behind bright purple footprints. If you seen this person call 555-8974

Canadian Family Attacked While Holidaying in New Guinea.
By Hermione Granger

A Lethifold attacked a Family, native to Albany, on Holiday in New Guinea last night in their hotel on the coast.

The family, consisting of two boys, a girl, and parents, were asleep in their hotel room. The family were not muggles and the father knew, upon seeing the Leithfold, exactly what it was and exactly what to do. However, the Leithfold had already made a midnight snack out of the family dog, Edinburgh. Connaught Altenberg, the father, had this to say about the attack.

"I say it was about two in the morning and I heard this noise coming from the hotel room. I thought I heard Edinburgh turn over, but I dismissed it as being nothing and lay frozen. Then what did I say, eh? A big black shadow-like thing coming toward me with its side's kind of rippling in the wind. I got all dank inside. I think the thing tried to smother me then, but I kicked a bit and it withdrew instantly. I believe it had been touching my mouth, but the struggling must have made it back of a bit. I cried out something loudly, and my wife here woke up and drew out her wand. I keep trying to tell her what to do with that thing, but the shock made it hard for me to say too many distinguishable words."

"That's when I tried a dozen spells I had learned, but with no success." His wife, Mary Alternberg continued. "I tried this Stupefying Charm, but I blasted a bit of a hole and only woke up the children. Nothing seemed to avail this awful little beast. That's when Connaught tried to roll around a bit, but this creature was still all wrapped around me. Desperately, I tried to remember a happier time and performed the Patronus Charm. The shadow was throw around a bit of the hotel room, now waking the other hotel's occupants. The Leithfold slithered out of sight."

The Leithfold, also know as the Living Shroud, is found only in humid areas. It kills and then feeds on its victims, which is what is believed to have happened to the family dog. Leithfolds have been around since at least 1782, when it attacked another man in New Guinea. It generally attacks sleeping victims, so they are rarely able to defend themselves. It leaves no traces of its victims behind. The 1973 Thickly vs. Thickly, in which a family believed that their father had died of a Leithfold, only to find him alive and well living with a landlady, is one of the most famous cases in which a Leithfold was involved with. The number of deaths by Leithfold is impossible to estimate.

The elder son, Herbert Alternberg, who is fifteen years old, had this to say to reporters: "This is a disgusting display of poor law enforcement, and if the magical government cannot find a way to control these deadly creatures, one of these days a muggle is going to die and we'll have their government questioning these mysterious disappearances. It's time for the international community to act before something happens."

Most international leaders said that these deaths were of not big concern.

Ministry Secrets Not Being Shown To Public
Reported By Hermiona Pisces-Dumbledore

I snook into top Ministry meetings by using a potion, so if some reads this, what they hey, tell everyone:) Since the meeting was like, 3 hours long, I managed to get a lot of secrets the ministry doesn't tell us. Here are just 4 big secrets I magnaged to write down, those people talk so quick.. Sorry only 4

1. Due to most crimes, like misuses, the Ministry pays fees for invesigators and all what is needed. Thanks to that, we are over 1.5 million galleons in debt. There is a plan I found out about that I'm not in favor of. Since most of us wizarding folks are about second class, we will pay a 150 g. ''fee'' every 2 weeks that goes straight to the big M.O.M headquarters in London, then to another destination. The ''plan'' will go into action in about 3 months.

2. Whenever a person commits a crime, they usually have a trial. Well, starting tomorrow, if someone does something or is accused of something, they will be put in the prison. They will be kept in until proven inncocent or guilty. The ones already in will stay in, trial or not. So even if a person is inncocent, they will have to stay in prison until there is all the evidence needed. And for everyday they are in, even those already in will now pay 17 sickles a day.

3. In all of the wizarding parts of the U.K., about 2 quarters are employed, that's about 2,000,000. Due to some money problems, over 6,000,000 more jobs will be open for buisness starting a month before the debt plan. One of the reasons is, more shopkeepers, and other jobs, most employees are getting a little old. Then they retire, and make less money. Then since the make a ton less money, they will have a bit of problems with the ''fee'' for our debt. Then we won't be able to pay it off. Not something bad. In fact, I'm ratehr in favor of this one. But then I heard the rest. Then, after we get more jobs and get out of debt, jobs will get cut. I asked why cut them, but was told to be quiet.

4. Since that big incident at the Tri-Wizard Tournament, us wizarding folk have been afraid of the Death Eaters and Voldemort. 2 new brances of the Ministry will be starting soon. One is called DEATHIS, or Death Eaters Are Too Horrible, I'm Scared, (a rather silly name.) It will be a group of rather brave people working at several points all over the world to keep people safe. Once again , I like the plans, especially the next once. A bunch of ex-Death Eaters togehter to protect us innocent people.

The Dark Avenger
By Lorena Riddle

On Monday, Gringotts bank was robbed by a wizard who refers to himself as "the Dark Avenger". We have no clue who this man is and if he is a danger to society, so we aren't able to tell you whether if he is armed and dangerous or not. I'm very sorry that we do not have that much information on this wizard. I'm very sure we will have more clues on this mysterious man. This is all we know.

This "Dark Avenger" came into Gringotts around 4pm and acted casual, as told to Daily Prophet from a Gringotts keeper named Bump. "He was rather casual about coming in here, he acted just like everyone else, happy to be getting some money out or putting some in." When we asked Mr. Bump why does this particular man stick out in your mind from all the hundreds of people you see a day, he replied, " This man had a weird look about him. He had a scar on his hand that looked like the letters 'D' and 'A'. I thought they might stand for "Dark Arts" but once he tried to steal something and got away he yelled back to us," says Bump, " The Dark Avenger will strike again!"

