Fred

"Excuse me, miss, are you looking for something?"

The woman turned around, so I was able to see her face. It turned out to be one of my little brother's best friends, Hermione Granger.

"What? Oh, hey, Fred!" Hermione said, noticeably flustered. "Yeah, I'm just, erm..."

I watched as she looked around the store. She worked quickly, thinking of something in no time. "Pygmy Puffs! I was, er, looking for a Pygmy Puff. It gets a little boring at home all by myself and I... wanted something that could entertain me!"

"Entertain you?" I said teasingly. I couldn't help it, I thought the worst.

"Oh, Merlin, no, not like that!" Hermione said, looking even more nervous than before.

"Don't worry about it, honestly," I said, smiling at her. "Just grab one and I'll help you check out."

She came back a minute later, a small purple Puff cradled in her arms.

"Just sign here, and it's all yours," I said, pushing the adoption form toward her.

"I don't have to pay for it or anything?" She asked, blushing.

"Oh no, love, it's on me," I smiled.

After she left, the day dragged on. I helped a few customers, cracked a few jokes, but the entire time, all I did was wonder when she'd be back.