Minister Lupin's first actions since resuming office have been undoing the damage left by former Deputy Minister Gideon Pierce. We have heard promises that the Minister would repeal the law once he could resume his duties, and it appears he has done so.
Lupin today signed the repeal of the marriage law, completely nullifying it and freeing the wizarding community to marry when and as they see fit. The minister has also freed all those persons who were incarcerated because of violations of the law, and has revoked any arrest warrants for those who were in violation of the law.
Witches and wizards we interviewed were overjoyed when they received the news earier today, and we witnessed some celebrating in Diagon Alley as the wizarding community enjoyed getting its freedom of choice back.
Repealed as well was Pierce's edict that all citizens be mandated to take the vaccine for the new undefined virus that has concerned citizens until such time as a vaccine can be developed that is both effective and safe.
In a similar fashion, Minister Lupin has also repealed the law that called for the capture or killing of all werewolves. Lupin's repeal called the law "unjustified and barbaric." Not surprisingly, the warrant for the capture of werewolf James Blood remains in effect because of his repeated acts of violence to the wizarding community. In the same line, the new definition of "magical creatures" has also been removed from the laws about magical creatures, restoring the humanity to those who have traces in their bloodlines such as vampires, veelas, etc.
Ministry aurors were seen scrambling to try to locate Gideon Pierce after Chief Warlock Khaat Lupin executed a Search and Seizure warrant for all properties and assets owned by the former deputy minister. His estate has been secured by the Ministry, and his accounts at Gringotts have been secured away from Pierce. We can only presume that this has been done to restrict Pierce's activities.
Lupin promises that restoration of the Ministry building itself is, of course, a priority and that new safeguards and protections are on the plans for the new building.
After months of what has felt like persecution from a madman, we admit we plan on joining the revelry in the streets to celebrate what surely feels like a national victory.
Clotilda Vimes
Staff Reporter
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