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I will not waste time making my enemy's death look like an accident - I'm not accountable to anyone and my other enemies wouldn't believe it.

Tragic demise of ministry of Magic worker

St Mungo's Hospital promised a full…

"My Lord, news of Bode's death have made the papers."

"What do they say about my gift?"

"It was an accident, My Lord."

"An accident… Do you think the Ministry ofMagic is my friend?"

"…Master? I don't understand."

"Never mind. Have flowers sent to the good investigator."

"Shall I add a card, my Lord?"

"Yes. 'Thank you for your dedication to a just cause.'"

"The search for the truth?"

"Of course not. My quest to attain power."