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24 March 1984 @ 10:26 pm
QUARANTINE LIFTED!  
The quarantine and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland has been lifted!
Details to follow, but St. Mungo's is reporting that an effective potion mixture has been created and is currently breaking the fever of those still suffering from the V2 virus. With the casualty rate rising by the day, this cure is a welcome relief to the patients, their families, and the magical community.

Post will be updated with more information!
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26 February 1984 @ 09:39 pm
International Wide Spread Announcement  

UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND
QUARANTINED!


Portkeys, floo ports, and other modes of magical transportation have been banned from exiting and entering the country due to the rapidly spreading V2 Virus that has already cost four people their lives. The Minister for Magic has issued a state of emergency and International Confederation of Wizards has ruled that quarantine of England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland is a preemptive strike against the virus spreading across the continent.

If a wizard or witch is showing any sign of symptoms, please have them immediately taken to St. Mungo's Hospital where all levels of the building are being utilized. The Minister and St. Mungo's requests that those who must enter public areas take the proper precautions with the partial bubble-head charm and practical cleanliness. Hogsmeade weekends have been canceled until further notice for Hogwarts students.

External stations for St. Mungo's staff and patients are being set up around the London metropolitan area and after admittance patients will be sent to the designated areas. St. Mungo's is still the first go and to avoid over admittance to these new stations, locations will not be revealed publicly. All Healers are now on mandatory overtime. Mediwizards and those trained in potion making's services are requested to be utilized for mass production of pepper-up potions and other useful, basic potions.


Please comment on this announcement if you are in need of any help, can offer any services, or have any other concerns.


We at the Ministry of Magic wish all those currently ill a speedy recover.
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23 July 1981 @ 09:48 am
More rulings!  
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
Rulings affecting gatherings of over 50 people!
This includes professional quidditch matches, concerts, theatrical performances, and more detailed events are listed in the full decree

¤ Music concerts (including rallies of any sort) may only be performed at ministry approved stages. As of right now, the only approved venue is that of the Lufkin Ampitheatre, located in the annex of the ministry.

¤ Quidditch matches may only be held in ministry approved stadiums. Chudley Stadium is the only approved pitch as of right now, and to accomodate this, matches will be spread out across the week instead of weekend matches as per the usual quidditch season. Quidditch teams may still practice on their home pitch.

¤ Theatrical and artistic performances that blatantly attack either side of the ongoing war efforts will be shut down immediately, as aggravating either side of the war is counter productive to the safety of our community. This includes musicals, art galleries, and non-musical rallies. Any who continue to perform in such acts will be detained and fined.


As safety is brought back to the wizarding community, these restrictions will be lifted. Any questions may be posted here, where they will be sent to Minister Bagnold.

Decree #1
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22 July 1981 @ 02:49 pm
Curfews!  
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
Rulings affecting the hours of Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade Village! Vital protection procedures!

¤ All stores and restaurants in Diagon Alley or Hogsmeade must be closed by 8:00 p.m. Any hours lost may be made up by earlier openings

¤ Employees of stores in Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade must be off the premises by 9:00 p.m.

¤ If you are not an employee of any of the merchants in either of these locations, you must be off the streets by 9:30 p.m.

¤ If you are found out in the streets after the allotted time you will be fined and taken into a Ministry holding cell for questioning and for the night

¤ All outdoor locations (restaurant cafes, sidewalk sales, etc.) are banned until further notice

¤ Hitwizards will be stationed at every entrance and exit of the locations and have the right to check for identification if they feel the need.

¤ Store owners must re-evaluate the wards and spells of their premises. If they are not up to code, the store will be closed until a ministry sanctioned team has met the standards.


Any questions may be posted here, where they will be sent to Minister Bagnold.
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21 April 1981 @ 11:50 am
Two Young Aurors Honored!  

