August 1, 1991
Confrontation in Diagon Alley
On an early morning when fathers and mothers are starting to fill the shops of Diagon Alley, a disturbing case was coming to light just outside of the Leaky Cauldron. The Savior of the Wizarding World, one Violet Potter also known as the Girl Who Lived was running for her life.
The half-giant, Rubeus Hagrid who works as a gameskeeper for Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry was chasing Violet Potter out of the Inn.
This Reporter has gleamed that our young heroine had escaped the chains she had been kept in while the Gameskeeper prepared to drug her to bring her through the Alley for her School Supplies and then take her back to her dungeon. She had run through the portal of the Inn into the alley when the gruesome giant came tumbling after her.
Our Savior had found her own saviors in the esteemed Lucius Malfoy and his wife Narcissa and their son, Draco. Lord Malfoy stood down the giant with only his wand while Lady Malfoy calmed the girl down and Draco provided a comforting support for our poor savior. The confrontation ended when Lord Malfoy and several other fathers who were there with their children were forced to bring excessive force against the giant who kept insisting in this reporter's hearing:
"I'm on orders from Dumbledore. You have to get out of my way –"
The girl seemed relieved to be in the arms of Lady Malfoy and finally was able to calm down when the giant was brought down by the brave Lord Malfoy and other fathers who had gathered for the scene.
This confrontation brings us many disturbing questions. Why was our Savior found in overgrown Muggle boy clothes with bruises on her body? Why was our Savior in the dubious company of someone who has been questionable around other children in the past? Where has the great Albus Dumbledore been hiding our Savior? Why was nothing done for her poor condition?
Stay tuned and find out with this reporter as we seek the answers to this and other questions. Until next time, Miss Rita Skeeter
August 2, 1991
The Nightmare found in a Muggle Cupboard
Aurors led by our own Madame Amelia Bones entered Number 4 Privet Drive in Little Whinging Surrey, a Muggle suburb of London late on August 1. The Ministry Aurors entered into the house having evidence that young Violet Lily Potter had been kept under lock and key in a small room under their stairs. After their investigation, that then included the Muggle authorities, the Muggle authorities then took into custody Vernon and Petunia Dursley. Another young child, one Dudley Dursley was removed from the home by Muggle Child agencies.
Aurors from the Ministry would not comment except for the following from Madam Bones.
"The little room where we believe Violet Potter has spent the last ten years of her life was a room nearly the size of an oven. It had a tiny mattress and was infested with spiders and other vermin."
When pressed for details regarding the condition that Miss Violet Potter was found in, the head of the DMLE replied, "We have no comment at this time."
Albus Dumbledore, who had assumed custody of the girl after the tragic death of her parents, and the betrayal of her godfather was unavailable for comment due to an emergency meeting being held at the Wizengamot regarding Dumbledore's actions toward the Girl-who-Lived.
Stay tuned as this developing mystery continues to be unraveled
August 5, 1991
Dumbledore faces mounting pressure
In Hogsmeade where reporters keep being turned away from the gates of Hogwarts, mounting questions regarding Dumbledore's actions are rising. But answers are not forthcoming as the powerful political machinations of Albus Dumbledore keep turning.
Because of recent revelations, the once highly regarded Albus Dumbledore has had to face many difficult questions. Up until recently, Albus Dumbledore has held the following positions: Grand Sorcerer, Supreme Mugwump, Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot, and Head master of Hogwarts, the school of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Due to mounting pressure, Dumbledore has been forced to step down from his position as Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot and Grand Sorcerer. This reporter has gotten information that Dumbledore is soon to face a hearing at an emergency meeting of the International Confederation of Wizards regarding his actions toward Miss Violet Potter. For reasons unknown to many he currently continues to hold his position as Headmaster at Hogwarts.
When reporters approach the castle for comment, no reporter is granted access and the school remains closed to all.
Stay tuned as more information continues to come
August 7, 1991
Exclusive Expose – Life Under a Cupboard
When this humble reporter was invited into the grand manor of the Malfoy Family, she was ill-prepared for the sight of one Miss Violet Potter formerly of Number 4 Privet Drive Little Whinging Surrey.
An eleven-year-old girl who did not look her age was sitting neatly on a chair in the receiving room of Malfoy Manor. She was frighteningly thin from a lack of proper nutrition, and was pale from a lack of sunlight, and was starting to recover nicely from injuries suffered while in the care of her mother's sister and that sister's husband, Vernon and Petunia Dursley.
