The Daily Prophet! November Issue

Since the Quidditch World Cup, rumors have been many about the possible return of You-Know-Who.
After the match [at the World Cup] a group of wizards clad in black robes used magic to levitate a family of Muggles. It is believed that these were the remaining Death Eaters. Before they could be caught, however, the Dark Mark was conjured, and the wizards Disaparated.
Then, near the end of the school year, a tragedy occured at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The famed Triwizard Tournament, which had not been held for over a century, was in fact being held at Hogwarts, and, in the final task, one of the Hogwart's champions, Cedric Diggory, died. Harry Potter, the other Hogwart's champion, claims that it was You-Know-Who's doing. The 14-year-old says that You-Know-Who has returned and summoned his Death Eaters to help him.
Cornelius Fudge, Minister for Magic, calls the boys claims "a load of dragon dung". Fudge addressed the Ministry at a press conference, reassurring everyone that You-Know-Who was not back in power. "That is a most ridiculous story. There isn't one drop of truth in it."
Whether his statement was true or not, it hasn't comforted the public. One woman told the DP, "I've always dreaded this day." Another said that she was going to barricade herself in her home, and that she was just on the way to the store to buy a year's supply of groceries.
Let's all hope that these fears are unfounded.

The Muggles who robbed Flourish and Blotts in May have been caught! Flint Cocamee and Lizzie Dran are accused of stealing 500 Galleons of merchandise from the Diagon Alley store. The Muggles admit to robbing the bookstore but claim that "we was made to do it". The possibility of the Imperius curse is being investigated, but Ministry officials think it highly unlikely.

An ancient script, written by none other thatn the great wizard Merlin, has been uncovered in the ruins of an ancient castle. Muggle archaeologists working on the site found the parchment earlier this week. As you know, all Muggle digs are watched closely by the officials from the Departement of Magical History. The official supervising this dig, Mr. Hans Kartoffel, immediately seized the document and modified the memories of the Muggles. It is now safe in the Magical Heritage Museum, and can be seen Monday-Friday from noon till three.

Renouned scientist Rene Johnson has astounded the populace with her recent cure for hiccups. Though not a harmful ailment, hiccups are most annoying, especially when you are trying to speak. The cure is also preventative, and a few drops before an important event will prevent you from getting hiccups for up to four hours. Called "Hicc Free", it can be obtained from Apothecaries everywhere.

It seems there may be a possible retiration of a key player on the Bulgarian National Quidditch team. Seeker Victor Krum said at a press conference yesterday that he is considering retiring from Quidditch before the next season begins. Krum says that he "dislikes being watched all the time" and that he has "his own business to attend to". Krum is rumored to be involved with a Hogwarts student, one Hermione Granger. Several people claim to have seen them together. Krum, however, dismissed the topic. The coach of the Bulgarian team has begged Krum not to quit. "He is, no doubt, our very best player," Coach Marcus Fritz told reporters. "If we lost him..." The rest of the team also hopes that Krum will change his mind. One of Krum's team-mates said, "Victor's young; he's got a huge career ahead of him if he sticks with it. I hope he does."

Answers will appear in next issue.

1. How many secret tunnels does the Maurader's Map show?
2. What helps revive people after they have seen a Dementor?
3. What is Ron's owl's name?
4. What is a dragon's weakest point and what curse can be used to take advantage of that?
5. How many house elves (approximately) work at Hogwarts?

Answers from last month:

1. How many Knuts to a Sickle? 29
2. Who wrote Curses and Counter-Curses? Vindictus Viridian
3. What were the "few words" that Dumbledore wanted to say before Harry began his first feast? Nitwit, blubber, oddment, tweak
4. Professor Dumbledore enjoys chamber music and what?
5. How many school governors are there? 12
6. What two wizards are mentiond in Filch's Kwikspell course? Madam Z. Nettles and Warrlock D. J. Prod
7. What colour feathers do pheonixes have? Red and gold
8. What do Hermiones parents do? They're dentists
9. The manager at Flourish and Blotts compared The Monster Book of Monsters to what? The Invisible Book of Invisibility
10. Where did Hermione buy Crookshanks? The Magical Menagerie

Daily Prophet reporter Jared Timble got an exclusive interview with Hogwarts Headmaster Albus Dumbledore on the subject of You-Know-Who.
Timble: Mr. Dumbledore, can you tell us anything about the rumors floating around about You-Know-Who?
Dumbledore: They are most certainly true. ********* (You-Know-Who) is indeed back in power.
Timble: You beleive Harry Potter then?
Dumbledore: Why shouldn't I?
Timble: Do you have anything to say about the deathof Cedric Diggory?
Dumbledore: It was a most unfortunate occurence. I have no words to describe the grief I felt. My only consolation is that I may be able to prevent other deaths.
Timble: Do you have any other words of wisdom?
Dumbledore: Yes. Prepare for the worst.
Timble: Thank you for your time Mr. Dumbledore, sir.