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Daily Prophet 8; Year 3 - Day 6
Topic Started: May 6 2008, 11:38:03 PM (339 Views)
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The Daily Prophet
Year 3 - Day 6

Ministry Declares new R.R.P.D.C. Decree
All species of near-human intelligence subject to containment for any alleged crimes against wizard-kind.

by William o' Lanti

Mixed reactions abound after the Ministry decision to pass the Decree for the Reasonable Restriction of Potentially Dangerous Creatures of Near-Human Intelligence, Number Nineteen which gives the Ministry of Magic the power to detain any beast of being that is even suspected of being involved in any activities that threaten wizard-kind.

The nineteenth decree, drafted in the wake various disappearances of students and staff of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The disappearances--two of which have been confirmed dead by an eyewitness who visited the school a few weeks ago--are linked to the centaurs of the Forbidden Forest, who have been very adamant that they do not wish any more human interference in their ways, after the eighteenth decree was passed, restricting their territory. The centaurs are alleged to have been involved in the attacks, either directly, or by having abandoned their duty of keeping the forest clear of other dangerous creatures, specifically the Red Cap, a dangerous dwarf-like dark creature which has had confirmed sightings in the area within and around the Forbidden Forest. Red Caps have been proven to be the cause of at least one death.

The Decree was drafted by none other than Senior Undersecretary to the Minister Delores Jane Umbridge, who has been very vocal about the unreasonable actions of the centaurs these past few months. Unfortunately, Madame Undersecretary was unable to comment, with many of her friends stating that she's had something of a nervous breakdown.

"She's resting quietly at home, bless her soul," says Alphonse de Ponte du Lac, a longtime friend and constituent of Umbridge, who, incidentally as head of the Beast Division will be heading up the actions of the Ministry under this decree, "She's been working so hard for this cause."

A cause which many believe to have resulted in quite an unreasonable restriction, people such as head of the longtime magical creatures rights activist group the People for the Equal Treatment of Elves and Creatures (PETEC), Mrs. Julia Krankzinnig of Sussex, who states that this decree is a "thinly-veiled attempt by Delores Umbridge and her constituents to keep other creatures down as wizards have for centuries," adding that Umbridge was "using the current situation to forward her own anti-halfbreed agenda." (For information on Krankzinnig and PETEC's alleged involvement with various instances of magical terrorism in the name of Creature rights, in which several people including muggles and wizards were injured, see page 7.)

More criticism comes from Bidelia Belleford, Headmistress of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, who has repeatedly stated she would like no involvement from the Ministry in this matter.

"Well she really has no choice, now," said Mr. Ponte du Lac, who's father an ex-Auror, current school governor, and well-respected member of the magical community, "I mean, we let her handle it up until now, and she's proven that she and the staff of Hogwarts are ill-equipped to handle this situation, as the various deaths and disappearances show."

The young Ministry official goes on to add, "In light of that, it didn't take much to convince my father and the other governors that something had to be done. They gave the go-ahead for Ministry involvement right away, overruling anything dear Professor Belleford might have had to say." Unfortunately, Professor Belleford was also unavailable for comment.

When asked whether he will be appearing at Hogwarts, Alphonse answered:

"Well yes, I will. I am heading up this investigation. I would like to state, however, that though we have the power to capture, detain, and question, that I do not relish using that power. We are not tyrants, and I won't use this power unless I am certain that I must."

These are noble words from a man who has proven himself repeatedly to be as well-respected as his father, having worked diligently on various cases that had threatened the peace of the wizarding community in the past, such as the dreaded violent leprechaun incident a few years ago.

"Don't remind me." said Alphonse, no doubt recalling that less-than-fond memory of when one of his partners working with him during that case had released several of the blood-thirsty creatures into his office after an apparent disagreement.

With the Ministry finally taking action, perhaps parents and students may soon be able to breathe a sigh of relief.

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Editorial
Why do I bother?

by Charlie Johnson

If you're wondering why there are only two articles this time, then wonder no more: I did not receive a single article this week--that's zero, zip, nada! And as I was busy with life, and writing the two articles you see here (plus the editorial) I had no time (or patience) to do a write-up for quidditch or anything else. This has become an important part of the site, and I'd hate to see it go away because of lack of participation. I'm the editor, I mostly edit, so I can't write all the articles. Now I'll admit the the quidditch one was partly my fault, as I neglected to ask anyone to write one for me, but please, if you're ever bored and need something to do, think of dear old me, your friendly neighborhood Daily Prophet editor, and submit some content. I JUST CAN'T DO EVERYTHING!

