HP-Hogwarts Story So Far

Transcript Two

Arrival at Hogsmeade

 

As the students arrived at Hogsmeade some of them noted the headlines of the latest issue of the Daily Prophet:

Ministry of Magic 'Lose' Two Dementors!

Yet another case demonstrating the ineptitude of the Ministry of magic came to light yesterday when Rita Skeeter, our award winning investigative journalist, discovered that the Ministry were trying to cover up the disappearance of two Dementors from Azkaban.

It appears that the Ministry discovered more then TWO MONTHS ago that two of these horrendous creatures were missing, but have done nothing about it, not even alerting the wizarding world of the dangers of having two 'soul eaters' loose on the streets.

A spokesperson from the Ministry, confronted by Rita Skeeter said 'We are not sure if they are missing. Dementors are a strange race of creatures, they may have just faded away, or possibly been eaten by their co-workers. We are not overly concerned and feel there is no cause for alarm.'

Interestingly put and perhaps we should feel comforted by this assurance. However, an insider within the Ministry, speaking anonymously to Rita Skeeter said 'The Ministry is very worried. They have never had any of those things go missing before and have no idea where to find them or what they might do. Usually the Dementors stay at Azkaban because they like it there.'

As our readers know, Dementors are used as Guardians at Azkaban, the magical world's most notorious prison, holding many supporters of 'You Know Who'.

Dementors feed on fear and although they make perfect prison guards, leaving most too weak and depressed to even think of escape, this correspondent has many times in the past stated concern that such dark creatures should be given so much power and responsibility.

As the Ministry seems once more to be doing nothing, the Daily Prophet suggests people lock their doors at night and avoid going out alone to dark places. We will continue to look further into this, and will make sure our readers are kept well informed of any happenings.

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'Electricity: Muggle Magic?'

'Floo powder tax increase. Enough is enough!'

'Recipe of the day : Bat wing soup - just like mother used to make'

'Beauty Tips : The Spell for the perfect colour eyes for that important Ball.'

Morticia laughs at the headlines. "Ah, well. You know, my father has ordered me not to go to Hogsmeade today, said so in the last owl. 'The British Ministry of Magic is in a habit of not taking care of the citizens', that's what he wrote. I bet it's just another one of these scandalised Skeeter-stories."

Morticia and her gang of Slytherins debated on where they wanted to go first.

As the Gryffindors arrive at Hogsmeade, Marvo looks slightly uneasy at first and mumbles to himself something like 'I don't like crowds'

But he soon cheers up and looks around. Professor McGonagall who accompanied the class on their first strip to the village wanders off to 'do her own thing' after seriously telling them all to 'be good!'

'Mmm. a lot of people about today... look, over there!" said Marvo, "where are those 'Slytherings' heading for I wonder?' Madison looked at them, then turned back to Marvo. "I don't know...I don't think we have to worry about them. Let's go get some butterbeer or something."

Marvo looks slightly distracted for a moment then turns to Madison 'Sure thing Maddy, lets go get 'buttered up'. Coming everyone?

Elizabeth starts to agree but then catches sight of the bookstore and says instead: 'You guys go one... I'll be along in a minute...'

Marvo sees the direction of her gaze 'Oh no you don't Lizzie. Once you're in there we'll not see you again all afternoon and you'll probably expect me to carry tons of books back to the school! 'Come on.... butter beer, chocolate.. you can go there later....'. Elizabeth knew he was right. She was all too inclined to lose herself in books rather than experience life and the bookshop could wait.

The Slytherins stroll through the village, exploring each and every shop from the insides and every other house from the outsides. Morticia buries herself in a book-store and emerges after a long while with "Symbols in Dreams and their Meaning", "Verify Your Visions", "Quintessence of Quidditch", "The 2000 Yearbook of Quidditch Tactics" and, finally, "Hair Hexes and other useful spells for women".