"Breaking news! Breaking news! The Head of the Ministry's Auror Office was suddenly attacked by a mysterious Dark Wizard!"
"According to reports, Vincent Martin, Head of the Ministry's Auror Office, was suddenly attacked on a downtown street last night while handling a case involving prohibited magical items. The Aurors have launched a full investigation..." — Alchemy Daily.
"Vincent Martin, Head of the Ministry's Auror Office, was attacked by a Dark Wizard last night. Fortunately, he escaped injury..." — Daily Prophet.
"Vincent Martin, Head of the Ministry's Auror Office, was attacked by a Black man last night. His condition remains unknown. According to reliable sources, Vincent Martin was targeted because he discriminates on the basis of blood status..." — Merlin Times.
"Ministry official Vincent Martin was killed in an attack last night..."
"According to reliable sources, the attack on Vincent Martin stemmed from a conflict with a Black, Muggle-born wizard..."
Bang!
Inside the Auror Office at the French Ministry of Magic, Vincent Martin held the day's newspapers. As he read the various false reports about himself, uncontrollable rage drove him to smash his teacup against the floor.
The sharp sound of shattering china echoed through the spacious office, and his flab quivered with the movement.
"You useless lot! Have you still not found those Dark Wizards?"
"Sir, the attack happened too suddenly, and they didn't leave any clues."
"This has to be retaliation from the Pure-Blood Party," Vincent Martin said through gritted teeth. "Gather our people immediately and launch a full-scale hunt for the remnants of the Pure-Blood Party!"
Vincent Martin knew perfectly well that, although he had made plenty of enemies while clawing his way up the ranks over the years, no one hated him enough to kill him in the street except the Pure-Blood Party.
He knew their