The morning of July 5th, 2024, dawned across the United Kingdom, and there was a special kind of magic in the air.
As the results of the general election rolled in, the country found itself in the midst of celebrations reminiscent of the jubilant wizarding world upon Voldemort's defeat. In both instances, a dark era had come to an end, and the populace was more than ready to rejoice.
As dawn broke, it wasn’t just the political analysts and party faithful who noticed something was amiss. Across the UK, people poured into the streets, their faces beaming with the same elation that once gripped the wizarding community.
Strangers hugged, the spirit of collective relief was palpable. Much like the magical world, where wizards in strange robes danced around merrily, baffling the Muggles, here too, there were moments of pure, unfiltered joy that left many passersby scratching their heads.
The Tories, for 14 years, unchallenged rulers of the political landscape have finally met their downfall.
Just as Voldemort’s regime was marked by a series of dark deeds, so too have the Tories woven a tapestry of villainy that will be remembered—and reviled—for generations.
The manufactured Transgender War; the Tories, like a band of modern-day Death Eaters, have waged an all-out assault on the rights and dignity of transgender people. It was a campaign of fear and misinformation, reminiscent of the Dark Lord’s own reign of terror. In the end, it wasn’t Harry Potter and his friends, but the collective strength of a determined electorate that brought an end to this cruel chapter, hopefully.
Then there was the notorious Rwanda policy. Much like Voldemort’s disdain for anyone he deemed inferior, the Tories sought to rid the UK of asylum seekers by shipping them off to Rwanda. The policy was a chilling echo of the Death Eaters’ purist ideology, showing a callous disregard for human life. This dark ambition, however, was decisively crushed by the wave of votes that surged through the ballot boxes.
Their implosion also brings back memories of another scandal: the Downing Street parties during the lockdown. As the country adhered to stringent restrictions, the Tories partied away in their ivory towers, their laughter sounding as sinister as the cackles of Bellatrix Lestrange. It was a stark reminder of the disconnect between those in power and the people they purported to serve.
But let’s not forget the grand finale ; their economic policies. These nearly sent the UK spiraling into financial oblivion. Like Lucius Malfoy, who enriched himself at the expense of others, the Tories lined their pockets and those of their mates, leaving the economy in tatters.
Their reckless actions have crashed the economy, like a rogue Bludger crashing through a Quidditch pitch, causing chaos and confusion.
Boris Johnson, with his disheveled appearance and penchant for blustering speeches, had long played the part of Cornelius Fudge, the inept Minister of Magic who refused to see the writing on the wall. But as his tenure continued, his transformation into Voldemort became undeniable. With his disregard for truth and transparency, he cloaked himself in lies and misinformation, aiming to divide and conquer.
Figures like Priti Patel and Suella Braverman, with their hardline stances and draconian policies, bore an uncanny resemblance to Dolores Umbridge and Bellatrix Lestrange, figures of oppression and cruelty. Patel, with her rigid immigration policies and heartless demeanor, was the embodiment of Umbridge’s sickly sweet malevolence. Braverman, with her fierce rhetoric and unyielding stance on law and order, mirrored Bellatrix’s fanatical devotion to dark causes.
Rishi Sunak, once seen as a potential savior, turned into the political equivalent of Peter Pettigrew, or Wormtail—a sycophant who shifted loyalties for personal gain, betraying the trust of the people for his own advantage. His economic policies, designed to benefit the wealthy while leaving the rest to fend for themselves, reflected the same selfish cowardice that characterized Pettigrew's actions.
Jacob Rees-Mogg, with his archaic views and elitist attitude, was an echo of the haughty Lucius Malfoy. His disdain for the common people and his obsession with tradition and status were clear indicators of his alignment with Malfoy’s pure-blood supremacy.
As the celebrations continued into the night, it became clear that this was more than just a political victory. It was a triumph of hope over fear, of unity over division. Just as the wizarding world rebuilt itself from the ashes of Voldemort’s tyranny, the UK now stood on the brink of a new dawn, ready to heal and move forward.
When the sun sets on July 5th, 2024, and the country basks in the glow of its newfound freedom, one thing was certain: the dark days of the Tory reign were over, and a brighter, more inclusive future lay ahead. And much like the wizards and witches who had celebrated Voldemort’s fall, the people of the UK could finally look forward to a time of peace and prosperity.
Side note:
While we're on the subject of sinister figures, it’s worth noting the strange irony in all of this. J.K. Rowling, the creator of these vivid villains, has found herself under fire for her own controversial views, particularly regarding transgender issues. Her recent comments have cast a shadow over her legacy, making her seem uncomfortably aligned with the very dark forces she wrote against. It’s almost as if Rowling herself has taken a turn as one of her own villains, trapped in a story of her own making, where the lines between fiction and reality blur unsettlingly. Transwomen are Women.