John got up from his favourite chair when he saw Samsy Apparate in the house. He summoned his bag, knowing that it was fully stocked (he made sure to replace anything he had used when he got home from a visit). "Is it Miss Verity?" he asked, but the elf looked to stunned.
"Master be needing you," the elf said. "Must be taking you."
John didn't argue, but gave his hand. Soon they were Apparating at Nott Manor. It took a moment to take in the scene, and then he was taking his wand out, already knowing that he could help only one. He went to the child, wand in hand. "It's all right, boy. It'll be all right." He didn't know if he was talking to Theo or the baby, but either way it was a partial truth.