THE DAILY PROPHET 1981
REJOICE! DARK LORD DEFEATED!
2 November 1981
"Many long years of fighting have finally ceased with the defeat of notorious dark wizard, You-Know-Who late Halloween night…James and Lily Potter soon found themselves at the epicentre of this historic event when Godric's Hollow found itself illuminated by the light of fervid spell work and embroiled with the final feuds of war…"
"…Following a prophecy that resulted in the hospitalisations of both Frank and Alice Longbottom earlier in the year, You-Know-Who travelled to the Potter's residence in Godric's Hollow—where they been in hiding for the past two years—and ruthlessly bombarded their home. James Potter, who had been in the kitchen at the time, quickly found himself duelling with the Dark Lord…Potter is quoted as saying '…That was the most terrifying moment of my bloody life! How the hell did he even find this place?! I thought we were s'posed to be safe here…!"
"…Many Death Eaters have gone to ground since the end of the war, whilst those already in Auror custody are making claims that they were enslaved under the Imperius Curse when such atrocities were committed by their hands…The public continues to rage against those Death Eaters who have already been pardoned, including notable Purists such as…"
"Witnesses report seeing a young girl in the area not long before You-Know-Who's arrival in the area and subsequent demise…Aurors report evidence of an old and ancient ritual that could be found throughout the Potter's cottage, leading many to believe that the young witch was somehow involved in dark and ancient magicks…Many are wondering: Who is she?"
"…Sources say that Aurors are on the hunt for recent Hogwarts graduate, Peter Pettigrew, in regards to his supposed involvement in the case…If you have any information, please contact the Auror Office…"
THE DAILY ORACLE 1981
ENGLAND'S BLOOD WAR ENDS!
5 November 1981
"On the twelfth hour of Samhain this year, Britain's decade-long blood war finally came to an end…The remnants of Thomas M. Riddle—formerly known as the Dark Lord, You-Know-Who, He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named and heir to the Slytherin name—was brought into custody in the early hours of November morning"
"People all around the Common Wealth are celebrating the war's end…with some establishments staying open 24/7 as crowds swamp the streets in celebration…Whilst others are praising higher powers that spoke of the dark wizards downfall…"
"…Riddle's infamous followers, the 'Death Eaters' (formerly The Knights of Walpurgis), are known worldwide for their atrocious actions towards No-Majs, No-Maj-borns and their sympathisers…and were arguably more well-known than the Dark Lord who led them…"
"With the end of Britain's blood war, many of the Death Eaters have gone to ground in fear of the repercussions that could result from their actions…few suspects have been identified…but it is irrefutable how influential these members are…did this boy's club go one step too far?"
THE DAILY MAIL 1981
FRIGID TEMPERS IN THE BRITISH ISLES
11 December 1981
"…Tempers from the Cold War have started to leak into every corner of the world, including the stalwart British Isles…Many suspect that several of the terrorist attacks that have occurred over the past decade have been a result of these rising tempers and tensions within our own borders…"
"…An uptick in sales of the leaked pamphlet known as 'PROTECT AND SURVIVE' have put the publication back on Britain's Best Sellers List…other popular works by this author include, 'DOMESTIC NUCLEAR SHELTERS', 'DOMESTIC NUCLEAR SHELTERS: TECHNICAL GUIDANCE' and 'PROTECT AND SURVIVE, CIVIL DEFENCE: WHY WE NEED IT'…"
"Meant to act as an aid for the everyday householder…'PROTECT AND SURVIVE' is an educational pamphlet on how to protect oneself during a time of crisis, such as a nuclear attack…Though it was not intended to be made public during peacetimes…"
"When asked, Minister of State at the Home Office, Leon Brittan, had this to say: '…attention has been focused on the decision of the Home Office not to publish, in advance of an imminent attacks, the pamphlet entitled 'PROTECT AND SURVIVE'…It's not a secret pamphlet and there is no mystery about it. It has been available to all local authorities, chief police, fire officers and to those who have attended courses at the Home Defence College in Easingwold…as well as interested members of parliament and journalists…It has not been released to the public for the simple reason that it was produced for distribution at a time of grave international crisis when war seemed imminent, and it was then calculated that it would have greater impact if distributed then…"
BEACH BABES OF BEACHY HEAD
NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK
22 December 1981
"In today's highly mobile society, it's not so unusual for people to move into a neighbourhood without being noticed…but today we, at Beach Babes of Beachy Head, are happy to welcome several new families to the community!…From the Bates family in Birling Gap to the Potters who returned to the family home out on Belle Tout Point…Looking forward to seeing what these new kids on the block are up to!"
