The Daily Prophet; August 5
Breaking News
Percival Prewett has been missing since Lammas and though his family has remained rather quiet on the subject, sources detail that the family has been left rather confused by his sudden absence. He was last seen leaving Sirius Black’s Lammas afterparty quite intoxicated and sources indicate that he may have purchased a last-minute floo ticket to the continent. Anyone with news regarding Mr. Prewett’s whereabouts are encouraged to contact the Department of Magical Law Enforcement.
Minister of Magic elections have officially been announced and will take place this autumn. Exact dates will be forthcoming.
Social Event Commentary
The Dolohov Lammas party did not disappoint, with attention to detail at every turn. From the beer tasting to the bread baking, there were events for all guests and the food and drink were far from lacking. Some sources have indicated that the event doubled as a matchmaking service for the Dolohov heir, though he did not show interest in many. The bonfire ended the evening and though it was lovely, it was perhaps the only thing lacking. Nothing can truly compare to the bonfires of Beltane.
Though The Prophet did not receive an invite, sources indicate that the Black Afterparty was one for the books. Details are scarce, but the attendees have remained rather tight-lipped about the festivities and not one has indicated regret at attending.
Witch Weekly; August 6
Seen in Britain:
Sirius Black: seen paying a large amount of attention to Hazel Fawley. Though details on his party were scarce, witnesses had no trouble recounting the attentions he paid her. Picking up where he left off, perhaps?
Amycus Carrow: seen engaging Brigid Macmillan in conversation at the Lammas bonfire. Reports indicate that she did not appear to dislike his interest.
Violet Wilkes: seen singularly giving her attention to a besotted Richard Selwyn. WW has to wonder if they will become more interesting anytime soon for it’s getting rather boring watching them.
Briar Avery: seen in an argument with her brother, Charles Avery, at the Dolohov Lammas Party. Witnesses did not hear the content, but revealed that both of the siblings marched off in a huff.
Bellatrix Lestrange: seen arguing with Lucius Malfoy at the Dolohov Lammas Party. Witnesses recall her reaching for her wand on at least one occasion.
Coraline Parkinson: seen laughing rather raucously with Violet Wilkes & Briar Avery. It looks as if this group of friends is back on.
Ariadne Greengrass: seen with Tristan Nott throughout the day at Lammas. Witnesses reported the two appeared to be flirting and wondered if an announcement would be made soon.
Octavius Burke: seen deep in conversation with Violet Wilkes at the Lammas bonfire. We wonder if the conversation is as boring as we imagine it would be.
Ava Nott: seen enjoying herself at Sirius Black’s afterparty. Noticeably absent from her side at this event: Octavius Burke.
Maida Flint: seen looking rather bored as she conversed with Octavius Burke at the Dolohov Lammas party. She was later overheard to decry the event as boring.
Fletcher Travers: seen looking quite smug while in conversation with Alecto Carrow. She, on the other hand, did not appear to be nearly so pleased.
Henry Sayre: seen glancing at Emerson Yaxley during Lammas celebrations. Witnesses indicate that his gaze made them feel increasingly uncomfortable.
Brigid Macmillan: seen in the company of Narcissa Black at Sirius Black’s afterparty. Witnesses recall the two young women reaching quite an intoxicated state.
Regulus Black: though notably absent from the Dolohov Lammas party, he was overheard having a discussion with his brother at the afterparty when the elder Black had opened a second bottle of firewhiskey.
Noticeably absent from Lammas events: Isla Rosier.
Rita Skeeter’s Blind Items
This young man was seen engaging in some nefarious activities during the Black afterparty and went missing around the same time as young Percival Prewett. Rather than a disappearing act, we must wonder if there was a liaison between the two.
After arguing at the last major party, this couple seemed no closer to reconciling than before. Pity, as we were rather rooting for them.