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For several days after her attack, Hermione was very weak and prostrate.
She was able, however, on the following morning to refer indirectly to Bodger. She asked in a low, broken whisper if Bichette was perfectly safe. Bichette was full in view at the moment, noisily engaged in eating creamed chicken at the foot of Hermione's bed; and Hermione was instantly told that Bodger was no longer on the premises.