When asked by this reporter about her life prior to Malfoy Manor, the girl shivered violently and nearly started crying. When she was ready, she presented this description:
"For as long as I can remember, my Aunt and Uncle would force me to clean their house, cook their meals and work their lawn and garden. I worked from the rising of the sun until just before the Dursleys went to bed. At night, I was thrown into a cupboard they kept below the stairs to the 2nd story of their house."
This reporter asked how long Violet had been cooking meals for them, and she replied:
"I think it was Dudley's 5th birthday. I was not yet five, because he is about two months older than I am. His mother was busy wrapping his 25 birthday presents and someone needed to cook the eggs and the bacon, toast the bread and brew the coffee."
At this, there was a long break as the poor girl remembered that awful day.
"No one showed me how to do any of those things. When I was finished the coffee was burnt, the eggs had to be thrown out, and the bacon was black. I had burned my hand on the stove trying to flip the bacon. When Uncle Vernon came downstairs, he heard my Aunt screaming at me for ruining their poor Duddykins birthday. I was taken into the cupboard, I was beaten first with a cane and then with the pointed end of my uncle's belt and left in the cupboard for one week. That day I was given nothing to eat. The rest of the week I was only left out for three bathroom breaks and I was given only one piece of toast for each successive meal."
The girl continued to tell horrible stories about being chased by her cousin and other horrible Muggle bullies. She told one instance:
"On my very first day of school, my cousin told me that I had to walk home with him. As we were walking home, he led me to an alley where four of his friends were waiting. Each one of them held me while Dudley hit me in the stomach, chest and face. Then, he pulled down his pants and pissed on me. When I came home, I was yelled at by my Aunt Petunia for ruining poor Dudley's old clothes. She sent me to bed without supper in my cupboard that night."
When I asked Violet about the clothes she was forced to wear, she replied,
"My Uncle always said that I was a freak and that no money – or as little as possible should be spent on freaks. And since I was so small, my Aunt would let me wear my cousin's used clothes. Even the ones that 'fit' were often too big. I needed to use some of Dudley's old belts, which were too big. I had to cut the belts and make extra holes in the belts so that I could hold up my pants."
Finally, this reporter moved on to more pleasant discussions. When asked how life was at the Malfoys, she responded,
"Lord and Lady Malfoy have treated me as if I was their own daughter," she replied. "Under disguise because of concern for my welfare with all the attention I've been getting, they took me to France for a shopping trip, last week. I have been dressed in real silks and clothes. I am extremely grateful for all that they have done for me. They have also introduced me to one of the Professors at Hogwarts, a close friend of Lord Malfoy's, the Potions Master, Professor Severus Snape. He has provided me with some nutritional supplements and potions to help me with my health."
When asked if young Violet would be attending Hogwarts, the room became understandably uncomfortable. Lady Malfoy's words finally cleared things up:
"There are so many things we are weighing right now. As many know, my husband, the Lord Malfoy is a governor on the Board of Governors for Hogwarts. While the status of the Headmaster remains unclear and his full involvement in this young girl's problem – this is a young girl that I am starting to see as my own daughter, we are discussing whether or not it would be safe for her and our young son to go to Hogwarts this term. We have considered sending her to Durmstrang too. But both Lucius and myself along with young Miss Potter's parents are all alumni of that school."
At this point, this reporter asked how young Draco was doing not being the only child for Lord and Lady Malfoy. This question certainly lightened the mood in the room for everyone, including our young heroine. Draco's response was:
"Violet is a smart young lady, and after she settled has become what I would imagine a sister would be. She has been joining me in the adventures in the gardens in the back. She has enjoyed learning Wizarding Chess and Exploding Snap."
"Learning?" I dared to ask.
At this point, Draco's head dropped. "Poor Violet has never gotten to play games like this. She didn't even know that we are distantly related thanks to her grandmother's former role as a Black. She has so much to learn about the customs and legalities befitting her station. I hope that I can do the very best for her."
At this point, we all took a break to enjoy tea provided by Lady Malfoy. This reporter was able to observe young Miss Potter. She was always very polite. She smiled and knew how to joke. She along with Lady Malfoy provided herself as a gracious hostess.
It was with a heavy heart that this reporter left Malfoy Manor. I was very sad to hear that these Muggles acted as they often are presented like animals. I was sad that those who are entrusted with the care of our children would allow this young girl a difficult life. But I felt that our world has a chance. When there are families such as the Malfoy family who are willing to take a young orphan in – one who knows nothing about our culture – then I know there is still a chance for this world.
Until next time, this is Rita Skeeter.