| v The much acclaimed gossip columnist Rita Skeeter of the Daily Prophet has taken a one year hiatus. She says that she will spend the time on a vacation "where they better appreciate a talented person like myself." Hmm... Never heard of a horrible place like that. |  |
| vThe Merfolk of Hogwart's lake are ready to show themselves to the world, their spokesmen says. "The Wizard's Tournament last year reminded us just how little the world knows about us," he says, "We would like to share our customs and authentic crafts with everyone." The Merfolk will be opening an All-you-can-eat 24-hour Oyster House called MerFolkonalds in Hogsmeade to share their authentic food and will be selling fin-crafted Hogsmeade souveniers. |
| vDespite recent rumors, Dobby the house-elf will not be running for Minister of Magic. As the key memeber of the House Elf Revolution, many expected him to go political. But, lacking the support of, well, anyone, Dobby has decided to set his sights a little lower. He will be joining the United States Presidental race in November. |  |
vFluffy, the magical three headed dog which once protected the Sorcerer's Stone, has finally been freed.When WACA (Wizards Against Animal Cruelty) heard of the beast being held at Hogwarts, they started a four-year long campaign to have the animal freed into it's natural habitat. The attempt was succesful, and Fluffy now resides in the forests of northern Beirut. |
