1st November 2012

The Department of Magical Accidents and Catastrophes announced early this morning that a major breach of the Statute of Secrecy was averted[1] yesterday afternoon.

"It seems this breach had been in the works for a long time," explained a spokeswitch, "by extremist members of a movement calling themselves Futurists."

The movement is a little-known group of wixes in support of adopting muggle lifestyles and gradual integration between the two worlds.

Thanks to the Ministry's quick and efficient response, disaster was staved off. Head Obliviator Leon Halloran described the Futurist plan as a comprehensive dissolution of important barriers between magical and muggle society.

Obliviators and other officers worked closely with the Department of Magical Law Enforcement to prevent the breach. Special thanks is given to the voluntary aid of various members of the wizarding public during this time of crisis.

"It's a great relief that everyone was able to celebrate a magical Halloween without disruption," continued Halloran. "But we ask that wixes stay alert to future breaches and acts of extremism."

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