Oh wonderful. The young lady only wanted to do what she was told. If only there had been more like her at Hogwarts...

"Yes, your friend mentioned that you might like it and I was seeking opinions as to whether it was flavourful enough." He nodded. "I've been told that my cooking is too bland. What do you think?"

He put a bit of the sauce on a piece of pork--she hadn't brought anything of her own.

"Your friend enjoyed it." He seemed most genuine about it, too, the fool.