Chapter 525: Ball, Snape's gaze
Chapter 525 Dance, Snape’s gaze
The foyer was crowded with students, and the door to the auditorium had been closed. Everyone was milling around outside, meeting dance partners from other colleges, and waiting for eight o'clock to arrive.
When Kyle and Kangna walked over, they naturally attracted the attention of many people.
Fortunately, at this time, Fleur also came. She was wearing a silver-grey satin robe. She was stunningly beautiful and attracted everyone's attention as soon as she appeared.
Everyone also subconsciously looked at the dance partner next to her...
“Fred?” Connor couldn’t help shouting.
“No, it’s George…” Kyle said.
"Yes, it's me." George winked at them, "But then again, Kyle, how on earth did you recognize us."
“Because Fred said that he has found Angelina as his dance partner.”
“Oh, how could I forget this.” George patted his head.
The oak front door was opened, and everyone turned their heads and saw Durmstrang's students walking in together with Karkaroff. Krum walked in the front, flanked by a beautiful girl in a blue robe.
"Wait a minute..." George rubbed his eyes, "Am I dazzled? Why do I feel like that girl looks like Hermione?"
"You're not dazzled," Kyle said. "She's Hermione."
"Merlin..." George smacked his lips, "Is Hermione so good-looking? The ball is really magical..."
George was right, after Hermione smoothed her messy hair down, she did seem like a different person.
Even when she walked by, Harry didn't recognize her and kept asking "Where is Hermione..."
It’s a pity that he didn’t bring a camera. It would be quite interesting if he could take a photo of this scene.
At this time, the door of the auditorium was also opened, and Professor McGonagall's voice sounded.
“Warriors please come here!”
Kanna straightened her skirt nervously, took Kyle's arm and walked forward. The chattering crowd made way for them to pass through.
“You guys wait here first.” Professor McGonagall led them to a Christmas tree at the entrance of the auditorium, letting others enter the auditorium first.
The waiting time was a bit long, but fortunately we were all acquaintances, so it didn’t feel awkward at all.
It was not until everyone was seated in the auditorium that Professor McGonagall came over again. He asked the warriors and their dance partners to line up two by two and follow her in.
They filed in, and the people in the auditorium applauded enthusiastically. Kyle also heard a whistle and turned around to see...it was indeed Fred.
George subconsciously wanted to respond to him, but he immediately calmed down after being glared at by Professor McGonagall.
The auditorium looked completely different at this time. The walls were covered with sparkling silver frost, and there was a starry night sky overhead, with hundreds of mistletoe twigs and ivy hanging on it.
The biggest change is that the four academy tables have disappeared and been replaced by more than a hundred small tables with lanterns on them.
The same goes for the teachers' bench, where the five referees are sitting, looking at them with smiles.
Kyle originally wanted to sit next to Chris, but before he took two steps, he felt his hand being grabbed tightly. There was no other way, so Kyle could only follow Connor and sit next to Professor Dumbledore. Down.
To be honest, Kyle didn't really want to sit here... It had nothing to do with Professor Dumbledore, it was mainly because Snape happened to be right behind this position.
Everyone was laughing and chatting, except Snape, who looked gloomy as if he had discovered that his treasured potion had been stolen.
And looking at his expression, Kyle really couldn't guarantee whether he would add something else to his food later.
It's a pity that during this moment of confusion, other seats were already occupied, so he could only sit here.
Facts proved that Kyle's worries were justified. As soon as he sat down, he felt a chill on his neck.
Just like the completely changed auditorium, today’s dinner party is also very unique.
After the warriors also sat down, Professor Dumbledore picked up the menu next to the plate, then pointed at his plate and said clearly, "Pork chops!"
Pork chops appeared immediately.
Ordering service... This is no stranger to Hufflepuff students, but this is the first time it has appeared in the Great Hall.
However, Kyle was not in the mood to eat. The malice behind him was too obvious. If a looking glass was placed on the table, it would definitely spin out sparks or drill a hole in the table.
Kyle couldn't help but straighten his collar. He wanted to ask Professor Dumbledore if Snape had ever entered the kitchen before.
However, compared to Kyle who was restless, the others behaved much more normally. George was telling Fleur some interesting things that happened at school. Fleur also looked very interested and even took the initiative to ask. Something about the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor at Hogwarts.
She had heard about this magical position even in Beauxbatons.
George suddenly became hesitant. Although this was true, he also wanted to maintain the reputation of Hogwarts a little, so he just said a few words to fool him.
On the other side, Krum was introducing Durmstrang's situation to Hermione, but he was stopped by Karkaroff halfway through.
