Ch309- Dance!

Ch309- Dance!

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Selena turned back to Harry, catching his thoughtful expression. “Alright, Potter. What’s on your mind?”

He shrugged, keeping his tone casual. “Just... family stuff. It can get complicated.”

She nodded slowly. “You’re not wrong. My family’s no exception, especially these days.”

“Right,” he said, weighing his words carefully. “I heard a few things recently, about some... connections your family might have.” He gave her a sidelong glance, letting the statement hang in the air.

Selena’s expression didn’t change, but her eyes sharpened a little. “Ah. And by ‘connections,’ you mean the rumors about Bellatrix?”

Harry kept his gaze steady. “More or less. Just thought I would ask, considering everything that’s been happening.”

Selena let out a short laugh. “Believe me, if she were hiding in plain sight, I wouldn’t be here right now. Family ties are one thing, but I’ve got no interest in getting involved in her mess.”

“Glad to hear it,” Harry replied. “Didn’t think you would, but thought I would check. After all, it’s not easy with families like ours.”

“Tell me about it,” she muttered, crossing her arms. “The Rosier family’s got enough skeletons without adding Bellatrix to the mix.”

Harry nodded, relieved but not entirely satisfied. “Good. With Fudge gone, things are getting complicated, and the last thing anyone needs is more surprises.”

Selena nodded, giving him a faint smile. “Trust me, if she were anywhere near the Rosiers, I would be long gone. I like my life a little less... deranged, thanks.”

Harry smirked. “Fair enough. Appreciate the honesty.”

“Not like I would lie to you,” Selena replied, rolling her eyes. “If anyone’s spreading that rumor, it’s someone who stands to gain from it.” She gave him a look, eyebrows raised knowingly.

Harry feigned ignorance, shifting the conversation smoothly. “So, South America. You pick up anything good on spellwork while you were there?”

Selena’s expression softened a bit. “It’s a different world out there. We studied at these ancient temples and traced how their magic was tied to Amerind languages. There’s so much depth to it,” she added, a slight spark in her eye. “Their spells aren’t just words; they’re alive. Ever tried speaking to fire in a dead language?”

Harry grinned, genuinely curious. “And did it answer back?”

AHe barely had a chance to move before Daphne stepped up, arms crossed, looking him over like she was inspecting a suspect. Harry rolled his eyes, giving her a smirk as she held out her hand. No formalities, no games.

“Well, are you going to make me ask?” Daphne asked, one eyebrow raised.

“Wouldn’t dream of it,” Harry replied, stepping forward and taking her hand.

“Not too tired yet, Potter?” she asked, though there was a hint of a smirk.

“Please. I could do this all night,” Harry replied with a casual shrug, taking her hand before she could protest and leading her onto the floor.

They started dancing, and Daphne was as coordinated as ever.

When the song ended, he barely had a chance to catch his breath before Pansy cut in, wearing a mischievous look that was almost daring him to say no.

“So, you’ve survived the others,” she quipped, offering her hand in a gesture that didn’t leave room for refusal. “Think you can keep up with me, Potter?”

Harry just smirked, taking her hand. “Think you can?”

Pansy laughed, her eyes gleaming with excitement, and they took off into the steps, both of them matching each other’s pace with surprising ease. She was light on her feet, and the two moved in sync, neither of them bothering with unnecessary words. By the end of the song, she shot him a grin, clearly pleased with herself, and sauntered back into the crowd.

Before he could blink, Hermione was beside him, arms already outstretched.

“Let’s see if you’re as graceful as they say, Harry,” she teased, though there was genuine warmth in her eyes.

“Only one way to find out,” he shot back, taking her hands and leading her into the next dance. Hermione wasn’t the most natural dancer, but she caught on quickly, her determined expression making Harry chuckle as they moved through the steps. When the song ended, she gave a sheepish smile and waved him off, heading back to where her parents were waiting.

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