Percy nodded as he entered, looking down to where the dog jumped around his feet. He made a show of looking annoyed, however, inside his robes were a few small bits of food he'd kept over from lunch specifically as a treat for Gidget. He'd only get them when George was out of the room, however.
"George, this is Ernest Macmillan, my escort for the day. Macmillan, my brother George." The introductions made, he took a quick look around and immediately spotted the books. He walked over and took the first one, wanting to get this done as soon as possible. He hadn't wanted to tell George how exhausted he was feeling - not just a tired exhaustion, but a deep down weariness that pervaded his being - as he hadn't wanted to worry him, as Ron had no doubt told him about Percy's breakdown the day before.
Now, however, all he wanted was to go home. Soon...