So many wizards had gathered in the hall that, although Hermione had done plenty of preparation beforehand to reassure her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Granger still could not help feeling secretly alarmed when they saw the decorations and furnishings in the manor. They had already learned from Hermione about the Harris Family's status in the Magical World, but experiencing it in person still left them shocked—and worried.
On top of that, there were rather too many wizards and magical things around them. To Mr. and Mrs. Granger, who were unfamiliar with the affairs of the Magical World, it inevitably stirred up a little agitation and unease. The finely dressed wizards nearby reminded them of Lucius Malfoy, whom they had met in Diagon Alley during Hermione's second year, and of that unpleasant encounter with the arrogant wizard who had looked as proud as a peacock.
After all, even though Hermione's parents were taking the wizards' Elixir of Life, they were perfectly aware that they themselves knew no magic at all, while all around them were wizards and strange, even frightening things—unlike an ordinary wizarding wedding, quite a few of the dead had come to attend today's ceremony as well.
The ghosts of Hogwarts had also been invited to the wedding. Dozens of pearly-white, translucent figures filled the place, most of them drifting back and forth above the Great Hall. Only The Fat Friar and Nearly Headless Nick were happily weaving among the long benches, many of which were already filled with people, catching up with old acquaintances.
The surrounding wizards were also happy to come into close contact with these ghosts in summer and let them pass through their bodies, especially those who had only just arrived. Although temperature-control Charms had also been arranged in the garden, they were clearly not