Edric was not too keen on wandering around with the skin of his forehead hanging in a very awkward, very painful position, but nevertheless followed Fudge with the hope of coming back to find Mr. Langley and put him to use. Much to his dismay, the healer was nowhere to be seen when he and the younger boy arrived back at the porch.

"I suppose so," he offered in agreement to MacKay. What else could they do?

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