Post by ELIZA MARIE CUNNINGHAM on Nov 18, 2014 15:18:53 GMT -5
JUNE 29, 2003
7 KNUTS
NERO ATTACKS HOGWARTS
At the end of June, the notorious Giovanna Nero, who is allegedly responsible for the attacks on Diagon Alley in 2001, led an attack on Hogwarts. There are believed to have been at least eight attackers. It is unknown how she entered the castle. Some say she entered through the Forbidden Forest, while others say she entered from the front gate. More investigation and high security precautions are being looked into. The Ministry regretfully admits that the security has been lighter than it has been in the past - most notably, in 1995-1998 - and ensures that all will be done to boost up security for the upcoming term.
During the attack, many students and professors were injured and two students were killed. Giovanna and her band of attackers escaped with Hermione Granger, a new Hogwarts professor who most notably is a close friend of the Boy Who Lived and fought along side him at the Battle of Hogwarts in 1998. From withnesses' accounts, Granger was taken against her will. Both of their whereabouts are unknown.
The Ministry has released a statement that the capture of Giovanna Nero and rescue of Hermione Granger are now top priority. They also have connected Nero to the war with Italy, determining that this has been an attack from the Italian Ministry. The Italian Minister for Magic has denied Italy's involvement in Nero's attack, though Thawley is not convinced. He has stated that Britain will increase their war efforts to protect their country from the invaders.
The Ministry warns all citizens to not approach Giovanna Nero, if seen, and to contact a Ministry official immediately.
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