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BOY WHO LIVED LIVES!
In a stunning turn of events, a man matching the description of Harry James Potter was brought in to St. Mungo's Hospital late last night by Aurors Ron Weasley and Draco Malfoy, and Miss Hermione Granger. The three have confirmed unequivocally to both the hospital and the MLE that the young man in question is indeed Harry Potter, believed killed in the McKirke bombing of November 5.
Nearly two weeks after the state funeral was held in his honor, Mr Potter was rushed into the Casualty ward in profoundly critical condition. He is said to be suffering from grievous bodily harm consistent with weeks of torture the likes of which have not been seen since the Second War. His injuries include curses and physical abuse of all description, acute starvation, and what appear to be repeated careless and botched healings. This last, chillingly, appears to have been done simply to keep him alive enough to torment further; clearly the senseless actions of a deranged mind. Friends and family have rushed to Mr Potter's bedside at St. Mungo's where he is expected to remain for quite some time.
Both the MLE and hospital have declined further comment regarding the circumstances of Mr Potter's kidnapping, rescue, or his current condition. The Daily Prophet has received confidential word, however, that Mr Potter was rescued from a secret Death Eater enclave in Russia in a daring frontal attack. The three heroes of the hour, Aurors Weasley and Malfoy, and Miss Granger had persevered in their belief that Mr Potter was indeed still alive despite the compelling evidence to the contrary. Their loyalty has saved him from a grisly and prolonged death at the hands of his enemies. Mr Potter is currently in a private ward under maximum security, even assuming an attack would be contemplated against the assembled war heroes sitting vigil by his sickbed.
Many questions remain unanswered by this most shocking of developments. Not the least of which is why this sudden rise in Death Eater activity, so many years now after the Second War? Our questions have been met with silence on all fronts.
Meanwhile, all of us here at the Daily Prophet wish Mr Potter a speedy and complete recovery. Our thoughts and prayers are with him.
BOY WHO LIVED LIVES!
In a stunning turn of events, a man matching the description of Harry James Potter was brought in to St. Mungo's Hospital late last night by Aurors Ron Weasley and Draco Malfoy, and Miss Hermione Granger. The three have confirmed unequivocally to both the hospital and the MLE that the young man in question is indeed Harry Potter, believed killed in the McKirke bombing of November 5.
Nearly two weeks after the state funeral was held in his honor, Mr Potter was rushed into the Casualty ward in profoundly critical condition. He is said to be suffering from grievous bodily harm consistent with weeks of torture the likes of which have not been seen since the Second War. His injuries include curses and physical abuse of all description, acute starvation, and what appear to be repeated careless and botched healings. This last, chillingly, appears to have been done simply to keep him alive enough to torment further; clearly the senseless actions of a deranged mind. Friends and family have rushed to Mr Potter's bedside at St. Mungo's where he is expected to remain for quite some time.
Both the MLE and hospital have declined further comment regarding the circumstances of Mr Potter's kidnapping, rescue, or his current condition. The Daily Prophet has received confidential word, however, that Mr Potter was rescued from a secret Death Eater enclave in Russia in a daring frontal attack. The three heroes of the hour, Aurors Weasley and Malfoy, and Miss Granger had persevered in their belief that Mr Potter was indeed still alive despite the compelling evidence to the contrary. Their loyalty has saved him from a grisly and prolonged death at the hands of his enemies. Mr Potter is currently in a private ward under maximum security, even assuming an attack would be contemplated against the assembled war heroes sitting vigil by his sickbed.
Many questions remain unanswered by this most shocking of developments. Not the least of which is why this sudden rise in Death Eater activity, so many years now after the Second War? Our questions have been met with silence on all fronts.
Meanwhile, all of us here at the Daily Prophet wish Mr Potter a speedy and complete recovery. Our thoughts and prayers are with him.