Daily Prophet: Edition 1

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**CHT’s Riddles**

Written by CHT64; compiled by FlyingFoxz, Livi23awesome, and Thesewingsaremadetofly

Edited by Thesewingsaremadetofly

*To start things off, here’s the riddle from February 7th*

***I wasn't very good at my job***

***Being mostly known for one thing I did***

***Some preferred not to think about me***

***And I was easy to confuse with another***

***Who am I?***

*Littlebluebubble, our trivia reporter, suggested this riddle, which was answered by LectorMagnificus, a Ravenclaw, soon after it was posted. There were no incorrect guesses, just the correct answer… Dragomir Gorgovitch!*

*And here’s the amazing riddle from earlier today, February 8th*

***I was believed to have a far-reaching goal,***

***To be achieved through low means.***

***I once came up during conversation,***

***Inspiring both interest and laughter.***

***What am I?***

*This riddle was suggested and created by LectorMagnificus, and it was answered by Thesewingsaremadetofly, a Ravenclaw and one of our editors. Some of the incorrect guesses were Metamorph Medals, Pygmy Puffs, Canary Creams, Doxy droppings that were being sold disguised as dragon powder, the fireworks Fred and George made, Weasley’s Wizard Wheezes, Umbridge-Itis, the Chamber of Secrets, and the D.A. The hints given were that “it was mentioned in the main series”, that “this was mentioned in the second half of the main series”, “this is not a physical object”, “the answer's existence is highly debatable”, that the conversation mentioned was a “conversation involving mostly teachers”, that “Harry was present during the conversation”, and the goal mentioned “had something to do with the Ministry”. The correct answer, guessed after three hours and 14 minutes, is the Rotfang Conspiracy.*

**Current RPs (Short for roleplays), Tournaments, and Games**

Written by Livi23awesome

Edited by Melx100

*On another note, there have been some great roleplays going around the Harry Potter wiki. One of them has been created by one of our editors from the Daily Prophet. Posted by* @MahreenMir *on February 5, you are allowed to use your OC, and CC’s are accepted as well.*

*Another roleplay that has been going on is the Weasley Family Group Chat. The roles are Molly, Arthur, Bill, Charlie, Percy, Fred, George, Ron, Ginny, Harry, and Hermione. Also created on February 5 by* @Uniqorned *, it looks like it’s a popular roleplay.*

*There are so many roleplays going on in our Potterverse if you want to join them! Be sure to check out them out and who knows, maybe you’ll have a better time than you expected :D*

*No new tournaments are upcoming, but the minigames are booming!* @1account *has been doing Harry Potter Mad Libs (hilarious and AMAZING!).* @Hpfan1561 *is doing a daily quiz tournament, and there is also a word game, made by* @Kayla555*. If you find yourself bored and have nothing to do, make sure you check the Games and Events category or the Fanfics and Roleplays category!*

**Fanfics**

Written by Reilin345

Edited by Iidreaminqxwillows

*We all know that fan fictions are very important to all us Potterheads. People come together and bring ideas and characters to create something amazing. I’m proud to say that in the Harry Potter Fandom we have some very talented writers. We can all agree that it’s fun and hilarious to read some of them, they really brighten my day.*

*There are many many fan fictions in the HPW and in the Harry Potter universe in general. We have one of our beloved staff members, @Iidreaminqxwillows (Dani) who writes some very entertaining and beautiful short stories based off of head-canons. I can’t be the only one who shed a tear with those, her writing is very special. There are so many talented writers out there, and you could be one too! Fanfictions can bring imagination, spark hidden talents in others, and create creativity in the Harry Potter world. And we all have that guilty pleasure, whether it’s wattpad, discord, or a fanfiction we still read even though it’s from 3 weeks ago. Everyone loves to see their favorite ships included in them as well!*

*My favorite thing about them is not only reading them, but seeing the positivity and happiness it brings not only to those who read it, but those who write it as well. We can all agree that they bring us together in an enlightening and beautiful way. Hopefully, we’ll have new fanfictions coming our way! Hot 🍵 with the fanfics guys, so make sure to get some water. XD*

**Trivia, Facts, Canon**

Written by Littlebluebubble

Edited by Melx100

*You’ve seen the riddles, the roleplays, the tournaments, the games and the fanfics, now let’s look at some facts! Did you know that the rarest wand core that Ollivander uses is the phoenix feather? They’re known to be very picky, and the wands they’re used in can be very difficult to tame.*

*Another interesting fact is that corporeal Patronuses are usually based on the caster’s personality and inner traits, and the Patronus form is quite often a creature native to the area. However, owls, despite being common pets of witches and wizards, are actually fairly elusive.*

*You’ve all heard of Quidditch, but in America, they play a different game: Quodpot! Quodpot was first invented when a wizard named Abraham Peasegood wanted to bring the game of Quidditch to America. However, during the trip to America, his wand accidentally came in contact with the Quaffle. The result was that when Peasegood removed the Quaffle to throw it around, it exploded in his face! He promptly began to reproduce these exploding Quaffles, recognizing that this concept could become very popular. And by altering the game to include the exploding Quaffle, called the Quod, Quodpot has become the most popular broom game in the US!*

*(If you have any fun facts you want to submit, just tell us in the comments or on our Fandom.)*

*(Source: Wizarding World)*

**Snippets from the Community**

Written by Pinguisthecutest

Edited by MahreenMir

*It was the birthday of Arthur Weasley on the 6th of February! Happy 71st birthday Arthur Weasley! This wonderful man lived through two Wizarding Wars, a severe snake bite, and so much more. From a large interest in rubber ducks to raising seven children and facing the criticisms of being head of the biggest blood-traitor family in Britain, we all hope Arthur gets a well-deserved break with his family and friends.*

