Oliver shook his head with such ferocity that it just might have fallen off. "Nah, I've got it." He quickly added, forcing an ever so slight grin, "But thanks."
Wood turned to face his friend as he detected the change in mood. "I'm sorry to hear about Ernie's house elf. Any idea why the Lestranges might be specifically targeting Ernie?"
"Ben will forgive you sooner rather than later," Oliver nodded. "He always seems to at least."