Fred returned the familial hug and, patting Charlie once on the back before stuffing his hands into his own pockets. "George!" he called out, "Verity! Be back!" It was lovely not being the only one watching the shop. Walking forward, he led his brother toward the back office and opened the door for him.
"Aye, as usual. Bit slower while school is in session, but at least our Hogsmeade location gets hit pretty hard in their stead," he smiled brightly. It had been a brilliant move opening the second location. "How about you? You look like you got in a tussle with a Banshee and lost."