Hope's End
Chapter Seven
News
Daily Prophet
December 3rd, 1996
Daisy Martin
"ELECTIONS CALLED DUE TO FUDGE'S DEATH!"
As you all know, our former Minister of Magic, Cornelieus Fudge (43) was killed in the battle at the Ministry of Magic two days ago. Now we need a new Minister of Magic, and the following people have submitted their candidacy:
Arthur Weasley
Percy Weasley
Amos Diggory
Dolores Umbridge
Amelia Bones
Tom Marvolo Riddle
A full biography of each candidate will be available soon. In other news, several Muggle towns have suffered minor Death Eater attacks, seven killed, ten injured.
Daily Prophet
December 4th, 1996
Daisy Martin
"Biographies of Candidates Now Available."
Its a miracle! Let it be known that ONE day has passed with no Death Eater strikes! In other news, I have a short summary of the candidates bio here for you!
Arthur Weasley: Arthur Weasley is the husband of Molly (maiden name: Molly Prewett) and father of Bill, Charlie, Percy, Fred, George, Ron, and Ginny Weasley. Arthur is a loving father and husband, although he tends to be a bit indulgent with his children. His naturally easy-going attitude and his eccentric ways can get him in trouble with his wife and he can be a bit henpecked at times.
Percy Weasley: Grown son of Arthur and Molly, third of their seven children, who like all of them has red hair. Percy is the tall and thin variety of Weasley, like his brothers Bill and Ron, as opposed to the shorter and stocker build of Charlie, Fred, and George. Alone of the Weasley siblings, Percy wears spectacles; they are horn-rimmed. His middle name is Ignatius. His birthday is August 22.
Amos Diggory: Ministry Official, works for the Department For The Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures. Amos is a ruddy-faced wizard with a scrubby brown beard. His son, Cedric Diggory (18, deceased) was killed by Lord Voldemort in the Tri-Wizard Tournament in June of 1995.
Dolores Umbridge: Ministry witch, Special Assistant to the Minister of Magic.
Umbridge was assigned by Cornelius Fudge to the job of Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher when Dumbledore was having trouble finding someone to fill the post. She returned from Hogwarts with a phobia of Centaurs.
Amelia Bones: Head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement.
Tom Marvolo Riddle: Slytherin, 1937-1945
Probably the most brilliant student ever at Hogwarts.
Raised in a Muggle orphanage, which he hated.
Head Boy (1944-45)
Award for Special Sevices to the School (shield) (1943)
Award for Magical Merit.
Well, there you have it folks! You read em over, you pick your favourite, and you vote!
Daily Prophet
December 5th, 1996
Daisy Martin
"TOM MARVOLO RIDDLE REVEALED TO BE LORD VOLDEMORT! RIDDLE DISQUALIFIED FROM ELECTIONS! TWO MILLION GALLEON BOUNTY PLACED ON THE DARK LORD'S HEAD!"
Shocking news! Our last candidate for Minister of Magic, Tom Riddle is none other than Lord Voldemort! The Ministry received this news from one Albus Dumbledore (101) who told this grim news. Riddle AKA Lord Voldemort has been disqualified from the elections, and now the Dark Lord has a two million Galleon bounty on his head! That's right! Calling all bounty hunters, Lord Voldemort is wanted dead or alive for two million Galleons! In other news, Amelia Bones is leading the pre-election votes with 65, with Arthur Weasley 55, Percy Weasley 34, Amos Diggory with 63, and Dolores Umbridge with a pathetic 6.
Daily Prophet
December 6th, 1996
Daisy Martin
"DEATH EATER ATTACK ON LIVERPOOL! 106 DEAD!"
