A Safe December
December is the holiday season and the holidays have a tendency to get a little crazy. The Daily Prophet has put together a nice little tip sheet to help people stay safe this holiday season! Not to mention, there has been an increasing number of crimes escalating without our magical community and we want everyone to make it to the new year with us!
Snow is coming so a few tips to remember – make sure you keep your walkways and driveways clear of ice and snow, no one wants to be the reason Grandma slips and breaks a hip on Christmas Eve!
If you are decorating for the holidays, remember out herbologist friends have a whole slew of holiday plants that are unsafe for pets so double check those poinsettia's before bringing them into your home if you have a crupe or kneazle! They are related to dogs, after all.
But also, be sure you don’t go overloading those electrical outlets if your home runs on muggle electricity! Brilliant thing but disastrous during the holiday season with all those lights!
Everyone loves to cozy up by a warm fire with hot chocolate and a good book (or a cute friend!) but remember fire safety! Ensure your fireplace is clean before use and that there’s nothing at risk nearby in case the wrong kind of sparks fly.
If you are out and about attending or hosting holiday parties, remember, don’t drink and fly your broom or apparate drunk or even use the floo network because you never know where your drunk slurs might take you.
Cooking that lovely turkey dinner, yeah, you all know, don’t leave it all unattended or you might burn the house down.
Gift giving – make sure it’s safe folks. Don’t put poison in your chocolates for your boss. That ain’t cool. Don’t give small pieces to your friend’s kid. They might choke and you’ll ruin your friendship. And don’t leave the babies unattended around the gift wrap!
Stay Safe! Keep your wands on you at all times! And dress for the weather!
WOMAN ARRESTED IN HOGSMEADE
After a fluke investigation, a witch has been arrested for multiple accounts of abuse towards her underaged son – not named to protect his identify. Auror Cooper McPhee was alerted to a problem while visiting his cousin in Hogsmeade by a very distraught young woman expressing that the youth in question was in some kind of trouble. This young lady – Lucianna Quinn – is said to have a knack for knowing when things are going to happen according to sources, and was a prison in the Cremation’s Accona Desert so McPhee listened.
The woman and youth were discovered in a room at The Hog’s Head where the barkeep stated “they had a strenuous conversation that made some of my customers uncomfortable but the boy went with her willingly so we didn’t think anything of it. Not until the Auror burst through the door looking for them.”
The boy was discovered, shaken and harmed and his mother was taken into custody after a scuffle between her and the Auror. The boy has been treated by healers at Hogwarts.
CONTINUED THREATS
The now daily attacks in London increase the death toll despite all attempts from the Ministry to bring the perpetrators to justice. Is this beyond the capabilities of Carman Jones to handle? The decorated Auror has yet to produce a solid lead, leaving London and all of England in a new state of fear. Muggles, Muggleborn, Half-bloods, and Purebloods are counted among the victims, leaving no motive along with no potential suspect. Additional reports of evidence going missing increases the belief that these attacks could be an inside job. Perhaps the new Minister should look at appointing a lead Auror that has more experience and is better suited to handle this type of case.
While it is believed that the ringleader has a pointed interest in Maya Laureano, the Mediwitch has not been seen since she was spirited off to the Twisted D’s estate after the attack at the Ministry. Ellis has been seen out and about on numerous occasions leaving one to wonder if Laureano survived the attack. Would Ellis keep that information from her family and the Ministry? Did Ellis have anything to do with her demise? It was well known that Ellis had an interest in Laureano, but what if Laureano didn’t feel the same… Could the drummer also be a murderer? There is still suspicion that he in involved with the attacks throughout London, perhaps Laureano is just another victim that has yet to be found. Perhaps Jones should end her friendship with the D’s and do her job and investigate the disappearance of Laureano and the band’s involvement in the current situation.
NEW MINISTERS
The community has spoken and elected Shae Haywood and Nicola Skadegamutc for their new leaders. Both are fierce competitors and had a hard race to the finish line but came out on top! Congratulations to both of you! Now, we had a chance to sit down and talk to the candidate to find out a little more about how they are doing and feeling. See their interviews below:
Nicola Skadegamutc - Senior Undersecretary
DP: How do you feel about winning the election?
