1. New
- having but lately come to a place, position, status, etc.: a reception for our new minister.
MALFOY ELECTED MINISTER OF MAGIC
February 21, 2004
Draco Malfoy last made headlines five years ago, when he was famously put on trial before the Wizengamot for crimes against the Wizarding Community after the Second War. He was subsequently cleared of all charges as he was an unwilling minor at the time and had the support of many, including the Chosen One himself.
Last night, Mr. Malfoy, who has no former experience in politics other than a brief stint in the Wizengamot, was elected Minister of Magic of what seems to be a very divided community. Incidentally, and perhaps as a testament to our times, none of the new Minister's critics reference his rumored Dark Arts involvement, instead choosing to find fault with his policies and campaign (such as is argued often and loudly by his main opponent, the fact that he represents the richer portion of the Wizarding World and therefore would not be able to truly cater to the needs of all magical peoples). Minister Malfoy himself responds to such attacks by insisting that…
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WEASLEY PRESENT AT MALFOY'S INAUGURATION
April 8, 2004
Yesterday saw the highly-publicized and historic inauguration of Minister Malfoy.
Despite the fact that many famous celebrities (including a recently-rehabilitated Gilderoy Lockhart) were present at the ceremony and its after party, every reporter's focus was on one Wizengamot Chief Witch and former Ministerial candidate - Ginny Weasley.
The Chief Witch has presided over the Wizengamot for the entirety of the new Minister's career in the court. Both rose high in the political system in the last two years, meriting comparisons between the two, which they exacerbated with their now notable and numerous disputes. In fact, it was once said by Ministry analyst Susan Bones that "whatever Malfoy approves of, Weasley will take it upon herself to oppose." Weasley, not only Chief Witch but a war hero, was a favorite to win this election, with several polls coming out in her favor..
Consequently this reporter, along with the rest of the Wizarding Community, is wondering why the bitter-looking Chief Witch was present not only at the inauguration but to the Minister's private after-party, generally reserved for party members and political allies, as well…
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WEASLEY APPOINTED HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MYSTERIES
June 15, 2004
When Minister Malfoy took office two months ago, it was expected by all that he would try to demote his formal rival, Ginevra "Ginny" Weasley, once her term as Chief Witch ended, so why is he promoting her to what has to be one of the most important jobs in all of the Ministry, perhaps second only to the Minister himself?
We can only speculate, for every encounter between Malfoy and Weasley only supports our former conclusions about the two (see last week's article about the scandalous Hog's Head public brawl).
Neither the Minister nor the newly appointed Head were available for comment.
MALFOY PROPOSES TO WEASLEY
December 5, 2004
It was known that both Minister Malfoy and Head of the Department of Mysteries Weasley had both booked rooms at the Leaky Cauldron for the night for the local InterSpecies Conference (and, per our own weather report, that everybody was most likely to be snowed-in). What wasn't anticipated was the Minister politely offering Miss Weasley his hand in order to help her over a mound of snow this morning at about 06:12 AM with (seemingly) no paparazzi around to document this historic event.
A few moments later, the Minister (with a rather pink face, according to our sources) dropped rather abruptly to one knee and asked Miss Weasley for her hand in marriage. It is reported that Miss Weasley promptly hit him around the head with her rather furry handbag and asked, "Well, where's my new ring, you ponce?"
Pictures on pg. 3.
Details of the engagement are to follow.