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January 11, 1985
Dear readers,
As most of you already know, I often find myself in the middle of interesting times. Of which I naturally tell you all about, here, in the Daily Prophet. And what I have to share today might not immediately raise your eyebrows, but I'm certain that once this story has unfolded, you will understand why I thought it to be so interesting.
Last night after the Ministry's Gala, for my article about the particle see page 13, one Mr Malfoy was seen leaving the Gala at a very early time. And not in the company of his wife Narcissa Malfoy neé Black either. Now my dear readers, of course there is a logical explanation for this behaviour. Maybe he forgot something at home, maybe he was tired, or maybe the glass of red wine had stained his robes to such a degree he no longer wished to be perceived in public.
Either way, Mr Malfoy left the Ministry's Gala at nine 'o clock and left through the backdoor, something I'm certain few others beside me noticed. But what I'm certain no one noticed besides me, was that Mr Malfoy didn't go towards the Apparition point, nor took the road towards Diagon Alley.
One could wonder what such an upright and responsible Ministry's Official was doing in Knockturn Alley...