Paul's eyes began to slowly blink, no longer stricken with that wide-eyed, terrified look. His mouth closed, that perfect O turning into a thin-lipped line. He almost looked...peaceful, as things settled down within his body, the pain lessening, hopefully.

Soon enough, he'd wake up feeling in tip-top shape? Or.....less........miserable state? The Herbology professor looked very old, lying there, with his vivacious spirit zapped from him. The lines on his face were more defined, and his old, papery skin looked whiter than ever.