Chapter 706: Memory Charm and the Lost Wand
London.
St. Mungo's.
Cedric's injuries were not serious. A young Healer hurried into the ward, pressed Cedric's leg with quick precision, snapped it back into place, and skillfully wrapped a bandage around it twice.
"All right, drink a bottle of magical potion later, and the bones will grow back by tomorrow."
With that, the Healer rushed out of the room. The entire process had taken less than a minute. By this time, Kyle had just unwrapped a Chocolate Frog.
"I told you there was no need to come to St. Mungo's," Cedric said helplessly.
"It's better to be safe than sorry," said Mr. Diggory, wiping the sweat from his forehead. "Leave the task of hunting Dementors to the Aurors in the future. You should stay at the Ministry."
"Dad, I'll be fine," Cedric replied. "I only got hurt this time because I was inexperienced."
"Catching Dementors is primarily the responsibility of the Committee for the Disposal of Dangerous Creatures, not the Aurors."
"Then I'll go," Mr. Diggory insisted, making it clear Cedric was not to take any more risks.
When he'd received Cedric's distress signal, it had felt as though the world had collapsed around him. He had nearly fainted in his office.