It didn't take long for the numbing salve to do it's job and Jack began meticulously repairing the cuts. It wouldn't be much, just a couple of stitches for each of the open wounds. "I would say three to four weeks." Jack replied as he finished up the first set. He cut the string and moved onto the next.

Elliott was paying attention with rapt attention, which was unusual, most kids looked away, but Jack couldn't help but to notice that Mrs. Rowle was looking away. Fortunately for him, Emerson hadn't had too many injuries in the past, and nothing that Jack couldn't handle. He could certainly understand why no mother wanted to see their child stitched up. "They aren't too deep, just a little ragged, so I'd lean toward the three. We can schedule a follow up at that point and I can take another look to see if they need more time or not." Making sure his sutures were clean and tight was important. "It might scar, but minimally. I have a salve that you can put on after the stitches to come out that will help minimize the appearance of the scars."

Jack tidied up the second set and began on the third. "Still a good story to tell. You'll have a good one for the Welcome Feast at Hogwarts." Jack said as he winked at Elliott.