This is the first time that anyone has successfully stolen from Gringotts. We all hope that this "dark avenger" does not strike again as he claims he would do. If you have seen this wizard please call the Daily Prophet Crime-line at 1-555-GOT-YOU. Thank you for your participation.

Elizabeth Found!
By Lorena Riddle

Last week's story of the young girl lost at Hogwarts, has recently been found. It turns out in the middle of the night, Elizabeth McClain, the 4th year Ravenclaw, was going to go see her boyfriend, Aaron Lloyd a 4th year Gryffindor, when she accidentally took a wrong turn. She kept going hoping she would recognize where she was, but she stopped, realizing she was lost. She is safely in the Ravenclaw common room, being lectured by her upset parents, and boy do I mean UPSET! I can hear them screaming all the way down the hall.

I would like to thank Elizabeth McClain for setting an example for all of us younger girls attending Hogwarts. Next time we want to sneak out in the middle of the night to go see our boyfriends or do whatever...bring a flashlight, a map and possibly some string to find our way back. ;-)

Possible HP Alliance Questioned
Legal Information Reported By Ally Potter

On 31 May 2002 3:27:35, a Hovorum Mandragora Charm was used at 674 Ministry Alley, knocking out 12 wizards, 4 sorceresses, and 3 witches. The Hovorum Mandragora Charm is used to conjure Mandrakes upon wizards and witches. This requires a fairly strong magical hand. This witch was only able to conjure newborn Mandrakes, though. The witch in question is our very own Daily Prophet Staff Member Niki Longbottom. Cornelius Fudge, the Minister of Magic, and staff believe that Ms. Longbottom is an ally of Harry Potter, who recently was sentenced to Azkaban. We hope that Ms. McGonagall will consider Ms. Longbottom's current employance at the Daily Prophet very carefully.

Another Voldemort Sighting
by Kristen Kholor

Yes, it's happened. Again. And this time, it was one of our own. Kristen Kholor, Daily Prophet reporter, was in a Muggle shopping plaza on May 10. Not far from Diagon Alley in fact. While walking out of a store, Kristen noticed something strange. Someting very strange. More of a someone. A tall, cloaked figure lurking nearby. She started tword it. As she drew closer the figure turned around very fast, making the hood of his cloak fall. Kristen was silent with fear. What she saw was a snake-like face with eyes bright, fiery red. Who she had met was noneother than Lord Voldemort himself. He disapperated instantly. Kristen Kholor was lucky that day. Let's hope everyone is as lucky as her.

A Student Lost At Hogwarts
By Lorena Riddle

Last Tuesday, Professor Flitwick noticed that he was two students short of his class. These two students were Elizabeth McClain and Taylor Ludwikus. He did not panic at first because Elizabeth and Taylor were usually 5 minutes late. On schedule, Taylor came into class, bursting with excuses. So Flitwick began his class. That's when, once again, he noticed that he was STILL one student short! It was Elizabeth McClain. She had never been this late before, but he surely couldn't stop his class just because one student turned up missing.

"I thought to myself," said Professor Flitwick in a recent interview,"That she could have come down with the flu. There is a nasty bout of flu going around these days."

During lunch that day, when the professor didn't have any classes, he went down to the Hospital Wing to see if Elizabeth had come down with the flu. It turns out that no one currently had the flu. Right when he heard this, he went straight to Albus Dumbledore, the Headmaster of Hogwarts, stating that one of his students have gone missing.

They searched the castle thoroughly twice and still did not find young Elizabeth. We are all hoping that Elizabeth is found soon. Her parents have been notified.

Death Eaters Attack London
By Callisto Riddle

Trafalgar Square, London, UK

Muggles and wizards alike ran screaming with panic today as Deatheaters caused mass confusion at the heart of Britain's capital city. I was one of the VRAG members sent to sort out the mess in Trafalgar Square.

"These weird guys in black cloaks suddenly appeared, right at the top of Nelson's Column!" said one hysterical Muggle witness, before having his memory wiped. "They started shouting out words no-one could understand, and then there was this massive blast, like a bomb going off! Then this weird symbol of a skull and a snake appeared above them in the sky!" Imelda Bragge, 22, who at the time of the incident was doing her shopping near Trafalgar Square, was the first magical person on the scene. "Deatheaters suddenly appeared right at the top of Nelson's Column!" she revealed. "They sent out as many Confundus charms as they could, them apparated away- but not before leaving the Dark Mark in the sky above the Column! I'm really starting to believe those rumours about You-Know-Who's return now!" However, Cornelius Fudge, Minister for Magic, played down the implications of today's events. "All these stories about You-Know-Who's return are nothing more than idle rumours!" he exploded at a hastily convened news conference. "It is simply the Death Eaters banding together to scare us. All muggle memoryies have now been Obliviated, though I confess my amazement that those idiotic scaremongerers, VRAG, were allowed anywhere near the scene. It will not happen again, I assure you!" Cat calls and the pelting of rotten fruit and vegetables forced him to make a hasty exit as this point. By an amazing chance, no-one is believed to have been hurt in the Muggle-relations disaster, and the Office of Misinformation is currently liasing directly with the Muggle Prime Minister Tony Blair to seek a plausible cause for the whole mess.

