Gazing around the hall, Hermione was taken aback. While massive and elegant, she had remembered the interior of the Manor to be overwhelmingly dreary and depressing. But a large Christmas tree before her was decorated with hundreds of miniature candles and red ribbons. It was a comforting sight as it emitted a warm white light around the entire space. Likewise, Hermione looked up at the grand white marble staircase. All of the railings were draped in pine needle garland which glittered with tiny fairy lights. 