Compared to home, the Association headquarters certainly had a much stronger Christmas atmosphere.
The more people there were, the livelier it became. That much was true.
But what was up with this Christmas tree?
Albert was rather speechless as he looked at the strange-looking Christmas tree.
Some kind of performance art?
Or had someone used a Transfiguration spell to make a Christmas tree and ended up with this?
Albert had actually guessed correctly. The tree had indeed been made by several Association members skilled in Transfiguration working together.
Unfortunately, it was clearly their first attempt, which was why they had produced such a peculiar Christmas tree.
What surprised Albert most, however, was the ice house Fred and George had led people in building from ice and snow in the village clearing. They had even used the Undetectable Extension Charm to expand the interior countless times, creating enough room for the Yule Ball.
"Not a bad idea. Your execution is a bit terrible, though."
Albert drew his wand and gave the odd Christmas tree a light flick. Once it looked normal again, he seemed to feel that something was still missing. He took an Undetectable Extension Charm bag from his robe pocket and piled all the Christmas gifts he had prepared for the Association members beneath the tree.
"Mm, that looks much better."
Albert put away the Undetectable Extension Charm bag, looked at the gift-laden Christmas tree, and nodded in satisfaction.
"You prepared so many Christmas gifts too?"
George had appeared beside Albert at some point. He bent down, picked up a parcel, and asked, "What's the gift?"
"Foreign pastries." Albert nodded toward the Christmas gift. "Open it and see. One per person, though I can't guarantee you'll all like them."
"Pastries? Not bad. We prepared some too. Not getting a