Which fictional newspaper did J.K. Rowling create for the wizarding world?

The fictional newspaper J.K. Rowling created for the wizarding world is The Daily Prophet.

The Daily Prophet appears throughout the Harry Potter series as the main newspaper read by witches and wizards in Britain. It reports on Ministry of Magic affairs, public events, crimes and the growing threat posed by Lord Voldemort.

The newspaper is not presented as a neutral source. Rowling uses it to show how media organizations can be influenced by government officials and powerful individuals. During the conflict with Voldemort, its reporting changes as political pressure and fear affect the wizarding community.

Readers sometimes confuse the Daily Prophet with The Quibbler, another publication in the books. The Quibbler is associated with unusual theories and is edited by Xenophilius Lovegood. The Daily Prophet is the larger mainstream newspaper and is the publication most often delivered to wizarding households.