DESPICABLE ME
Capítulo 10: Ladies' Gala
Soft music delighted the audience at the palace, guests who glanced away to the young couple who had entered.
“I wonder who they are?” said the people over and over again as they saw Nahikari and James.
“It's very beautiful and that hairstyle, superb.”
“The young man who accompanies her is very good-looking.”
The two young men felt a little intimidated, fortunately the young Minister of Magic of Brazil came to receive them.
“Miss Lovegood, Mr. Potter, I'm glad to see you came to the party," said the handsome man as he kissed the young witch's hand.
James, who at first was grateful to the man for the invitations and the costumes, now felt a sense of jealousy as he watched as Nahikari received the young magician's courtship.
“You look lovely, Miss Lovegood, and you, Mr. Potter, look very nice in that suit.”
“Thank you very much, Minister Do Santos," Nahikari, a little blushing, thanked him.
“Yes, the party isn't bad," James said, his tone bored, "I've seen better.”
“James! Forgive him, Minister, my friend is sometimes a joker," Nahikari said nervously, deciding to change the subject at lightning speed.
"Excuse me, Minister, but did you also invite the scary couple?”
“The spooky couple received an invitation from the Muggle rally organizers, however, I interviewed the couple and suggested they not attend the gala.”
“I think you're being very unfair," said James, who was still defensive, "I see those guys over there, the minion and brothers Piedro and Roco. They're not... very conventional, you might say.”
Nahikari was red with embarrassment and wanted to be swallowed up by the earth at that moment, fortunately Minister Do Santos didn't look angry at all, rather amused.
“The minion and those cavemen belong to the Muggle world, strange as it may seem. And while the other guests and the international Muggle press may think they are people in disguise, the problem with the dark couple is more complicated than that. You see, those two could have attended the gala under the excuse that they are wearing costumes, but the international decree of secrecy of the magical world is very specific in that sense.”
Lynette Do Santos, sighed and gave a drink to the glass of champagne he was carrying at the time.
“A very unpleasant matter, I would not have minded the presence of the dark couple at the gala and in the race, but the Minister of Magic of Romania and the Winzegamot, are categorical in this respect.”
“Does this mean that the vampire and his companion will no longer participate in the competition?” Nahikari asked in surprise.
“I'm afraid they won't be able to do that anymore. Even the aurors of Romania came to "escort" them to Europe.”
“That's terrible!” Nahikari said.
“You couldn't do anything about it?” asked James, this time leaving the tone of confrontation.
“With my intervention I managed to get those two not to be put under any charge, the Winzegamot magic court will not prosecute them and therefore they will not go to prison, which would not have been a surprise considering the multitude of magical rules that those two violated. They will return to Europe and the whole thing will be forgotten.”
In those moments a couple was making their appearance at the party. They were Penelope Pitstop and her husband Pedro Bello.
The man looked great in his gown, but it was his wife who was in the spotlight. Penelope had arranged her hair in an elegant ponytail and the pink gown, far from making her look like a Barbie doll, looked exquisite on her.
“I see that pink is the hallmark of Penelope Pitstop," said Nahikari, impressed with the dress.
“She looks beautiful," said the minister.
“I think so," James would corroborate with a blank stare.
This time it was Nahikari, who was jealous and elbowed James in the ribs and then headed for one of the balconies of the large hall.
“You'd better go get Miss Lovegood a drink," Lynette suggests. “In the meantime, I'll try to calm her down. Trust me, it's for the best.”
James acknowledged his guilt and was afraid of making things worse, so he swallowed his jealousy and trusted Do Santos' advice.
At the same time as the two men went to both ends of the room, another lady appeared. An elegant woman with a divine face, short hair and gorgeous pearl-colored suit.
“Oh how beautiful," said the people present over and over again.
“Several muses have honored us with their presence tonight," Baron Hans Fritz celebrated, as he toasted the trio of ladies who had attended the formal event.
“Miss Lovegood?” said the young Minister of Magic as he stepped out onto the balcony where the young witch was standing, and the tears began to stream from her eyes.
“Mr. Minister... excuse me, you must think I'm a fool.”
“None of that, please take it," said the man calmly as he handed the young woman an elegant handkerchief.
"You must have no doubt, I'm sure Mr. Potter knows what he wants to spend the rest of the evening with. And it's not Mrs. Pitstop or any other present but you.”
“Do you think so? I feel insecure, there are so many things...”
“Could you mention which one is the most worrying for you? And don't tell me you're unsure of yourself. Principal McGonagall, she's told me so many great things about you, she's very fond of you. And as for your appearance, let me remind you how the other attendees were delighted with your beauty.”
“It's just makeup and a dye spell and hair grows...”
“Don't underestimate yourself, I know a beautiful lady when I see one.”
Nahikari blushed but Lynette's words restored her self-esteem.
“Then," continued the minister, "once those little doubts were resolved, you could tell me what else your affliction would deserve.”
“Well, James belongs to Griffindor's house, his whole family belongs to Griffindor, even his uncles and grandparents. I'm from Hufflepuff instead.”
“You must have no doubt, I understand that Hufflepuff House is characterized by its strong spirit of work and effort. I'm sure it would be easy for you to overcome any heart or academic problems.”
“You're right, Minister. I was a fool to hesitate.”
“Call me Lynette," said the minister, and then his sight was lost in the palace gardens and he sighed with pity.
“Something's wrong, sir.... Lynette.”
“Ah, I wish love was as easy as you two. I, on the other hand...”
Nahikari placed his hand on the young minister's arm and gave him a smile to encourage him to continue.
“I'm in love with a woman much older than me. It's funny, I have achieved many successes in my professional life but next to my love I feel like a child, and that is that she has done so much for the magical world. I wonder if I'm worthy of her attention towards me.”
“I don't think age should be a problem for love," Nahikari encouraged him, "if two people are on the same timeline, there shouldn't be any problem for them to be together.”
“I wish it were that easy. You see Nahikari, it turns out that the woman I'm in love with is married.”
“Married...”
“A loveless marriage and she has assured me that she will soon ask her husband for a divorce. I am afraid of Nahikari, not for myself, but for her, for she is a great figure in the magical world and her soon-to-be divorce will attract a lot of gossip to her. I don't want her to suffer for what the tabloids could publish... ah, there are so many Rita Skeeters in the magical world.”
“Nahikari?” James said a little hesitant when he entered the balcony with the drinks.
“Well, the night is young and it wouldn't be fair for you to carry the pain of someone outside your romantic evening.”
Both Nahikari and James blushed and bowed goodbye to Lynette.
“This... Here," said James, who nervously tried to give the girl the champagne.
Nahikari extended her arm, but in the end she did not take the glass, but James' arm, and taking a few brief steps and standing on her toes she kissed James on the mouth.
James was stunned and after the kiss, Nahikari smiled warmly at him.
“Apparently the Griffindor courage this time went over to Hufflepuff's side," said the young woman.
This time it was James who approached Nahikari and kissed and hugged her at the risk of dropping the drinks. Yeah, this would be a nice evening.
Though the music was still going on, the two youths were still on the balcony, when Nahikari realized something.
“James, I just noticed I didn't give Lynette his handkerchief back.”
“Don't worry, I'll give it back to him, you wait here and I'll be right back.”
The young man went into the living room and saw that one of the farthest balconies was Lynette, who was partially hidden by some curtains.
When James approached, his heart seemed to stop on the spot. There on the balcony, Lynette was kissing with nothing less than the lady in the lovely dress and short honey-colored hair. That was his Uncle Ron's wife, Hermione Weasley.
CONTINUARÁ...
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