EVANS COTTAGE HOUSEWARMING
You are invited!
Please join us for a house warming to celebrate our new home and the coming new year
Thursday 31st December at 6pm
404 N. Belle Tout Point
Beachy Head, Eastbourne, South Downs
RSVP to Lily or James by December 28th
THE BUBBLING CAULDRON 1982
GONE TO THE DOGS
13 March 1982
"The Grim, well known as an omen of death, is reputed to bring about the demise of whomever has the misfortune of encountering the blackened canine…Many have reported feeling great fear when they meet the large spectral dog…A well-known omen, the Grim has earned infamy throughout the Wizarding World and is considered to be one of the worst—if not THE worst—omens around"
"…Reported sightings of the Grim show the spectral canine frequenting the most eastern cliffs of the Seven Sisters in Essex these days…Seers, oracles and witches nationwide are running wild with theories about what this could mean…"
"On the upside, the uptick in sales over divination products such as tea sets and prophetic readings has brought small business embroiled in this craft, to the forefront of people's minds…and, in turn, returned interest to a once scorned craft"
UK NATIONAL TRUST 1982
THE MOST HAUNTED PLACES IN BRITAIN
"We look after many ancient buildings, ruins and sites. So it's no surprise that some play host to a few ghost stories…From grand mansions to cottages, castles, follies, pubs, caves and even a regency playhouse…The buildings we care for are many and varied…With some structures dating back as far back as the 12th century, they have plenty of hidden stories to tell; some may even be a home to a spectre or two"
"HOGWARTS CASTLE: A plethora of ghosts haunt these old ruins, making the Scottish castle one of the most haunted places in all of Europe…Known spirits include the Bloody Baron, the Fat Friar, Lord Draben, Sir Nicholas de Mimsy Porpington, Lady Ravenclaw, the Wailing Widow, Professor Binns, the Highwaymen, Erling the Great, Moaning Myrtle, the Nuns and Peeves to name a few…"
"BLICKLING HALL: A headless Anne Boleyn is often seen wandering the halls of the mansion with her head in her hands, amongst the other ghoulish occupants of the mansion…The deceased queen is only ever seen on the anniversary of her execution every year"
"BUCKLAND ABBEY: Sir Francis Drake and his pack of spectral dogs are often seen haunting the grounds of abbey as they hunt…Rumours abound about the man who defeated the Spanish Armada through a pack signed with the Devil"
"CORFE CASTLE: Several ghouls haunt the ruins of Corfe Castle including…Edward the Martyr, a young Anglo-Saxon prince and heir to the throne who was ruthlessly murdered by his step-mother, in order for her own son—Ethelred 'The Unready'— to sit on the throne…And a woman in white who betrayed the Bankes during the Civil War, is often seen stalking the walls and battlements"
"RIDDLE HOUSE: The beautiful manor upon the hill of Little Hangleton overlooks the village and finds itself home to a family of spirits, and one lone groundskeeper…Locals have reported seeing the deranged spirits of Lord Thomas, Lady Mary and Lord Thomas Senior walking the halls of the manor following their untimely demise"
"CROFT CASTLE: The spirit of Welsh Freedom Fighter, Owain Glundwr, is one of six ghost said to haunt the halls of Croft Castle in the West Midlands. Those who have seen the spectral figure say that he's seven feet tall and clad in leather jerkin…Other ghouls include a wailing baby, a spectral figure in a grey doublet & hose and a woman in crinoline & a close-fitting cape who's often seen gazing from the window"
"NEWTON HOUSE: Lady Elinor Cavendish once called this place home, and it would be here that she would meet her end at the hands of a begrudged suitor, following a tumultuous marriage…Reports tell of invisible hands squeezing your throat, light switches repeatedly flipping on & off, muffled voices in empty rooms, cold spots and the aroma of pipe/cigar smoke"
"DUNSTER CASTLE: A man in green is often seen walking about, as well as a Civil War soldier who haunts the old dormitory which had once held the troops during that era and a seven foot tall chained prisoner who haunts the dungeons…Floating green lights, strange apparitions, menacing auras, indistinguishable voices & footsteps, mysterious brown gunge & skeletons found chained together in the dungeons are just among the few things at the castle…"
"THE SHRIEKING SHACK: North Yorkshire is home to one of the most terrifying ghosts in Britain…With screams echoing from it all day and night, every full moon, there's no wonder where the building gets its name…The abandoned ramshackle house is boarded up from all angles and covered in a thick layer of lichen & dust…A foreboding feel blankets the place, barring all who wish to entire—other ghosts included"
