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[Feb 2018] Beyond the Front Page...

on April 21, 2024, 09:23:46 AM


Beyond the front page...
Clippings and snippings from beyond the front page of the Daily Prophet over February 2018.

Wolfsbane Woes Hit Hard
1 Feb 2018 - The WCU reported a worrying case of early werewolf transformation[1] at the last full moon, due to the consumption of counterfeit Wolfsbane. No fatalities or serious injuries were sustained. All registered werewolves are asked to report lost or missing potion, and to avoid concoctions that have not been certified by the Ministry. [...]
 1. 31st Jan - Today Is Not My Day

Duelling Tournament returns to Edinburgh
3 February 2018 - The Edinburgh Wandcross duelling tournament will be from the 26th to 28th of February in Edinburgh. The tournament is an international open and one of the most important in the European Duelling Assembly's calendar. This is the event's 145th year. [...]


Lovely Dovey Dilemma
15 February 2018 -  Chaos of all sorts broke out at Alohomocha last night, when the cafe's Valentine's Speed-Dating event was sabatoged by person(s) unknown. Sweet treats served to the would-be lovers were supposedly spiked with Love Potions of varying strengths. Two couples were charged with public indecency, and several wixes injured in violent fits of jealousy. MLE officers are still investigating. [...]

Carstairs Qualifies for the English Team
20 February 2018 - Earnest Carstairs, captain of the Falmouth Falcons, has been selected as a Chaser for the English National Quidditch Team. This would be Carstairs' first outing in the Quidditch World Cup to be held later this year. [...]

Heartbreak and Hearsay
27 February 2018 - Reputed gossip editor and writer Genevieve Garcia has recently caused a stir by publishing a dramatic statement[2] to the Minister of Magic. But how to tell truth apart from feeling? An inside source at Witch Weekly confirms that the heartbroken Queen G is struggling to recover from being walked out on by Quidditch darling and playboy, Earnest Carstairs. Whether this was due to family disapproval or the fickle hearts of famous wizards, well, who is to say? [...]
 2. 17th Feb - A Letter to Minister Carstairs From Queen G

E.L.F. holds fundraiser amid controversy
2 February 2018 - The Eradicate Lycanthropy Foundation held a fundraising event in Edinburgh last week. Several protestors attempted to disrupt the event but were turned out by event security. This event takes place amid accusations that E.L.F. is responsible for anti-werewolf messaging and even violence. [...]

Vampire Violence
5 February 2018 - Panic broke out at The Closet this weekend, when a vampire patron viciously attacked[3] several wizards in a private room. The vampire in question, Georges Van Tomme, was responsible for the deaths of several wixes before being apprehended by Auror Pinn. According to Wolf & Lamb, where Van Tomme was employed, he showed no signs of aggression or unrest in recent weeks. Lacking motive, could this be another case of instinct overriding reason? The DMLE continues to investigate. [...]
 3. 3rd Feb - White Shirt, Now Red

St. Mungo's Sees Rise in Wolfsbane Complications
16 February 2018 - There have been a rise in complications in werewolves using unofficial Wolfsbane Potion, St. Mungo's says. "We are seeing a variety of disturbing symptoms ranging from dissolved stomachs that must be regrown, to partial transformations before full moon rise. All cases can be attributed to improperly made Wolfsbane Potion." When reached for comment, the Werewolf Wing states that all werewolves are encourage to register for access to safe Wolfsbane Potion.

Pendragon Announced as G8 Host
26 February 2018 -  According to a source in the Department of International Magical Cooperation, it is looking increasingly likely that the G8 3/4 Conference will be held in Edinburgh this year. The decision would be a welcome boost to local business and foot traffic in Candlestick Row, as Pendragon Hotel is said to be in talks to host. [...]
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