Last night, at approximately 1:00 AM, a force of about thirty Death Eaters Apparated into the east side of Liverpool and started to wreak destruction. With the high levels of Dark Magic going around, the Department of Magical Law Enforcement was alerted and Amelia Bones dispatched two companies to the attack. When the Aurors arrived there, three were immediately struck down. Fighting between Aurors and Death Eaters continued on for ten minutes, with houses and buildings burning around them. Finally, help arrived in the form of the Order of the Phoenix! Death Eaters gradually started to retreat back the east entrance of Liverpool, when the sounds of Apparation cut them off. Fifty Dark Order agents had arrived, and now the Death Eaters were surrounded. By the time the battle was over, three Death Eaters had been captured, seven dead, five wounded, and the rest escaped. Half a company of Aurors is dead, and the Order of the Phoenix has reported one death. Dark Order agents suffered nothing, and fifty five Muggles are dead.
Daily Prophet
December 7th, 1996
Daisy Martin
"DARK ORDER STRIKES DEATH EATER CAMP!"
Yesterday, at 11:56 PM, Dark Order agents attacked a Death Eater camp near Wales. Extreme fighting ensued, with Lord Voldemort present, for there was a meeting going on. Unfortunatly, with the Dark Lord present, heavy casulaties have been reported from the Dark Order. Ten Death Eaters are rumored dead. The Dark Order had sent three companies to the camp, a total of 125 men. Five managed to escape. It was a massacre, and the Dark Order has promised retribution.
Daily Prophet
December 8th, 1996
Daisy Martin
"DEATH EATERS AND AURORS CLASH AT RUINED DIAGON ALLEY!"
Yesterday at four PM, Aurors had been tipped off to an encampment at the ruined site of Diagon Alley. They searched for hours, and finally found them hiding out at the Apothecary. As soon as the Aurors were discovered, Killing Curses and Stunning Spells flew between the two sides rapidly. The battle was a stalemate until Death Eater reinforcements arrived, and Aurors were forced to retreat. Today, acting Minister of Magic, Amelia Bones, has declared Diagon Alley a, "base of the Death Eaters. Proceed at your own caution." Plans are in motion for another raid.
Daily Prophet
December 9th, 1996
Daisy Martin
"DARK ORDER, DEATH EATERS, ORDER OF THE PHOENIX AND AURORS CLASH!"
One of the bloodiest battles since the one at the Ministry have occured. Just last night, a joint attack legion comprised of Aurors, Dark Order agents and Phoenix agents raided Diagon Alley. It was a total force of about 320. When they attacked the Apothecary, they found 40 Death Eaters waiting for them. Heavy fighting erupted, as 160 Death Eaters started to attack from the flanks. It had been a trap. The bloodiest fighting exploded, and Killing Curses was the dominant Curse. Then everyone's worst nightmare appeared. Lord Voldemort Apparated smack dab in the middle of the fighting, and instantly let loose an Obliteration Curse, which instantly killed two hundred of our forces. Now that the joint Auror, Phoenix and Dark Order army had been reduced, they tried to Disapparate, but found to their horror, a Disapparation Field. Many used emergency portkeys, but many more have been captured. This is a black day for Britain, ladies and gentlemen. Let us pray for the captured souls. Amelia Bones has promised there will be rescue missions.
Daily Prophet
December 10th, 1996
Daisy Martin
"PERCY WEASLEY ELECTED MINISTER OF MAGIC!"
Just one day after the attack, the polls were closed, people had voted, and astonishingly, Percy Weasley won. Minister Weasley has promised sweeping changes to the Ministry, positive changes. In other news, the price of the Galleon is surging up, and so is the Knut and Sickle.
Daily Prophet
December 11th, 1996
Daisy Martin
"NON-AGRESSION PACT BROKEN! PERCY WEASLEY HAS DECLARED WAR ON THE DARK ORDER!"
Breaking news! Just ten minutes ago, Minister Weasley announced the breaking of the non-agression pact with the Dark Order. When inquired about this, the Minister said, and I quote, "Never trust a Dark Wizard!" What does this spell for us? I can only hope the Dark Order's revenge won't be too hard on us, so close to Christmas. Merlin bless England.
A/N: Well, folks, thats chapter seven! I bet this is the only chapter in history thats just completely news articles! Now, i'm off to eat my soup! Bye!