When it becomes clear he needs to answer, a soft "Okay" falls from his lips. He can acknowledge the apology but his feelings about the day before are still too raw to accept it fully. When he gently slips out of the hold with a soft, simple smile, Marvolo doesn’t fight him. Instead the man stays attentive and sweet during breakfast, asking after Harry’s latest readings and offering plans for the tutoring that starts in two weeks.