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     "PUMPKIN PICKINGGGGG," Meda screamed when she saw Alec and me making our way toward her.

     "She's embarrassing me," Alec whispered groaning.

     "I know but you love me anyways," Meda giggled taking us to a carriage.

     "I have never seen this side of her," I said laughing as I was dragged by Meda.

     "That's because it's Halloween," Meda said clapping her hands as the carriage took off.

     "I really think we should be concerned," Alec said still in a state of confusion.

      "Backstabbers. I'm sitting right here," Meda said with mock offense.

     I rolled my eyes at her antics, "It was meant for you to hear!"

     "What are we supposed to do with these pumpkins," Alec asked confused.

     Meda's eyes lit up, "We're going to carve out the faces of our least favorite professors of course!"

     "I'm liking that idea," Alec said with a smirk.

     "I claim Dumbley Dore," I shouted.

     "Why'd you have to take the good one," Alec pouted.

     "Not my fault you were too slow," I said laughing.

     As soon as we reached Hogsmeade, Meda led us to what seemed to be a pumpkin patch. I had to admit, the little pumpkins were actually cute compared to the other wonky-looking ones. The small ones fit right into my hand.

     Picking up a small pumpkin I said, "I'm choosing this one!"

     Meda rolled her eyes, "What's the fun in getting a small one? I'm getting that big one over there!"

     Talk about sassy.

     "I'm taking a small one too, it just looks better," Alec agreed picking her own pumpkin from the patch.

     "That's pumpkinist," Meda said with her lips pursed.

     We all looked at each other and burst out laughing.

     "Merlin that was funny," I said calming my stomach down.

     After paying for our pumpkins, we had some time to kill. While Alec and I just held our pumpkins, Meda had to use an Undetectable Extension Charm on her bag to fit the big pumpkin she had chosen.

     After a bit of shopping, it was time to get back to the carriages so we trotted along before we missed it. I had some great plans for this pumpkin after my amazing idea to carve out Dumbledore.

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     Tonight was Halloween so we were all gathered around. There was a party in the common room later tonight but we were just killing time before the girls and I would get ready. I was just excited about the firewhiskey that would be provided by Amycus, Alec's twin.

     Our beautifully carved pumpkins decorated the Slytherin common room. Mine was Dumbledore with a Silencing Charm. Meda had carved Professor Binns, which was expected with the naps she had in that class. Alec's least favorite being Filch since he always caught her sneaking around.

     "I think they are interesting beautiful," Bella complimented.

     "Is that a compliment I hear Trixie," Meda asked with a smug smile.

Bella rolled her eyes, "You're delusional."

"They are revolting," Evy said making gagging noises.

"SHUT UP EVAN," the three of us yelled.

"I mean he has a point, they are scarily realistic and—never mind," Rab stopped midsentence after receiving a glare from all of us.

     "You got Dumbledore to shut up for once," another voice said laughing at my pumpkin.

     "Amira," I said my tone of voice piping up.

     "Haven't had time to talk to you," Amira said giving a sheepish smile.

     I smiled back, "No problem, we should hang out next week!"

     "That would be really great," Amira said turning to leave.

     "She's hot isn't she," Barty said staring at her leaving.

     Evan smacked him, "Get your head out of the gutter, she's the new Slytherin chaser."

     "Evan didn't you think it was a bit weird how private she was," Reggie asked finally speaking up from where he was beside me.

     I sighed, "Has it ever occurred to you that it's none of your business?"

     Rab burst out laughing, "What did you do now Reggie?"

     Reggie put his hands up in defense, "Nothing, I swear!"

     "Girls are less trusting than guys. You would know if you guys ever had a female on the quidditch team," Alec added.

     "Damn what did you do," Barty asked chuckling.

     "They just snapping at me for no reason," Reggie said rolling his eyes while laughing.

"And he wonders why," Meda said laughing.

     Reggie groaned, "Ugh! I give up!"

     I pulled his cheeks, "We were just messing with you."

     He swatted my hands away, "I'm not a baby."

     "Aw our little Reggie is a baby," Rab said in a high-pitched baby voice.

     "Barty get the milk for the whining baby," Evy continued playing along.

     "Of course, can't leave the baby hungry," Barty snickered.

     Reggie rolled his eyes and threw a cushion at all of them shutting up the fits of giggles.

     "I think it's time for us to go get ready," Alec said dragging Meda and I to their dorm.

     "What should we wear," Meda asked running over to the closet and pulling it open.

     Alec ended up wearing a black off-the-shoulder dress and Meda with an emerald green spaghetti strap dress. I decided to wear purple once more but the next time I was dressing up, I would be choosing a different color.

     When we descended the stairs, the party was already in full swing. Amycus saw us and gave us each a shot of firewhiskey to get the party started.

     "You look hot," Reggie said staring at me up and down.

     I laughed, "Obviously, it's your favorite color."

     "You would still look hot either way," Reggie said taking my hand and leading me over to where the rest of our friends were.

     "Syl, put your hands on Reggie's chest and smile," Rab said holding up a camera.

     I posed, "What's the picture for?"

     "For memories! We're going to be 7th years next year," Rab said wiping an imaginary tear.

     "So dramatic," Reggie said rolling his eyes.

     "We're playing truth or dare. Get over here," Evan yelled gesturing the three of us to make our way there.

     "Alec, truth or dare," Barty asked.

"Dare," Alec answered immediately.

"Go snog Avery and then come back without saying anything," Barty dared.

     Alec and Caspar Avery had a small fling last summer since their families had taken a trip to Paris, France together.

Alec walked over to Caspar who was situated between Severus Snape and Wulfric Mulciber and sat on his lap grabbing his face and kissing him. He seemed a bit surprised at first but then pulled her closer and attempted to deepen the kiss. That didn't work out since Alec got off his lap and made her way back with a smirk.

"He deserved that after ignoring you," Meda said.

I nodded agreeing.

"Evan your turn," Alec pointed.

"Truth," he said after a bit of thought.

"Pussy," Rab muttered under his breath.

"Drink up," Alec said handing him the Veritaserum.

"Oh fuck," Evy groaned regretting his decision.

"Who did I catch you with in the broom closet last week," Alec asked.

Evan covered his face, "Marlene McKinnon."

"A Gryffindor," Rab said shaking his head in disappointment.

"But you have to admit that she is hot," Barty said with a dreamy smile.

Reggie rolled his eyes, "You think everyone is hot!"

"He's got a point," I agreed.

"Syl, truth or dare," Evan asked changing the topic.

     I thought for a moment, Evan's dares would be bad, "Truth."

     "Drink up," Meda said handing me a vial of Veritaserum.

     "Do you love Reggie," Evan asked with a seemingly innocent and cheeky smile.

     Reggie looked at me waiting for my answer.

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𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐚'𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬
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another updateeee!! i skipped a little ahead to halloween so we would be a bit closer to christmas. i wonder what sylvie will answer to that question.

don't forget to vote and comment!

these r the girls' fits but u guys can imagine it however you like. i tried to incorporate it to feel like halloween without doing costumes. a costume party does sound better tho...

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