#mcusaplotdrop

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 The head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement takes the stage. Tonights Gala was about Embracing Unity. Like most in top positions, they knew how important it was to have a unified team. The attendees started to quiet down as they start. “Sonorus. Welcome distinguished guests to the New York Ghost’s 2018 Gala. Let’s have a round of applause for Ingrid! Ingrid, you put together one hell of a night, oops, can I say that?” They say with a laugh. Then they get serious. 

“As you are aware, this year’s theme is Embracing Unity. Something that, as many have pointed out, seems to be missing from the Wix Community. I know this situation seems unfair, and depending on your situation, it is. It’s unfair that a parent has to choose between magic and abandoning their child.” They pause a moment looking around the room. “It’s not fair that Wix are being forced to cut ties with their whole family because they happen to be No-Majs.” 

“Embrace Unity...How can we embrace unity at a time like this? I think it is simple. Support your fellow Wix. Maybe this new law doesn’t impact you at all. Maybe you simply don’t want to get involved in politics.” They start to walk around the stage, taking control of the space they have been given and continue, “Now I’m not here to talk about the politics. I know that everyone has their reasons for whichever side they belong to, but as a community, we need to come together.”

While the head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement didn’t officially take a stance, those who knew of them knew that they longed for peace; for families to remain together. “We need to support those who risk being separated from their families. Show those in power that we are strong as a community; that our voice is strong and that we will not stand idly by while families are torn apart!” They speak with passion and confidence. “Apart we are weak, but together we can make a difference.”

“SONORUS!” A deep voice bellows. “You are ALL HYPOCRITES!” The voice says as many Wix in dark clocks apparate into the hall. “You come together in your fancy clothes and think that THIS is going to change ANYTHING?” The speaker looks around the crowd. “Embrace Unity! What a lie! How am I supposed to EMBRACE UNITY when my loved ones were OBLIVIATED?!”  Anger. Hatred. Betrayal. “YOU ALL SHOULD PAY! PAY FOR VOTING PEOPLE LIKE THEM INTO POWER.” 

TW: DEATH, VIOLENCE, EXPLOSIONS, VIOLENT MAGIC, INJURIES

Sylas was outside not really interested in tonight's activities and only attended to show support to his friend and roommate Riley. It when he was on his way back to the hall that he noticed something was wrong. Cautiously he apparated into the hall. “Sectumsempra!” He said quickly as he aimed at a masked figure. That was all it took for the fight to break out. The person he had used the incantation on went down. The leader quickly singled out Sylas, whose attention had quickly turned towards not only defending but helping people get out safely. It was while he was helping someone block a jinx that the leader got his opening. He took aim at Sylas and shouted, “Transmogrification Torture!” Sylas went down crumbling. 

The battle raged on all around the hall. Many people chose to stay and fight this new threat. Even those as kind-hearted as Sal Malfoy attempted to fight. When those at the Gala started to regain the upper hand the mysterious group retreated. 

As medical help arrived, the attendees started to help those who were wounded. Cressida Malfoy had been injured trying to protect her cousin Sal. Kenina Ross had narrowly missed being hit by a Confringo curse and had been blasted into a wall. 

Unfortunately, there were those who had received more than just injuries. Sylas Knight was one of the first to perish at the hands of the leader. Adam Stewart acquired a minor injury, but survived. Most who passed away were people who died trying to help protect those around them. Others like Maximilian Charoensuk and Nova Love had been directly targeted because of their level of popularity. The American Wizarding Community was not expecting to end the Gala in bloodshed, and that is what made tonight's events all the more jarring.

[mcusahq]

After weeks of debate, and predictions the votes are in. The final numbers were edging toward a near tie however that changed with the closing ballots. Effective immediately the families and friends of No-Maj Born Wiccans are no longer allowed to possess any knowledge of the Wizarding World. All No-Maj family members that currently have knowledge of the Wizarding World will be obliviated. No-Maj Born Wiccans are welcome in the Wizarding World as long as they understand they must keep their magic concealed explicitly from their non-magical relatives and acquaintances. 

No-Maj Born wizards will be monitored extensively in the coming months to ensure they are taking proper precautions in the concealment of their magic. Should any infringements be made to this law, the deviant Wiccan will be persecuted and punished, punishments include but are not limited to the snapping of one's wand, and obliviation of their memories.

A press conference is scheduled to be held tomorrow evening at 7:00 PM, in which President Blackwood will speak on the matter, as well as take questions from the press. The press conference will have heavy security, and Aurors present to deter any protesters or rioters. The conference will be broadcasted on all outlets of Wizarding media for the public.

       OOC INFORMATION

The option with the highest votes when the poll closed last night was the following: No-Maj born wizards are welcomed into the community but their family and friends are not allowed to know about the world. If their family does find out they will be obliviated, and all trace of the wizard is erased from their family.

The press conference is not a full-blown event, but rather an element of the plot drop.

At 7PM CST a speech will go up on Circe Blackwood’s account stating the President's thoughts on the new law, so look forward to that post. 

Following that post, you are welcome to send in anonymous questions that a journalist might ask if they were present at the conference. It is not mandatory just encouraged to add more realism in-game. Thus only three questions will be answered, please do not feel disheartened if your question is not among them, the questions chosen would simply be ones best suited to the plot's progression.

It is completely at your discretion how you want your character to take in this information. Your character could’ve have been present at the press conference (but please keep in mind it would mainly be a press event, with a handful of politicians and high ranking officials present, if you play an Auror they could’ve been among those assigned to ensure everything goes smoothly).

You can also choose to have your character see the conference as it’s being broadcast, or hear it over the radio. Your character could even know nothing about it, and it could be something they learn over an interaction with another character should it come up. Please feel free to do what you feel is best suited for your character.

As this is not a conventional event there is no time limit to how long your character can continue to talk about the law.

If you have any ideas for plot progression or events, please do not hesitate to bring them to us! We hope you guys enjoy our first plot drop just as much as we are looking forward to seeing all your interactions following it!