hogwart’s gazette, 12/23
Dear Readers,
Though not my typical story, it has come to my attention that a fellow student here at Hogwarts has recently lost both parents after a terrible run in with Dark Magic. This article, verses typical articles of Human Interest here at the Gazette, will be in homage to Emmeline Vance and her dear parents.
After speaking personally with Miss Vance, I have decided it may be best if I just exclude her comments because they would be highly inappropriate to put on display for the entirety of the student body, mind you, some of which are age eleven. The long and short of it remains, Emmeline Vance may not, at this time, be the best source of information during this intense time of grieving in her own life so, I went to those who know the witch rather well.
After a talk with Bellamy Ardenwood, he told me that Emmeline’s parents babysat him in his youth, as they both grew up in the same general vicinity. Ardenwood further stated that “the Vances were sort of snooty people, always going on about how they felt about things without really thinking about how it might effect others.” After my encounter with the Vance, I can definitely find truth in this claim. I’m sure, despite their shortcomings, the Vances were lovely people. The way they died was utterly horrific, in my opinion.
Moriarty Gustavo informed me that the death of the Vances was no shock whatsoever, as, they had many run ins with dark wizards and witches in their time. Their death was the result of a massive attack of dogs, controlled by dark magic. Apparently, it was really quite gruesome, so I have left out the photographic evidence. But, if you would like to see it, please stop by the Ravenclaw common room, after class hours. Ask for Miss Skeeter.
Please send your birthday and Christmas wishes Miss Vance through these dificult times, and beware of all dogs! They will definitely harm you dear readers.
Rita G. Skeeter ( vanceemmes )