17/10/2007: Sorry if you got an alert, this isn't an update, just editing of the same chapter you've already read.

Wow, this is an amazingly fast update! Don't expect this all the time! This chapter is dedicated to chipsnopotatoes, literati and naley forever and remussiriusjames for their very positive reviews - you're the reason a new chapter is being posted so quickly! Thanks also to all those who put this on their story alert, but you if you want a mention then you've got to review! (hint, hint) :c)

So, hope you enjoy the new chapter and remember to review! Thanks.

Disclaimer: Not mine, never will be. I think. Maybe... No, Jo Rowling's really not going to leave me the rights to her books when she dies, is she? Damn.

7th August 1998

NEW MINISTER ANNOUNCES CHARGES AGAINST BOY WHO LIVED

By Anne McShiffles

Last night Raymond Hollyback, the new Minister For Magic, announced he was taking charges against Harry Potter for his actions during the last year. "We must not simply ignore Potter's actions just because he defeated He Who Must Not Be Named. He must face the same degree of force that anyone else would for these crimes."

Potter, 18, who has not been seen since the Battle of Hogwarts, is facing charges of using the Unforgivable Curses, trespass, damage to historical buildings, breaking and entering, murder, theft, protecting a fugitive and destruction of historical artefacts. His companions, Ronald Weasley and Hermione Granger, are also facing the lesser allegations of breaking and entering, trespass and destruction of historical artefacts. It is not yet known how many of these charges are true. Weasley and Granger, both 18, are also missing.

A large protest was beginning to gather at the Ministry late last night, consisting of many muggleborns who have only recently been able to come out of hiding. One woman who wishes to remain unnamed said that "Harry saved my life a dozen times over, and we owe it to him to give him what he wants – a normal life". Dean Thomas, a classmate of Potter's who is returning to Hogwarts in September to complete his NEWTs, believes that the claims are "ridiculous".

As an avid listener of Potterwatch I, alongside many others, was astonished when it was revealed by River, Romulus, Royal, Rapier and Relic, the radio show's five main broadcasters, what feats he had accomplished.

In his 1st year, he prevented Voldemort from returning to power, and a year later he killed a basilisk and saved another girl's life. He was involved in the escape of Sirius Black and witnessed Voldemort's return after a trap in the Triwizard Tournament. Aged 15, he and several other students entered the Department of Mysteries and fought both Death Eaters and the dark lord himself. Then there was the first Battle of Hogwarts, when Death Eaters invaded the magical school and killed its headmaster, Albus Dumbledore. And when Voledmort finally regained a foothold and took over the Wizarding World, Potter was there to stop him.

Unfortunately, it appears that the Minister wishes to ignore these facts. While it remains to be seen if the charges will stand up in the Wizengamot, it is a near certainty that when Potter finally resurfaces, he won't be receiving the honours he deserves.


So, there's another chapter. Next, probably later this week, will be another of Ginny's diary entries.

Reviews are greeted with open arms and will be very well looked after!