The grand ballroom of Malfoy Manor glimmered with opulence, chandeliers casting a warm glow over the elegantly dressed guests mingling beneath their sparkling brilliance. Vera stood near a lavish table adorned with an array of delicate hors d'oeuvres, her flame-red hair cascading down her shoulders like a vibrant waterfall. She wore a striking white gown that accentuated her figure and made her hair appear even more radiant.

As the laughter and chatter of the guests surrounded her, Vera's keen eyes swept over the gathering. The Malfoys were known for their exclusive soirées, and this evening was no exception. Guests from every notable pureblood family were present, engaged in conversations that ranged from mundane pleasantries to the latest gossip sweeping through the wizarding world.

“Did you hear?” Vera leaned in closer to her nearest companion, delicately balancing a glass of sparkling pumpkin juice in one hand. “They say Miss Victoire’s courtship was broken off! Can you believe it?” One of Vera's slender red brows rose, “ What do you think could have caused it?”