The Ball, the Peacock and the Mirror: part 9 the Dance
Harry led her onto the open floor. Draca felt the tension in his hands the moment they settled into the position they had practiced—his palm warm against her waist, his fingers slightly too tight
Harry led her onto the open floor. Draca felt the tension in his hands the moment they settled into the position they had practiced—his palm warm against her waist, his fingers slightly too tight around hers. Even the great Harry Potter got scared, she thought. The idea was almost funny. “Scared, Potter?” she whispered. He tensed for half a second, then met her eyes. “You wish.” The corner of her mouth curled before she could stop it. She smoothed the expression away at once, settling her face i
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