DENVER, Colo. – On the heels of numerous protests over the past several weeks, the members of P.A.L.M. (Parents Against Lawless Magic) had expected that Kraven Bloodthorne would surely be removed from his post at Avistrum Academy of Sorcery.
When they learned yesterday that the professor would not be removed, P.A.L.M. reacted immediately, moving forward with what could only be described as an angry mob, once again screaming for the immediate removal of Bloodthorne.
To the surprise of many, however, it was Acting Secretary of Magic, Oswald P. Kensington, who stepped up to help defuse the situation and settle the crowds. After he led the initial manhunt against the former fugitives Kraven Bloodthorne and Clark Dowling, P.A.L.M members had expected that Kensington would stand with them in their defense. But it quickly be- came apparent that this would not be the case. Having lost Kensington as an ally, the crowd only seemed more determined that their voices be heard and that Bloodthorne be brought to justice.
Agatha Morray, founder of P.A.L.M., was the first to speak after Kensington initially addressed the crowd. “Simon Drake has stated that Kraven Bloodthorne was involved in the destruction of Timmernak. We demand justice!”
Later, Morray went on to insist that Avistrum Academy, and the government itself, were harboring fugitives, postponing justice for their lost children, and endangering the students of Avistrum.
With the help of the Aurors department, Kensington was finally able to get the mob to disperse peacefully. He insisted that the members of P.A.L.M. take a closer look at Drake’s deception of both Muggles and wizards. He also reminded them of the murder of the dark witch, Persephone.
Thankfully, no one was injured during this most recent demonstration. While P.A.L.M. stepped back when requested, Morray and her higher ups have already started gathering supporters for another protest set to happen early next week.