"FELBRIGG HALL: It is often hard to remove a bibliophile from their books, such as the case of William Windham III who found himself burnt alive as he tried to rescue the very texts he loved so much…His ghost is often seen reading in the library of Felbrigg Hall…however he may only ever appear if a certain combination of books are displayed…"
"HAM HOUSE: Duchess Elizabeth Murray of Lauderdale is one of the many restless spirits than haunt Ham House in Surrey…Through the blackened looking glass one might find the lady, dressed in black, staring back at you…or perhaps by the stairwell where the scent of roses float on the wind…followed by the sound of footsteps and cold spots…Plus the screams of suicidal noblemen who fell in unrequited love with a serving girl"
"SPRINGHILL: This home houses a benign and restless spirit of the widow, Oliva Lenox-Conyngham…Her ghost is said to roam the house throughout the daylight hours and appear before the youngest of children…for whom she had the most fondness for…"
"THE TREASURER'S HOUSE: Roman soldiers, haunt the cellars of Treasurer's House…horse-bound soldiers stand twelve-abreast…with trumpets blazing and armour shining…Further into the depths of the house, one might find the foot soldiers who stand twenty abreast and tiredly trudge through the walls as if they were never there…"
"SEVEN SISTERS CAVERN: This vast void-like cavern sits at the base of the Seven Sisters Cliff and tunnels far into the cliffside…Though inaccessible by boat or foot, just standing at the entrance to the cave gives anyone the willies…a strange green mist dances upon the crashing waves, the scent of dead fish and the sounds of screaming children will greet you…Some have even reported seeing young ghost children in the dark cave…"
THE DAILY PROPHET 1982
JAMES POTTER AWARDED THE ORDER OF MERLIN: FIRST CLASS
9 May 1982
"Alongside other select members of the Order of the Phoenix, war hero, James F. Potter, was awarded the honour of the Order of Merlin: First Class…For his bravery and courage during the first half of the war, before he and his family were forced into hiding…and later, when he, singlehandedly, defeated the Dark Lord…"
"Rumours say, that following the success of the Wizarding War and the brief few months of recuperation, the auror-in-training has opted to return to the Ministry of Magic to continue with training…Looks like the Chosen One will now be adding 'Auror' to his long list of titles…"
THE BUBBLING CAULDRON 1982
THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
19 August 1982
"Ten months on, and we find ourselves experiencing a bittersweet feeling as the last of the Order of the Phoenix returned to the working force…At the age of 101 years old, Albus P.W.B. Dumbledore the leader/creator of the Order of the Phoenix, remains the ever stalwart headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry…"
"Aberforth Dumbledore, aged 98 years, is the proud owner of the Hog's Head Inn (Pictured: Right) in the newly refurbished Hogsmeade Village…where the chips are hot and the butterbeer's cheap in this rustic pub!"
"James 'The Slayer' Potter, is currently one of the many Hogwarts graduates who've entered into the Auror training programme at the Ministry of Magic…with an Order of Merlin: First Class under his belt at 22 years old, we can only wonder what's next for this up and coming wizard?"
"Lily Potter, aged 22 years, finds herself as both a mother and a wife these days…whilst she had been in training to be a healer before the war, she now spends her days as a stay-at-home mother caring for both of her children…"
"As for Remus Lupin, aged 22 years, the werewolf finds himself pursuing a career in education…as many with this affliction know very well, finding any sort of career within the wizarding world is hard to do…but prospects look good for this wizard with his career choice sponsored by Albus P.W.B. Dumbledore…"
"Sirius Black, aged 23 years, has all but faded into obscurity since his Hogwarts days where, sources say, he was oft seen chasing skirts around the village…life of the party, the Gryffindor was typically seen with gorgeous witches & wizards on each arm…or lounging in lawn chairs along the shore of the Great Lake…and then later, during the war when he was often seen alongside his best friends…"
"The battle-hardy auror, Alastor 'Mad-Eye' Moody (aged 30 years), has returned to the depths of the Ministry of Magic in order to train up the next generation of aurors…one can often tell if the wizard is about, when you hear is popular catchphrase echoing about the lower levels: 'CONSTANT VIGILANCE!"
