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« on: 12/06/2024 at 04:58 »
Ministry | Are changes coming? pg. 3 Wednesday, 8 November 1972
Bellestorm: New Minister! Tomas Bellestorm, 43, has been selected as the new Minister of Magic after winning the election held yesterday, 7 November. Atticus Rivera, 35, who had been appointed Interim Minister of Magic after Pryce Hir retired, lost after winning the support of many of the younger voters on his platform for equality. “I will be delivering a speech at Scrivner Quidditch Stadium on Friday (10 November) to address my supporters and speak of the future. I will not be speaking further to the press on this matter,” Rivera said. The election had started with three candidates, however Matthias Bianchi, 51, dropped out in October citing his desire to prioritize his family. “Today is not simply a personal victory—it is a resounding affirmation of the values that have defined our magical society for centuries. I am deeply honored by the trust you have placed in me to lead at such a pivotal moment in our history. This election was about far more than two names on a ballot—it was a decision between preserving the foundations that bind us together and risking their erosion. The people of Magical Britain have chosen stability, progress, and the enduring strength of our shared heritage,” Bellstorm said. Bellestorm will be retaining the title of Chief Warlock as he takes over the Minister’s office. Staff and policy changes are expected in the coming weeks.
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« on: 09/23/2024 at 03:33 »
 Opinion Piece Submission Information With the big election coming up, we would like to give y'all the opportunity to get involved with the Daily Prophet!
You can now submit Opinion Pieces! We are trialing this for the duration of this plot. If successful, we will probably leave it open moving forward.
Please read the following guidelines before continuing:
One. The player of any character that is mentioned should be notified and asked first before submitting your piece.
Two. Please ensure that all writing remains strictly IC and does not include any OOC thoughts, feelings, or opinions, or personal drama. Let’s keep the focus IC and on the story to maintain a positive and immersive environment for everyone.
Three. Admin has the right to not publish any article they do not think fits the guidelines, and respond with a PM with the reason why.
If you have any questions or concerns about applying, please contact Willow Foxglove, the Prophet Admin. How to Submit Please fill out the following form and PM it to Willow Foxglove. Written By: Feel free to put 'Anonymous' if you'd like your character's name not to be published.Title: Type your response here.Characters: N/A if you are the only character involved; otherwise list them here.
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Credit for this idea goes to Jack Greenberg. Thank you!
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« on: 09/11/2024 at 01:21 »
HARVEST
M O O N
gala and masquerade
Come one, come all, for the Autumn celebration of the year! A weekend packed full of fun including pumpkin carving, hay rides, local food stands, a masquerade ball and so much more.
Tickets are available now! All proceeds go to the Hogsmeade Children's Home.
Donations are accepted in the form of lightly used clothes, books and toys. Volunteers recieve free entrance, so inquire today!
The Festival will take place in Hogsmeade Village Friday October 13 through
Sunday October 15 1972
12 o’clock pm - 8 o'clock pm
The Masquerade Ball will take place Saturday October 14
6 o'clock pm - Midnight
 This event is approved by admin! These flyers went up towards the end of September, and is open to both Hogwarts students and Elsewhere characters of all ages. The event will go live this Friday, September 13th.
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« on: 09/07/2024 at 02:33 »
Opinion | "Beasts" vs "Creatures" pg. 7 Friday, 8 September 1972
Candidate Platforms Announced! The Daily Prophet is proud to publish the platforms of the Minister of Magic candidates. Please see below.
Atticus Rivera - A renewed push for equality for non-human beings in society and within the government.
- Explicit government support of continued efforts to push back against the blood-purity debate to further improve the lives of Half-Blood and Muggle-Born citizens.
- While maintaining the Statute of Secrecy, expand the relationship between the Wizarding and Muggle governments to better ensure the safety of both communities.
- Strengthen our relationships with other magical governments via increased funding to and enrichment of the Department of International Magical Cooperation.
- Establish a robust government program to assist disadvantaged students in getting their school supplies (including robes, textbooks, stationary, and more) for all seven years spent at Hogwarts.
- Reinforce the expected curriculum of Hogwarts but reduce Ministry oversight in the way that the professors teach and give more freedom to the school’s staff to decide the best ways to educate students (within reason).
- Increase funding to under served departments such as the Magical Social Affairs office and the Magical Creatures office.
- Establish new guidelines that balances the power of the Wizengamot with other legal entities so that there is not one body that has more strength over another. In other words, a checks and balances system so that the Wizengamot does not have as sweeping and deep running power to control legislation.
 Tomas Bellestorm - Restore Britain to Glory: Revive Britain’s status as a leading magical power, invoking historical pride.
