The brightly lit ballroom was filled with fresh flowers on both sides. A huge blue crystal chandelier hung at the top. Together with the sparkling floor and the blue velvet draperies hanging low around the ballroom, it looked very dreamy. The ceiling was cast with the same starry sky illusion as the Perception Room in the Harris Tower and the Ravenclaw Common Lounge. Countless stars rotated in the dark night, and meteors flashed from time to time. The entire ballroom gave off a dreamy and blurry color.
The Fairy Band appeared on the stage and played a clear and cheerful dance song.
The wizards waved their wands and aimed at the top of Albert and Hibiscus Chinensis, who were walking to the center of the dance floor. A large number of silver stars fell on them and spun around their bodies, which were tightly hugging each other at the moment.
Unlike the previous luncheon, which was a little too formal but still a little depressing, the atmosphere was now cheerful. Many people clapped their hands, and the balloons floating above their heads exploded. The Birds of Paradise and the little golden bell flew out and floated in the air. Then, the noise of the birds and the bells were added to the noise.
Many male wizards began to invite female partners to join them on the ocean-like dance floor. Like countless intertwined rainbows, the skirts of the female guests fluttered and spun, while the leather heels of the male guests stepped on the smooth floor with a crisp sound. Anka, the phoenix standing on the relief sculpture, shook its head and looked around. It was a little disappointed when it did not see Alan. It had not danced with Alan in his phoenix form for several days, and under the atmosphere of human music, it had the thought of "I, Anka, also want to be a great dancer". Then, as if a burst of flame had erupted from its sight, the phoenix began to flap its wings back and forth, and began to enjoy the music and dance alone.
The ghosts also briefly danced a few times on the dance floor of the living people. Then, under the lead of Lady Gray, Helena, they went into the basement of their banquet hall.
Around the dance floor, waiters in white carried trays with all kinds of drinks and snacks on them. They carefully and respectfully walked through the crowd, taking care of the guests. Around the dance floor, some wizards who were keen on socializing did not participate in the dance. In this place where celebrities gathered, they held their glasses and took the opportunity to expand their connections and maintain their relationships.
In the small reception room on the second floor, the atmosphere was more serious and solemn. Mr. McMillan walked out of the room and let out a long sigh. He felt a little relieved. Just now, the answer he got was not what he wanted the most, but at least it guaranteed the safety of the McMillan family. Harris promised not to liquidate the family in the future, and his son, Ernie, would be able to get a good position in the Magical Law Enforcement Department or the International Department of Magic Cooperation after graduation. All the McMillan needed to do was to stop opposing Harris's reform plan on education.
Noticing that McMillan went downstairs, Long Eyes, who temporarily handed the task of guarding the prime minister to someone else, took out his pocket watch and looked at the time. He then looked up at Owen. Owen and Morgan-le-Feiil had brought the Granger couple, Krivat couple, and some wizards who were closer to Muggle together. They were surrounded by a group of people who were chatting enthusiastically.
Long Eyes and Owen's eyes met, and he noticed that Owen also nodded slightly at him. Long Eyes pretended to be a little impatient and suggested, "Director, it's rare that we have time to gather together. Let's go play some cards."
"Vladimir, you're right. Let's go." Grimson, who had a red nose, was excited. He subconsciously touched his hat and looked at the dance floor in shock. He then let out a breath of turbid air. "The ladies don't have to accompany us …"
"Vladimir?" Mr. Krivat retracted his gaze from the dance floor and looked at Long Eyes, who was the prime minister's contact person, with a puzzled expression.
"Oh, I'm sorry, Flipper … Christopher Lee is just my alias." Long Eyes smiled apologetically. "My real name is Vladimir Bodelovsky … You know that the British in the Muggle world are not very trusting of the Russians …"
"Ladies, since these gentlemen are going to leave us to play cards … let's find some entertainment for ourselves …" Morgan-le-Feiil invited enthusiastically. "Let's leave the dance floor to the young people. Let's go to the garden and enjoy afternoon tea … I think there are so many outstanding ladies today that there will be endless stories to tell. The tea party will be very successful …"
The ladies' response was more intense than the men's. After all, playing cards with the boss was not a good job. As Muggle, Mr. Granger and Mr. Krivat were very worried that the wizards would use some kind of magic in the card game. This would make their identity as Muggle stand out, and the situation might become a little awkward.
