Chapter 1722 A War Without a Winner (One Hundred and Seventy-Four)

Chapter 1724 A war without a winner (one hundred and seventy-four)

"It's a bit..."

Hermione could understand how Harry and Ron felt when they received the kangaroo keychain.

To be honest, she herself was frightened when she saw the kangaroo keychain souvenir given by Albert, but the gift was given from her, so Hermione couldn't show any strangeness in front of others.

"I brought a lot back, and you have your share too."

Considering the shamelessness of the girls, Hermione picked a small leather bag from the box and gave it to Zannah who was still busy with her own business.

"Thanks!"

After taking the exquisite animal skin bag handed over by Hermione, Zannah asked curiously, "I heard that you went to Australia to be with your family. What was that place like?"

"I have never been in contact with the wizarding world in Australia. These gifts are souvenirs purchased at the Australian Memorial Hall. I heard that many tourists who travel to Australia will bring some back." Hermione didn't lie. The story was indeed similar to what she said. .

Compared with kangaroo keychains, small leather bags that can hold various coins are undoubtedly more popular. It's a pity that the animal skin bags are probably specially prepared for girls, and the overall number is not large, so that most boys have weird expressions on their faces after receiving the kangaroo keychain.

"What a... special gift."

Looking at Isobel, who was handed the small leather bag by Hermione, she gave Albert a look that looked really mean.

The latter pretended not to see it and continued to discuss the Christmas dinner with George.

Fortunately, everyone had long-term cooperation experience, and thanks to the coordination between Shanna and Albert, everyone completed the decoration of the Christmas dinner before the banquet as scheduled, and everyone was seated on time.

There was a rectangular dining table in the bar, which was already filled with delicacies from various countries. These foods were painstakingly prepared by Dobby and the house elves invited from Hogwarts.

"Merry Christmas everyone!"

Everyone came here just to have a comfortable Christmas. Albert, who was previously annoyed with long speeches, raised a glass full of wine and directly announced to everyone that tonight's Christmas banquet had officially begun.

Then, everyone heard a muffled sound coming from outside, and a ball of fireworks suddenly exploded above the translucent bar roof. The fireworks soon turned into a griffin, symbolizing Hogwarts, on the snowy night. It kept hovering in the air, and finally exploded completely, turning into Christmas joy and gradually dissolving into the night!

"Merry Christmas!"

After a moment of silence, everyone raised their glasses to welcome tonight's Christmas dinner.

Low and soft music sounded in the bar. People were enjoying the food on the table and talking to acquaintances around them. They all had the illusion of returning to Hogwarts.

Perhaps, to make the dinner more Christmassy, ​​a roast turkey was specially prepared on the table.

It's a pity that no one actually touched that thing. After all, compared with the delicacies from various countries on the table, that plate of roast turkey was simply unpalatable.

"The food tonight is quite delicious, why don't you order some?"

Ron noticed that Hermione sitting next to him ate very little, so he recommended the Italian seafood pizza in front of him.

"No, I've already had Christmas dinner with my family in Australia, so I don't have much appetite now." Hermione only ate a little of everything, unlike others who gulped down the delicacies.

"That's a shame."

Ron almost stuffed his mouth full, feeling very lucky that he was here to attend the Christmas party tonight.

Looking at the harmonious scene in front of him, Harry felt an inexplicable trance and said softly: "This feeling is really good. It would be great if it could be like this every year."

"Yes, as long as Albert is here, it will be so much fun here every year."

Hermione raised her glass to Albert, who was talking to Isobel. The latter seemed to be aware of it and looked over.

This Christmas dinner lasted for a long time. It was not until all the food on the plates on the table was wiped out that Albert raised his glass and stood up from his seat. The original noise gradually stopped, and everyone looked up at Albert. special.

"I think you're all full, but Christmas dinner has just begun!"

As he said that, he raised his wine glass to everyone, and others also raised their wine glasses, and they saw Albert blowing lightly into the wine glass, directly igniting the remaining wine in everyone's glasses.

Wisps of flames gradually floated up as if pulled by invisible forces, gathering into a ball of fire above the long table. The fire turned into a firebird with spread wings, hovering over everyone's heads, and finally turned into balls of flames that surrounded the bar. The prepared fire stations were all lit.

The plates on the long table were swept away, and the long table that was originally big enough to accommodate everyone gradually melted into a stage beneath their feet.

I don't know when there were many small round tables in the corner of the bar, and the counter was filled with various drinks and desserts.

Before anyone could recover, the magical fireworks carefully crafted by the Weasley brothers had already exploded in the bar.

Then, led by Albert, the lovers walked onto the dance floor holding hands and dancing to the music.

"Hermione."

Ron extended his hand to Hermione.

"Sorry, Ron, I'm a little tired after rushing back from Australia." Hermione looked at Ron with an apologetic look, declined his invitation, and then found a sofa to sit down and rest.

Harry could naturally tell that Hermione was really not interested in Ron, but he didn't know how to persuade his friend, so he had to pretend not to notice and helped Ginny sit down next to Hermione.

"If you don't want to dance, don't stay here."

Fred, who had just passed by with Angelina, glanced at Ron who was standing there in a daze and reminded him.

"What's wrong with him? Broken-hearted?"

"Who knows."

The number of couples in Avalon is very limited, so when everyone is tired of dancing, the original dance floor becomes a stage for everyone to show magic.

Cedric took the lead to show everyone how to turn a chair into a pig, and even made the pig stand up and tap dance, which won unanimous praise from everyone.

With Cedric's good start, everyone who had been prepared also went on stage to perform their own stunts, making the atmosphere more lively.

"Are you okay?"

Harry looked at the lonely Ron with concern.

Ron took a sip of whiskey and muttered, "I'm fine."

"You don't look fine." Ginny naturally knew Ron's situation, "He was rejected by Hermione directly."

"Hermione hasn't given up on Albert yet."

"I don't think so..." Harry looked back at Hermione who was chatting with other girls and shook his head, "She probably just thinks of you as a good friend."

In Harry's opinion, Ron's desire to go further undoubtedly made Hermione feel very troubled.

"Come on, Harry, let's sit over there."

Ginny was too lazy to look at Ron and pulled Harry to the next room to avoid being contaminated by bad luck here.