[He wants to say that the best one can do isn't always enough, but the statement doesn't ring true, somehow--not applied to Ginny. He may need to reassess his beliefs without bias.]

The last of seven... it would be hard to outdo all six of your brothers. Maybe I was fortunate to be born an only child.

[And, a more personal question that he asks with some hesitance:] Are you proud of yourself?