"Then I'll see you at dinner, my dear." After Owen walked over and kissed his wife, he warmly greeted the two Muggle fathers. "It's very interesting. It's not difficult at all. We can get the hang of it in a few rounds. After that, you can teach us the rules that we don't know … Come on, let's talk while we play."
Seeing that the other party had agreed, as Allen's mother, Morgan-le-Feiil, was relieved. She quietly glanced at the living room upstairs. Now that Hermione and Penello had been dragged upstairs by Allen to meet the pureblood families, she and Owen could take their parents to some entertainment without any scruples. They did not have to worry about the stupid things that their sons did.
Everything was going well. However, contrary to Owen's expectations, the conservative Mr. Granger quickly got the hang of it. Penello's father, on the other hand, seemed to be a little absent-minded. Owen noticed that Penello's father kept looking at the male wizard in a sun-colored robe on the blue dance floor from time to time. That was Luna's father, Xenophilius Lovegood. This made Owen worried that he might have been exposed and lost a few rounds to Grimson.
Under the influence of the champagne, Xenophilius, who was already a little drunk, lost his normal image as a TV station head and returned to his crazy self. Like his daughter, he deliberately wore a bright yellow robe for the wedding. He raised his hands high on the dance floor and waved them around his head as if he was trying to drive away mosquitoes.
Beside him was a well-dressed Luna, who was doing the same as her father. The father and daughter pair closed their eyes and twirled to the music. The light reflected off their clothes made it hard for them to open their eyes. It was a little uncomfortable. The wizard beside the Lovegood family was so dizzy that he vomited all the snails he had eaten and was patted on the back by his female partner.
Mr. Krivat squinted his eyes and pulled his beard anxiously. The more he looked at this strange person, the more familiar he found him. Faced with such crazy actions, he did not find it unbearable as he usually did. Instead, he felt a sense of closeness. However, Mr. Krivat searched his memory and could not find this person's existence at all.
Sirius and Tonks were also anxious in front of the living room upstairs. They were sitting side by side on the chairs.
Sirius looked up from time to time at the closed door of the living room. Seeing that there was no movement, he lowered his gaze in disappointment. "We should have come earlier."
"It's not easy to get rid of Remus again …" Tonks sighed and leaned on the armrest. She was not used to wearing high heels as she usually wore leather boots. "And Daisy is looking for me too …"
"Sirius!" At this time, Harry's voice suddenly rang. Gryffindor's new iron triangle emerged from the staircase, panting.
"Harry? What happened? "Sirius asked in surprise.
"Sirius, you and Tonks, what are you doing?" Jenny tucked a strand of red curly hair behind her ear that had fallen from running. She looked around carefully and saw that there was no one around before she took a step forward and asked in a low voice.
Sirius and Tonks froze. What they were about to tell Allen was not suitable for Harry and the others to know. They had to keep it a secret before the truth came to light.
Thus, Sirius said stiffly, "Jenny, this is not something you kids should care about. Go dance with Harry downstairs. That's your stage. "
Tonks also jumped up from her chair, but she almost fell because she was not used to high heels. She put her hand on Ron and pushed him to the ground. "Ouch!"
Tonks forced herself to keep a straight face. In order to maintain her dignity, she waved her arm and pretended to push him. "Go, go. We'll talk later."
Harry, Tonks, and Sirius rushed downstairs. By the time they turned around, the door of the living room was already open. They looked at each other and started to jog towards the living room.
At the stairs, a few heads suddenly popped up like mushrooms after a rain.
"They went in! What's that room for? " Jenny asked in horror. She couldn't help but recall the scenes from the witches' novels.
Harry clenched his fists. He knew that in this situation, he should tell Professor Lupin, but he was his godfather after all. If he said anything, the friendship between Sirius and Lupin would definitely be ruined … But if he didn't say anything, it would be too unfair to Professor Lupin.
"They even closed the door!" Ron added with his mouth agape.
"Let's go. Let's hurry and find Professor Lupin!" Harry gritted his teeth and said with a pale face.
(End of Chapter)
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