Halfbreeds, Watch Out!

[Daily Prophet]

AUGUST 7TH 1887

HALBREEDS, WATCH OUT! HOGSMEADE REMOVES EMPLOYMENT PROTECTIONS

The Hogsmeade Chamber of Commerce has announced that they will no longer afford protections to individuals dismissed or passed over because of their humanity—or lack thereof. A lengthy meeting yesterday afternoon amongst various local business owners, employees, and concerned citizens led to the final decision. While businesses have always, strictly speaking, been free to hire whom they liked, this marked the first time that the H.C.C. pledged to honour that and support legally, if necessary, those who adhered to that right. They will, however, not provide that support when the individual in question proves more human than not—a freedom not afforded to many would-be Hogwarts students. _____________________________________________________________

“I think it will be very difficult, moving forward, to justify employing someone who is a danger to our society, such as a half-vampire or quarter-veela,” said Mr. Orpheus Brampton, manager of a local stationery shop. “The public demands a level of safety and propriety from the businesses they frequent, and removing any fear of retribution from shop owners who heed their conscience in the favor of the public good will go miles in that regard.” A spokesperson for the Ministry of Magic reiterated their commitment to employment for all who are able and condemned the H.C.C.’s move, but says they are not inclined to counter it at this time. AUTHOR: OLLA MIRAGE

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