Third Hogwarts Shake Up In As Many Years
Rumours have flown following the recent announcement of the replacement of Abaddon Blightly-Osborne and Angus Mairtfheòil as Headmistress and Deputy Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
A source close to the Board of Governors said that reports Aoife O’Keeffe would be returning were wholly unfounded, though did allude to a longstanding Professor being considered for the role.
Whilst this gossip did not come to fruition, Richard Crozier, renowned independent researcher, was unanimously voted in by the Board of Governors and is said to be absolutely thrilled to begin as Headmaster for Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. By his side is Archimedes Fetherstonhaugh, a specialist in magical research following a tenure in the Department for Magical Education, and also taught Charms at Beauxbatons Academie.
This refreshing change of expertise has been welcomed by parents and professors alike; following a recurrent pattern of high ranking Ministry Officials being placed in the roles, most are very glad to see Minister Soo apparently keeping out of Hogwarts business this time.
With the latest reshuffle, a position of the Board of Governors has opened up with expressions of interest being accepted until the September Ballot.
Ramora Round Up
Despite the Godric’s Hollow poltergeist showing little inclination to depart its new abode, The Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures have successfully removed one magical creature from the Mixed Wizarding/Muggle town.
A Ramora washed up during a recent storm causing havoc to local fishing boats. The Department of Magical Accidents and Catastrophes worked tirelessly in the subsequent days, obliviating the memories of many fishermen and women.
The Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures successfully worked throughout the night to refloat the Ramora and observe its descent back into the depths. The Department is hopeful that the predicted cooler weather will dissuade it from confusing the Devonshire waters for the Indian Ocean.
Flutterby Inflation
The ongoing investigation into the Flutterby theft appears to have yielded minimal results. Business owners and potioneers are said to be unhappy with the lack of movement as prices have increased by almost 150% due to a lack of supply.
Reports of black market trading have also trebled, with St Mungo’s reporting a large increase of attendances from poisoning following the use of blackmarket Flutterby Blooms in potions. Caution has been urged for wixen to only purchase from reputable buyers with many “Flutterby Blooms” being found to merely be enchanted butterfly wings.
If anyone has recently taken a potion, or eaten food, that they believe may be contaminated with fake Flutterby Blooms to seek immediate healer attention.
Triwizard Tournament Terminated
The Department of International Magical Cooperation, with the Department of Magical Games and Sports and Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry are sad to announce that the Triwizard Tournament has been cancelled for this school year.
The ongoing conflict in Europe has led to concerns that the safety of students visiting may not be maintained and the organisers have made the difficult decision to postpone the event.
The Ministry of Magic has declined to confirm if the Tournament will be reinstated or not.