Dark Lord Sighted
By Lorena Riddle

Just a couple of days ago, an elderly wizard saw a terrifying sight that could have resulted in her death. This wizard's name is Elena Wacko. What she might have seen could help the Ministry come one step closer to catching the Dark Lord. Here is Elena Wacko with her story:

"Everyday I go to the store to stock up on my candles for when I chant my incantations. My favorite candle scent is Dragon's Breath. So as I was walking to the store, I saw the most unusual thing. I saw something hovering in the sky. At first I thought it was some youngster who had stolen their parents' broom but then it started to come towards me and as it got closer, I made out what it was. It wasn't a child or a teenager; it was an adult. He had snake like red eyes and slits for a nose. He looked a lot like a regular garden snake, I tried to say something but it seemed as if this person had taken my words away. He started saying some words... it sounded like "Ecanto Lakeruis" and I began to hear his thoughts. He said, "Harry Potter, I will get my revenge!" I'm not sure if he intended to share his thoughts with me or even if he noticed, but I heard them loud and clear. When he spotted me, he charged at me and me being the old lady that I am, couldn't run as fast as I would have liked to. He grabbed me by my arm and flung me into the air and I fell with a load thud. That's all I could remember."

There is some doubt about this story because there were no witnesses to this incident and the woman's last name (if you haven't noticed) happens to be "Wacko". The only evidence that may support this story is that Mrs. Wacko has a broken arm that will be healed in about 4-5 months. The Ministry is still having some doubt, though, believing this lady's story. They state, " Mrs.Elena Wacko could have easily slipped and imagined the whole thing, and as a result of her slipping, she broke her arm."

This sighting of what seemed to be the Dark Lord happened somewhere near France. Our Private Investigator for the Daily Prophet has a hunch that he is trying to return to Britain to finish where he left off on killing young Harry Potter. So, please, Mr. Potter, be careful and watch your back, because if you just happen to encounter He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named , you might not be as lucky as elderly Mrs. Elena Wacko.

Lawrence Carterbang Caught
By Brandon Constant

The prankster Lawrence Carterbang has been on the run from M.O.M. Officials since last Christmas, for turning Muggles into various animals and leading them into places such as Hogsmeade, The Three Broomsticks Etc. Mr. Carterbang was caught at Diagon Alley when Aladdin York caught him turning loose more Muggles. The Muggles were all turned into pigs, which would explain the sudden increase of swine in Diagon Alley. Mr. Carterbang is to serve three years of public service and is to provide his wand back to M.O.M. Officials.

Mr. York has been given Merlin Forth Class.

The HP Trials: He's Finally Locked Up
Reported By Hermiona Pisces-Dumbledore

I am now at Azkaban as Harry Potter is being put in his cell. He is in here for use of an Unforgivable Curse by a minor. He is walking up in his cell with a wand in his hand. He looks ready to strike, so there are maximum guards and more. I am keeping an eye on him as he holds up that dreadful wand. He just waved it and said a few words, so I am forced to stay 100 k. from him. He is now saying his last free words, as he is not allowed to speak. All he says is "Long Live Voldemort." Ron and Hermione are also here, looking mad. All of us here are allowed  four sentences to him. Ron says, ''Well, Harry, Hope you like it here. No nice fires. No candy. No food. No chocolate eclairs from all those elves.'' Hermione screams her head off in gibberish I can't understand. And I? I say ''Bye-Bye''. Now, on the boat home, it seems good to be away. But just then, the Dark Mark appears. The boat flees to Hogwarts. Now we are here, I feel glad I have those eclairs and all that Harry Potter, Allie Of Voldemort gets is dirt to sleep on and prunes and dirt for dinner.

Fig is Fine
By Lavender Spiweb

Arabella Fig, a once famous witch, has not been in the news since the days of the dark lord. Being curious about the lack of news on her, I went to her house in Little Whinging to pay her a visit. She is alive and well, I am happy to report. She spends most of her days knitting and looking after her many cats, all the while keeping up her muggle disguise very well.

" It's a quaint life as a muggle, it is. I manage with limited magic and love it. I think most magic people are far too dependent (on magic) nowadays. I use it when I need it," she said when I asked her how she coped. She is still up to date on magical news, and reads The Daily Prophet everyday. She is currently writing a spell book, and hopes it will be ready for purchase next June.

The HP Trials
Reported By Hermiona Pisces-Dumbledore

It is 3:32 in the morning as Harry Potter is seen walking in to Wizard Court. The judge ordered me up as well as the other recovered victims. I went up first and just said what I had to. The other victims did too. Harry Potter is now sentenced to 2 years in Azkaban, and is expelled from Hogwarts. There was a death eater here earlier, but he has now gone up to approach the bench. It turns out that he is to receive a semi Dementor's Kiss, for he is also guilty of stealing a bank, and robbing. But he can't be that horrible deep down. I asked to not give him the weak form of Dementors Kiss. So he just goes to Azkaban for a few years and a lot of punishment. For now, since he is only 15, another month of Hogwarts, but no classes except for quidditch and herbology, and a new seeker. Stay away from HP.

Harry Potter Arrested
Reported With A Risk By Hermiona Pisces-Dumbledore

Harry Potter is now walking into his Azkaban cell. He is on trial for using an unforgivable curse, the conjuvictus curse, on 6 hogwarts students, all 3 years, and Prof. McGonagall., while in Trans. class. I asked him , stupidly, a few questions. My awnser? ''i gotta get out of HERE!''. He scared me! All classes will be cancled for a month. And as witnesses? They will testify, as well as victims, with the help of help, of course. While at Azkaban, i was hit by 9 spells by mr. Potter. I am now lying down, waiting for help. I am glad to be away from mr. Potter. More later on the trial!

