Almost before the sun was up the thoroughfares of both cities put on a festival appearance. Business was generally suspended. Th
e mercantile and professional communities vied with one another in the extent and splendor of their decorations, while from the hearty voice of Labor arose a chorus of ringing acclamation. —Opening Ceremonies of the
New York and Brooklyn Bridge
It is not persuasion as it's not trying to convince you think about something in a certain way, and it's not informative as it doesn't have any dates, quotes, or references. You can also tell it's to entertain as it uses unique and emotional words.
Moony is Remus Lupin, wormtail is Peter Pettigrew, padfoot is Sirius Black, and prongs is James Potter. They gave each other these names during their Hogwarts years, causing mayhem wherever they went.
