‘The original?’ enquired Xenophilius sharply, and when she nodded, he said, ‘Well then, why don’t you read it aloud? Much the best way to make sure we all understand.’ He glanced vaguely around the room, at the piles of parchment and books, but Hermione said, ‘I’ve got a copy, Mr Lovegood, I’ve got it right here.’Īnd she pulled out The Tales of Beedle the Bard from the small beaded bag. ‘Well, well, Mr Potter, the whole thing starts with “The Tale of the Three Brothers” … I have a copy somewhere …’ Harry said, ‘No,’ but Ron and Hermione both said, ‘Yes.’ ‘I assume that you are all familiar with “The Tale of the Three Brothers”?’ ‘But what are the Deathly Hallows?’ asked Hermione. Well, you see, believers seek the Deathly Hallows,’ said Xenophilius, smacking his lips in apparent appreciation of the Gurdyroot infusion.