Minister's Son Kidnapped
Reported by Pierre Viridian

Ignaleis Fudge has been kidnapped. His Father is Minister of Magic Cornelius Fudge.The 3 year old was snatched after a visit to his friend's house on Friday. Rumours about the professionalism of the kidnappers were fuelled by an attack by computer hackers on Ministry of Magic databases.

Mr. Fudge has taken a leave of absence from the Ministry until his son is located.

Abby Potter Found!
Reported by Hermiona Pisces-Dumbledore

Abby Potter has been found. Just a few weeks ago, Abby Potter was mysteriously kidnapped and, today, at 5:54 p.m., was found in a cafe off of Hogsmede. Her kidnapper was.. A cloaked fellow that scared the jeepers, it looked like, out of Abby Potter. It tried ripping the cloak off, but ended up grabbing Abby and bolting. She is currently under the care of St. Mungos, with a strange lghting bolt shaped scar on her arm. Was it you-Know-You? At leats we have our reporter abck and glad.

Harry Does Have a Sister
By Ally Potter

Recently, a news story was sent out saying that there were many rumors about imposter siblings of Harry. In this article, Harry claimed he "does not know if he really has a sister". This claim, as ridiculous as it sounds, was true at the time. A week later, he was reunited with his REAL sisters, Abby, Ally, and Larissa Potter. He was overjoyed to meet his family. Rita Skeeter showed up at school, wanting an interview, but Hermione talked to her, and she suddenly left. What could Hermione have said to make Rita forget about an interview?

NOTE: Any imposters pretending to be Harry's sister will now be fined 20 Galleons by order of the Ministry of Magic.

Disaster at Diagon Alley
By Shawn Patrick

At 3:00 pm a chain of explosions took Diagon Alley by surprise. The first explosion was completely unexpected; five shops destroyed - including BiBop Chocolates, Joe's BBQ, Sandy's Ice Cream, Lucia's Gift Shop, and Books Allot. The 78-year-old wizard, Rabbitskin was killed and another 27 people were injured.

The streets were filled with confusion and fear when a second explosion shook the place. The famous broom shop was destroyed, leaving all 16 shoppers in the hospital. The final explosion destroyed an owlery - killing dozens of owls and leaving 58 people flat on their backs.

We interviewed some victims of this tragedy:

"BOOM! BLAM! That's all I heard!" relayed a distraught Bob Corey

"All I remember is walking to BiBop chocolates, when I was about a block away I saw a huge explosion then I was on the ground. I woke up in the hospital!" said Sara Green

Jill Shen (made legendary in the Clancy Rebellion) remarked, "I was eating my ice-cream at Sandy's when I heard a loud bang… I am so lucky to be alive I was only a few yards from the explosion!"

The suspects are Phil and Lil Spit; Notorious bomb-makers. They escaped from Azkaban 2 weeks prior to this latest incident. Ministry of Magic spokeswoman, Lucille DuBois, said that the Ministry and its members condemned the actions and were offering a reward of 20,000 galleons to anyone offering information that will lead to the apprehension of the Spit twins.

Diagon Alley is CLOSED for one month for repairs.

How do Muggles Get in to the Wizard World?
By Devyn Potter

Not too long ago I wrote an article about weird happenings in the Muggle world (click here to read the article). Mr. Bob Franklin has been studying the problems and he says that they are caused by floo powder. He says it is eating holes in to the Muggle world! Many muggles have entered our world through these holes. The Ministry's working on patching them up, but if you see a muggle, contact the ministry of magic!

Favorite Teachers To Most Hated Of All
by Abby Potter

Recently I've transferred to Hogwarts and have all the teachers Harry had and asked to get a list of every student because I'm going to make a poll of the most favored teacher. Now, since I said that teachers were acting real nice. Professor Mcgonagall is canceling all homework and tests. Snape is, oh my gosh he's handing out Honeyduke's sweets! Dumbledore is still the nicest, but Professor Mcgonagall is nice though. Find out who's the best or worst next time!

Hagrid's birthday
Reported by Mandi Granger

Today is Hagreds birthday. He is officially 37 years old. There was a big bash at hogwarts. He was so excited when he entered the dining hall. he entered then Head master albums dumbledore wave his wand then presto every thing appeared. I got him the monster book of monsters.

Abby Potter Kidnapped
By Abby Potter
Before the kinapping

The second week of votes are here! It'll take 3 more weeks to get the answers out. Professor Flitwick is with us right now.
Flitwick: Hello Abby. Enjoying Hogwarts?
Abby: Yes, I am!
Flitwick: Good.
Abby: How do you feel about the polls?
Flitwick: Well, the teachers have been arguing about who's the best.
Abby: Who do think is going to win?
Flitwick: It's obvious.
Abby: Who?
Flitwick: Dumbledore.

The Interview with Dumbledore
Abby: I'm going in his office right now and opening the door, and................ Aaahh!

