The ballroom was full of adults that moved swiftly among each other. Most couples would turn to another close due, indulging in conversation. She watched as everyone walked with purpose. Their head's up high in passion. It was like they wanted others to know their value in the room. Or the amount of money they had. A group of musicians were planted in the middle of the ballroom, playing the violins softly as the room filled with chatter. Her heart warmed at the sound of them. They had always been her favourite instrument. Scorpius gripped her hand harder, slowly walking through the mob of people. He was stopped ever so often by older wizards, diving into short conversations about work. She stood smiling, listening to the way he talked about his job, admiring his confidence and keen spirits.