When walking into the shop, instead of answering George's question, he said, "Do me a favor... if Neville ever stops in here, tell him I will be replying to his letter... eventually." Wit that, he grabbed Ron and they walked outside to where he saw Ginny sitting there looking miserable. He couldn't help himself, he felt as if he were being driven by an invisible force over to her.
When he reached her, he knelt down in front of her and lifted her chin up with his finger so that their eyes were level. "Please don't feel bad, Ginny, you didn't do anything, it's me. I... I'll come visit you sometime this week, I promise... but... I need to go now." He leaned over and gave her a hug and then stood up, walked back to Ron, and together they set off down the alley.
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