This is an exact transcript of the events recorded on Abby's special dictawand, a recording device used by the Daily Prophet's field reporters. We can only surmise that Ms. Potter was knocked over the head, because immediately after her blood curdling scream, there was a slight thud. Investigators from the Ministry of Magic believe that the very same person who haa been stealing from Hogsmeade attacked Ms. Potter, albeit we know not why. The sword of Godric Gryffindor is believed to be missing, as Professor Dumbledore claims it's not where it is usually hidden. 
Sadly, this recording is the last we've heard from Ms. Potter. The dictawand was found by Dumbledore whose office was trashed. The Ministry of Magic is looking into this, and all of us here at Daily Prophet are worried sick about our missing comrade. We'll continue to post any news of her whereabouts as soon as news is made available. In the mean time, we can only hope for the best.

Broom-maker Attempts Space Flight
By Sarah Weasley

Do you remember Sputnick? Well now the first wizard has launched himself into space. Not in a rocket, but on a domed broom. Harold Black, Sirius Black's father is a renowned maker of brooms. He has invented the first broom that is space-worthy, and livable. A magic storage space doesn't slow the broom down, but it gives you an extra space to sleep while the broom is on autopilot, and tons of space to store your stuff! Harold is scheduled to arrive at the moon on Thursday morning. Let's all cheer for him as the first wizard on a broom has been launched into space!

News on the Suspicious Character

Reported by Mandi Granger

The ministry of magic have yet to find the person stealing everything at Hogsmeade. People may believe that he or she is on its way to Hogwarts through a secret passage way.They are blocking off any passage ways to Hogwarts. How the person found about the passage way, nobody knows. For my opinion I think it a trap. The students have not been informed about it but since I write articles for the Daily Prophet I got a heads up. I was sworn not to tell .They are still looking for him at Hogsmeade.

Christmas Trouble
By Rebecca Diggory

You might have heard the song "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer", but, at Hogwarts, it was a teacher. On December 24, Professor Flitwick had been drinking way too much butterbeer to ring in the holidays. He reportedly swaggered out of Hogsmeade when, coincedently, Hagrid, the groundskeeper and care of magical creatures teacher, was trying to calm one of the flying reindeer (muggles don't belive that some reindeer fly) that he was showing to his class. The creature escaped his clutch ( I ask, "how"?) and started to head north. However, Flitwick was still very drunk, and couldn't see straight or think straight either.

I interviewed Hagrid, and he had this to say, " The professor swayed this way and that. I guess he got too excited an' made a call. Not just any call, a matin' call. The poor critter came spectin' to see a female, but when he didn't, he got angry and trampled Flitwick."

Students had also heard the noise, and came out to see what was going on. All saw the teacher get run over, and a couple of first years went to go get Dumbledore.

Professor Flitwick spent the holidays with his family, hoping never to see a reindeer again. Best of luck, Professor!

McGonagall Leaving Hogwarts?
By Brandon Constant

After many weeks of debate rumors have spred like wildfire that Professor Minerva Mcgonagall may be leaving Hogwarts school of Witchcraft & Wizardy soon. But indeed she is not after having the chance to sit down with the Professor I have had the following interview:

Brandon Constant: So, professor, how do you believe these rumors started?
Professor McGonagall: Well, Mr.Constant, I myself believe the rumors started when I considered to teach at the National Magic College of Gnilwor.

Brandon Constant: Interesting. Gnilwor being one of the leading colleges of further magical learning.
Professor McGonagall: Gnilwor is a very good school but I perfer Hogwarts, I have taught here for many years and feel more comfortable here at Hogwarts then at any other school

Brandon Constant: I see. Professor, have you ever had the desire to assume another career?
Professor McGonagall: Why Mr. Constant! I have never had such a thought. I love teaching children and I will continue for many years.

Brandon Constant: Professor, do you think that your students have anything to gain from your teaching experence?
Professor McGonagall: I taught you, Mr. Constant ,did I not?

Brandon Constant: Why yes you did, Professor, and I did learn much from you.
Professor McGonagall: Yes, rather fast, I might add.

Brandon Constant: Yes I did ,Professor, but there is one question I would like to ask; You have much experience in Transfiguration but there are some that say other schools would stop at nothing to have you as one of their teachers. Is that true?
Professor McGonagall: Yes it is true, I have been offered many other teaching positions at several schools but, like I said ,I prefer Hogwarts. The things the school boards have done to make me come to their school...

--Professor McGonagall giggles at the thought of her answer--

Brandon Constant: Well, Professor, I thank you for your time I do hope you have a very long teaching career at Hogwarts.
Professor McGonagall: Thank you ,Mr. Constant, as I do to you for a long career yourself.

Brandon Constant: Thank you, Professor- have a good day.
So there you have it the true facts told by Professor McGonagall herself, She is not leaving Hogwarts and she's not going to any other school

Potter Author J.K. Rowling in Secret Wedding
12:31pm Sunday, 30st December 2001
Reported by Callisto Riddle

Harry Potter author JK Rowling married her partner Dr. Neil Murray in a secret wedding right after the Christmas holidays. A spokeswoman for the 35-year-old author claimed the wedding took place on Boxing Day, December 26, at the writer's new home -- a large Hogwarts-style castle -- in Scotland.

The spokeswoman could not comment on any of the details regarding the ceremony reported in the News of the World.

In a short statement, publicist Nicky Stonehill stated, "JK Rowling and Neil Murray were married on December 26 at their house in Perthshire. Their immediate family attended the wedding."

According to the sources, 15 close friends and family were present at Killiechassie House, Aberfeldy, which the author bought two months ago.

