Kagome tucked her knees in closer to her chest as she clutched her teacup, gazing out of the large window in her living room.
She had left the Burrow a few days earlier than George, Molly giving her sympathetic looks and making her promise to come back when she was feeling better—a promise she didn't know when she would be able to make.
George was due back to arrive yesterday and she was feeling anxious, she needed to make sure he wasn't angry at her for leaving early; that none in his family were angry.
She had already lost Fred, losing the rest of his family was unthinkable; no matter how withdrawn she had become.
Climbing down from her window seat she put her cup in the sink before grabbing her scarf by the door and disapparating, appearing outside of the joke shop.
"Busy today." She mumbled.
Moving inside, she stood on tiptoes to peer above the heads spotting the redhead talking with customers.
George caught her eye and nodded, taking his customers money before making his way to her.
"Hey, you picked a bad day to visit." He said.
"Since you're busy how about you and I meet at the Leaky Cauldron, grab a few Fire Whiskey's?" Kagome suggested.
George nodded as a group of girls pushed their way to George, holding out Galleons with love potions clutched in their hands, giggling amongst themselves.
"Hate to be on the receiving end of that." Kagome mumbled.
George snorted and placed his hand on her arm, "I'll meet you at the Leaky Cauldron after closing."
Kagome blew out a nervous breath, "have fun with the mob."
George smirked and took his hand off her arm, suddenly feeling awkward standing with her in the middle of the busy shop.
Turning, Kagome fought her way back to the entrance and turned to the alleyway. Making her way to Flourish and Blots she planned on killing some time, sitting in a corner and delving into a book for hours.
A good book would help, it would take her away from her grief and anxiety, even if only for a few hours, she reasoned.