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Title: Election Day, V
Prompt: voter suppression
Word Count: 100
"So poll cards were sent to the wrong addresses?" Severus had managed to sneak a dose of Sober Up into Minerva's glass before she made a total fool of herself. The sight of her drunk had been surprisingly disturbing. "What about here at Hogwarts?
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Title: Election Day, IV
Prompt: voter suppression
Word Count: 100
Note: QC is short for “Queen’s Counsel,” a type of British attorney. More information can be found here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen%27s_Counsel“There’s talk the Wizengamot sent poll cards to the wrong locations. That would invalidate the votes,” said Septima, joining ( Read more... ) -
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Title: Election Day, III
Prompt: voter suppression
Word Count: 100“Irregularities? I’ve been deliberately ignoring the news - “ Severus gestured at the pile of caterers’ brochures, musicians’ audition spheres, pictures of floral arrangements, and (of course) cake catalogues. “ - for obvious reasons ( Read more... ) -
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Title: Election Day, II
Prompt: voter suppression
Word Count: 100
“This election.” Minerva had come by Severus’ quarters to discuss the upcoming maintenance schedule on the Slytherin House common room, and stayed to brood over the election news. “I told Kingsley he was playing with fire.”
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Title: Election Day, I
Prompt: voter suppression
Word Count: 100
Front Page of the Daily Prophet, date redacted.
GOVERNMENT FALLS OVER REFUGEE ISSUE! SHACKLEBOLT CALLS SNAP ELECTION!
LONDON (WP) - In a shocking move, Tories withdrew their support from the Shacklebolt coalition government, forcing the Minister to call a snap election.
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Challenge #835: Snape and Voter Suppression
The Wizarding World is rather archaic in many ways and voting may be one of them. Whether it's votes in the Wizengamot, on the Board of Directors for Hogwarts or in some other area, is voter suppression a problem? Would Snape feel strongly about representation... or not? However you see it, this week we'll discuss Snape and Voter Suppression ( Read more... ) -
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Title: The Wedding Industry, V
Prompt: Gender equality
Word Count: 100
“Your - “
Severus pulled out his girdle book and began making notes. “Do you trust me?”
“Of course I do. I wouldn’t marry you if I didn’t.” The alchemical ring sparkled on her finger. “My dear Severus - “
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Title: The Wedding Industry, IV
Prompt: Gender equality
Word Count: 100
Severus was about to ask her what she wanted him to do, but that smacked of condescension. Worse, she was right. They were both adults, both of an age to take responsibility, and it was high time he acted accordingly.
“Give me that magazine,” he said at last.
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Title: The Wedding Industry, III
Prompt: Gender equality
Word Count: 100
Severus put the magazine down. “I was joking. Marriage is a mutual act, surely the man - “
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Title: The Wedding Industry, II
Prompt: Gender equality
Word Count: 100
“Good heavens, they cannot be serious.” Severus waved the magazine at his fiancée. “‘Selectively bred white phoenixes will provide pyrotechnical splendor to your wedding reception.’ ‘American wines aged in timbers from the Mayflower.’ What is this nonsense?”
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