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SUMMER SOLSTICE CELEBRATIONS GO OFF WITH A BANG!
02 July 1981
"…This year's Summer Solstice celebrations have hit an all-time high, with several locations pinging with powerful bursts of old magicks…in places such as Hogwarts School for Witchcraft & Wizardry, Ottery St. Catchpole, Surrey, Hampstead, London and Godric's Hollow…Some are wondering if Dumbledore chose this night to send a message to You-Know-Who & his followers"
"Witnesses report seeing a young girl in the area of Godric's Hollow not long after the final burst of magic…Aurors report evidence of an Old and Ancient magicks that had been found throughout each site, leading many to believe that the young witch was somehow involved in dark and ancient rites…Many are wondering: who is she?"
"Stripping away the popular image of the serene, silver-bearded wizard, Rita Skeeter reveals all in this tale of the disturbed childhood, the lawless youth, the lifelong feuds and the guilty secrets Albus Dumbledore carried to his grave"
—LIFE AND LIES OF ALBUS DUMBLEDORE, R. Skeeter
THE QUIBBLER
ATTACK ON HOGSMEADE VILLAGE: DEATH EATERS GROWING BRAZEN
28 July 1981
"…On the twelfth hour of last Sunday, during the midday lunch rush, Death Eaters stormed the little Scottish town and laid waste to all that stood there…Many fearful that the organisation dared attack so close to the new school year…and so close to the school itself. Many past & present students were reminded today, just how close Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry was to Hogsmeade as the survivors were shooed up to the infirmary wing, where their injuries were taken care of…"
"…Amongst the scores of witches and wizards found dead in the streets, two Order of the Phoenix members stood out the most. The twins, forever joined together in life, were also joined together in death. Never one without the other…Aurors Fabian & Gideon Prewett saved many lives that day and when their end finally came, it took five Death Eaters and the infamous Antonin Dolohov…"
"…Fabian Quintus Prewett [42yrs] and Gideon Maximum Prewett [42yrs] are survived by their parents, Mr & Mrs Prewett, their sister, Molly Weasley (neé Prewett) and their nieces & nephews. The funeral shall be held privately for the family at the Prewett Family Graveyard, and they ask for their privacy to be respected…"
"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 where the turmoil had taken place, 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 potions…mourn the loss of such young life…This day will go down in history…May we never forget their sacrifices"
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IS YOU-KNOW-WHO RECRUITING WEREWOLVES?
YOU-KNOW-WHO & THE INCREASE IN WOLF NUMBERS
15 August 1981
"…According to a study from St Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies & Injuries, and the Department for the Regulation & Control of Magical Creatures, approximately 360 werewolf bites occur on average within a given year in the United Kingdom. 180 of those result in medical care…that means that almost 15 bites per month, on average…However, with the uprising of dark forces at play in the past decade, there has been an uptick in werewolf numbers and most notably, characters like Fenrir Greyback have risen to the forefront…Greyback is quoted as saying "Bite 'em young and raise 'em away from their parents, raise 'em to hate normal wizards"
"To date, there are four known werewolf breeds, worldwide…The British werewolf is known to be rather 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 appearances, whilst retaining their canine instincts throughout their transformations…though some have been able to fully 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 c.1760s…"
"Considered to be the more docile of the four werewolves 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 the Ossory, the Irish werewolf is said to have descended from a certain legend known as Laignech Fáelad…"
"Following the beginning of 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…"
MINISTRY OF MAGIC PUBLIC NOTICE:
The Wizarding community is currently under threat from an organisation calling itself the DEATH EATERS. Observing the following simple security guidelines will help protect you, your family and your home from attacks.
You are advised not to leave the house alone. Particular care should be taken during the hours of darkness. Wherever possible, arrange to complete journeys before night has fallen. Review the security arrangements around your house, making sure that all family members are aware of emergency measures such as Shield and Disillusionment Charms. And in the case of under-age family members, Side-Along Apparation or Portkeys Arrange security questions with close friends and family, so as to detect Death Eaters masquerading as others by the use of disguises. Should you feel that a family member, colleague, friend or neighbour is acting in a strange manner; contact the Magical Law Enforcement Squad at once. They may have been put under the Imperious Curse. Should the Dark Mark appear over any dwelling, place or other building, DO NOT ENTER. But contact the Auror Office immediately. Unconfirmed sightings suggest that the Death Eaters may now be using Inferni. Any sighting of an Inferious or encounter with the same, should be reported to the Ministry IMMEDIATELY.OWL US WITH YOUR COMMENTS
THE WICKERMAN'S CANDLE
NEW YEAR, NEW NEIGHBOURS!
01 January 1982
"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 THE WICKERMAN'S CANDLE, are happy to welcome several new families to the community!…From the Bates family in the inner-city, to the Potters who have returned to their family home on the outskirts of the village…Looking forward to seeing what these new kids on the block are up to!"
POTTER MANOR HOUSEWARMING
You are invited!
Please join us for a house warming to celebrate our new home
and the coming new year.