NS:Excited to have been elected and eager to try and bring some beneficial changes to the Ministry and our supporters.
DP: What do you have to say to your competition now that you have won?
NS: It was a good race, and I am open to any and all ideas he may have to help move the Ministry forward.
DP: What are you first plans for the Ministry and Wizarding World now that you are in office?
NS: The first order of business is to get a baseline of where all the departments are and then work with the heads of those departments to institute changes that will benefit the community that the Ministry serves.
DP: What areas do you feel need the most work within the Ministry?
NS: There are obviously some holes! There are certainly areas that need improvement. As with any organization that grows and changes leadership, there will be some growing pains. However, my job as the Senior Undersecretary is to support the Minister as well as the growth and wellbeing of the Ministry and its members. That is what I intend to do.
DP: Do you know what is really going on in the Department of Mysteries? Sources say Kingsley has been sneaking out of there with briefcases of ... well, who knows!
NS: It is called the Department of Mysteries for a reason. As Senior Undersecretary I do have more knowledge of what is being done in the different departments than others. However, again, my job is to support those departments and to help them weather the changes that are coming with the change in Minister. I would question your sources actual knowledge of what is going on in the Department of Mysteries as that department and their undertakings are not openly available to the general public for a reason. If your source has legitimate reason to believe something is amiss within the department (or any department), I urge them to come to me or the Minister directly so we may investigate properly. I do not give much credibility to those who report to the newspaper for shock effect before reporting to those who may actually be able to do something if there are unacceptable activities occurring.
DP: And what do you plan to do about all these upcoming attacks that seem to be going no where? People are terrified to go out of their homes without protection!
NS: Our Aurors are focused on the attacks and are committed to doing everything that needs to be done to discover who is behind them and put them in Azkaban where they belong. I am looking to make some staffing changes within the Auror department to acknowledge the dedication of some and to send a message to others who are not working up to their potential. For one, Ms. Jones needs to be commended for the effort she has been putting into this case since it first landed in her lap. I will be working with her to ensure she has all the resources she needs.
Shae Haywood - Minister for Magic
DP: How do you feel about winning the election?
SH: I feel good and I feel excited that now our world will get the leader it should have, not people who are weak and let things happen
DP: What do you have to say to your competition now that you have won?
SH: Nice try, you just don't have what it takes.
DP: What are your first plans for the Ministry and Wizarding World now that you are in office?
SH: My first job is to reform the ministry, things have gotten too lacking around here. My first job in the wizarding world is to ensure everyone that I will do everything in my power to stop what is going on.
DP: What areas do you feel need the most work within the Ministry? There are obviously some holes!
SH: Yes, there are holes many of them and in each department. I will be starting with the Aurors. Everyone will be put on notice that they need to start working hard and getting out there to see what is going on.
DP: Do you know what is really going on in the Department of Mysteries? Sources say Kingsley has been sneaking out of there with briefcases of ... well, who knows!
SH: Then I will bring in Mr Kingley myself and have a chat with him. As for the Department of Mystery well who knows what really goes on down there?
DP: And what do you plan to do about all these upcoming attacks that seem to be going nowhere? People are terrified to go out of their homes without protection!
SH: We can not rule anything out. Yes these attacks are terrifying and I will be getting to the bottom of these and I will deal with this in any means necessary
Thank you both for your time! It seems our world is finally in good hands!
Written by Rita Skeeter
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★ THE WIZARDING WORLD'S OFFICAL QUIDDIDCH NEWS ★
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IS QUIDDITCH BECOMING TOO DANGEROUS?
With the number of injuries occurring, first Aryana Chadwick and now Izanna Kingsley (see more below) it's a wonder what is going on in Quidditch. Could the sport be becoming too dangerous? Or are Mediwitches not enough to help these athletes with their ever growing needs? Perhaps it's time to replace the famed sport with something safest? Or increase the qualifications of those tending to these injured players to a higher regard? It would be a shame for kids coming out of school who dream of flying their brooms in a national stadium to lose that chance because of how dangerous the sport is becoming. Or perhaps it is time for those at the Ministry to take a look at the rules of Quidditch and alter them for better safety for the players to keep this beloved game alive.
