[He's about to ask why they didn't have the House Elves cook for them, but he shuts his mouth before he can. He's getting better, sort of. He still thinks it's odd.]

At least he was there to provide for you, I can't say the same for many other children. [Such as his own. He lets out a short, awkward laugh at the observation and shifts his weight on his feet.] I'm glad he felt it was special enough for it, then. I'm thankful for all of it, actually. Even if parties aren't generally the type of thing I enjoy.