"To this day, Alice & Frank Longbottom remain in the Janus Thickey Ward at Saint Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries after suffering at the hands of Bellatrix Lestrange…their son, Neville, still visits with his grandparents every other week…"
"Which leaves the members of the Order of Phoenix whom have been declared dead or missing during/as a result of the war…these include Benji Fenwick (24 years), Caradoc Dearborn (65 years), Dorcas Meadowes (23 years), Edgar Bones (32 years), Fabian & Gideon Prewett (32 years) and Marlene Mckinnon (22 years)"
THE DAILY PROPHET 1982
BRAZIL WINS THE QUIDDITCH WORLD CUP
31 August 1982
"…Brazil's own Arena da Amazônia was the scene of the most astonishing sight, last night. Following the intensity of the Quidditch World Cup Finals, the Brazilian National Quidditch Team found themselves showered in gold as the Seeker Vena Sousa plucked the snitch right out from under the nose of Bulgaria's Seeker Adolph Lukov, granting them a win by the skin of their teeth…Sousa netted a hat trick in the final seconds to propel Brazil past Bulgaria, 40-180…It also marked the first year since 1878 that the host country had defended its home turf and won the World Cup"
"Long considered the greatest up & coming Chaser in Brazilian history, Anita Torres made her World Cup debut during this year's tournament at just 17 years old…notching a Chelmondiston Charge during her first appearance, recorded a hat trick in Brazil's semi-final victory and scored thrice in the finals"
"This win is sure to go down in the history books!"
THE QUIBBLER 1982
WAR MEMORIAL STATUE ERECTED IN HOGSMEADE
31 October 1982
"A year has passed since the end of the Wizarding War, where many of our loved ones, children, friends and colleagues all fought and died in battle…The Order of the Phoenix have declared War Heroes and many have received awards for their service, some even receiving the Order of Merlin…Many are congratulating James F. Potter for his services during the war, even going so far as to willing battle the Dark Lord, himself…and in turn, bring an end to the horrific blood war…"
"The once beautiful Hogsmeade Village had been reduced to rubble during the many battles throughout the war, leaving many to also mourn the loss of their home-away-from-home…Headmaster Dumbledore has issued an apology to the families and declared the school closed in the following months to help in the village's repairs…"
"Those Death Eaters and other Dark Lord sympathisers who remain in custody have claimed to be under the Imperius Curse and without their own control, much to the outrage of the wizarding community…Many are calling for blood, retribution and vengeance through the newly reformed Ministry of Magic's justice system…Predictions of Azkaban to reach maximum capacity for the first time in decades…"
"Tears have been shed and a great blanket of grief has settled over Britain as we mourn the loss of our beloved people…A memorial has been erected in Hogsmeade Village to commemorate all those lost during the war…The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier stands tall amongst the reconstruction of the village…lined with wreaths, ribbons, candles, flowers, messages of love and photos…mourn the loss of such young life…This day will go day in history…may we never forget their sacrifices"
TOP 20 HOTTEST SONGS ON THE COVEN CHARTS
25 December 1982
"This year's most popular songs across all genres, ranked by radio airplay, audience impression as measured by Coven Music and sales data as complied by Coven Music…"
EYE OF THE DRAGON, Titan
I LOVE FIREWHISKEY, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
(CAN YOU) DO THE HIPPOGRIFF, The Weird Sisters
LIONS & SNAKES, Sterling Goldfinch & Nova Fen
FRANK & ALICE, Phantasmic
ABRACADABRA, Steve Miller Band
TAINTED POTIONS, Boiled Newt
CHARIOTS OF FIRE, Vangelis
WAITING FOR A WITCH LIKE YOU, The Weird Sisters
DON'T TALK TO GHOULS, Noel Inkwood
THIS IS THE NIGHT, The Weird Sisters
THE OTHER WITCH, Boiled Newt
TURN YOUR BROOM AROUND,
Titan SWEET DREAMS, Air Supply
OWL IN THE SKY, The Weird Sisters
RUNNING WITH THE WOLVES, AURORA ft. Bruno Coulaid & Kila
HOWLS THE WOLF, Kila
HEAT OF THE MOMENT, Asia
THAT WITCH, Sterling Goldfinch
MAGIC WORKS, The Weird Sisters
THE DAILY PROPHET 1983
BRITAIN'S BABY BOOM
4 February 1983
"…Irish twins have become a much more commonplace occurrence over the past few years…Couples have rushed to wed and conceive children in the years following the fall of You-Know-Who…"
"…Soldiers returning home from the war were weary of adventure after their toils in battle, and many wished to settle down into family life with their sweethearts…After more than a decade of economic uncertainty, things were finally starting to look up, and everyone was determined to make the most of it…"
"Barring those with familial traditions regarding naming of a child, the most popular baby names include James, Christopher, David, Daniel, Michael, Matthew, Andrew, Richard, Paul and Mark for the boys. For the girls, these included, Sarah, Laura, Gemma, Emma, Rebecca, Claire, Victoria, Samantha, Lily, Amy and Rachel…"