Now I know that I am soon to have competition of articles in the form of the Quibbler and Teen Witch, which I am actually very happy about, as long as it means that all three publications will get ample participation. No point in having any of them if even one doesn't get the attention it deserves.

As stated last issue, I would like to express my wish that there be a 'letters to the editor' column. And for that, I need you to send me letters concerning the various issues and incidents concerning the Wizarding World. Some of you expressed you approval of the idea, but NONE of you participated, so it didn't happen this time. Hopefully with the controversy surrounding this new decree, I'll have plenty of opinions of the Wizarding World's inhabitants to post in this column.

In closing, I would like to thank myself who contributed all that you see this issue. Everyone may now kiss my ass--erm...feet, I meant feet.

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Opinion: Me, Myself, and I
Professor Belleford: Subversive Secret Plotter, or Just Plain Batty?

by Rita Skeeter

Professor Bidelia Ethalyn Nyree Tamara Belleford, former Charms Professor, accomplished witch, current Headmistress of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. She's been getting a lot of support as of late for her stance on the treatment of the school's centaur herd, saying that the Ministry should be kept out of it for now. All this is well known of the celebrated educator--but what is not known? Well, as I was to find by speaking with many of her students and acquaintances, a lot, actually. But, as you--my legion of rabid readers--have come to expect: I have found much concerning the many strange (and perhaps alarming) habits and wonts of Headmistress Bidelia Belleford.

For instance, did you know that she's rarely seen outside her office? Well my adoring fans, whilst many of the students seemed awfully reluctant of maligning Belleford in any way--in fact, they seemed downright scared to do so--I do have a number of opinions of some of the more vocal dissenters, such as those of Julian Kahn (13)--yes, of that very prominent wizarding family--who has told me, at great risk of retribution by his peers and perhaps by the staff:

"In my three years at Hogwarts I think I've only seen her about maybe twice, if that!" says Kahn, speaking where others fearfully remain silent, "She just spends all her time locked up in that office of hers and never bothers to attend the feats of the Sorting or anything! Most younger students probably don't even know we even have a Headmistress!"

Still one wonders what it is she does up there behind closed doors, away from all her staff and all her charges. She's been quite obstinate of late concerning any Ministry action where it might be needed, and one could not help but think she must have lost her mind. After all, students have DIED, and yet the Ministry still had to fore its way in. Why it makes one wonder whether or not she's got some kind of ulterior motive. Preposterous, one would think at first, but perhaps not:

"I wouldn't put it past her to sympathize with the centaurs," commented Julian Kahn, "but personally I think she's just quite mad!"

The fact that Professor Belleford has been see walking down the halls mumbling to herself would seem validate that statement. Perhaps Bidelia is just batty!

"Its always possible she could be getting senile," says ex-Auror and current member of Hogwarts School's Board of Governors Anton de Ponte du Lac, "I was all for her appointment several years ago, but now it seems as though she's just become to old for the position. In fact, I don't even know how old she even is! I don't think anyone does!"

When I asked yet another student, one charming girl named Mascara Demise, she commented rather colorfully concerning the Headmistress:

"[A] useless low life with no intellect as far as I know. I would love it greatly if she would just dig herself her own grave and stay there for all eternity so i wouldn't have to put up with her nonsense."

Perhaps a bit blunt for many of our tastes, dear, but I do see your point.

So are there any other odd things about Batty Bidelia Belleford concerned parents of Hogwarts students should know?

"She keeps a boggart in her office," says one student, "I accidentally stumbled on to it while I was waiting to see her. Scared the living daylights out of me!"

Well there you have it: Batty Bidelia Belleford keeps a Boggart in order scare students. Your beloved children. Does Professor Belleford indeed have a cruel streak? What truly lies beneath the graying hair of Professor Belleford? I, Rita Skeeter, pledge to dig up all the dirt I can on Batty Belleford in the coming weeks, so keep your eyes peeled for subsequent articles.
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