The Daily Prophet
Witches around the world are somehow coping with their disappointment today. Yes, it has happened, Leo Blake, The Viscount Pimlico today married Miss Daphne Greengrass. Leo, son of Wizarding War hero Sirius Black, has been very camera shy with no official photographs being released before today. His personal wealth is legendary both in galleons and muggle pounds.
The Greengrass family are delighted with their new family member. Olivia Greengrass has not hidden her admiration for Leo, “He didn’t give up, despite some difficult moments. My Daphne wasn’t sure about him at first but Leo won her over with his kindness and strength of character.”
The happy couple’s supporters were Astoria Malfoy, sister to Daphne, and Harry Potter, brother to Leo by adoption.
Guests at the wedding included Harry and Ginevra Potter, Draco and Astoria Malfoy, Lady Louisa Blake and her husband Graham Proud, Olivia Greengrass, Narcissa Malfoy, Andromeda Tonks, Arthur and Molly Weasley, Ron and Hermione Weasley and many other magical and muggle luminaries.
The ceremony took place in the London suburb of Surbiton, at Saint Peters Church. Friends of the couple and the Blake, Greengrass, and Black families were invited to a simple reception in the church hall where magical and muggle guests mingled in a happy atmosphere.
Little is known of Leo before he was introduced to the wizarding world. His mother, Lady Louisa Blake didn’t add to our meagre knowledge of Leo’s early life, but she obviously loves Daphne, who she described as the loving daughter she never had until now.
Rumour has it that at Hogwarts, Daphne was known as the ‘Slytherin Ice Queen’. Well, you can forget about the ‘Ice’ part. Daphne was radiant and confidant. She was gracious and charming as she conversed with guests both great and humble.
Many of you may be amazed at this, Arthur and Molly Weasley were seen happily talking to Draco and Astoria Malfoy, and later were seen in close conversation with Narcissa Malfoy. Something has changed in the wizard society.
The Viscount and Viscountess Pimlico are on their honeymoon, cruising the Mediterranean on the Viscount’s private yacht. They travelled first to Paris to unveil a memorial to three Pimlico Security employees who were recently killed on duty.
MACUSA News
Marriages: Colin Patterson and Anastasia Zaitseva
Auror Colin Patterson married Doctor Anastasia Zaitseva today in simple ceremony in the gardens of Swanfleet Hall in Dorset, England.
Swanfleet Hall is the country home of The Viscount and Viscountess Pimlico, who were guests at the ceremony and hosted the reception in the baronial splendour of Swanfleet Hall. It really is baronial; The Viscount and Viscountess are known as Baron and Lady Purbeck when they are residing at Swanfleet.
Guests included Harry Potter and Ginevra Potter, The Viscount and Viscountess Pimlico, Lady Louisa Blake, and her husband Graham Proud, Jane and Ezekiel Goodman, Jonathan Brown, Mariette Edgecombe, and friends from MACUSA and the Imperial College, London.
Anastasia and Colin will live in London until Anastasia completes a major research program which she is supervising at the Imperial College. Colin is currently on the staff of the MACUSA Co-operation Office in London.
Anastasia and Colin met during the combined MACUSA, and Pimlico Security operation to rescue Viscount Pimlico from kidnappers. It is never correct to identify security staff by name, but we must mention that many of the guests were Pimlico Security staff who participated in that operation.
The Greengrass Botanicals People
We have more happy news from California. Greengrass California Manager, Mariette Edgecombe announced her betrothal to Jonathan Brown. Jonathan and Mariette met during the mission to rescue Leo Blake, the billionaire who had been kidnapped by a criminal gang and held prisoner at a remote ranch. Not many details of that episode have been released by authorities in the USA or in the UK.
Jonathan is a scientist who is completing his PhD in Theoretical Physics at the University of California, Berkeley.
One detail of interest mentioned by Mariette is that her financial future is now secure due to reward money paid out to each civilian member of that mysterious mission. The mission not only recovered Viscount Pimlico, it also recovered a fabulous horde of stolen treasures and money collected by the gang over many years. Most of the horde had substantial rewards paid out for its recovery.
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Muggle Mumbles
A special note for all our readers who are lovers of muggle cars. Wizarding War hero Harry Potter has been spotted driving an impressive Mark 2 Jaguar. The beautiful deep red classic car was parked outside The Leaky Cauldron while Harry, Ginny and friends were enjoying a quiet drink in the main bar. Only one butterbeer Harry, don’t let your blood alcohol go over the limit.
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The Daily Prophet
A memorial service was held today for Julius Greengrass. Julius disappeared on the night of the Battle of Hogwarts. His remains were recently discovered in a shallow grave on the grounds of the house which was the Greengrass family home.
The main speaker was Kingsley Shacklebolt, other speakers were former business partners who Julius saved from persecution and death during the Wizarding War.
Julius’ wand was found nearby. Analysis of the spells cast by the wand showed that Julius never cast an illegal spell. Julius was killed by the snatcher Magnus Morton. Morton is being held by MACUSA. He is awaiting sentencing after being found guilty of several murders in the USA. The MACUSA prosecutor has asked for the death penalty.
Julius was interred in the Greengrass family mausoleum in a private ceremony.
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Witch Weekly
Last week, Olivia Greengrass entertained family and friends at her new London house. The housewarming party reflected the recent restoration of the Greengrass family fortunes. The Georgian terrace house at Purbeck Square is next door to the London residence of her new son-in-law Leo and daughter Daphne, The Viscount and Viscountess Pimlico.
Olivia will continue to reside at her house near York and use the Purbeck Square house while visiting London.
Olivia is not the only Greengrass to change her address. Olivia’s daughter Astoria and her husband Draco Malfoy have moved into a fine terrace house in Kensington. The house was a wedding gift to Astoria from an un-named family member.
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The Planet Zorg Bugle
The crew of the inter-planetary cargo carrier 554786 picked up an alien life form on their latest run to the outer moons of planet 5. The creature was enclosed in a sphere of pure energy which disappeared as soon as it was recovered and placed in secure storage.
The creature has survived for four planet revolutions, so the assumption can be made that its own environment is not that different to our own. The creature’s mental stability is another matter. It screams and climbs the walls whenever any attempt is made to communicate with it.
A note has been found pinned to the creature’s clothing. It reads:
Postage Paid
Non-returnable
Deliver to galaxy NGC4151, also known as the Eye of Sauron.
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If anyone knows what this means please send your ideas to the City Zoo, Alien Creatures Division.
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