Bole laughed and flicked his wand one final time. The lines rearranged themselves spelling the word in full.
D A G G E R
Oh, clever little Longbottom! He would have to remember that. Next time, the puzzle would have to be so much harder! And there would certainly be a next time. But for now... "Well done, you're right, it is a dagger!" He grinned and pulled his hand out of his pocket, this time holding a thick silver blade.
He didn't give Neville a chance to react. He turned and plunged it into Dennis' belly. The flames surrounding them extinguished all at once, throwing Neville and Dennis into darkness, and Bole's laughter echoed through the forest as he turned and fled the scene.