Rowling wore a cream outfit designed for her and her eight-year-old daughter Jessica, her first and only daughter from Rowling's first marriage. Jessica, as well as Rowling's sister Dianne, 33, and Dr. Murray's sister Lorna were the three magical bridesmaids.

It's no surprise to us that Rowling, who guards her privacy fiercely, decided to keep this ceremony top secret. It was reported that caterers were hired from 50 miles away in Edinburgh, and wedding guests were sworn to secrecy. Even the minister, who wasn't named, was called in from 20 miles away.

Everyone here at the Daily Prophet wishes Dr. and Mrs. Murray a long and happy marriage. Happy Honeymooning!

Warning!
reported by Mandi Granger

A suspicious character seen running around a Hogsmeade. Last seen in the secret path way to Hogwarts. Could be going to Hogswarts. Missing product have been missing. Here's a list of the following products that are missing
Tons of candy
the secret formula to a new broom
Wands(the most powerful ones)
spell books
Animals(such as owls,reptiles,cats and exc.)
Left behind glowing footprints. If you seen any characters like this
Call 555-8974

Muggles Casting Spells
By Carlaba Dumbledore

It was 1:30 in the after noon when a wished to be at Hogwarts muggle tried casting spells at his little brother when someting actully happend as the words PREFETUS TOTALUS came out of her mouth her brother turned to stone.

Carterbang Spreading More Then Holiday Cheer?
By Brandon Constant

The Wizard of many practical jokes (Lawrence Carterbang) is spreading more then Holiday cheer this year. Just this week many Wizards & Witches were turned into various objects and left for the M.O.M. to find them and turn them back. But as if it could not get any worse Carterbang has been transfiguring Muggles into various types of animals then leading them into many different areas such as Diagon Alley and Hogsmead. The Minister of Magic Fudge replies: "Carterbang is causing great Havoc on the Wizarding world, It's as if he wants the muggle world to find out about our world" But with much use of memory charms the muggles have forgotten what has happened to them. But a few wizards are still missing but the M.O.M is hard at work on this case, If you have any information on the location of Lawrence Carterbang Please Owl the M.O.M. ASAP

Where Have All The Rumors Gone?
by Lavender Spiweb

As many of you may have noticed, a member of The Daily Prophet has not been writing her usual colourful stories she musters up from usually normal interviews. That's right, I am of course, talking about Rita Skeeter. As we all remember too well, Skeeter's stories always had people gossiping about the victim of her article, and some were so popular that they were the only talk for at least a week, or until the next facinating bit of news came out. Last year about this time a particularly eye-catching report was issued. One about Harry Potter. It was printed that Potter had said quite a few things during a private interview with Skeeter that he didn't actually say. I had my own little interview with him, and it turns out that all of those soppy sentences Skeeter quoted from him were never said. " The only real sentence I really said was when I asked her what her Quick Quotes Quill was. It kept scribbling stuff down that I wasn't saying. It was really annoying," said Potter. So there we have it. All of those notions we had about Potter losing his mind and being Hermione Granger's boyfriend were, in fact, poppycock. But the real question is, where is Rita Skeeter? Not one of her devious stories has come out since last summer, after the the Triwizard Tournament finished. It seems strange that she had not written up on Potter winning the cup, and of the late Cedric Diggory. I decided to have a poke around, and with an interview of a worker at the Ministry (who wished to remain nameless) I found out that Skeeter is not missing, but she has merely decided to quit her job. "I don't know where she's got to, but frankly I don't care. If you're reading this, Skeeter, hear this. You aren't missed nor welcome back," said the worker.

So there we have it, folks. The real, boring truth. But at least no one is getting offended. Except maybe Rita.

New Ollivander's Wand Filling
By Sarah Weasley

Yes, it's true. Ollivander has let the daily prophet reporters exclusively know that there will be a new wand filling! I myself know from extremely reliable resorces that the filling with be wood pixie wings, and that the filling is due to appear sometime around May next year. The new wands are said to be extremely useful for charms and long lasting spells. So if you have a growing wizard, be sure to stop by, and try and get one of these new wands! Of course the wand chooses the wizard, so try to deserve it...

Shadows in the North
By: Nathan Potter

Don't get this wrong this is a TRUE story.
It was one BIG week. From the very start it had been interesting. When my dad told me that we were going to the North Pole I was shocked. I had always wanted to go and see the Aurora.
But then I though of Santa Claus. Were we on an errand? When I asked my Dad this he just laughed and said that Santa lives in Argentina. The red suit is to throw people off. It was shocking news.
We arrived the Muggle way. By plane. Silently and swiftly so as not to disturb the ice and cause an avalanche. I wondered why not apparate? But we could not take all of our supplies without multiple trips. (Yes, I DO have my license.) So we had to arrive by plane.
When we got there it was cold. But why were we there? Find out in our next issue!

Boadicea’s Final Resting Place Found!
By Hermione Granger

In London, under Platform 9 ¾, the world-renowned body of Druidess Boadicea was found today, to the surprise of wizards everywhere. Her body as well as beautiful objects were found by the wizardess Cassandra Wilson, who works with the ministry of magic to track history’s mysteries.

The majority of us are well aware of the Druidess Boadicea story. Boadicea was actually her roman name, that is the name the Romans gave her, her real name being Boudicca. Some believe she was named after the Celtic goddess of Victory. Boadicea married into royalty about 48 A.D. (Her husband died about 60 A.D.) Her husband’s death brought unbelievable attacks to her family from the Romans. This, as you might have predicted, infuriated Iceni tribe and formed a rebellion, which would forever curse the Roman Empire. A massacre came, and Boadicea was taken prisoner. She was buried in a location unknown until today.

