James knew that he was probably asking too much of Fred. Merlin knew he'd reached similar, if not worse, levels of hysterical anger and fear before. But he also knew that it would only make their situation worse.
He put the invisibility charm back on himself, but took hold of Fred's free arm, to make sure he knew he wasn't alone. It was too much risk going about in the Ministry without any real disguise, not with such a high price on his head.
Of course, when they got off the lift, George was nowhere to be seen. "We have to get home," he hissed. "Get something of his. Try a spell to locate him."