The Mystery of The Tales of Beedle the Bard

PAGES: 134-136

Hermione examines *The Tales of Beedle the Bard*, discovering that it's an old book of children's stories, but neither she nor Harry had heard of it before. Ron explains that the tales are well-known in the wizarding world. Hermione wonders why Dumbledore thought the book would be important, leading the trio to further speculate about the hidden meanings of their bequests.