Hollywood Zenith

" Kate."

" Sami! Steve ran away suddenly, I don't know but he looked distraught." Kate rushed to his side feeling something was wrong.

" It's fine. He has something to take care of." He took her head as they began to walk inside. He was getting up to date with what's happening outside through his earpiece and knew it wasn't looking good.

Regardless of intensive search by his team, they were unable to locate the man or even apprehend anyone with connection to him. Jane was going through the journalist list trying to find any clues in there but Samuel knew the man was not that stupid to give his actual details.

He sighed and knew he lost this round. There would be people trying to dissect his interaction with him trying to find what they were actually implying there. He needed to be more careful in the future before that he asked Jane to scour the family archives to find any potential leaks if not bury everything regarding the organization and his involvement in Paris.

Kate wrapped her arms around his hand and said with a gentle smile," You know I am here if you want to talk about it. I don't know if I would understand but it can help-"

" I know. I will tell you everything once we go home for now, we should enjoy our little date." He squeezed her hand to let her know that he understood her worries.

They entered the theater to find all the stars standing in different group talking to each other. The movie was about to start which was why someone directed Samuel to his seat.

" Look who is finally here- Oh my, you got a pretty date." Columbus was the first to approach him. He stopped and observed Samuel's companion for a second because he had never seen her before.

" Of course, how have you been?" Samuel shook his hand. It's been some time since they met because Columbus only directed the first three movies after which he started doing other projects. He was only here because the studio invited him to the event.

" I am good. What about you? Your face have been making round in news these days. I heard there was a little incident in the press conference?"

" It was nothing. I fully expected such type of questions, it's part of the job if you are a public image. What are you working on these days?"

" Currently I am taking a break hunting for that perfect script."

" Kate this is Columbus, the first director I worked with." He introduced them and looked around to see where his friends were. Not to disappoint him, Emma, Rupert, Darren and Tom came running toward him.

Rupert came with his parents as usual, Samuel didn't understand how the man couldn't find any girlfriends. Emma was with Darren, Samuel didn't know if her parents were here of not but judging by their carefree appearance, he knew she must have told them to sit this one out.

Tom on the other hand was with a girl, it was his first time seeing him with anyone. He could tell how close they were from the way they were standing together.

" W-what? How?" Darren was flabbergasted looking at the ginger beauty standing beside Samuel. He was stricken by her beauty but more important fact was he had never seen her before! Did his best friend already got another girlfriend in few days?

Emma and others felt the same looking at the angel in white, when did he managed to pull this rabbit out of the hat!?

" Hello, I am Kate Coleman. It's an honor to meet you. I am a big fan!" Kate went to Emma side with an extended hand. She was respectable but her excitement could be seen on her face!

" Hello." Emma instinctively shook her hand which resulted Kate smiling ear to ear. It was her first time meeting a celebrity if she didn't include Samuel!

" Come on guys. Kate is someone I hold very dear in my heart so don't embarrass me alright?" Samuel chuckled. It was always fun to see their weird reaction to anything he did.

They started mingling, it was nice to see Kate was having a blast meeting his friends. Tom came and introduced his girlfriend who he was hiding for few months now. Unlike, Kate who was open and extrovert, Tom's girlfriend seemed meek and always stuck to his side. It was stark contrast to Tom's personality who always was perceived as lady killer among his friends.

The premiers were generally for cast, crew and studio executives. Samuel could see Stephen talking to his subordinates and other board members in the distance. He thought about greeting him but decided against it, he knew the old man would understand.

After few minutes, someone came to ask them to sit down. It was time for the movie to start as the lights inside began to turn dim slowly. Samuel sat with his friends with Kate beside him waiting for it to start.

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Opening scene was Harry having coffee in some unknown subway location.

" Harry Potter. Who's Harry Potter?" The waitress asked curiously.

"Umm, no one. Bit of a tosser, really." Harry said with a smile. He maintained his awkward personality while talking with her.

"Funny that paper of yours. Half an hour or so ago I could've sworn I saw a picture move." She inquired.

"Really?"

"Of course"

Seeing her knowing smile, he wanted to ask her something but kept on hesitating but after few moment he gathered up enough courage to say," Hey, I was wondering..."

"Eleven. That's when I get off." She anticipated and answered even before he finished asking the question. They were sneaking glances at each other for some time now and she didn't want to let this opportunity go.

"You can tell me all about that tosser Harry Potter." She said with biting her lower lip and went inside to do her job. Harry smiled awkwardly finally realizing that she already knew who he was and were just teasing him this whole time.

" I can't really picture you flirting like this in real life. There were few romantic scenes in previous movies so I often thought the real you would be the same but it was only my bad to getting my hopes up." Kate whispered in his ears.

" What are you trying to say? Do you want me to be more passive?" He whispered back. He knew that girls didn't like indecisive guys but he never cared about it because his real personality was direct and straightforward with a slight hint of hesitation where it was needed.

" I never said that. It's just I never saw you flustered about anything."

" I am always embarrassed. I just don't want to show it. I could remember the first time I saw you naked, do you know how hard my heart was beating-"

" Alright! I get it." She blushed. He was afraid someone else might hear their conversation.

The scene changed, with Harry and Albus standing outside a empty house. They went inside and after some investigation, Albus was poked the empty chair at the center of living room.

" Merlin's beard. No need to disfigure me, Albus." The chair morphed into a person.

"Well, I must say, you make a very convincing arm chair, Horace." Albus said with a smile.

"It's all in the upholstery. I come by this stuffing naturally." The person dusted himself and said," What gave me away?"

" Dragon's blood."

"Oho!" The old man stared at Harry standing beside Albus.

" Oh yes, introductions." Albus pointed toward Harry and said," Harry, I'd like you to meet an old friend

and colleague of mine: Horace Slughorn."

"Horace, well, you know who this is."

" Harry Potter." Horace said looking at Harry curiously.

" So, what for all the theatrics, Horace?"

" You weren't by any chance waiting or someone else, were you?" Albus asked seriously.

" Someone else? I'm sure I don't know what you mean." Horace acted dumb before saying.

"Oh, all right. The death eaters have been trying to recruit me for over a year." He shrugged knowing Albus wouldn't like his answer.

Kate was serious throughout the whole scene. Because she never read the books, she was finding everything happening on the scene fascinating.

" It's a bit scary isn't it? Everything looks more darker than usual." Kate commented.

" Well, after the last movie the director and the studio decided to portray everything with more seriousness behind it. In previous movies the threat was much smaller when compared to world destroying event that was the rise of Voldemort."

" Yes, I remember. What about this Horace guy? Is he on our side or a villain?" She asked.

" I should tell you but that would take the fun out of the movie. Just keep watching you will eventually find out and then you can make your own judgement."

" Alright but I feel like we are missing something." Kate looked around and knew what it was.

" Popcorn! Do they not serve it here?"

" Hahaha, I will ask someone to bring it."

" I want one too!" Emma who eyes were fixed on the screen almost exclaimed hearing the word 'popcorn.' Samuel pulled out his phone and starting arranging for some snacks for his friends.