"You are correct. You cannot undo what you have done. At best, you might consider reaching out to him to help him through the transition, though I doubt that he or his parents would be open to such an encounter." Indeed, he knew that they'd already put the boy in a ward for those with incurable magical illnesses. "So, what you can do is to take great pains to ensure it never happens again. This is your responsibility; though thrust upon you by events outside your control, it is still yours, and you will do this. "

He stood. "You will come to my estate to live. Persephone will be happy to see you again, as will dear Penelope. You will invest your time fully in learning all you can about your condition, and you will learn how to correctly brew a wolfsbane potion yourself, that you may never need to depend on the skill of another."

He turned and looked at her. "I will discuss your education with the headmaster here. Books and lessons may be shipped to you for distance learning. Please pack your things and say your goodbyes, Alessia. My bones grow weary in the dampness of night, so I would like to leave the grounds before nightfall." he nodded once; Professor Kazimeriz had spoken, and so it would be done.