Natural to Scottish highlands and lowlands, Devil's Snare (Dassin sanate) will grow in all dark and damp areas. Be especially wary of finding this plant when traveling in caves and sloughs. Recognizable features include swaying plant tendrils (very uncanny while the air is still) and the vivid green despite lack of light. - A moment to remember the late Borderick Bode, victim to assassination by Devil's Snare during the second wizarding war - Dassin sanate attacks when one's back is turned, asleep, or already in its grasp. The more you struggle against its strangulation, the quicker it kills you. (For first aid, remember that the plant hates heat and light. Incendio, Lumos Maxima, etc may be used) When a victim relaxed, the plant assumes death, and drops the victim. Although playing dead works, Incendio is the recommended response in dire situations.

Devil's Snare is used to guard objects, assassinate enemies, or as a distraction. There is no seed to grow Devil's Snare; it must be collected though wit and intellect. To safely grow Devil's Snare after collection, surround the area full of light so it will not spread beyond where you intend it to reach. There are some ethical concerns in regards to using Devil’s Snare around muggles, as they have no knowledge or way to protect themselves. In ancient days, as many as 3 000 muggles died every year due to witches and wizards protecting their treasure and property. Today, the Ministry of Magic has laws governing where Devil’s Snare may be located. (Not within 1 000 meters of anywhere muggles frequent).

FIRST AID

In an emergency situation, treat the person for strangulation and suffocation. Rennervate, a reviving spell, may be useful, or Anapneo if they ended up choking on their own tongue.