- Protect Pure Heritage: Advocate for the preservation of wizarding bloodlines.
- Secure Future for Children: Ensure a safe, prosperous world for magical children, untainted by external threats.
- Economic Prosperity: Strengthen the wizarding economy by focusing on internal growth and reducing reliance on Muggles.
- Magical Britain for Wizards: Prioritize the needs of the wizarding community, excluding non-magical beings from governance.
- Respect and Order: Establish a strong, authoritative government to restore law and order in the wizarding world.
- Harness Tradition: Revitalize ancient wizarding traditions for the modern era.
- Unite Against Threats: Protect the community from werewolves, vampires, giants, and veela.
Matthias Bianchi - Represents the labor unions, working class level of witches and wizards. Has deep rooted trade partnerships with many well-known suppliers across the world. Was a key member of the Department of International Magical Cooperation for many years, specifically instituting key policies in the Magical Trading Standards Body and the Magical Law Office, as pertaining to foreign commerce.
- Focus on increasing community outreach programs across Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales for Squibs and Muggleborns in adulthood
- Invest in infrastructure improvements for key focal magical locations, such as the Ministry, St. Mungo's, and Diagon Alley. Ensure the outdated locations are modern and well supported to last the next millenia.
- Promote Hogwarts co-op and internship programs across the wizarding community. Establish incentives for businesses to take on almost-grads. Encourage Hogwarts curriculum to lean towards more practical applications over theoretical.
- Strengthen laws protecting Muggles and increase discipline for misuse of magic and abuse of the Statute of Secrecy
- Strengthen relationships with other magical governments through increased export of British magical goods while increasing inspections and monitoring of imports and exports
- Cater to businesses by offering tax incentives, grants, and positive publicity in exchange for sponsoring public events, be them infrastructure, national security, or research improvements
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« on: 08/27/2024 at 02:11 »
Sports | More preseason injuries. pg. 9 Tuesday, 29 August 1972
Minister Candidates Announced! Tomas Bellestorm, 43, and Matthias Bianchi, 51, announced their intentions of running against Atticus Rivera, 35. This news comes on the heels of Rivera announcing that a Ministerial election will take place in November. Now, with three candidates, we should expect to hear a lot of political talk in the coming months. But who are Bellestorm and Bianchi? Tomas Bellestorm is a seasoned legal practitioner and Chief Warlock of the Wizengamont. As the head of a prominent global legal corporation founded by his father, Bellestorm has cultivated a vast network of influential contacts across the political, legal, and financial sectors. His extensive experience and deep understanding of the law make him uniquely qualified to serve as Minister of Magic and ensure the efficient and effective operation of the wizarding government. Bellestrom was born in Norway and attended Durmstrang, and has been located in the United Kingdom for years. He is married and the pair have a daughter who works at St. Mungo's. Matthias Bianchi is a deeply experienced tradesmen and diplomat, representing the British Ministry at the International Confederation of Wizards for the last decade. As the former head of the Department of International Magical Cooperation, Bianchi has built an extensive professional history instituting key policies that have supported economic health, financial security, foreign collaboration, and educational reform. Bianchi maintains active connections with many prominent businesses across industries, continuously being voted into Treasurer or Chairperson roles, or being invited to serve in an advisory capacity. His unquestionable hard work and varied experience has created a unique opportunity for the British Ministry to experience a new kind of Minister of Magic. Bianchi was born in Milan, Italy and emigrated to the United Kingdom in his late teens, graduating from Hogwarts. He has two daughters and a son who he shares joint custody of with his former spouse. The Daily Prophet has contacted all three campaigns for more information about the details of each candidate’s platforms. We are pleased to report all three have agreed to send us detailed documentation of their plans and policies. We intend to publish these as soon as they become available.
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« on: 08/25/2024 at 00:59 »
Finance | Nifflers have taken over! pg. 5 Monday, 28 August 1972
Next Minister of Magic? Interim Minister of Magic, Atticus Rivera, 35, has announced a ministerial election will take place in November.
Rivera has been in the position since late June when Pryce Edgar Hir, 59, retired from office after being elected Minister of Magic during the 1943 election.
“It has been a pleasure to serve these last two months as the Interim Minister of Magic,” said Rivera. “However, I am aware that is not a position I was elected into. The citizens of this country deserve to have a leader they elected directly. I am confident that I will be that choice when it is time for ballots to be cast.”
While no other candidates have announced a campaign yet, our sources indicate that at least two others have been contacting campaign management firms in the last several weeks.
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« on: 06/04/2024 at 01:30 »
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« on: 04/21/2024 at 18:39 »
a half page advertisement is posted in the Daily Prophet on 6 july 1971.
readers are directed to the Quidditch section to find the full interview below.
