THE DAILY PROPHET: 3/5/98
Dark Lord Killed in Climactic Hogwarts Battle!
He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named, returned two years ago by unknown means, was killed in a massive assault against the forces of Harry Potter, entrenched within Hogwarts Castle. Casualties are believed to have been horrific on both sides.
Hogwarts Castle, founded over nine hundred years ago, was this morning a scarred ruin, with the bodies of the dead lying all around. He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named, whose first reign of terror is remembered all-too-well by many in the Wizarding World, had returned and was seeking revenge. After what is believed to have been a long pursuit, Potter finally agreed to a pitched battle, infiltrating Hogwarts Castle together with many of his most loyal followers and challenging You-Know-Who to attack. As they prepared for a fight, You-Know-Who delivered a chilling ultimatum 'Give me Harry Potter, and none shall be harmed'.
The school rapidly factionalised, with many voices calling for Potter to be sent out, saving our children from what would prove to be a bloody battle. However, a large number supported him, including many in his own former house of Gryffindor, who Potter may have recruited while still at school in a similar manner to members of Slytherin house with He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named years previously. Those not willing to sell their lives for Potter were ordered out under threats of violence. The majority of the staff appear to have wholeheartedly supported Potter with those who did not quietly leaving, but Headmaster Severus Snape bravely made a stand to prevent his students from becoming further casualties of Potter's terrorism. The Headmaster seems to have tried to capture Potter and quickly de-escalate the conflict while eliminating one of the greatest threats to Magical Britain at this time, but was defeated and forced to flee by a group of teachers loyal to Potter. With the last opposition out of the way, Potter's forces prepared for battle… (story continued on page 6)
'We were certain they'd take us hostage; we were so scared.'
Hogwarts student Pansy Parkinson speaks of her terrifying experiences as a captive of Potter
'Give me Harry Potter and none shall be harmed…'
Would the Dark Lord really have withdrawn peacefully?
'The war isn't over.'
Top ministry official says that Potter's mudblood army is still a force to be reckoned with.
