
The Ball, the Peacock and the Mirror: part 8 The Ball
They were led into a smaller chamber off the entrance hall, the other champions already waiting with their partners. The air smelled of polish and candle smoke. Viktor Krum stood near the far wall in
They were led into a smaller chamber off the entrance hall, the other champions already waiting with their partners. The air smelled of polish and candle smoke. Viktor Krum stood near the far wall in dark formal robes, broad-shouldered and silent, and beside him was Hermione! Harry stopped. Draca鈥檚 fingers tightened once on his arm and then went still. Hermione鈥檚 dress robes were a deep, clear blue that caught the light along the sleeves and the fitted bodice; her hair had been drawn back and pi
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