Not That Scary, Am I?

[Ai Nightray]

It was yet another year of spookiness and thrills for the still young Hufflepuff student, Ai Edogawa. It was her first time to actually participate in the castle's feast during Halloween. Of course, being a Third Year, one would expect that she had already attended at least during her first year. But as far as she could remember, she only dressed up during that time of the year and really didn't participate in the joys the feast had to offer. Of course, this year was different. She really wanted to enjoy her stay this time and was really up for the fun the Halloween time would have to offer.

This year, Ai had tried her best to look even just a bit spooky. She tried to be a vampire, "Not so good," she thought as she imagined herself a few days ago. She also thought that being a mummy was good, "Nuh-uh. Won't be able to breathe," she contradicted herself. And after a few more imaginations, she decided on being a ghost lady or white lady instead. She really didn't have to spend much on the costume. She only had to dressed in all white, powder herself a bit on the arms to make herself look pale and surely, put her long hair into use. She had placed it in front of her face, just enough that she can still see right through, and she even made sure that it looked a bit messy. And the last bits of her costume were bits of creepy crawlies. Toys, of course. Ai wasn't really one to handle the real things. She had a few on her hair and a few on her long dress. And when all was done, she made her way bare-footed into the Great Hall.

The Great Hall had so much to offer indeed during this time of the year. And she was sure glad she came. She had approached a few tables and looked at the delicacies presented nicely. She had to admit that they looked not only edible, but absolutely delicious as well, and she can't help but try them on later. She took a few more walks and tried to look around. There were quite a few familiar people, but of course, Ai was not one to start a conversation immediately. She scanned the area, looking for more familiar faces present.

 

[Kate Archer]

Kate had to decided to go all out this year for Halloween. It was after all her last last Halloween she may as well make the most of it. She was Cinderalla and she had to say she kinda liked her costume. For what it looked like it actually hadn't taken that much effort. The dress had been sent to her from her mother from a charity shop. It was obviously a very old dress and it suited what she had in mind completely. The broom she had found in the deeps of the quidditch press. It was ancient and she wasn't going to try it out for flying for fear something would happen. Then she had just done some back combing of the hair, and made herself look dirty and she was barefoot also which she hoped she wouldn't regret. Kate was sort of looking forward to the feast. It was something she went to every year and had been one event not filled with any sort of drama. She just usually met up with friends and chatted and ate food. A nice little evening out. It wasn't anything like she used to do as a kid. Halloween had been a great occasion. All the trick or treating and games. She had always liked Halloween as a kid but in a way for her it had just been a stepping stone up to Christmas because after Halloween, shops went wild for Christmas.

Kate finally walked out side of her dorm and out of the common room. There were all sorts of costumes floating around the place, some actually quite scary. Kate felt quite comfortable in her costume. She wondered would she see Stefan anywhere. She smiled as she remembered their random encounter down in the kitchens the other night. The pasta had been delicious and just what she needed that night. Needless to say she had slept soundly when she had returned and she had been sleeping soundly ever since. She had started wandering what the future held for the both of them. She loved Stefan but she had no idea what she hadn't fully decided on what she wanted to do when she left the school. She should probably start getting her act together. She wanted to get out there and start living. She walked into the hall and smiled at the sight that greeted her. All sorts of costumes everywhere. The place was alive with color and the buzz of Halloween. She walked in and was swallowed up by the crowd. She started looking for people she recognized, she wasn't that hungry so instead she got herself a glass of water. She saw someone in a sheet, with bugs etc stuck on. It was the hair that identified Ai to Kate. "Boo"She said said walking up behind Ai.

 

[Ai Nightray]

Picking up biscuits here and there had been like a habit for Ai as she saw one that looked delectable, unique and new. And of course, as expected of Hogwarts house elves, they we are absolutely delicious! She had liked them a lot and soon enough, her belly was full. She couldn't help but take one of each kind of biscuit as they looked totally edible and delectable and mouth-watering too. And it absolutely paid off. Feeling the fullness of her stomach, she began to just walk around the Great Hall taking notice of the students present there with her.

It wasn't long though before Ai had almost screamed by a sudden boo from behind her. Thankfully, since she was inside a huge crowd, she managed to hold back the scream along with her breath as she slowly turned around to see who the prankster was. If it was someone she didn't know, she would have totally yelled at the person for being rude, even if it was Halloween. But then again, the one who surprised her wasn't just any person, it was Kate, her friend. Finally, releasing the breath she was holding, Ai proceeded to hug the Head Girl. "Kate! You scared me, meanie!" she teased as she slowly let go and took a look at the older girl's costume. "You look great!" she complimented with a smile towards her friend.