Mr. Weasley's wound healed more slowly than expected. The last little bit simply refused to close.
It was not until his fifth day back home that Healer Smeeks visited Weasley Manor-something that was actually a little troublesome, since either Mrs. Weasley or Bill had to fetch her for her to enter the manor.
Of course, since Mido had been keeping watch over the situation at The Burrow, this did not cost them much time.
Using the venom-tainted blood collected from Mr. Weasley's wound, Healer Smeeks had extracted the venom's original toxin and formulated an antidote specifically for it.
Once it was applied to Mr. Weasley's wound, the oddly colored wound quickly returned to its normal color. Then Smeeks healed it completely with a single healing spell.
"This is really interesting," Smeeks said at the family dinner held at Weasley Manor to thank her.
"This is the first time I've encountered such remarkable snake venom. The antidote I've formulated this time should work on all snake venoms now. Hmm, probably not Medusa's. Hmm, basilisk venom might be difficult too. Hmm, Hydra venom might be a long shot as well..."
When Smeeks first said her antidote could counter all snake venoms, the young wizards around her looked amazed. But after her string of possible failures, near misses, difficulties, and long shots, everyone's expressions grew rather peculiar.
There was an exception, though. Harry was very interested in the new Antidote Potion Healer Smeeks had developed.
"Ms. Smeeks, I wonder if you'd be interested in trading this potion formula for a little spending money?" Harry asked with a grin.
"Hmm?" Ms. Smeeks was clearly a little surprised, but she quickly caught on. "Ah, I'd forgotten. Young Mr. Potter is now the largest potion supplier in the entire wizarding world."
Smeeks chuckled and shook her