After he'd freed the wrapping by canceling the Sticking Charms at the corners, Al carefully returned the paper to its flat shape and folded it in half, then quarter, smoothing it out. Then his attention returned to the contents of the parcel. He examined the phials and the book with the utmost concentration.
Hm, they seem right about the size to keep my collection of coffee beans.
"Thanks, Mum," he smiled, bestowing the phials and the book the look of utmost approval. "And I'm not a goose, I'm more of a night owl, really," he corrected her.
"And I've been good," he took the time to take a breath between his sentences, unlike the last time of his update. "Work is good. I haven't avoided anyone. I was reading new books and spending time with friends." He glanced up at Mum. "And you?"