Dear A,

I'm sort of casually seeing this guy, and it's great! I really like him, enjoy spending time with him and we have SO MUCH in common it's unreal. The trouble is, I don't think I'm over my ex and I really don't know how to deal with that without causing anyone any heartache. What do you advise? My ex and I have been broken for six months and this new thing started about three months ago.

- romanticallyunprepared

Which Broomstick

The Brazilian Quidditch League has announced its expansion, adding four new teams to the roster in response to the sport's growing popularity in the country. The new teams, based in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Salvador, and Brasília, are set to bring fresh talent and excitement to the league.

League Commissioner Ana Costa highlighted the significance of this expansion. "Quidditch is becoming a major part of our magical culture, and we're thrilled to see such enthusiasm from our community," Costa said. The expanded league will kick off with a grand opening ceremony in Rio, featuring exhibition matches and performances by local wizarding artists.

These latest developments in the world of Quidditch are sure to captivate fans and players alike, reflecting the sport's enduring appeal and dynamic growth.

Oh, darlings, the wedding bells are chiming again, and what better way to herald the arrival of a magical union than with a dash of scandal, a sprinkle of high-society intrigue, and, naturally, a good dollop of Pureblood politics?

It's that time of the year when the who's who of the Wizarding World starts pairing off like pieces on a chessboard—either by their own volition or, let’s face it, at the behest of their illustrious families. And who, my dear readers, is the latest pair to grace the upper echelons of our magical society? None other than Ethan Prince, heir to the relatively fresh Prince Dynasty (you know the one, they’ve become frightfully wealthy by slipping into Muggle industries after You-Know-Who's timely demise). And his bride-to-be? The exotic, mysterious, and dare I say wildly entertaining Zinhle Shacklebolt, niece to none other than the formidable Kingsley Shacklebolt himself—former Minister for Magic and leader of the esteemed Order of the Phoenix.

Now, you’ll recall that we had quite the feature on Mr. Prince just last month, and what a delectable tale it was! Since then, the dashing young heir has landed the role of Seeker and Co-Captain for the Slytherin Quidditch team—a real catch, wouldn’t you say? But when it comes to Miss Shacklebolt, the details are a bit murkier. Hailing from South Africa, Zinhle’s academic brilliance is as legendary as her adventures on the South African Wizarding party scene, where her name has been whispered in circles of glittering gowns, sparkling wands, and no shortage of controversy. Quite the contrast to the buttoned-up, bookish Mr. Prince, who has always been more *library* than *lavish* in his pursuits.

Now, the real question that has society buzzing: Is this simply love, or is it the Prince family's latest attempt to secure their place among the old blood aristocratic elite? After all, darlings, the Prince name may carry wealth, but it lacks the luster of history that the true Pureblood families possess. (Even their most esteemed member, Severus Snape, elected to take his father's surname.) Marrying into the Sacred Twenty-Eight is quite the shortcut to legitimacy, isn’t it? One wonders if Ethan’s grandmother, still considered new money by many in their circles, have been meticulously plotting this union to elevate their standing. After all, with Kingsley Shacklebolt in the family tree, who could possibly look down their noses at them now?

And let’s not forget that Miss Shacklebolt, aside from her high-society connections, is no slouch in the magical department. She’s a proud student of Uagadou, Africa’s most prestigious wizarding school, where students are known to cast spells without wands—an accomplishment as exotic as it is impressive. But what will her former schoolmates think of her stepping into the more traditional British wizarding world, where wandwork is king, and rules are meant to be followed? Indeed, is her family that desperate? Allowing their daughter to transfer schools to Britain, during her last year of education?

The couple, I hear, is set to tie the knot by the time Zinhle reaches her 18th birthday in July. One can only imagine the spectacle that awaits us all. Will Zinhle’s free spirit clash with the rather… conservative Prince legacy? Or will her charm win over the staid, stately halls of Ivoryhall?

Rest assured, I’ll be watching every magical moment. And with a couple as dazzling and dramatic as this, the wedding won’t be the only thing casting a spell.

On another note, the Prince family certainly seems intent on making waves in the matchmaking world, as news of another notable engagement has come to light. Ethan’s cousin, Miss Elspeth Prince—known in certain circles as one of Slytherin House’s princesses—has announced her engagement to none other than Misha Selwyn. Now, there’s a name with real gravitas. Miss Elspeth, a strikingly talented witch with an undeniable gift for Charms, has long been favored by her cousin Ethan, and this union further cements the Prince family’s connections to some of the most influential Pureblood lines. Misha Selwyn, who recently transferred to Hogwarts from Durmstrang after his father secured a prestigious position in the Ministry, adds another layer of intrigue to this already fascinating union. With his dark Durmstrang background and now his fresh start in British society, the Selwyn-Prince match promises to be one that will turn more than a few heads.