Heartbeat

Chapter 15

My eyes were wide and my mouth parted a perfect 'O' I was transfixed with astonishment and overwhelmed with the  surrounding, At present I was standing at the entrance of the great hall of De Ville, It was enormous the interior of the great hall was within the stone shell with tall roofs, and strengthened pillars with spacious luxury the ceremonial hall lavishly decorated in the 1880s style.

It  consists of interweaving corridors, stairwells, alcoves and landings allowing the movement of large numbers of people and space for socializing during intermission. Rich with velvet, gold leaf, and cherubim and nymphs. I was awestrucked by it's beauty and stood for a minute taking in me as much as I can.

People began to enter the hall and many could be found in pairs, Handsome men with aged women and elderly men escorted young beauty, which was rather odd to understand. I looked around once no one to accompany me I decided to move ahead, I walked as gracefully as I could but I was shaking so hard I had serious doubts people could hear the trembling in my shaky steps. It was already so hard to move and this heels were getting me more worked up. I silently thanked Cally for it.! 

"Mam some champagne" Said a random waiter.

I eyed the golden liquid without missing a beat I took the glass and drank half of it for the liquid courage, when it got settled in the pit of my stomach I felt my nerves lose a bit and I continued my hunt scanning the crowd, I moved further parting the sea of people slowly and timidly. Hot Mouth watery appetizer were being served around hardly being touched by any guests only trays and trays of liquid getting consumed. I felt bad for the food being rejected and slightly angry at all these rude people for neglecting such thing called 'free yum food'.

I vaguely remembered Madam Finn's face as I had only seen her in magazines or news papers and looking for her in this crowd made my work four times more difficult I sighed and stood in corner taking a small plate of savoury snack quietly nibbling on it. Even if this night went to flop witch hunt I would be happy for this dress and free food and amazing champagne. 

"Ginny" I heard a faint voice behind me.

I look around my face stuffed with hot food I quickly tried to swallow a great amount of food through my slick throat and immediately regretted my action as I had the worst choke ever and half of the food flew out of my mouth on the next person shoe. I coughed struggling to breath properly I turned my back to the person and wished for the floor to open up and take me with it.

"Easy there, Are you Okay?" I heard that voice again and felt a cold hand lingering on my bare back. 

My eyes snapped back to the person and a million emotions run over my face again, surprise, shock,wonder,confusion,disbelief were a few to be named. 

"What are you doing here" We both voiced at the same time. Looking at each other with my eyes big and round his eyes squinted at me.

"I-I came, I came here to, to meet someone" I stammered a little.

He made an 'Hmm' Kind a voice and looked at my plate and then my face then all over my body up and down. My cheeks turned pale pink under his intense gaze.

"And what are you doing here?" I asked again.

"I am here as an ambassador" Replied Harry. 

"Oh.. I see" I said with an amused look. we met again in a week time and I thought I would never see his face again in a while, it doesn't matter what we think, right? Fate will work in its own mysterious ways. Ambassador but who was he representing here. Just when I was about to ask him I saw some old thin men approaching towards us.

"Mr Potter" said an elderly man extending his hand towards Harry.

"Mr Matthew" Greeted Harry with an humble bow shaking his hand. This Matthew guy eyed me as in waiting for an introduction. 

"This is Ginny weasley, My" He stopped and looked at me  in the eye and said "My Friend" subtly.

"Miss weasley, what an pleasure" smiled Matthews and extended his hand for me, I smiled and extended my hand for an handshake but he took mine in his and kiss the back of my hand. A little taken aback I moved my gaze around people and saw an familiar greet with ladies. I gave him a toothy white smile and did a little courtsey. 

"How do you do sir?" Asked Harry.

"I am fine Mr Potter, I am looking forward for our next meeting" Replied Matthew.

"It shall be fine, I am sure of it" Said Harry.

They continued there chatter for quite few minutes and some more people joined us and introduction cycle was repeated, I started to feel out of place and conversation as I looked for an exit Harry caught my eye and broke the the little circle which surrounded us. 

"If you Gentlemen could excuse us" Announced Harry and they all nodded there heads he took my hand and crossed the circle, He immediately let go of my hand and apologized.

"I din't meant to hold you, Who were you suppose to meet" Harry asked.

"No worries, I was looking for Madam Finn" I said.

"Oh, I just met her before coming across you." Harry said with a nod.

"Do you know her? Can you guide me to her?" I showed my curiosity pitched in my tone.

"Din't you said you were supposed to her?" He asked baffled.

"I- well actually this would be mine first encounter with her" I replied in a hushed tone.

"Is it? I could introduce you if u want" He offered. 

I glanced at him thinking out loud what to say? I can take his help, what's the harm in that before I could answer him a group of pupil were heading towards us 'AGAIN' I hesitantly looked at him I might be disturbing his work and may be he was just being polite I shook my head.

"Only if you can direct me to her, that would be great" I softly replied.

There was an change of expression on his face and his eyes turned cold, this has to be the first time where I saw a distant look in his stare. 

"Very well" He replied coolly and gave me a little detail about Madam Finn. 

"She is wearing a simple Black gown, look for an oval diamond bracelet around her wrist, it's kinda a like her known symbol, you will understand once you see" with that he headed to my left and I started looking on my right.