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MURDER IN AZKABAN!
Death eater Augustus Rookwood found murdered in cell, Auror Adam Smith held for questioning

By a staff reporter,
North Sea

A serious lapse in security measures in Azkaban has led to the murder of Death Eater Augustus Rookwood. Augustus Rookwood, under investigation for his role in the murder of his father, was found frozen to death in his cell today at 10 AM by Auror Amanda Brocklehurst. An investigating Auror team led by former Aurors Minister Shacklebolt, Rufus Scrimgeour and John Dawlish suspects foul play with the use of a poison that simulates the effects of frostbite. The exact time of Rookwood’s death is uncertain, fixed approximately between 7 PM last night and 10 AM this morning. The Ministry has called for an inquiry into security procedures at Azkaban following news of Rookwod’s death.

Auror Adam Smith, formerly in charge of the Auror unit at Azkaban has been arrested and taken away for questioning concerning this gross security violation at Azkaban and the possibility of his having played a part in this murder. Auror Smith refused to answer any questions, maintaining that he had nothing to do with the death of Augustus Rookwood though “he bloody well wished he had”. 

Augustus Rookwood was to testify today in the Wizengamot concerning the events surrounding the murder of his father Caius Rookwood on 28th December 1968. The Minister of Magic has released an official statement saying that the trial will continue as planned, with the Wizengamot using evidence gathered by Auror Bones over the course of her investigations. Former head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, Portia Rookwood, will be there to testify before the Wizengamot as will several other witnesses the Ministry has refused to name.

More as this story develops.

From:Special Evening Edition of The Daily Prophet dated 10/08/2014.