14 March 2010


Minister of Magic Persepolis Zephyr in a public oration this afternoon called upon the Ministry of Magic to coordinate efforts with the magical community for an immediate cease of the Dementor attacks that have been haunting Britain this week.

"Seven witches and wizards and one poor child will never be the same.  In less than a week, our night has become a place of fear when before we could walk proudly without worry.  The attacks by the Dementors are a horrendous affront to our peaceful way of life and so I call now for unity in solving this grave issue.

"There can be no ego when human lives are at stake.  I rely on interdepartmental cooperation, collaboration with foreign governments but most of all, solidarity from all of us."

Zephyr's comments were heard before a gathering of press and she was flanked by representatives from all major Ministry Departments.  When asked about concrete measures her administration is taking she responded:

"A public awareness campaign will be released tomorrow to educate our people on how to protect themselves until the threat is averted.  The Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures fully endorse the use of the Patronus Charm in warding off an imminent attack.  We plan to begin organizing local magic classes free of charge to help the citizen brush up on this vital spell."

The Ministry of Magic has not yet spoken on the cause of this sudden rise in Dementor activity.  Speculation from the private sector suspects the Dementors have become desperate since losing their main source of sustenance at Azkaban Prison.  However, a counter theory suggests deliberate foul play. 

"It is no secret that Dark Wizards have allied with these wretched wraiths in the past to terrorize and damage innocent people," said historian and Wizengamot Elder Knox Greyfiar.  "I hope that we see the Department of Magical Law Enforcement on the case as much as our friends in Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures.  We must attack this from all fronts."

As of publication Dementor causalities are: Gareth Prewett, Gawain Prewett, Quentin Quill, Alicia Sylvester-Banes, Ruth van Houten, Dr. Gwennifer Darke, Herman Diaz and his son young Emilio Diaz.  All remain in close care at St. Mungo's Hospital and some may never recover.