Me: Hey, everyone! This is Cat, back with another Hunger Games fanfiction. For this one, I wanted to do something unique, something hardly anyone's ever done before. So, while browsing the archive, I noticed that there are few stories related to Snow. So I came up with the idea to do his backstory. Most likely, someone's done that before. But not the way I plan to do it. Anyways, hope you enjoy!

District 7 Herald- December 18th

Father and Daughter Killed in Devastating Fire

Fraser Hale (aged 48) and youngest child, Juniper Hale (aged 9) were killed yesterday evening in a devastating fire that rampaged through their home on Old North Road and caused substantial damage to the surrounding property.

"Definitely not an accident," said Peacekeeper Holt Foster when interviewed. "Whoever did it obviously didn't know how to pick up a crime scene; we found a pack of matches in a pile of smoking leaves outside the doorstep."

The fire started around 9:45 PM and burned for almost a full twenty minutes before a neighbor, Stephanie Lockwood, noticed the "acrid smell and gray smoke" from across the street and immediately dialed the Peacekeepers. They arrived within 5 minutes of the call and proceeded to put out the fire.

The house was burned to the ground, along with most of the family's belongings. The only survivor was the eldest son, Birch Hale, aged 12 just last weekend. He was found outside the house, light burns covering his body, and unconscious from smoke inhalation. He was taken to emergency medical care immediately. Birch is suspected as the arsonist. He has two charges on his record for arson, and another for shoplifting. Neighbors have described him as mysterious, rebellious, and dangerous.

No evidence has yet been found, other than the matches, but the Peacekeepers are still looking. Birch is expected to stay with family, Boyce and Laurel Hale for the next few months until a permanent living arrangement has been made. Updates for the case will be made as necessary.

-Kimberly Arden, Senior Reporter