INJURIES
Izanna Kingsley took a bludger to the arm in a recent game and seems his throwing arm hasn't quite been the same. While the bludger crushed a few bones in his shoulder, mediwitches on scene were able to patch him up enough to finish the game. However, Coach of the Falcons admits he's worried about Kingsley's arm and has him seeing a massage therapist to work on the muscles and ensure they can prevent any permanent damage that might end the athlete's career.
EURO QUALIFIERS
With players seemingly focused on League games, and the number of injuries increasing, the Euro Qualifiers have been relatively mute lately. No updates to report as there have not been any recent matches.
WORLD NEWS
All around the world Quidditch teams have been creating news. Much like the Euros, Canada and the USA have been having some friendly games to keep the spirit of Quidditch but otherwise it seems the teams worldwide are all focused on their league games much more than anything else.
OTHER NEWS
Caerphilly Catapults went against Ballycastle Bats in the Champions League. This was a tough game. Seemed like the Wales and Northern Ireland teams put it out there. Some parts had got a bit too nasty and at one point looked like someone might get injured and fall off the broom. Overall it was the Ballycastle Bats that won the match.
QUIDDITCH PLAYERS
Come on down to Quality Quidditch Supplies where the Pride of Portee Quidditch team will be there to show off their new quidditch robes and the new brooms from Kingsley Brooms. Autographs will be available.
Written by Noel Paige May
Maya Laureano – the name might sound familiar since she has been in the news a ton lately (I think someone has an attention seeking disorder) is a thirty-two year old mediwitch at St. Mungo’s. Originally from Barcelona, Spain, Maya attended Hogwarts back in the 90’s and early 2000’s! She graduated from Ravenclaw and set her sights on becoming a mediwitch in the urgent care department of St. Mungo’s. A little nicer than working for a Quidditch team in my opinion!
Currently dating Deri Ellis – though we wonder why...money? Fame? He’s obviously been nothing but trouble for her since prior to their meeting Maya never said boo and lived a rather mundane life in the magical world. Now all we hear about her is one attack or another...if makes you wonder what could be so interesting given that she seems a very typical young woman who wants marriage, family, and to continue with her dream job.
Well, best of luck, Maya – if you are even still alive! Hopefully the Aurors crack this case soon. | What is there to say about Mackenzie Dunamis? Not a whole lot. Even his interview questions were vague and uninspiring which makes this writer wonder if he’s actually hiding something bigger than meets the eye. What I did get out of him is that he’s currently twenty-two years old and attended Beauxbatons but since his graduation from the prestigious school his has lived under the radar and working for his grandfather until recently. Doing what? I asked, well, his answer was boring too. He’s nothing but a mere servant, and doesn’t even get paid for it!
Single. Jobless. Broke. And with no aspirations, Mackenzie Dunamis is not someone I recommend the lads and ladies line up for a date with – though he is sweet and kept complimenting my hair. |
WITCH WEEKLY GOSSIP
Twisted D’s Paternity ScandalDeri Ellis, drummer for the Twisted D’s, took a paternity test and it was determined he was not the father of the boy that he was accused of fathering. Nor is he currently married, so there is still hope for some of your women out there.
However, Diesel Rider, the muggleborn lead singer of the Twisted D’s has also had a paternity suit, and that has determined that a current fifth year Student at Hogwarts is his son. That must come as shock not only to him, but also to family of that Student, a one Grigor Cadwaladr. Grandson to Mr. Pedr Cadwaladr, a previously known Death Eater, a vocal follower of the Purist movement and currently retired Unspeakable.
We wonder how it will affect the budding romance between the young Cadwaladr and one Bellamy Saffron. The two have been seen together both around the Castle and in Hogsmeade. Ms. Saffron is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Octavius Saffron from London. Will they allow for her continued association with the young Mr. Cadwaladr or will they choose to protect their bloodline?
Written by Ashland Aurinko
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