John wasn't satisfied with these answers. There were still pieces missing. The implied question of the why wasn't answered, even though he was sure Dave had picked it up. But there was no mistaking Dave's tone. It was a final one, that wouldn't answer any other questions he had. The issue was final.

He looked at the cut, all dried blood, and red unrelated to the blood. He pulled his wand from his pants (why he had put it there when he was about to go sleep was beyond him, but it was convenient), pointed it at the wound and murmured "Tergeo." The dried blood disappeared, leaving only the cut.

He then promptly dropped his wand on the mattress and hugged Dave, burying his face on the crook of the other boy's neck.