Wilson was informed of a rumour claiming that Boadicea was buried somewhere under King’s Cross Station, and was surprised to find that the rumour may have been true.

“The one thing” Wilson said to reporters inquiring of the amazing find “is to remember that rumous always have some kind of base in fact. I checked in on this rumour and found that this was more plausible than most believed.”

Getting the ministry of magic to fund an investigation of King’s Cross proved more difficult.

“The minister (Cornelius Fudge) was difficult to peruse. He wasn’t exactly thrilled with the idea of the idea of ripping up parts of King Cross right under muggle’s noses.”

And tricky it would have been.

One of her partners, (who Wilson calls fondly her partner in crime) Claudius Tacitus, made a fascinating discovery: King’s Cross was lying right on top of a series of caves. Some suspected that Boadicea’s tomb was hidden somewhere in the caves. With that information, and the promise that King’s Cross wouldn’t be ripped up (at least not yet), the minister gave the go ahead to let a search of the caves begin, the main objective to find and recover any remains of Boadicea.

Inside, to the bewilderment of some, was her tomb, a shrine to her and her family. On the wall of her tomb was her final speech, written completely in runes. Also found inside were books and journals, scrolls, wands (believed to be used by her and her family), amulets and, to the surprise of Wilson and her team, a collection of shrunken mandrake heads. Everything was written in runic language and will take years and years to decipher. Wilson and her team will be busy decoding the journals, books and scrolls, and is expected to hand over valuable information spells written down within the manuscripts to the ministry of magic.

Click here to learn more about Boadicea and her life.

Portkey Prediction
By Rebecca Diggory

While in my regular Divination class, a very mysterious mishap came about. I went to go ask Professor Trelawny if I could have a new planetary movement map (don't ask) when I realized that one of the students had suddenly disappeared! I found her partner shaking with fear. A couple of students went to ask her what happened, but her only reply was "AAAAIIIIIIIIIEEEEEE", and she shot out of the classroom. We heard a crash outside and then in walks Dumbledore with the girl under his arm (I was asked not to name names) and she was rubbing her head vigorously.

"Now, I want you to tell me everything," he explained.

The girl instantly said, "She just went to reach for her quill, an.....and.....and suddenly vanished!"

Everyone gasped, but the professor just explained, "Ah, I knew one of us would leave, I predicted it. But I predicted they would leave on the back of a very small dragon." Right after she finished, you could suddenly hear several giggles being covered up with coughs and sneezes, I was doing so also. Dumbledore kindly suggested that the quill was switched with a portkey, and several gasps, whispers, and glances were switched. All were shushed and told not to worry.

Later that day, at dinner, the girl that disappeared with the portkey came quietly into the hall. The hall went quiet and stared as the girl walked past. She looked like she came from a swamp, it would explain all the mud, leaves, and smelly goo that covered her robes. The stench filled the room, and you could hear the Weasley twins gagging. To be honest, it was quite hilarious.

When I asked what the Professor thought, she only said, "Shush! Im predicting death for anyone who is born in July, I can know everything," and she stomped away, her fingers pressed against her temples. But, as we all know, Professor Trelawny doesn't know anything.

Arithmancy Teacher Under Third Year's Spell
by Isabella Jynx

"There have been many accidental transformations by far at this school, but this is the worst ever," admits transfiguration teacher Minerva McGonagall of Hogwarts. "But I don't aim to quit from my job."

It all started in a 3rd year class at Hogwarts on Nov. 18th. Teresa Itality, a Hufflepuff, wanted to be the first to try a spell to turn a mouse into an apple. The spell was, "Toatli" and Teresa was about to perform it when Professor Vector, the arithmancy teacher came in. A terrible result happened. Teresa was so absorbed into watching the teacher talk to Professor McGonagall that she said "Tightli" instead of "Toatli", her wand pointing at the arithmancy professor. With a ZAP the professor was transformed into a flower pot.

"It was awful," Teresa sobs. "They haven't been able to transform Professor Vector back yet, and it's all my fault!" Thankfully, the Hufflepuff Teresa faces no punishment, as it was an accident. However, classes were cancelled for a week, and the ministry is now trying out the new spell Teresa had discovered. Although the spell may be useful in the future, we must keep trying to turn poor Professor Vector back. Expect no Arithmancy homework for a while.

Hogwarts' New Teacher Fired
By Mandi Granger

Hogwarts' new teacher was just recently fired for the unethical use of his teaching ability. He just recently tried his wand trying to do a students homework. Teacher's pet if you ask me. He's going in court December, 2001.Here's what the teacher said, "I was just trying to help out! Is there a crime in that!" I will get you any future up date December 10, 2001.

Startling News!
By Ginny Weasley

After many long councils held in the Ministry of Magic's headquarters, and more of my snooping into other people's offices, I've managed to unearth some startling news. The Ministry of Magic is banning a lot of the most popular charms used throughout the wizarding world. The cause of this uncanny behavior is the muggles are starting to notice us. Or so Cornelius Fudge says. But for others in the council room, they disagreed with the ban of the charms. They say that most of the charms we use make everyday life easier. But then I couldn't hear the last part of what they were saying because I was spotted by a goblin who was entering the building. He chased me out and took me back to Hogwarts. Then when we got back, Professor McGonagall threw a fit for being off the grounds after dark and banned me from all future Hogsmeade trips and gave me detention. It looks like this is the end of a popular branch of magic.

