MINISTRY SWOOPS ON DEATH EATER STRONGHOLDS: MALFOYS, NOTTS, GOYLES AMONG THOSE RAIDED!

The Daily Prophet

SPECIAL EDITION: JUSTICE FOR THE FALLEN!

MINISTRY SWOOPS ON DEATH EATER STRONGHOLDS: MALFOYS, NOTTS, GOYLES AMONG THOSE RAIDED!

London – May 7, 1998 – In a swift and decisive operation that began mere hours after the final defeat of You-Know-Who, Ministry of Magic Aurors, supported by newly reinstated members of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, have initiated a widespread crackdown on suspected Death Eater sympathizers and active participants in the recent war. Homes across the country, long suspected of harbouring Dark Arts practitioners, were subjected to rigorous raids in the ongoing pursuit of justice for the countless lives lost.

Most notable among the targets were the opulent estates of several prominent pure-blood families with undeniable ties to the fallen Dark Lord. Malfoy Manor, the infamous headquarters of You-Know-Who for a period, was sealed off at dawn. Aurors, led by Acting Head Auror Kingsley Shacklebolt, were seen entering the sprawling grounds, their wands at the ready.

"No stone will be left unturned," Shacklebolt stated grimly to a throng of reporters gathered at the perimeter of the Manor's formidable gates. "Those who aided and abetted You-Know-Who will face the full weight of magical law. We are looking for Dark artefacts, incriminating evidence, and anyone still foolish enough to resist."

While Lucius Malfoy and Narcissa Malfoy's precise whereabouts remain unconfirmed since the Battle of Hogwarts, their son, Draco Malfoy, was reportedly present during the initial stages of the raid, though details of his detainment, if any, have yet to be released. The atmosphere around the Manor was tense, with former house-elves, now freed, reportedly assisting Aurors with intimate knowledge of hidden chambers and secret passages.

Similar raids were executed simultaneously at the ancestral homes of the Nott, Goyle, and Crabbe families. The Notts, known for their deep-seated pure-blood ideology and overt support for the Dark Arts, saw their residence thoroughly searched. Theodore Nott Sr. is believed to be in Ministry custody, facing a multitude of charges.

Less information is available regarding the Crabbe and Goyle households, though sources within the Ministry confirm that numerous members of both families were indeed present during the Battle of Hogwarts, fighting alongside You-Know-Who's forces. Their properties are being meticulously combed for any remaining vestiges of Dark magic or evidence of their complicity.

"This is just the beginning," declared newly appointed Minister for Magic , @Kingsley Shacklebolt, addressing the press outside the Ministry an hour ago. "The magical world demands accountability, and we are committed to providing it. Every individual who contributed to the terror and suffering of the past year will be investigated, prosecuted, and brought to justice. Let this be a clear message: the age of fear is over, and the age of reckoning has begun."

The raids are expected to continue throughout the week, with an undisclosed number of other properties earmarked for investigation. The Ministry has urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity, as the process of purging the remaining elements of You-Know-Know's regime continues.

For many, these swift actions by the Ministry offer a glimmer of hope and a tangible sign that the wizarding world is truly moving towards a future free from tyranny.