Chapter 848 - Presentation Ball Ⅲ (2/2)
A cold, polite smile on Rowan's face appears to counter the disbelieving expression on Mrs. Crowley's face. In a firm tone of voice with great sincerity, Rowan replies, ”Why of course, I will continue to be friends. I will make it a point to ensure my friend's wellbeing and happiness.”
Now Rowan might not have liked Quyen very much in the past, but she wasn't blind. She could easily see often Quyen blustered and reacted harshly as a defensive mechanism. It was much like how Severus had been in the past (and in an entirely another timeline). And though the Crowley couple might be physically abusive to Quyen that does not mean that negligence or apathy is not just as damaging as being physically beaten. Abuse is restricted to only one single form but rather can take on a multitude of forms.
Rowan Prince's response caused Mrs. Crowley's lips to press into a thin line at being responded in this manner. However, Mrs. Crowley could not express displeasure considering that she was a guest. And even more, so considering exactly who the head of the Prince was. There was a very good reason why none of the pureblood families including enemies trod lightly around Reginald Prince.
”Excuse us, Miss Prince and Mr. Potter,” Mrs. Crowley stiffly said, before departing hurriedly with her husband in two. Quyen shrugging her shoulders at them as if in apology and flashed them a brief smile, before hurrying after her parents. If she was lucky, her parents would want to leave the presentation ball soon as a direct result.
Seeing the Crowley couple hurrying away, James has a bemused expression, before glancing over at Rowan. ”Do you want to take a break?” He worriedly asked. ”We have been on our feet over an hour without rest.”
”A bit longer and then we can sit down to rest,” Rowan grimaced shuffling forward on her aching feet.
The two of them begin to move again when they are approached by David Goldstein. The Ravenclaw Prefect looked handsome with his straight blond hair loosely hanging over his shoulders. His light brown eyes light up as he approaches them but surprisingly, he is accompanied by an unknown lovely blond with a dazzling smile.
”Congratulations on your presentation, Rowan,” David sincerely greeted the Slytherin Prefect, before adding in a polite afterthought, ”and to you, Potter.”
”Thank you, David,” Rowan replied with a small, sincere smile as James politely nodded his head back at the Ravenclaw Prefect.
Glancing back and forth between Rowan and the Ravenclaw, James privately arched his brow at the smile of Rowan directed at the Ravenclaw. Did Rowan have the slightest bit of feelings towards David Goldstein.. Then again, Rowan was an intellectual girl, it would come as no surprise to him if she was attracted to the studious Ravenclaw.