He didn't seem to want others to know about Durmstrang, and was worried that if Krum told too much, others would guess the location of the school.
"Igor..." Dumbledore said with a smile, "If you keep a secret like this, people will think you don't welcome others to visit..."
“Oh, Albus…” Karkaroff said, “We all want to protect our private territory, don’t we…”
"Ho..." As he said this, Kyle suddenly heard an undisguised laughter coming from behind him.
It was Professor Moody. Although his back was turned to everyone, Kyle was sure that his magic eye must be looking at them through the back of his head.
"Dumbledore..." he said, "If I had known that Hogwarts was your private domain, I should have asked for a salary increase."
"Hogwarts never belongs to anyone, it belongs to all students..." Dumbledore said, "Of course, this does not affect your reasonable salary increase request, I will consider it."
After being interrupted by Professor Moody, Karkaroff lost the interest to continue talking.
"I was just joking, Professor Moody." Karkaroff said and laughed, but there was no smile in his cold eyes.
Half an hour later, everything was finished.
After the barely touched Hungarian goulash disappeared from Kyle's plate, Dumbledore stood up and asked the students to stand up as well.
He waved his magic wand, and the table disappeared, and then a huge stage appeared in the middle of the auditorium, as well as various musical instruments.
Amid screams, the Weird Sisters swarmed onto the stage.
As the only band to appear on the Chocolate Frog cartoon, they are extremely popular in the entire magical world. Even just showing up can make the auditorium boil.
When they picked up their musical instruments, the warriors also stood up.
The first song they played was "The Scenery Hippogriff". Kyle walked onto the brightly lit dance floor. He felt that he had never been so nervous before facing the first event of the Triwizard Tournament.
Then he took Conna's hand and placed his other hand on her waist.
He could clearly feel that Kangna's body tensed up for a moment, but then returned to normal.
The cold feeling on his neck became more and more obvious, but Kyle no longer cared about it.
He recalled the movements taught by Professor McGonagall before, and when the melody sounded, he took Kangna and took steps slowly.
When he really jumped up, Kyle was not as nervous as before. His movements became more and more skillful, slowly spinning in circles with Kangna.
It's strange that although the three warriors are dancing, and although Fleur and Krum are also attracting attention, most people's eyes are always on Kyle and Connor. It seems that this stage is specially built for them. Same.
"That's great..." Dumbledore's eyes flashed and he lowered his head slightly while wiping his glasses.
Professor McGonagall looked proud.
The people who amaze everyone now were taught by her... As for Professor Flitwick and Nearly Headless Nick, they are just teaching assistants and do not deserve to have names.
Of course, some are happy and some are unhappy.
With a bang, Snape broke the table knife he had been holding. His eyes were fixed on the dance floor, and he didn't even notice Sirius Black, who had been swinging next to him.
Maybe he was bored. Seeing that Snape ignored him, Sirius stopped provoking any more. He found Professor McGonagall and asked him to dance in a very gentlemanly manner.
Professor McGonagall readily agreed.
When the song was halfway through, more people entered the dance floor. Warrior was no longer the center of everyone's attention, but people subconsciously left the middle, where Kyle and Kangna were.
Soon, the song ended.
Then the second song, the rhythm is much faster than before.
“It’s ‘Magic Stuff,’” Kyle said. “It was their most popular song, and it got them into the Chocolate Frog strip.”
As he spoke, Kyle also let go of Kangna and switched to another cheerful dance.
…
They danced three times in total before finally leaving the dance floor.
It’s not that he’s tired, it’s because Kyle has only learned these three songs, and if he doesn’t continue, he will just dance around.
He looked at Kangna, who was flushed and panting, and asked, "Would you like something to drink? How about pumpkin soda."
Connor nodded.
Kyle walked to the round table with drinks and desserts, and saw Ron and Harry eating pudding here.
“You...shouldn’t be eating desserts here all the time.”
"Yeah." Harry swallowed a big mouthful of pudding and said matter-of-factly: "We don't have to dance anyway, do we?"
"Fortunately I'm not a warrior, otherwise I would be responsible for the opening dance, otherwise..." He couldn't help but shiver, as if he thought of something terrible, and quickly changed the subject: "Try this, custard pudding, me and Ron agreed it was the best dessert of all.”
Kyle raised his eyebrows, good guy, this is really a buffet.
However, he accepted Harry's suggestion and got an extra serving of pudding in addition to the pumpkin soda.
Harry spent three songs here after all, so what he recommended should be the same.
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(End of this chapter)