Normal was good, and reassuring. It meant that things were all as they were supposed to be.
Whew.
Al squinted against the light shining in his eyes. "My vision is all right," he commented. "Um, well, considering. I still need new glasses though. I am not numb or tingling at the moment, but I'll monitor myself over time for those reactions."
Al peered over Madam Pomfrey's hand at the record, just for curiosity's sake.