AN: So this is going to be a short chapter, mostly just filler, explaining several things that are important to the next few chapters. We are starting to reach the end! (hopefully) and I'm so glad that everyone has stuck with it! Thank you all so much.

Recap: "I agree." Neville said from across the table. "The paper must be created and we must show ourselves as carefree so that Tom views us as political threats, but not as physical threats. We must continue to train, and makes plans to create our army back at school."

"Me, Myself, and I August 19

By: Rita Skeeter, Daily Prophet

Yesterday my not so esteemed now ex-colleague reported on the recent Wizengamot decision. I'm here to fix the many glaring errors in his report. Mr. Fudge and Senior Undersecretary Umbridge did not fight on the side of the Death Eaters but on the side of truth. The lies and stories spread by the Potter brat were not enough to say our powerful and righteous leader. The Boy-Who-Considers-Himself-Famous has spread lies through our world, which are going to tear us apart. Mr. Fudge stands firmly behind his argument that He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named has not returned. Potter has simply run out of popularity due to his defeat of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named when he was a year old, and Potter cannot stand his drop in popularity. So he has created a new story, desperate for the attention that used to be turned on him. Because Mr. Fudge chose to fight for truth, and his beliefs, he was voted out of office. I certainly stand behind Mr. Fudge and hope that Undersecretary Umbridge will continue to fight for truth. Minister Shacklebolt is a Pureblood, but also a supposed member of Dumbledore's 'secret organization'. This cannot bode well for the future of our nation. I'm sure my loyal readers will agree that the following is the most disturbing part of the story. Potter is currently vacationing in France with several young ladies. If he believes that He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named has returned why isn't he in London, trying to fight this evil? It just proves the fact that he is a lying, spoiled-brat."

"Editor's Column August 21, Vol.1, Ed. 1

By: Evan James, La Liberté

On Friday I was a simple reporter given the task of writing about the Wizengamot trial. After reporting the truth I was fired, as Mr. Fudge apparently owns a large amount of stock in the Daily Prophet. Although after the terrible article Skeeter wrote it might be glaringly obvious to some people. After being unemployed for mere hours I received a letter from a wealthy United Kingdom citizen who is currently residing in France; He gave me the opportunity to start a newspaper that would report the truth of things happening here in Britain. This paper will report Lord Voldemort's actions, the actions the Ministry is taking and the actions of Dumbledore's organizations 'The Order of the Phoenix.' There will not be society pages; this paper is going to be purely political, unless something political happens at a society event. This paper will also feature exclusive interviews form Lord Potter, when he is involved in an important event. Lord Potter's personal life will not be featured except t contrast Skeeter's remarks. He is currently on vacation before term begins a normal activity for a fifteen year old."

"Undersecretaries Removal August 23

By: Evan James, La Liberté

Today the Minister for Magic announced the termination of Undersecretary Umbridge. The Minister announced that he uncovered several shady dealings that Ms. Umbridge was involved in. The woman was Mr. Fudge's biggest supporter, and did anything the Minister asked to make sure that he was succeeding. When Lord Potter originally reported that Lord Voldemort had returned, many problems faced Mr. Fudge. The ex-Minister often confided in his undersecretary that life would be easier without Lord Potter's existence. Ms. Umbridge took this thought a little too far, and was obsessed with taking out Lord Potter. She was trying to get revenge on him, and when her petty plans didn't work she sent two dementors to the muggle home Lord Potter used to reside in. Luckily none of the muggles were kissed before the aurors responded to the incident, reported by a squib living in the area. The Undersecretary attempted to cover up her involvement, but the dementors are under Ministry control, as far as anyone knows, meaning someone high up in the ministry would have had to order the attack. When the Minister began conducting full reviews of all Fudge's administrators he uncovered the truth. Ms. Umbridge did not go quietly, allegedly throwing kitten-covered plates at the Minister and had to be pulled out by security.

More information on Ms. Umbridge's administration page 4.

More Information on past legislation page 5.

Those fighting past legislation page 7."

"Death-Eater trials August 28

By: Evan James, La Liberté

Today Mr. Lucius Malfoy was tried with new evidence for being a follower of the terrorist Lord Voldemort. When originally charged Mr. Malfoy pled not guilty by reason of the imperious curse. Because of a team effort between Lord's Black, Longbottom, and Potter the Wizengamot passed a law ruling that anyone tried for treason or terrorism would be question under Veritaserum. This law was passed mere moments before Mr. Malfoy was brought in to be tried. As soon as he was seated aurors supplied the man with Veritaserum, and he proceeded to spill his guts. Not only did Lucius admit to being a proud Death Eater, and lying about the imperious curse, he talked about different raids he had been on and the kind of things he had done to poor innocent muggles. Although the man did not reveal any of Voldemort's secrets, he has said enough that the Ministry has something to go off of. Lord Potter has deemed Azkaban unsecure, stating the escape of Sirius Black, although wrongly imprisoned. Lord Voldemort has been able to break his followers out of Azkaban before, and the young Lord worries this will happen again. For this reason, Lucius Malfoy will be moved to a secret government prison. The man has been stripped of his Wizengamot seat; it will be passed down to his son, Draco Malfoy. Mr. Draco Malfoy will become the new head of the House of Malfoy, and be in charge of decisions for the success of the house, Lucius Malfoy having been deemed unfit."

"Dear Cho,

I would write that I hope you are having an incredible summer, but I know that isn't true. You and Cedric were exceedingly close, and if you have been feeling anything like I do, you miss him terribly. I can only imagine how I would react in your position, and I would like to offer to speak to you, and answer any questions you may have about his last moments. I don't plan on lying to you, so please only ask things that you are prepared to hear the answer to. Please consider your questions now, and we can plan a time to sit down and talk when we are on our way to school. I hope that hearing the truth will allow you to move on, and find someone who will love you. That's what Cedric would have wanted. I hope you take me up on my offer, and I hope that you have managed to enjoy your summer.

Yours,

Lord Harry Potter"

"Dear Lord Potter,

We are writing to inform you that we were able to find another object in the Gaunt family home. Based on the information you provided, we found a ring with the insignia of the Deathly Hallows on the top side of the stone. Using our magic we were able to destroy it, and we have included the stone, as it appears to be part of the riddle of the Deathly Hallows. Thank you for your assistance in this manor, we hope that you can end the battle soon.

Ragnok, Head Goblin"

AN: Sorry for such a short chapter! I hope you guys understand the importance of it, and please review.