So this is the first time I've ever done anything like this and it took mybeta, Nelly, and I an hour to figure it out. I've been writing this for a loooong time and I've put in a lot of hard work to make itas good as possible. As you may or may not have read, this is Harry Potter as I would imagine it cause essentially thats what fanfiction is. These articles come from the Daily Prophet the season before our story begins...
Now disclaimer time. I don't own Harry Potter, in either the books or the movies. I only dream of how life could be for these memorable characters.
Okay one more thing...gees now I'm really rambling...I update really pretty slowly because I write slowly. I will try my hardest to post every second I get, but it might not happen. Also, please read and review and send me emails, I would love to hear from you. Now where were we? Oh yes...
My Lord, My Lady
LORD VOLDEMORT DEFEATED BY THE BOY WHO LIVED
HARRY POTTER
This past Friday, two years since his return, Lord Voldemort was defeated with the heroic effort of The Order of the Phoenix and sixteen year old Harry Potter. The battle lasted a total of five hours and ended on Hogwarts ground in the Forbidden Forest. Due to improvised muggle military tactics by survivor and best friend of Potter, Hermione Granger, the light side was able to swept out all attacks made by deatheaters. As midnight passed, Potter, with the protection of noted fighter, Ron Weasley, was able to hit the Dark Lord with the killing curse. All present deatheaters, alive or dead, were noted and the Ministry of Magic will be taking action immediately to search and destroy any dark artifacts in their possession.
Among the dead are Ministry official Lucius Malfoy and quidditch player for The Fighting Irish Kelts, Adrian Pucey. It is rumored however that some did manage to escape and are still at large including Antonio Dolohov. Surprisingly Potion Master and Professor of Potions at Hogwarts, Severus Snape was revealed to be a spy for the Order and was essential for getting inside information for the light side. Luckily, the light side suffered little loses but few did pass including Hogwarts professor of charms, Professor Flitwick and celebrity Bulgarian quidditch player Victor Krum. Headmaster Albus Dumbledore is scheduled for a conference in two days to announce the future of Hogwarts. Minister William Redding is planned to attend to also comment on new plans in the Ministry and to announce June 5 as National Victory Day. The effects of the Dark Lord's defeat can already be seen through the attitudes of people all around the world as well as here in Britain. Funerals are to be held this upcoming Wednesday at Hogwarts. For more articles on this topic see pages 1-22 in this special edition of The Daily Prophet.
By: Edward Clark
MINISTRY BEGINS INVESTIGATION OF DEATHEATERS
The first of the home raids began last week with the investigation of the Italian family, Zabini. Minister Redding with the assistance of 25 aurors searched and destroyed all dark artifacts in the Zabini household. Florence Zabini, head of the Zabini house, is a recognized deatheater and is serving a life sentence in Azkaban. His son, Blaise who is starting his 7th year at Hogwarts, however does not bear the dark mark. This is a increasing trend among deatheater children. Another prestigious residence searched the week was the Malfoy Manor. The Ministry reports all dark arts artifacts that were found from within the home were successfully terminated. Draco Malfoy, the future head of the Malfoy house, was also cleared of any deatheater charges. Lucius Malfoy, Draco's father, is now known as one of the only deatheaters who was able to breach the strict guidelines placed by the Ministry to stop corrupted wizards and witches from being employed in the Ministry. Widow Narcissa Malfoy, lady of the house, immediately left on vacation to France, with a friend, after the investigation and declined any question. More raids are scheduled for late this week. For more information see "Common Dark Art Artifacts, what might be in your home" on pg. 13.
By: Martha Kensington
HOGWARTS REOPENS FOR A NEW SCHOOL YEAR
Hogwarts reopened its doors this Sunday to readmit students for a new year. Hogwarts, site of the Final Battle, was devastated by the attack and nearly deemed uninhabitable. But with the help of countless volunteers, Hogwarts has been restored in all its glory. Headmaster Albus Dumbledore was more than excited and donned his classic blue robes for the occasion. The number of new attendees has more than doubled to that of last year mostly due to the recent defeat of the Dark Lord. Professor Sandra Marchand has replaced the late Professor Flitwick was Charms instructor. This year also marks the final year for acclaimed hero Harry Potter and companions Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley. Hermione is being honored the position of Head Girl while Draco Malfoy was unexpectedly named Head Boy. This comes as a surprise after the investigation against the Malfoy family, in what locals are calling "The Necromantic Inquisition". No doubt this will be an interesting year at Hogwarts. For other relating articles see pg. 7 and 9.
By: Lewis Travers
Chapter 1 Beginnings and Endings
Just another sunny in Santa Barbara, California. The sky was cloudless and the water made perfect waves on the sand. To anyone seeing this glorious scenery was awed by this day. All except one. Isabella Bucellini stood mouth open in utter shock and sadness in her kitchen. Jason had left an hour ago for work and wouldn't be home till later that afternoon. She had taken a shower and headed to the kitchen to make breakfast or at this time more like lunch. Classes didn't start till one o'clock, so it seemed her lunch would be rushed. As she entered the kitchen, there on her table was a letter.
The paper was thick and white marked with a green wax snake stamp that held it closed. The crest was that of the Malfoys which meant it only came from one person, Mary, Isabella's mother. The owl had dropped it off and left with out a chance for reply. Isabella could feel the anticipation, the fear literally seep from her coffee colored skin. She broke the seal and unfolded the parchment of her letter.
Her mother's handwriting was long, curvy much like her own. The letter however was comprised of short, choppy sentences mirroring military commands.
Isabella,
I'm coming in two days time. 10 a.m. It's time you come home.
Mother
Even the farewell was cold frigid like her mother's heart. Isabella didn't breathe. She couldn't breathe. Her throat constricted holding back the passage of air. As it gave way and she erupted into lamentable sobs of despair.