One of the shop girls, Miss Williams, had left early for a family event which had given Vera the perfect opportunity to rope her sister into helping close up shop. Frankly it wasn’t the ideal activity for some sibling bonding but needs must, she figured. That Lena seemed content to help her out eased her guilt at making her talented, Unspeakable Ministry worker of a sister do menial household spells whilst Vera counted the till. Once she balanced the books in the back — she had to remember to deliver that payment to Mr. Grimstone by the end of the week — Vera closed the ledger and sat back in her seat. She sighed for a beat, only taking care to note the ache in her feet for a second before she sprung back up and hurried out of the office.

“No, I don’t think so, thank you for doing that,” She called back, tugging on her cloak as she walked into the main display room to find her sister sitting on the counter. She laughed at the sight. “What are you thinking for some tea? Fancy the Three Broomsticks?”