Chapter 168: The Greengrass sisters!
{Guest Bedroom, East Wing, Greengrass Manor}
{31th Oct 1991}
{Rigel's POV}
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The day passed quickly, and the evening ball preparations were doubtful for most of the day. Still, an emergency delivery of the special edition of the Daily Prophet cleared the situation. As expected, the newspaper did not mention the Chamber of Secrets. What was surprising, though, was that the deaths of Marcus Flint and Alecia Hoyt were not discussed as well.
'I wonder what favor Dumbledore promised to stop their families from making a scene.' I thought as I adjusted my robes in front of the mirror. My hair was swept backward, and my beard trimmed clean. My robes looked simple from afar, even though they had an intricate pattern of embroidery on them. The grey color suited me just fine.
I had brought another set with me, but Daphne had gifted these to me earlier today, saying they matched her dress, so I obliged. There was still some time left for the ball, but as hosts, the Greengrass were expected to prepare to accept guests. As Daphne's date, I also had to participate in some of these formalities.
*Knock* *Knock*
There was a couple of knocks on the door. I looked back and shouted, "Come in."