The sun was just starting to set. I walked out of my cabin, feeling only slightly self-conscious in my costume. Percy and Grover and I went for a theme: Harry Potter. We were the golden trio. Percy was Harry, Grover was Ron, and I was Hermione. We looked pretty good, if I do say so myself. It didn't take much to make my hair resemble Hermione's. Of course, neither of the boys really understood the costumes because no matter how hard I try, I can't get them to read it. They just want to watch the movies but I told them they weren't allowed until the books are read. So they've given up. But oh well, I've told them all about it anyway.

I started on my way to Percy's cabin. All I could think about was how much I didn't want to go in the Haunted House. I took a deep breath. My Gryffindor robes billowed around me.  I'll admit, that made me feel pretty cool.

I was just about to open the door to Percy's cabin, when someone on the inside beat me to it. I only had time to register bright green eyes before he swooped me into a hug. When he put me down, he leaned over and gave me a kiss. We might have stood there like that for a little longer than I'd like to admit.

"You know," I told him after we started walking towards the party, "it's a little weird in these costumes because Ron and Hermione are the couple, not Harry and Hermione."

"Wise Girl? Does it matter?" His tone and face were bored, but his eyes told me he really did care.

"Suppose not."

He laughed. "Good." I looked at him; he made a pretty good Harry. Jet black, horribly messy hair. Bright green eyes. Fairly tall.

"I still want you to read the books, Seaweed Brain."

"Alright, how about this: if you read them to me, I promise I'll listen."

"Really?" I asked, super excited.

"Sure. Hearing your beautiful voice for hours? Sounds great to me."

"Percy," I murmured, blushing, swatting his arm. He gave me his lopsided grin.

"Yo, fellow wizards!" yelled a voice behind us... in a bad British accent. "You forgot your redheaded mate!"

"Nice accent, Grover," I replied in between laughs. He bowed.

"Since you two are both afraid of spiders tonight, I, the wonderful Harry Potter, shall protect you both!" exclaimed Percy, puffing out his chest.

I felt a warm feeling in my chest. Percy really did listen to my book rants. I was going to reply but a sudden gust of wind took my breath away. Jason landed next to us with Piper in his arms. Percy about fell on the ground laughing at Jason's costume.

"Really... stepping up... to the part... eh, Superman?" he laughed, trying to catch his breath. Jason was literally Superman. Piper was Wonderwoman. 

"You're a good one to talk. Plus, I thought you were British, not Canadian."

"Muggle." Aw, he pays really close attention.

Just then a crackling intercom-type sound filled the air, followed by  Travis Stoll's voice saying, "Alrighty losers, who's ready to wet their pants?"

We met up with Frank and Hazel on the way to the Big House. Frank was going as the dog, Dug, from the movie Up and Hazel was Russell. Frank was literally a golden retriever. It was pretty cute.

"Where's Leo and Calypso?" I asked no one in particular.

"They helped build this, so they're probably already inside," Jason answered.

"Leo and the Stoll's built this? Yikes!" Percy announced. We all laughed.

We went inside. I held Percy's hand tight. We weren't in the "haunted" part yet, but I still was leery. And I'm allowed to just hold my boyfriend's hand. Grover started shouting spells that weren't even real and waving his replica-of-Ron's wand around.

"Careful, Grover, you'll stab someone's eye out!" Katie Gardener shouted across the room.

"Nah, I'm a wizard. I know what I'm doing!" Several people laughed.

We found Leo and Calypso, who were also trying to find us.

"Hey guys! Zhang, you look so cute, I just have to." Leo proceeded to rub Frank's ears. In return, Frank growled.

"Come on, where's your guys' costumes?" Piper demanded.

"I'm a hot mechanic. And she's the hot mechanic's equally hot girlfriend," Leo replied, pointing to himself, then Calypso.

"Tragically, it's true." Calypso rolled her eyes, but linked her arm with Leo's. Leo's nose caught on fire. All of us broke into fits of giggles.

Connor stepped up to make an announce but a piercing noise cut through the air first. It sounded like... a monster?

"There's been an invasion. Attack!" my brother, Malcolm, screamed, looking out the window.

"How did they get in?" Hazel asked me hurriedly. 

"Borders are weak on Halloween." Did I mention I hate Halloween?

The horde of campers scrambled outside, grabbing weapons, putting on armor. Preparing to fight the sea of monsters that were charging down the hill right towards us.

Okay, so I lied. There's going to be another part. I was going to have a battle and end it there, but then I decided that wasn't good enough. Even though tomorrow is November, I'll finish it then. So consider yourselves lucky, now you'll get a longer and better story. Happy Halloween!

P.S.       I don't have rights over  UP, superheroes, or Harry Potter. All great things, though!