When Harry and Ron finally shuffled into the cruise ship restaurant at half past six, still bleary-eyed, the rest of the Weasley family was already waiting there.
"Boys, you finally made it!" Mrs. Weasley was passing by the restaurant entrance with a plate piled high with exquisite food. Seeing Harry and Ron looking as listless as frostbitten eggplants, she greeted them warmly. "Quick, go get a plate over there! Fill it up! Can you believe it? It's a buffet—you can take whatever you want and eat as much as you like!"
Mrs. Weasley's voice overflowed with barely contained delight and enthusiasm.
Harry and Ron smiled a little sheepishly, then trotted over to the counter and picked up plates.
The cruise ship restaurant was designed around a spacious, bright theme. Its interior was full of modern elegance and luxury, with magnificent chandeliers hanging from the high ceiling, casting a bright, warm glow.
The tables were arranged with refinement and elegance, and each seat was paired with a comfortable armchair, making guests feel right at home.
At the very center of the restaurant stood a neat row of buffet counters displaying all kinds of food. Near the entrance was the pastry section, where freshly baked croissants, Danish pastries, puff pastries, jam-filled buns, muffins, cakes, and cookies gave off enticing aromas, along with chocolate cake, walnut cookies, madeleines, and more.
Further along was the fruit section, with whole fruits and fruit platters of watermelon, honeydew melon, Hami melon, pineapple, bananas, grapes, strawberries, oranges, pomelos, apples, pears, and more, all fresh and tempting. There were also freshly squeezed juices and various yogurts and cereals.
In another corner was the hot food and teppanyaki section, where chefs were preparing fresh breakfast dishes on the spot, such as tender fried eggs, crispy potato pancakes, and all