THE DAILY MAIL 1983
BRITISH STREETS RUN RED
26 January 1983
"…A rainy day in Britain is not unheard of, but to find yourself drenched in blood?…The UK was hit with a downpour of red rain today, a phenomenon which has been dubbed as 'blood rain' is the result of winds in the Sahara Desert picking sand and dragging it heavenwards, into the atmosphere. Carried across oceans, the sand becomes entrapped in the rain making it so dense that they appear red in colour…"
"Some of the more religious groups in Britain are turning to higher authorities in search of help and guidance…Many are referring to this event as 'Judgement Day' as described in the Last Judgement, Bible…leaving many to preach the beginnings of the end…"
THE DAILY PROPHET 1983
BEWARE OF THE BIG BAD WEREWOLF
17 July 1983
"According to a study from Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies & Injuries and the Department for the Regulation & Control of Magical Creatures, approximately 360 werewolf bites occur in the United Kingdom each year, and 180 of those result in medical care…that means almost 15 bites per month…"
"There are four known werewolf breeds worldwide…The British werewolf is known to be ruthless in its transformations, leaving behind any trace of the human they had once been. It is unknown where the British werewolf originates from, though experts argue that evidence of them can be seen in times of Antiquity…"
"Unlike their British counterparts, the American werewolf retained at least some part of their human selves. Descended from the ancient spiritual warriors of the Quileute tribe who could shapeshift at will—stand at approximately 170cm tall and echo the same colourings as a regular wolf"
"…Whereas the French werewolf—descended from la Bête du Gévaudan— appears more human-like in their appearances, whilst retaining their canine instincts throughout their transformations…though some have been able to full shift into wolves…The French werewolf lineage is the easiest of the four to trace, thanks in part, to the Ancient & Noble House of Argent, who have been hunting werewolves since their conception in the 1760s…"
"Considered to be the more docile of the four is the Irish werewolf, more commonly referred to as 'Wolfwalkers' or the 'Werewolves of Ossory'…when the human sleeps, the canine slips from the body and wanders freely…Of the Werewolves of Ossory, the Irish werewolf is said to have descended from a certain legend known as Laignech Fáelad…"
"Following the Wizarding War, the rise in werewolf numbers have increased consequentially over the past couple of years…many at the Department for the Regulation & Control of Magical Creatures state that this is the result of one man, Fenrir Greyback…and his consultant role as an unofficial member of the Death Eaters…in the hopes to create a werewolf army to take over/reform the wizarding world…"
THE DAILY ORACLE 1983
WITCH HUNT FOR PETER PETTIGREW
28 September 1983
"Two years have past since the end of Britain's blood war, and the United Kingdom now finds themselves alive once more with the search for particular wizards (as named by captured/former Death Eaters), that has gripped the nation's attention…"
"…Durmstrang Institute alumni and former Dark Arts professor, Igor Karkaoff, was arrested today for his supposed involvement in the Death Eaters and Thomas M. Riddle, as he was strolling through magical London (See: Page 4 for MUST SEE EUROPEAN PLACES TO VISIT)…"
"Through several interrogations regarding the manner, other such secrets pertaining to the purist group have come to light, including several new names of those involved…The most surprising of these names, were Hogwarts alumni and fellow Order of the Phoenix member, Peter Pettigrew, who in Karkaoff's own words was '…the Dark Lord's most favoured pet. He was so loyal…that rat"
"Many suspect that Pettigrew had a hand in Riddle's appearance at Godric's Hollow on Halloween of 1981…Though he had been missing for some time, no missing persons report was filed by family or friends, making many believe that they too, suspected something was suspicious with the Gryffindor…Whilst Albus Dumbledore originally labelled as 'Missing in Action', his friends and colleagues have expressed their disbelief at what has come to light…Sirius Black, is noted as saying that he's '…torn between wanting to curse that rat from here to kingdom come and shaking him 'til he tells us what the hell he was thinking! F**kin' Wormtail should turn himself in…and get what's coming to him!"
"Pictured below is the most recent photo of Peter Pettigrew. If you have any information about his whereabouts, please contact our sister company, THE DAILY PROPHET or write to the Auror Office at the Ministry of Magic…For more information listen to the Wizarding Wireless Network…Remember, this man is considered to be extremely dangerous and should not be approached…"
PICTURED: PETER PETTIGREW, AGED 23 YEARS OLD