Ministry of Magic officials resign in fear of You-Know-Who

The Ministry of Magic has worked for months trying to hide the knowledge that many of their employees have resigned their posts. In fact, there has been talk amongst the community that the Ministry is running on a shortage of workers, a consequence of Lord Voldemort's onslaught and the fear he has been causing in the wizarding world. The talk of shortage brings about the question of security, and rising panic is afoot.

New Dutch Government Making Waves

Death Eater Robin van Kuyt, recently elected president of wizard Netherlands (the Squibbler's full coverage), has put several anti-Muggle policies into effect. The leaders of nearby countries Belgium, Germany and Denmark are hoping that these changes of policy don't flow over into their nations, with resulting mayhem, but are afraid that national borders will prove ineffective.

Leaky Cauldron closed for investigation

It's chaos at the Leaky Cauldron where a dead body was found at 5:00 am. “I had just woken up and I entered the pub to to make sure everything was in order. I just saw the man lying there!” the landlord, Tom, told me outside the Leaky Cauldron entrance at 9:00 am. His face told a story of regained composure after a terrible fright, but he was still very pale.

Bagshot unleashes her biography on Albus Dumbledore

Witches and wizards all around the world are expecting a new best seller with Bathilda Bagshot's new book, A Biography of Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore, recently released August 1, 1998. The book, which is rising in popularity, is affecting many people emotionally, but most are comforted by remembering Albus Dumbledore's inspirational quotes, scattered throughout the novel.

Hogwarts heirlooms mysteriously disappear

It is well known and feared that the future of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is in immediate danger. So too, it appears, is its past. For almost a year now, there have been many strange disappearances of items whose owners have claimed that they were distantly handed down relics of the original Hogwarts founders, in particular, objects that were said to have belonged to Godric Gryffindor and Rowena Ravenclaw.

Entertainment

Magic Muggle brings laughter among the audience

Benjamin Lothingham plays the comic role of Emerald Bagshot, in the recent Diamond Alley smash-hit show, "The Magic Muggle." The show is about the troubles a wizard has when he pretends to be a Muggle for 50 days. He lives in the Muggle town of Coventry and the show features around his life as a "Muggle."

Galleon turtles hit it big in Diagon Alley

The biggest hit these past back-to-school sales was a new breed of pet from the Magical Menagerie in Diagon Alley, London. Small, cute, entertaining and easily affordable, it was no surprise that the new 'Galleon Turtle' was the number one item this year.

Vampires Loose at Underground Theatre

"A Vampire's Kiss" really got me thinking. It is a powerful show about a vampire's life and what makes his kind the way they are. It delves into vampires' inner thoughts and emotions.