Harry Potter and the Great Old Ones

Chapter 344 Dance
When everyone was seated in the Great Hall, Professor McGonagall told the champions and their partners to line up two by two and follow her inside.

They filed in and walked towards a large round table at the front of the auditorium where the judges were sitting, and the people in the auditorium applauded enthusiastically.

The walls of the auditorium were covered with shimmering silver frost, and the ceiling displayed a starlit night sky, adorned with hundreds of mistletoe twigs and ivy wreaths. The four college tables were gone, replaced by a hundred small tables lit with lanterns, each with about ten people seated around it.

The warriors approached the main seating area, and Dumbledore smiled happily. But Karkaroff, seeing Krum and Hermione getting closer, wore the same expression as Ron.

Ludobagman was wearing a bright purple robe with big yellow stars on it tonight, and he clapped enthusiastically like his classmates.

Mrs. Maxim took off her usual black satin uniform and put on a flowing pale purple robe.

But Barty Crouch did not appear; he was replaced by Percy Weasley.

The warriors and their dance partners walked to the table, and Percy pulled out an empty chair next to him, gazing intently at Harry.

Harry understood what he meant and sat down next to Percy. Percy was wearing a brand-new navy blue robe and had a smug, self-important look on his face.

“I’ve been promoted,” Percy said before Harry could speak.

Judging from his tone, you'd think he'd just been chosen as the supreme ruler of the universe. "I'm now Mr. Crouch's personal assistant, and I'm here on his behalf."

Harry nodded and didn't ask any more questions.

The gleaming gold plates were empty, but each person had a small menu in front of them.

Dumbledore examined his menu carefully, then looked at his plate and said very clearly, "Pork chop!"

The pork chop appeared immediately. The others at the table suddenly realized what was going on and followed suit, ordering their favorite dishes onto their plates.

After everyone had finished eating, Dumbledore stood up and told the students to stand up as well. Then he waved his wand, and all the tables flew to the wall, leaving an empty space in the middle. He then conjured a tall stage against the right wall, on which sat a drum set, several guitars, a lute, a cello, and several organs.

Professor McGonagall walked onto the stage, her voice booming.

—Instantly, her voice echoed throughout the entire auditorium.

"Merry Christmas, and may you enjoy a cultured and frivolous evening." Professor McGonagall left the stage.

At that moment, the band members rushed onto the stage, and the audience erupted in thunderous applause.

They picked up their instruments, the lanterns on the table were extinguished, and Tierra, Harry, the other two warriors, and their dance partners all stood up.

But when Tiera held Luna's hand, she felt that Luna's hand was a little sweaty and trembling slightly.

“Don’t worry, it’s easy,” Tierra reassured her. “I can’t jump either.”

"Huh?" Luna seemed even more nervous. "What do we do then?"

"We'll just dance around then," Tierra said with a laugh. "At worst, we can dance an Irish folk dance to the music."

"Can you dance Irish folk dances?" Luna asked.

“Hehehe, not at all.” Tiera said as she led Luna toward the center of the stage. “As long as I’m not embarrassed, they are the ones who will be embarrassed.”

"Aren't you afraid of Professor McGonagall?"

"Hehehe, Professor McGonagall is just grateful that I don't cause any trouble."

Tierra and Luna stood in the center of the hall, Tierra holding Luna's hand, posing for a moment.

"Ready—" Professor Flitwick took a small stool, stood on it, then tapped the control panel and flicked his wrist—

“Gadim Leviosa…” Tiera whispered to Luna, “With a flick of her wrist, I’m afraid the band of the Strange Sisters will float away.”

Luna chuckled softly.

At that moment, the strange sisters played a melancholic, soothing dance tune. Tiera, holding Luna's hand, slowly began to dance.

Because neither Tierra nor Luna were very good dancers, their rhythm was much slower than the other three groups. It was less like dancing and more like swaying aimlessly to the music. But even so—

"Oh, I'm sorry," Luna said apologetically.

Just now, Luna accidentally stepped on Tiera's robe.

“It’s nothing…” Tiera said, then smiled at Luna.

Luna laughed too.

The two of them looked at each other and laughed like idiots, creating an awkward atmosphere.

"Tierra dances terribly!" Professor McGonagall frowned and whispered to Dumbledore. "I've taught them how to dance, so why is he still so bad at it when he's so smart?"

“Heh… Minerva, I think Tyella probably never really intended to study it seriously,” Dumbledore said, stroking his beard.

Soon, the eccentric sisters finished their piece and began the next one—

Soon, many people entered the dance floor, and the warriors were no longer the focus of attention.

"I'm going to get something to drink," Luna asked during the break between the two dances. "What would you like to order?"

"No, thank you." Tiera smiled and took Luna's hand. "Let's go together. I need to rest for a while too."

Tierra saw Harry leading Parvati out of the dance floor.

Hermione and Krum seemed to want to dance some more, remaining in the center of the dance floor with the others who had joined them, waiting for the second song to begin.

Neville and Ginny were right next to Hermione and Viktor Krum.

Mad-Eye Moody clumsily led Professor Sinister.

Other students and teachers also walked into the center of the dance floor, making Harry, Parvati, Tierra, and Luna stand out from the crowd.

The quirky sisters' second piece is a passionate tango.

The song successfully stirred everyone's emotions, and everyone was dancing and laughing enthusiastically in the center of the dance floor.

“Oh my goodness! This, this tune is so beautiful!” Parvati said. “Come on, come dance with me.”

“No, I don’t like it,” Harry lied, sitting at the table somewhat bored, his eyes darting around listlessly.

A while later, before the music had even finished, Ron came down with his Padma and plopped down next to Harry.

"It's too noisy here!" Ron said angrily, glaring at Hermione and Krum dancing on the edge of the dance floor.

Padma sat with her arms crossed and legs crossed, one leg shaking to the beat of the music.

Every now and then, she would roll her eyes at Ron with a dissatisfied look, as Ron completely ignored her.

Parvati sat down on the other side of Harry, crossing his arms and legs as well.

By this time, Tiera had almost finished eating and drinking, and taking Luna's hand, she went up to her.

“Padma, Parvati, come on?” Tiera said with a smile as she passed the two Indian girls. “Shall we dance together?”

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