It was foreseeable that from now on, Mr. Davimar could only exist in this world as a Flobberworm.
Harry did not think he was being cruel. Compared to the people Mr. Davimar had harmed, as listed on the wanted poster, this was already a very merciful punishment.
It was just that Harry had not noticed as he passed by, and stepped on the Flobberworm.
After returning to the restaurant, Harry waited in the bathroom until the Ageing Potion wore off. He changed back into his clothes and sat down in front of Ron, who finally looked up as if only just realizing Harry had returned.
"Hey, buddy," Ron greeted him. "Why were you gone so long?"
"My stomach was bothering me," Harry said. "I think we should head back. Mr. Granger might already be getting anxious waiting outside."
"Okay." Only then did Ron tuck away his precious wand.
As they walked out of The Leaky Cauldron, Harry saw Mr. Granger looking utterly pleased with himself.
"Uncle Granger," he and Ron greeted together.
"Kids." Mr. Granger spread his arms and gave each of them a cheerful hug. "Come on, let's go to Harrods and buy a few things, then head home."
Mr. Granger was clearly in a very good mood. Harry and Ron each received a doughnut, supposedly from some chain in the United States.
Unable to fend off Mr. Granger's enthusiasm, Harry and Ron decided to stay at Granger's house for another night.
Uncle Granger promised to drive the two of them back first thing the next morning.
Having received his new wand, Ron was eager to try it out and wanted to spar with Hermione. But since young wizards were not allowed to cast magic outside school, he could only think about it.
"Honestly, there's no such rule at