July 6th, 1888

HISTORY IN THE MAKING

 Though London is always abustle with activity, it is without uncertainty that history is to happen again at the village of Hogsmeade.

It could be said that history is not be something you seek out but something all-around: tabloids, gossip, and idle chatter all contribute to how events will transpire and with History of Magic, there is no better example than the fog that has been terrorising Hogsmeade.

All around people are looking to Muggle techniques to daily life, despite my being in London. People are worried the fog will reach them.

Attached are clippings which show just how normal the fog has become. It's a way of life for the residents of Hogsmeade and Irvingly.

What will happen once the fog clears? I hope to have an answer when this is handed in though a prediction from myself is more acceptance of Muggle ways and less reliance on magic.

James Grey

Gryffindor

August 10, 1888

Hogsmeade was settled around 1000 A.D. however, it was not until 1877 that it was largely settled with magical families afraid of the muggle riots. Since then many historical events have happened. Such as the founding of Irvingly and the Laughing Plague. However, this summer became part of history too.

On June 4th Irvingly reported the fog for the first time. As the fog spread there were more concerns and articles about it as it blocked magic. Large groups of concerned citizens who were able to leave evacuated to other locations, such as Sanditon Resort. Families were separated by being stranded at the wrong place and time and unable to return home. While few died it impacted society enough that there was talk of alternative schooling for students and even permanently evacuating the town. Because of this the fog will become part of our history.

Sisse Thompsett, Gryffindor

I spent the summer in London and so had ample opportunity to visit the Museum of Magical Miscellany. I saw many exhibits but the one that interested me most was the exhibit pertaining to the muggle attacks that occurred many years back. These attacks were what caused everyone to move to Hogsmeade and the incidents became pertinent once more when the magical world reconciled with the Queen. History sometimes repeats itself and time will only tell if that will be the case once more.

Cane Backus, Ravenclaw