The door was answered by Percy, who had removed his Ministry robes and tie; he still wore his white dress shirt, but the top buttons were opened and the sleeves were rolled up. "Come in," he told Harry, stepping aside to allow Harry entry. Before shutting the door, Percy actually glanced out to ensure that nobody was watching.
With the door locked, Percy went to the kitchen, where a kettle was on the stove. "Forgive me for all the drama. You're being watched by the Ministry, you ought to know. Would you care for something to drink?"