"Sorry for the delay, there's always something to deal with," Adrian apologized to the friends who had come for the party in the courtyard by the lake.
Having bought such a large estate and officially moved in, it only made sense to invite some friends over for a party to celebrate, right? But those high-profile business figures could be spared; they could be entertained enough in London's hotels. The private estate parties were better suited for inviting people he had worked with in the film industry, like the "Harry Potter" movie cast.
"No worries, I think everyone here understands," Chris Columbus said with a smile.
"We all know you're a busy man, Ed," Rowling chimed in, her tone teasing.
Production on "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" had already officially begun and was expected to finish by year's end, before the release of the first movie, and for that, Columbus had lost quite a bit of weight. Adrian really admired his dedication to the work.