Quidditch Legends, Apply Within:
Hogwarts
Welcomes
Volunteers Quidditch Quarterly had the pleasure to catch up with internationally renowned Coach Orellana. Orellana's vision to develop the next best and brightest players of the British and Irish Quidditch League has stirred up quite a bit of change at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry of late. Astrid Starfire brings you this exclusive interview on his latest initiative.
AS: Good morning, Coach Orellana! Thank you for taking the time to speak with us today. Could you tell our readers about your latest initiative at Hogwarts?
BO: Good morning! It's my pleasure. I'm thrilled to extend an invitation to Quidditch enthusiasts everywhere to join us at Hogwarts. We're seeking Quidditch professionals, both current and ex, and any school alumni who have left illustrious legacies within our halls. These volunteers would help officiate matches during the season while helping train our talented young players.
AS: That sounds like an incredible opportunity! What inspired you to reach out to the wider Quidditch community in this way?
BO: Well, we've always valued opportunities for our students to learn from the best. Having professional players and legendary alumni join us not only enhances the learning experience, but provides students with valuable real-world connections to consider Quidditch life beyond Hogwarts.
AS: How do you think this initiative will benefit both the students and the volunteers?
BO: For our students, it's a chance to receive personalized coaching, learn new strategies, and experience the intensity of playing alongside seasoned Quidditch veterans. For the volunteers, it offers a unique platform to share expertise, mentor young talent, and get an early glimpse into promising future players.
AS: What can volunteers expect during their time at Hogwarts?
BO: Volunteers can expect a warm welcome from our students and faculty. For two months leading up to their officiated games, volunteers are invited to stay with us at Hogwarts to attend the weekly Quidditch practice sessions. They will engage in training sessions tailored to the needs of our students, share their knowledge and skills, and then officiate their assigned match to the high anticipation of all watching.
AS: How can interested individuals get involved?
BO: Reach out to me directly at Hogwarts. Whether you're a retired professional player or a Hogwarts graduate who misses the rush of scoring a goal, we welcome all volunteers who share our dedication to Quidditch.
AS: Thank you so much for sharing this exciting opportunity with us, Coach Orellana! I'm sure many of our readers will be eager to get involved!
BO: Thanks for having me. That invitation includes you too, of course, Astrid. Don't think I've forgotten how good your swing is.
AS: Flatterer. You'll make me blush.
[OOC: if interested, please contact Benjamin Orellana Sr
with the following application form.
for the 1971-72 term, the ooc deadline is 29 april.] [div style="text-align: center; font-family: bebas; color: #CFE9C9; font-size: 28px; line-height: 100%;"]Quidditch Referee Volunteer 1971-72[/div]
[div style="width: 450px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; font-family: georgia; background: #CFE9C9; font-size: 8px; line-height: 15px; color: #fff; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 4px;"]About You![/div]
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[b]Your OOC Name:[/b] [i]OOC Name[/i]
[b]Terms at HS.net playing Quidditch (list all):[/b] [i]OOC Info[/i]
[b]Positions held in Quidditch (Summer Counsellor Quidditch lead, Quidditch Captain, etc):[/b] [i]Preference for Quidditch background![/i] [/div]
[div style="width: 450px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; font-family: georgia; background: #CFE9C9; font-size: 8px; line-height: 15px; color: #fff; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 4px;"]Questionnaire[/div]
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[b]1.) Quidditch referee volunteers must:
[list][li]a) Run (1) Quidditch match to a full 10-day completion[/li]
[li]b) Be active and regularly available, updating their assigned game(s) when they are running on Castle board to move game activity along[/li]
[li]c) For their assigned match, score both teams and provide the scores to Quidditch admin for final game score[/li]
[li]d) (Optional) Create or join thread opportunities for their character to interact with student Quidditch players, as needed and available[/li][/list]
[b]Do you feel you can commit to spending the 5-10 hours per week for the assigned Quidditch game OOC month during term, running Quidditch activity?[/b]
[i]Answer here![/i]
[b]2.) Volunteers may be awarded Gringotts points for the successful completion of the tasks outlined above as set by the Quidditch admin. Do you feel these tasks are manageable and can be successful completing them? Would you be interested in continuing beyond this term if successful?[/b]
[i]Answer here.[/i]
[b]3.) What makes a Quidditch referee different from a Quidditch captain?[/b]
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[div style="width: 450px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; font-family: georgia; background: #CFE9C9; font-size: 8px; line-height: 15px; color: #fff; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 4px;"]And finally...[/div]
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[b]Proposed Volunteer Character:[/b] [i]Character must be an Elsewhere Adult. Please include name, age, and professional or academic prior held Quidditch titles.[/i]
[b]Character Background:[/b] [i]Give some IC background as to why this character is a good fit to volunteer for Hogwarts Quidditch. It is not required for this specific character to have IC posted in Quidditch on HS.net, so long as OOC player has Quidditch experience.[/i]
[b]Primary Account:[/b] [i]Name here[/i][/div]
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« on: 08/01/2021 at 13:21 »
a full page advertisement is posted in The Daily Prophet on Monday 3 June 1963.  The Daily Prophet comes together with the Kingsley Gazette to sponsor another fun filled summer carnival! This year centers around a talent show with the grand prize win of a free all expenses paid for spa day, generously donated by the staff at the Hotel Illume right here in London! Follow up prizes to be announced upon the arrival of this family friendly event!
