Prologue

THE DAILY PROPHET

Sirius Black Escapes Azkaban

Mass murderer Sirius Black escapes from Azkaban. An investigation has been launched as to how the notorious dark wizard has managed to accomplish such a feat, as of yet, no details have been released.

The ministry does warn that Black is by no means delirious from his short stent in the prison. "It was quite frightening," says Minister Bagnold in reference to her recent inspection of Azkaban. "You enter Azkaban and every prisoner is screaming, crying, or begging over some atrocity we can not see. All of them but Black. He sat in his cell and greeted me as I passed as if we were simply two acquaintances passing by on the street."

While the ministry maintains that Blacks sanity is in question, it has by no means been enhanced by his stay at Azkaban. "The man is quite capable of rational thought," says Alastor Moody, an Auror for the ministry who escorted the minister on her visit.

The ministry encourages everyone to take extra precautions and safety measures. "Use common sense," says Amelia Bones of Magical Law Dept. Do not approach Sirius Black, but immediately contact an Auror. Black is considered highly dangerous and to not take any chances concerning him. For back story on Sirius Black turn to page 3c.