Ahh. The child really did have a busy schedule. Gretchen thought it was likely the girl's parents were waiting for her outside, or finishing up some shopping in another area of Diagon Alley and had instructed her to meet them at a certain time.

"Actually, I think that question should be reversed. How will your cat treat your pygmy puff," Gretchen said, eyes on the beautifully colored feline the child held up. She offered the girl an assuring smile. "Pygmy puffs are non-violent and non-aggressive.. really, they have no way of defending themselves, no arms or legs, sharp teeth or claws." They rolled. Gretchen knew that much, but that wasn't to say a lot.