"You could put it like that. It's not an insult," he answered, grinning.
"I've gone to a lot of trouble for my friend," he answered. "If you weren't worth it, I wouldn't be friends with you. That doesn't mean that I need to make some grandstand about our friendship." He looked at the sea. "It is beautiful, isn't it? And it wouldn't do if I didn't outdo any other gift you might have received. Of course, now I have to start planning for next year."
He knew that was an evasion, but they probably would end up arguing if they spoke about the Potters. "All right, then, finish up dinner, and then we can do swimming, and yes, you will get into the water."