[In August 1991, an inter-departmental fury broke out over the so-called ‘pig-boy’ incident, an unfortunate breach in the 1692 Statute that resulted in the partial transformation of a muggle child into a pig (Sus domesticus). Select MoM memos collected 2022, de-classified 30.7.21 – 2.9.21.]
30.7.91.
To: K. Shacklebolt DMLE
Request to grant R. Hagrid use-of-magic permission. Purpose: delivery of Hogwarts acceptance letter to HJP. Previous attempts have failed. I request only that this be kept outside the purview of the IUMO and that we be granted forgiveness in advance, if not permission.
– A.
30.7.91.
Albus,
Permission granted. Scrim asks why Hagrid. Perhaps McGonagall?
– K.S.
[No response on file.]
1.8.91.
To: D. Umbridge IUMO, A. Peasegood DMAC
Use-of-magic at ‘Hut-on-the-Rock’ cleared by DoM. Incident regarding muggle boy classified under DoM operation. No response necessary from DMAC or IUMO.
– B.B
2.8.91.
To: P. Thicknesse IUMO
Merlin’s beard, have you taken a look at the pig file? 17B be damned, I’ve half a mind we’ll need to send it up to Fudge. Thank Jupiter Liason has the muggles palliated, I don’t know how Christie does it. No legal action from IUMO?
– A.P.
2.8.91.
To: A. Peasegood DMAC
Dolores finds it funny.
– P.T.
2.8.91
To: P. Thicknesse
Did she see the name on the file? I’d think she’d seize the day and put out another half-breed measure.
– A.P.
3.8.91
To: D. Umbridge, P. Thicknesse
Why did DRCMC receive this file? For the giant, or the pig? Neither under my jurisdiction.
– Diggory
6.8.91
To: P. Thicknesse
Please refrain from spreading information regarding 31.7.91 incident. The case is classified under DoM operations and will be addressed accordingly.
– B.B.
8.8.91
To: C McClintock MMD
Heard a marvellous story the DoM is breeding pig-men.
– B.J.
8.8.91
To: B. Jorkins DMGS
For security or for eating?
– Cal
9.8.91
To: A. Weasley MMAO
Want ter shoot me a muggle piggy. Got ter register me blunderbust.
11.8.91
To: Employees MoM
Rumours regarding the reclassification of muggles as beasts and the legalization of muggle hunting are entirely unfounded. Events regarding the creation of so-called ‘pig boys’ are unaffiliated with DRCMC operations. Workers are reminded that positive representation of all MoM departments is a responsibility of all Ministry employees; failure to comply with this responsibility will result in official complaint by the DRCMC and potential disciplinary action.
– A. Diggory, DRCMC
24.8.91.
To: B. Bode DoM
Did you send anyone to deal with the damn pig-boy incident? Umbridge is up my arse on the paperwork.
– R.S.
25.8.91.
To: R. Scrimgeour DMLE –
Re: pig tail. Spell damage, curse unknown. Appointment made at St. Mungo’s, 1 Sept. Apologies for delay.
– B.B.
2.9.91.
To: R. Scrimgeour DMLE –
Re: pig tail. Incident closed. Muggle boy returned to home. Obliviation not necessary.
– B.B
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