Laughs, Cries, Screams and Shrieks, Oh Dear.

"That's technically nothing new y'know."

"Yeah, but I feel comfortable in this costume, since it is what I am."

"I thought you hated what you were?"

"I do. But the costume still feels comfortable."

"Oh.. kay then."

Caspian shrugged at his best friend's response to why he was wearing a werewolf costume when he already was one, and he hated being one at that. He supposed he understood why Nathan felt comfortable in the wolf costume, but it was strange. He got comfort from something that had caused him a lot of pain since he was a young boy. Caspian didn't pretend to understand anymore than he really did though. If it gave him comfort that was good, but he didn't really get why. The costume wasn't bad either, anyone who didn't know any better would think Nathan was a real werewolf. Oh the irony.

Cass put his jacket on quickly and while he adjusted it, he looked at Nathan who gave him a weird stare. "What?" He asked the Hufflepuff boy.

"You're supposed to be a Vampire, right?" Nathan inquired and Cass realized why he was looking at him the way he was.

"Oh. Yeah. I thought it would be cool for the best friends to go as the creatures that are mortal enemies." Caspian explained and Nate nodded. He couldn't help but have a hatred for Vampires, Cass understood that but he didn't like it. Cass didn't have a thing against either species, but that wasn't the case for either one of the species involved. They hated each other and Caspian wondered if it had ever been a different way at some point. He wished everyone would get along.

The Ravenclaw looked at the clock and said, "We should leave. We're gonna get there late if we don't." Nathan glanced at the clock and stood up from where he was seated. They exited the room where they'd gotten ready and headed down to Hogsmeade. When they got down to the village, they both noticed the party was just getting started but a lot of people were already there. "I wonder if everyone else is gonna come." He said softly, and Nathan shrugged. "Maybe they will."

The costume that she had felt so good about in the store and the dorm now felt ten times tighter and more provocative. Charlie, Sonia, and Grace were walking down the path towards Hogsmede were the largest of the Hogwarts Halloween parties was being hosted. A smaller, more intimate event was going on in the Hufflepuff Common Room and Charlie had narrowly chosen this event, mostly for the sake of Sonia being able to attend. The three had themed their costumes - Charlie was Catwomen, Gracie was Poison Ivy, and Sonia was Harley Quinn. Tibby Frank, Baird's friend, was also matching as Wonderwoman and would be meeting the rest of the group in Hogsmede.

"I'm going to lose circulation in my legs." Charlie stated plainly.

"Yes, I wouldn't stay still for too long. You'll need to do lots of dancing." Sonia smirked. Her outfit was slightly better than Charlie's, both fit and fabric wise. But it wasn't quite loose enough. Charlie could still see the handle of her knife where it was tucked into her tall boots. In fact all three of the girls costumes were just a little too tight and a little too low cut. That was the beauty and horror of Halloween as a teenager - you stopped dressing up like fairy princesses and pumpkins.

It wasn't that late but with the days getting shorter it was already quite dark out. Sonia led their small group down the path, lighting it with her outstretched wand. Other groups of students were walking both in front and behind of them, leaving a trail of small lights that were visible all the way back at the castle. As far as Holidays went, Charlie had always appreciated Halloween. She might have been considered a monster every day but at least tonight that was something to be proud of.

The girls reached the party in good time. The music was going, people were dancing, but it was not yet in full swing.

Charlie turned to the girls. "Now, who's going to dance with me?"

Nathan, the one who was usually the more outgoing and social one of the two of them, seemed like he didn't want to be there. Or more like he wasn't there, as in mind wise. He was obviously there physically but it seemed like his mind was wandering off to other places that weren't at the party. Caspian wondered if it had anything to do with the marriage law that had been placed. If it did, he hadn't thought it would have bothered Nathan that much.

Of course, he knew that Nate had a big crush on Charlie but he hadn't thought it would make things any different. He'd never told Charlie how he felt, so why did it really matter? Cass knew he was being stupid with his thoughts, but that was how his mind worked. The Ravenclaw sighed and looked at his Hufflepuff companion. "Nate? C'mon mate, you have to look like you're at least a little bit interested." he sighed at Nathan.

The Hufflepuff didn't seem interested at all though. How was he supposed to convince Nathan to try to have fun when he didn't even seem to be paying attention to him? If only Charlie were there, she would be able to get him to have fun. Caspian looked away from his friend and glanced around to see if any of the girls were there. He knew what they would be going as, since he heard them talking about it. Call it eavesdropping if you will, but it had been completely accidental. Besides he was sure everyone else would already know what they were going as, so it doesn't count as it anymore if it ever did.

He managed to see Charlie's Catwoman costume and he grinned. "I'll be right back." he told Nathan who was looking in the opposite direction for no one in particular and he headed toward the girls. "Hey guys." he greeted them with a smile. He glanced back at Nathan before looking at Charlie. "Wanna do something about him?" he asked, motioning toward the Hufflepuff boy. "He's a party pooper today."

At home, she knew, her brothers and sister were donning the same costumes the family wore every year. Having grown up on The Phantom Of The Opera, the entirety of the Bates family loved Masquerades and never failed to don the outfits and invite their friends over while passing candy out to the children that stopped by. Tris knew, however, that trick-or-treating wasn't the most normal Halloween tradition among those at Hogwarts. It almost seemed frowned upon. Trisha had made up her mind that morning to join her friends at the Halloween party in the Hogsmeade Commons, so after completing the homework she had waiting for her in her room, she had time to get ready.

Although it was technically Trisha's turn to get a new costume - the family rotated, if only to save money - she passed that right onto her sister so she could keep the blue and gold outfit from the year before. It was simple enough, but it fit her well. It wasn't as if she had anyone in particular to impress, anyways, so she pulled up her hair into a somewhat messy bun and headed out.

By the time Tris reached Hogsmeade, she knew the shoes she had chosen were going to kill her. Back home, there was never a danger of walking so much one's feet hurt. Casting a quick charm on them, she glanced about for anyone she knew. That was the trouble of Halloween, though, wasn't it? Trying to figure everyone out.

To her surprise, her eyes landed on the group of her friends, standing only a few feet away. While Tris often felt like the outsider, she really didn't know anyone else. Nothing was going to be allowed to spoil her favorite holiday. I'm a ghost "hunter," after all, Tris mused with a smile.

"Hello, all." She greeted lightly as she reached them. Tris had a feeling she had missed something as she looked from Caspian, Charlie, and the other girls to Nathan. Lifting an eyebrow - before realizing no one would see it behind her mask - Trisha toyed with her Halloween-themed bracelet, unsure what to do. She didn't exactly know any of them well enough to help.