Hermione Reads about the Tragic Death of Broderick Bode at St. Mungo's

PAGES: 546-548

Hermione Granger informs Harry and Ron about the tragic death of Ministry of Magic worker Broderick Bode, who was strangled by a potted plant in St. Mungo's Hospital. The plant, disguised as a Flitterbloom, turned out to be Devil's Snare. Harry remembers seeing Bode at the Ministry during his hearing, and the trio discusses the circumstances of his murder, with Hermione suspecting foul play.