"Don't apologize," Alvin repeated, this time a little bit more sternly. She had nothing to apologize for. It wasn't feasible for people to be in a good mood all of the time; it was unfair and unrealistic. He had a moody teenage sister once upon a time, he knew what it was like. He also knew what it was like to obsess over things and he knew that was what Penny was going to do.

"No, I think I'll take it with me." He decided, trying to keep a soft, but no-nonsense tone to it. "You need a break from it, I'm going to have my mother take a look at it, she works in the broom regulatory office. She's good with the charms." Alvin passed her what he hoped was an encouraging smile. Penny really did need a break from it. "Read a book, take a hot bath, anything other than brooms." He suggested, hoping she would cut herself some slack.