roxy & byron // october 20th, 2023 [hogwarts]
"Oh, come on. We’re wizards and witches - Halloween’s practically our very own holiday. Have a little fun, why don’t you?" She chided, tilting the pointed hat on her head.
Byron nervously picked at the skin around his nails, tense gaze flickering back and forth from his book and Roxanne. "Halloween is not our holiday. Halloween, otherwise known as All Hallow's Eve, initiates the triduum of Allhallowtide, which is of Western Chritian origin, celebrating the martyrs, saints and all faithfully departed Christians. It is possible the celebration could be of Gaelic Samhain roots, but it has not been evidenced. Rituals were performed around special bonfires, which according to one source suggests were to scare witches their awaiting punishment in Hell. I don't think it is our very own holiday at all." Voice was meek and monotone, once he was finished, he looked up to observe her reaction.Â