*If you have anything you’d like to share, contact one of our staff members and they’ll help you out.*

**Opinions/Fan Articles/Editorials**

Chosen by Book Lover 2010 and MahreenMir

Article by Iidreaminqxwillows

*Hi guys! It’s Dani (@Iidreaminqxwillows) here. Today I'll be discussing the friendships of the Harry Potter world, and how strong friendship and family can be. (Yes, this is a mini ted talk) There are so many friendships and romances in the Harry Potter world. But what I failed to notice when I first read the series is how impactful these can be. No offense to Harry, but Harry is as observant as a brick wall and I highly doubt that he would be able to do half of his heroics without Hermione. Ron, who is actually really passionate and driven, who is always up for a saucy retort or a witty joke. Ginny, who defended Luna so staunchly when people made fun of her. The marauders, who showed us such a pure, amazing friendship that was a joy to read about and a huge disappointment when JKR didn’t specify more in the series. What would the marauders be without Sirius’ clever puns about his name and James’ sense of humor? People overrule some factors so much. So what if they were a small character, or a big one? What would the marauders be without Remus? What would be of the golden trio without Ron? How would the story be altered if Fred survived, Remus and Tonks survived for their son, or if Ron died because JKR **was considering killing Ron off**. What would the golden trio be? And we might not have an epilogue, because the main reason JKR wanted to write an epilogue was because of little Teddy Lupin, the orphan of the next generation. We might’ve never known the names of Harry’s kids, or even if he had children. All the wonderful headcanons, the profound fanfiction, the witty memes about the next generation—poof. All it takes is an eraser and a change of heart, and it could make such a profound impact on the Harry Potter story we know today. So even though i’m very salty about Remus, Tonks, and Fred’s deaths, I wouldn’t change the story for anything, or overlook even the teeniest factor. Romance is also a large attribute to people’s love for the beloved saga. I don’t think romantic relationships are JKR’s forte, but I think everyone can agree they can find at least one beautiful couple in all the seven books. I also believe that, much like real world relationships, not all of these couples are perfect but the people found happiness in people. This isn’t exactly romance, more parental affection, but Lily died for a chance to save Harry- and it paid off more than she might’ve imagined. Remus and Tonks risked orphaning their son to give him a better life- and they did, but helped contribute to a more peaceful, happy world. Teddy grew up without a mother—but much like Harry, he grew up knowing that his mother and father loved him very much. It’s like the U.S voting- so many think their decision or opinion is insignificant, pointless- but it’s not. You contributed your beliefs and actions to a cause you’re willing to fight for. Love is so meaningful and profound, and as Voldemort taught us, a life without love is barely worth living. Kindness, compassion, empathy- some may say it’s a weak trait, but deep inside it’s the greatest gift you’ve been given. It’s a trait everyone is born with, and even if it doesn’t seem like it, it’s not the trait itself. It’s how a person decides to use it. Bellatrix could’ve used her loyalty for the Order and Dumbledore’s Army, but no (yeah I would NEVER do that), she decided to dedicate her fanatical loyalty to Voldemort and became such a huge asset to the Death Eaters. Remember, everyone has a purpose, sometimes you just haven’t found it yet. Love can drive out hate, but hate can’t- it’s basically like comparing putting out fire with water to putting out fire with fire- you’re just feeding the opposing cause that you hate so much, or you’re becoming what you’re against. So remember, whenever you carelessly overlook something, try and think about what would be if that character didn’t exist. That insignificant character could have cured an unknown deadly disease- or invented a life saving healing plant. Never take anything for granted- because you never know when it will be taken away from you.*

*I hope you enjoyed listening to me rant off topic and about the Wizarding World alike!*

*-Dani*

**IRL HP News**

Written by Thesewingsaremadetofly, Ivy Granger, and Reilin345

*We currently have no staffing positions open, but if you would like to be put on the waitlist, you can contact any member of our staff or come to our fandom and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.*

*Happy Birthday to Arthur Weasley! This amazing father was born on February 6th, meanwhile, our favorite Ravenclaw, Luna Lovegood, popped into this world on the 13th. We also celebrate the birth of Newt Scamader on the 24th, happy birthday to all of the February birthdays!*

*Meanwhile, Rupert Grint, the actor who played the beloved Ron Weasley, revealed that he’d only seen the first three Harry Potter movies. However, he did tell us that he planned on watching the rest with his baby daughter.*

*In other news, the long awaited Harry Potter TV series might be in the works! The Hollywood Reporter stated that HBO Max and Warner Brothers are working on the series. However, they are in the early stages of this iconic idea, only gathering possible writers, according to the Hollywood Reporter, this rumor has caused quite the stir in fans. If you are looking to be cast, the movies were looking for 8-12 year olds to play the Golden Trio, and likely the same with the series. However, this idea will take quite a while to get to the stage of casting. Many are wondering what turn the series will provide. Following the books, or stepping into the movie's shoes?*

*What about you? Have you seen all the movies, or are you a book fan? Tell us your thoughts and opinions in the comments.*

The ship of the day is Drapple! Do you support this ship as well?

The quote of the day is: “People find it far easier to forgive others for being wrong than for being right.” - Hermione Granger, *Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince*

Thank you for reading the “Daily” Prophet. If you’d like to consider a staffing position, just contact our president Ivy Granger, our vice president Livi23awesome, or simply check out our wiki. See you next time. *Nox!*

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