Re: INSIDE THE BALLROOM
Bill hated these events. He knew he had to go as a member of the Ministry, but he still didn't have to like it. Dressed in a suit, he felt like he was on display. It was just uncomfortable with everyone there; they were all dancing, laughing, talking, and mingling. Honestly, Bill didn't feel like doing any of that. Part of him wished he'd followed in his mother's footsteps now and was an Auror so he might have an excuse to be 'on duty' rather than having to be social.
He grabbed a glass of wine from a passing waiter and downed it in one drink. He might not be the drinking sort and didn't plan to get drunk, but he thought alcohol might help loosen him up some.