Weird Happenings in Muggle World
by Devyn Potter

Many muggles have been reporting seeing strange lights of purple and white  Durmstrang's School colors. Some think this could perhaps be a protal to Durmstrang, or maybe a warning from You-Know-Who! Expert Bob Franklin says that many other muggles have said to see other weird stuff like owls changing into humans. If you see anything weird in the muggle world, please contact the Ministry of Magic.

Minister of Magic - Your questions His answers
by: Annie Potter

Some of you have questions for the Minister of Magic. Some of these people did something about it. I've gotten about one hundred questions you would like me to ask him. So here are the top three.

Question: What is your favorite magical creature?
Answer: The flout snouted watchmodooosy, because it is small like a bird but has fur instead of feathers. It makes a beautiful sound when the constellation Orion is straight over head.
Question: What is your favorite muggle animal?
Answer: The skunk. It may smell bad but it is so cute.
Question: Do you ever ask professor Dumbldore for help?
Answer: Yes, he helps me with decisions.

Gringott's Almost Robbed
By Shawn Patrick

Yesterday at 3:00 a.m. Gringotts was almost robbed by 10 skilled wizards and 3 witches. They cast body locking spells on all the guards and went to three different vaults but couldn't get them open. The dragon attacked the robbers but was unsuccessful in apprehending them. The robbers soon gave up and flew away with nothing. "It was terrible!" said Jon Smit the first guard attacked. Gringotts will be closed for two days because of fire damage made by the dragon.

Our With Fudge:
"Fudge is Incompetent!" Claims Leading Wizard
By Callisto Riddle

Troubled Cornelius Fudge, Minister for Magic, has today been labelled 'incompetant' and 'a blockhead' by a top M.O.M. employee. Eldred Mocranovic, Head of the Department of Mysteries, told yours truly: "Fudge will not accept that You-Know-oh, hang it, Voldemort is back. It is a well known secret in the Ministry that that blasted sorceror killed Amos Diggory's son, Cedric, but Fudge continues to act as if nothing has happened and has reached new levels of incompetance. Everyone in the Ministry knows that Voldemort has returned -- as soon as I heard I owled Professor Dumbledore, who was able to confirm the rumour. We need Dumbledore for Minister, not some blockhead idiot!"

At this point, Mr. Mocranovic was forced to retreat from a hail of sludge flung by half a dozen of Fudge's supporters. However, his comment later was, "Disgusting!"

Fudge's state of mind has also been commented on by Rita Skeeter, who surprisingly agreed with his stance. "Dumbledore, as we have known for some time, is a complete crackpot and it is well known that the boy Harry Potter is seriously distubed. I, for one, will only accept these idiotic rumours of You-Know-Who's return when I see the man himself in front of me!" she told me. Ms. Skeeter has recently returned from an unexplained absence, although close friends to a certain Miss H. Granger will know exactly what has occurred.

An interview with Professor Albus Dumbledore, to discover the extent of You-Know-Who's current power, and the actions of VRAG, the Voldemort Resistance Group, should be posted next week.

Aurora Dust
By Nathan Potter

In the land of the cold north there are what few wizards know about, the pansebjorne, also known as armored bears. While it is still dangerous some brave wizards travel up there to do research.

About a month ago David Alchiem discovered a misterious dust. This dust was discoverd by muggles in the 1930's, but with a memory charm they soon forgot about it. It seems that this dust can only be seen with a silver nitrate solution. It is atracted to adults and not to children. More research is to be done on the Dust. What we do know however is that it degenerates the body.

By order of the Ministry of Magic if anyone wishes to travel to the Arctic the must cast a Regenerating Charm to avode being degenerated by the Dust. More details to be announced later.

J.K. Rowling Wins Photo Row

The Telegraph has reported that Harry Potter author, J.K. Rowling, was upset when Britain's OK! Magazine published three photographs of Rowling's eight year old daughter, Jessica in an article about the Rowling family holiday in Mauritius. Ms. Rowling has been very protective of her daughter's privacy, never allowing a single photograph to be released.

Ms. Rowling took the issue to the Press Complaints Commission, claiming that the use of long lens photography to take pictures of Jessica on a private beach was in violation of two clauses from the code covering privacy and protection of children from unauthorised media interest. The Press Commission has ruled in Ms. Rowlin's favor, and OK! will have to publish and adjudication in their next issue. When asked for comment, Ms. Rowling stated, "I am delighted and relieved that the PCC has ruled in Jessica's favor." Moral of the story: Don't mess with mothers.

Daily Prophet Opens Store to Benefit the September 11th Fund

All across the east coast of the United States, stores are selling out of all Americana products, leaving people scrambling to show off their American pride and their support of the victims of this horrible tragedy. In an effort to help out, we've opened an online store full of Americana products; the American flag, inspirational quotes, and American history. All proceeds from the store will be donated to the September 11th Fund, which was set up by the United Way and the New York Community Trust. The proceeds which will be sent to the September 11th Fund will be used to "mobilize resources to respond to the urgent needs of victims and their families affected by these attacks."

Click here to visit the store

Tribute Website Up on the Internet

The Daily Prophet has prepared a website to illustrate the heroics, the worldwide reaction, and the unitarian condemnation of the acts of terror against the United States on September 11. The site also has links to news websites around the globe, information on how to help from wherever you may be, and a photo gallery of world reactions. Click here to visit the site now.