Whether it was the report on the campsite arson or the grand occasion of the Quidditch World Cup final, either was news worthy of the front page.
The Daily Prophet made a bold decision: it crammed both reports onto the front page and paired them with an unusual magical photograph.
The upper half of the photograph showed the campsite's devastation after the flames had been extinguished. Burned tents and belongings scattered across the ground seemed to silently accuse someone of something;
the lower half captured the thrilling instant Wizet scored, with the stands packed with cheering wizards and colorful magical fireworks blooming across the night sky.
Although both reports had been squeezed onto the front page, their lengths differed greatly.
The report on the campsite arson was relatively brief. The development of the fire and the damage it caused were only touched upon, with the focus placed on the Ministry of Magic's swift response and the many brave wizards who had stepped forward.
The Daily Prophet gave the Quidditch World Cup final extensive coverage, describing every thrilling moment in detail and specifically emphasizing Wizet's outstanding performance and its impact on the match's outcome.
For once, Xenophilius finished reading the Daily Prophet. He then declared with absolute certainty, "Old Fudge definitely interfered with this report!"
"Either they should have reported the campsite arson in greater detail, or they should have covered just how outstanding Wizet was on the pitch..."
"I can just imagine how miserable Old Fudge must have felt, and how ugly his face must have looked, when he had to make that choice... Satisfying!"
The Daily Prophet not only covered the grand final, but also provided full coverage of the press conference held afterward.
Rita Skeeter had not been wrong. After seeing the Daily Prophet's report on the