Open A Cluster of Westwicks

[Edmund Westwick]

((Open after Augustus & Theodore))

This was Edmund's final year at Hogwarts, and he and his brother had gone all out. They had long since overgrown their old spider costumes, one of which was seeing fresh use by their cousin. For the twins themselves though, every effort had been made for absolute realism in this year's costumes, and Edmund couldn't be prouder of how they looked. Although he saw the beauty in the spiders they were emulating tonight, Edmund remembered Professor Pendleton's reaction to their smaller costumes fondly, and wondered how much horror they would be able to spread through the student populace tonight. For the twins' final Halloween and birthday at Hogwarts, Edmund couldn't be prouder of their costumes tonight. Looking around the hall with his family, Edmund considered where they could best spread terror first. "Perhaps we ought to set up by the tables..." He commented to Theodore.

 

[Theodore Westwick]

Theodore had always enjoyed going to the Halloween feast with his brother for their birthday, even if he hated almost every costume he saw. Their own costume he was pleased about, especially with Augustus to accompany them. It was important to teach their cousin how to properly appreciate the holiday. It was strange that this would be the last time they would celebrate this day at Hogwarts, and he knew that Edmund was feeling the same way. He nodded at his twin's words, only to then realize he wouldn't be able to see it. "That is a good idea, everyone who will want something to eat will have to pass us." He said, pleased with that image. "They'll get a good scare." He added, then nudged Augustus along. "C'mon."

 

[Augustus Westwick]

Augustus was both honored and nervous to be with his cousins for this celebration. He was even wearing their old spider costume! It wasn't as scary as theirs, nor did it fit him very well, but he was very happy to be wearing it. it was a little hard to see in it, though, and to walk in it too. But he quietly followed his cousins, trying his best to see through the eye holes. "Can I eat a snack too?" He asked quietly as they mentioned the tables. He was pretty hungry.

 

[Analei Westwick]

Analei enjoyed getting dressed up for Halloween. It wasn't her favorite holiday, but she knew it was Edmund's, and she was more than happy for him to go with his brother and cousin; it was their last Hogwarts Halloween after all. It was a weird thought, that he wouldn't be there next year, but the Hufflepuff Prefect tried not to dwell on it too often. Instead, she dressed up as best she could for her boyfriend.
Analei entered the Great Hall as a broken doll, her eyes finding the Westwicks almost immediately. They were so cute! She made her way to them, not sure which of the creepy spiders was Edmund yet, but she grinned down at the one she knew was called Augustus. "Awwh, and you have a baby one too!"

 

[Edmund Westwick]

Edmund's grin was hidden under his costume as his brother agreed with his plan, and he made his way over to the tables with two other spiders in tow. The multitude of legs made their costumes nothing short of unwieldy, but it was worth it to bring an appropriate level of horror to their birthdays. He sighed softly at Augustus's question, shaking his entire body, as shaking his head would have done nothing. "You should have eaten before putting the costume on, Augustus. I'm not taking your head off and putting it back on for you." Shortly after admonishing his cousin, however, Edmund was entirely distracted from his family, the broad grin hidden under his head as Analei approached them. And her costume was scary. A bit cutesy too, but far scarier than the vast majority of the school seemed to think was appropriate for this hallowed evening. "Our cousin, Augustus." He said solemnly, nudging past Augustus to get close to Analei, and only then realising he couldn't possibly hug her with this many limbs, settling instead for a nod. "You look... horrifying. I love it." He grinned sheepishly.

 

[Theodore Westwick]

Theodore rolled his eyes at their cousin's words, but let Edmund deal with him. He was on the lookout for anyone they could scare, but instead they found Edmund's girlfriend. Theodore felt awkward around the girl, she seemed to be entirely the opposite of everything they stood for. Theodore was aware that his own girlfriend was very different from him too, but at least Zoe wasn't so... so normal. This girl was a prefect, a quidditch player, and a Hufflepuff. Theodore didn't get what Edmund saw in her, but knew better than to comment on his love life ever again. At least her costume was suitably scary. He sighed when the girl spoke. "That is our cousin." He said, though Edmund explained too. He wished he could tell her to go away, but knew he couldn't He spotted Zoe talking to some girl and wished she would come over to him too.

 

[Augustus Westwick]

Augustus sighed in disappointment when Edmund told him he couldn't eat snacks. He hadn't known that... so how could he have known to eat beforehand? He looked at the table with food hungrily, sad to be missing out on all those amazing things. From what he could see in the costume, it was all really tasty. He gasped softly when a scary doll girl talked to them, only to realize from Edmund's reaction that it was probably his girlfriend. He looked up at the older girl, wanting to ask. "Are you.. Edmund's girlfriend?" He asked in a small voice, muffled by the suit. She was pretty.

 

[Nicole Fisk]

Nicole had slipped away from her friends for a moment to grab a snack before true pinata destruction could commence. She'd been zero'd in on ice mice she'd spotted on one of the snack tables, already making her way over, mumbling a quick excuse me to the figures standing near the table. She had to double-take as she passed though, stifling a scream at the horrific creature standing in front of her. Too many legs, too many eyes, and hideously towering over her. Nicole stumbled back, spinning to turn away when she was faced with a second horrific spider creature. Balking, Nicole stepped back, bumping into someone else. She spun around, finally screaming when she encountered a third, smaller spider, looking directly into her eyes at eye-level. Flustered and terrified, Nicole grabbed the skirt of dress, fleeing across the hall to anywhere less spider-y than here. No ice mice were worth this.