09-01-2017, 05:06 AM
SEPTEMBER 1ST 1887
MINISTER OF MAGIC RESIGNS
ELECTION ON THE HORIZON |
A representative from the Ministry of Magic has confirmed that Minister Balthazar Urquart stepped down from his position yesterday afternoon, citing a need to spend more time with his family as the reason. This comes almost one month after his daughter’s attack by werewolf, and on the eve of her first transformation. Many have called for his resignation—or, in fact, his sacking—since the news broke that Miss Topaz Urquart was now a werewolf, but he had until now remained adamant that such a move would not be _____________________________________________________________ |
in the cards for him. This leads to a great deal of speculation surrounding why he chose to do so now. Mr. Urquart himself denied our request for a comment. It is not all uncertainty ahead, however: already, the Wizengamot has announced that the election of Mr. Urquart’s replacement will take place on the thirteenth of December, leaving us with just over three months of campaigning. As always, rely upon the Daily Prophet as your premier source for all Ministry-related business. AUTHOR: Olla Mirage |