Alice Longbottom and William Jugson, pictured with one of their superiors at the announcement of their awards

article follows! )
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14 December 1980 @ 04:43 pm
Minister Assasinated, Missing Children Rescued  
It is a morning of mixed emotions, as late last night it was reported that the Minister for Magic, Corner Conway, was killed while he and his team of aurors rescued the missing ministry children. A battle ensued and there are at least three casualties not including the minister. Evan Rosier, twenty-two, was the death eater that placed the fatal blow on Minister Conway, but was killed shortly after by auror Alastor "Mad-Eye" Moody.

All the rescued children are now safely being held in the pediatrics ward of St. Mungo's under heavy supervision. Wizengamot member Millicent Bagnold will occupy the seat of Minister until elections are held in February.

The WWN would like for all those listening to take a moment of silence for the loss our community has suffered.
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08 December 1980 @ 11:55 pm
Ministry Statement issued!  
The Minister of Magic has made a statement concerning the ransom for the missing ministry children!
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04 December 1980 @ 10:28 pm
Reports on Missing Children!  
It was revealed today that a ransom has been posted for the return of the Missing Ministry Children. Authorities believe that this is not directly the work of You-Know-Who, but of some of his followers and supporters who had become increasingly irritated with the latest Ministry regulations.

The conditions of the ransom have not been revealed to the public, but stay tuned to the WWN for first reports


For Ministry Officials/Aurors who would be high enough security to know )
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23 November 1980 @ 08:30 pm
KIDNAPPING IN THE MINISTRY!  
As parents went to pick up their children from the Ministry run daycare on the ground floor of the Ministry, they came upon a startling revelation. No crying or squeals of laughter was heard as the daycare was completely empty save for the unconscious bodies of the daycare's staff. The staff was revived and frantically told the terrible tale of an after lunch lockdown by three death eaters.

"After we had the visiting hours, like---five minutes later someone else was knocking on the door and I went to tell them they would have to go to the sign out window and--all I remember is the mask," a clearly shaken Jennifer Perks told reporters.

A list of names is being compiled, we will update when we have more information:

IF YOU HAVE SEEN ANY OF THESE CHILDREN PLEASE CONTACT THE MINISTRY WITH INFORMATION
"pictures" provided

HANNAH ABBOTT, one year

SUSAN BONES, five months

GEOFFREY HOOPER, three years

CORMAC MCLAGGEN, two years

FINN MCLAGGEN, one year

JIA LI MCLAGGEN, three years

THEODORE NOTT, one year

ZACHARIAS SMITH, two years

RORY STEBBINS, two years




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25 October 1980 @ 09:24 pm
New Security Rulings!  
A new decree has provided the civilians of Wizarding Great Britain with great measures of security! Backed and supported most vocally by Tiberius McLaggen, Third Year Chair on the Wizengamot, these new rulings will provide a safer environment for all.

  • Vanishing Cabinets are now required to be registered with the Ministry. Special confidentiality precautions will be taken if said Vanishing Cabinet is for protective reasons only (Intended for escape routes, reaching an ill family member; the Ministry will decide if reasoning is valid).

    A clean sweep of any illegally owned Vanishing Cabinets will be conducted over a short period of time. If found with an unregistered Vanishing Cabinet, penalties will apply.


  • Security Checks when entering and leaving Diagon Alley. Hitwizards will be on duty to provide a clean, supervised check of wand activity (checks for Dark Magic), and jinxed items.


  • Hitwizards will be on patrol in both Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade Village at all times of the day. Shop owners will be provided with charm work that can immediately call their assistance if absolutely necessary


  • Vigilantism will not be tolerated in any spell or form. Any civilian attempting to take the law into their own hands will face punishment by the Ministry. Attacks on suspected death eaters by those unsanctioned by the Ministry end with more damage to property and the civilians around them and could be prevented.




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    03 October 1980 @ 02:25 pm
    Order of Merlin Awarded to Earthquake Heroes!  
    During the tragic events of the earthquake that shook our community to its core, there were a few wizards and witches that took on leadership roles and helped out their fellow magical neighbors. The Ministry is now bestowing the Order of Merlin to nine individuals who showed great heroism in this time of need.

    The Order of Merlin is an award bestowed upon wizards and witches who have achieved great deeds )

    A banquet will be held later this year to celebrate the honorees!

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