Come join us Sunday 16 June through Sunday 23 June 1963 for a fun filled week of activities. Not only will there be an array of games, food, and rides, but the kissing booth will be back for those looking for love! Bring your children, ages 3 and up for face painting and free dance lessons throughout the week! We’ll end the festivities with a disco on Saturday evening, beginning prompt at 7PM.
We’ll see you there!
[OOC: welcome to the 1963 Neon Lights Carnival! You can find the Neon Lights Carnival forum here. It's open all week (IC) so be sure to stop by! Any questions about this event should be directed to Ella Mertz.]
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« on: 11/23/2019 at 09:42 »
Seeking Roommate at Knockturn Alley Two bedroom one bath above respectable bookstore. Quiet neighborhood. Must be clean, have stable income, be willing to water plants. 50 Galleons/month
Please have your owls sent to:
Margaret Harkiss Letterbox
Hogwarts Castle, Scotland
[OOC: if interested, please contact Margaret Harkiss.]
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« on: 08/16/2019 at 21:23 »
Witches and Wizards of all ages
are invited to a breathtaking
four day event at London's own
Fashion Fair[
July 10th-13th, 1957
11am - 8pm, Daily
London Marketplace
Each day represents a new season!
International and Local art and fashion booths
Seasonal Fashion Shows
Free makeovers
Color-Changing Carousal
Design your own... stations
Color-Dusting Skate rink
The Color Splash Ball
10th- Winter
11th- Spring
12th- Summer
13th- Fall
 The Fashion Fair
The Fashion Fair has a little something for everyone! Each day will highlight a different season and it’s fashions!
July 10th - Winter
July 11th - Spring
July 12th - Summer
July 13th - Fall
~Booths~
Explore local and international booths including fashion showcase stands, accessory station and specialty booths. A few highlighted booths include De La Roche Fashions, Oudh perfume shop, Navarro, and Garden of Eden salon.
Create a custom fragrance at Oudh's Make Your Own Fragrance booth
Try your hand at design at various Design Your Own… stations
Get a free makeover courtesy of the talented staff at London’s own Garden of Eden Salon
~Fashion Shows~
Hosted by De La Roche Fashions, take a peek at the season’s latest trends and watch hand-made designs come to life in daily fashion shows. Seasonal shows will begin at 6pm daily and seating is first come first served.
~Color-Change Carousel~
A pure white carousel with golden horses features you was the main attraction. Marvel as, at every spin, your clothes change color.
Color Change Charms will wear off within the hour.
~Color Dust Skating Rink~
Take a break and a turn on the roller rink! Featuring color dusting leprechauns, you’ll enter with an all-white in season outfit and exit with a transformed colorful outfit to keep! Great as a souvenir.
~The Color Splash Ball~
The whole event is topped off with an extravagant ball. Wear and celebrate your favorite season and colors. The ball is open to all fair attendees aged 15 and up.
The Ball is held on Saturday July 13th, from 8pm to Midnight.
[OOC: welcome to the 1957 Fashion Fair! You can find the Fashion Fair forum here. Go wild, have fun! Any questions about this event should be directed to Corrina Buzolic.]
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« on: 06/30/2019 at 15:46 »
WANT TO SEE YOUR AD HERE? For pricing and all other advertising enquiries, please owl the Department of Advertising, The Daily Prophet, Wizarding London.
[OOC: this thread is for any and all IC advertisements that your characters might want to put in The Daily Prophet! Whether you're a shop owner looking for new employees, a homeowner looking to sell your house, or simply some lonely soul searching for someone to split the rent with, feel free to submit an advert to The Daily Prophet. You never know who might take you up on your offer!
If you wish to put an advertisement in The Daily Prophet, please PM all admins with the image/text as you would like it printed in the newspaper. One of them will post it up for you as soon as possible. All adverts must adhere to the site rating and rules. The admins reserve the right to refuse to post any advert that they deem inappropriate or unsuitable.]
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