Former Swiss Minister Vogel and his cabinet — who refused to pledge support to the Great Order — have been captured in Geneva, and are currently being held in the Swiss Ministry in Zürich. Check back for the evening edition of the Prophet for more information.

Hermione's fingers were shaking. What deadly weapon had Nott Sr. created, and how many had it killed?

Was Draco safe? Who else did Hermione know fighting on the front lines yesterday? Were Bill and Fleur still alive?

Pop!

Hermione jumped, spinning to see Mippy blinking up at her.

"Mippy has paper for Miss. Mistress is not well, so Mippy brings paper for Miss!"

Hermione rubbed a palm over her thundering chest and reached for the New York Ghost. "Thank you, Mippy. Do you… Is there any word on Draco? Or Mr. Malfoy?"

"Mippy is not knowing, Miss," said Mippy, twirling her ear.

Hermione nodded numbly and let the elf pop away. She shook open the Ghost and gasped.

A THOUSAND DEAD IN ZÜRICH AND COUNTING
by Gertie Gumley

Yesterday at dusk, a poisonous gas swept through the streets of Zürich, killing over one thousand French and Swiss soldiers. Although most No-Majs have fled to neighboring Italy or Germany, some are suspected among the casualties, along with Swiss witches and wizards who did not hear or heed orders to stay inside.

According to an eye witness, the gas is resistant to the Bubble-Head Charm and kills on contact. It was created by a member of Lord Voldemort's inner circle and looks to be the newest Mass Death Magic used in the Great Order's attempts to claim Europe.

The Ghost received word that the Death Eaters released the gas upon Zürich around 5 p.m. last night, allowing it to move indiscriminately through the city, killing True Order soldiers on the frontlines and any exposed civilians. Patronus warnings were received in Basel, Bern, and Geneva, where the majority of the rebels retreated just before the gas was unleashed. The Death Eaters used an unknown protective charm to move through each city unharmed, picking off fighters who had not yet evacuated or been reached by the gas.

Just weeks ago, the No-Maj Federal Council of Switzerland declared a State of Emergency, citing terrorism similar to that in Edinburgh, Scotland, and ordered the mass evacuation of No-Maj citizens. The Ghost has received word that two members of that Council showed signs of resisting the Imperius Curse. They are now being held by the Death Eaters, along with Swiss Minister Vogel and the Magical Council Members who survived the attack.

With the retreat of the rebel forces in Switzerland, Lord Voldemort's Great Order now has complete control of every one of France's bordering countries. France remains the stronghold of the anti-Voldemort coalition, referring to themselves as the "True Order." When informed of their defeat in Switzerland, coupled with news of Voldermort's new Mass Death Magic, M.A.C.U.S.A. President Harrison was quoted as saying that he was "looking into the situation."

Hermione sat in her chair as the paper slipped from her fingers. Her legs felt leaden and numb.