Tuesday 05th January 1982
Potter Manor, John O'Groats
Caithness, Scotland
RSVP to Lily or James by August 23rd
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NEW PROPHECY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF MYSTERIES:
CHOSEN ONE TO SAVE US ALL
09 January 1982
"…Following twelve years of war, a new prophecy has come into being that may foretell the end for us all. No one knows the exact wording of the prophecy, but…Sources say that when You-Know-Who discovered this prophecy, he ordered his followers to find the candidate(s) that would match the parameters…so that he could defeat them before they had a chance to fight back"
"…It was this very prophecy that led to Bellatrix Lestrange to capture & torture the Longbottom Aurors; although neither Alison nor Franklin gave up any information under hours of cruelty at Lestrange's hands…They were later hospitalised in the Janus Thickey ward at St Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies & Injuries and will remain there for the foreseeable future"
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ENGLAND'S BLOOD WAR CONTINUES
03 February 1982
"Twelve long years have passed and still Britain's decade-long blood war continues…seeping passed their borders and into the outer reaches of Europe…Many are calling for the blood of Thomas M. Riddle—more commonly known as the Dark Lord, You-Know-Who, He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Name and heir the Slytherin name—who remains at large…"
"People all around the Common Wealth are praying for the war's end…with some organisations working from the shadows, whilst others prefer to stay out in the light…Whilst others are praying to higher powers that spoke of the dark wizard's downfall…We, here in the United States, find ourselves reminiscing on the Grindelwald revolution that ended only three decades previous…"
"…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 continuation of Britain's blood war, the number of Death Eaters have increased consequentially over the years…few names have been identified…but little has been done to bring that empire down…Still, it is irrefutable how influential these members are…did this boy's club go one step too far?"
THE DAILY MAIL
FRIGID TEMPERS IN THE BRITISH ISLES
27 February 1982
"…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…"
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GONE TO THE DOGS
04 March 1982
"The Grim, well known as an omen of death, is reputed to bring about the demise of whomever has the misfortune 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 highlands of Scotland these days…Seers, oracles and witches nationwide are running wild with theories about what these sightings 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"
E.L.M & WIZARDS UNDERTAKERS
AND EMBALMERS
"CROSS OVER IN STYLE! COMPLETE EMERGENCY BROOM SERVICES! WITCH ATTENDANT DAY & NIGHT!"
"This family business is owned & operated by Earlington & Louise Macintosh, ever since 1814 and they are intent on maintaining their family's high standards that the business has been known for throughout its tenure. They are both family oriented, and with our skilled team are able to empower families to be confident in the choices they make for a monument that will last generations in their family"
"…We are based in Knockturn Alley and erect the headstones, embalm and cremate the bodies on site, before they are shipped off to cemeteries in the greater London region…We also freight memorials throughout the United Kingdom, for further installation"
"We have a wide range of funeral services in our stock, but please note that due to an increase of demand and time in transport from our overseas suppliers, there has been a shortage of certain materials for each rite…Please ensure that you allow yourself plenty of time for the installation of a memorial for you loved one…Transport duration of preordered materials is now any upwards of four months whilst the world comes to terms with how the war has affected our "norm"
"E.L.M & WIZARDS UNDERTAKERS AND EMBALMERS,
BURYING THE DEAD SINCE 1814"
UK NATIONAL TRUST
THE MOST HAUNTED PLACES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
08 April 1982
"We look after many ancient buildings, ruins and sites, so it's to no one's surprise that some of these places 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 as far back as the twelfth century, they have plenty of hidden stories to tell; some may even be home to a spectre or two"
"HOGWARTS CASTLE: A plethora of ghosts haunt these old castle 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 the Poltergeist, to name a few…"
"BLICKING HALL: A headless Anne Boleyn is often seen wandering the halls of the mansion, with her decapitated head in her hands as she walks 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 three-headed dogs are often seen haunting the grounds of the abbey as they hunt the unfortunate prey…Rumours abound about the man who singlehandedly defeated the Spanish Armada…Some say that he signed a contract 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, and is often seen stalking the walls & battlements"
"RIDDLE MANOR: 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 mysterious and 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"
"BLEWES BRUSH: This small islet off the coast of the Scottish highlands is said to be home to a restless spirit who answers to the name of Sharkbait Sean and wanders the undergrowth in search of children…Local legend says that the fisherman would hunt and snatch up any children to eat"
"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 grunge & 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 one of the many cliffs that run beneath famous Seven Sisters cliffs 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…"
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BRITAIN'S BABY BAIL OUT
16 April 1982
"…As the years of war drag on and the stress of feeding so many mouths under such scrutiny, the annual census shows that less and less children are being born each year…Irish twins have become a much more commonplace occurrence ever since the reveal of the prophecy of the Chosen One…"
"Couples have rushed to wed and conceive children…Soldiers returning home from the war are still 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 top ten most popular baby names for this year include: Michael, Christopher, Matthew, Jason, David, Joshua, James, John, Robert and Daniel for the boys. For the girls, these include: Jennifer, Jessica, Amanda, Sarah, Melissa, Amelia, Nicole, Stephanie, Elizabeth and Heather…"
THE MAGICAL MENAGERIE
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DATE OF BIRTH: 18 December 1981
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—THE MAGICAL MENAGERIE, North Side of Diagon Alley,
Charing Cross Rd, London
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