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Perfect Match | Jily

It was with a flair that he’d slid on his mask before rounding the corner to the Great Hall- the only ones privy to the fact that he was the one hiding behind the deer facade were his fellow marauders. He considered himself clever, sneaky even, and the smirk on his lips was semi-permanent with the knowledge that no one knew his secret. Flirting suited with James Potter, but flirting with danger was his specialty. 

The hall was packed, an array of colors and outfits assaulting his eyes- some people had gone for legitimate costumes, but he was thankful that most of the other people around him had opted for a less themed look. There was a courage he felt, knowing his Marauders were by his side, but Dumbledore grabbing his hand and leading him out into the dance floor saw his heartbeat race with a sudden anxiety. Who was his most compatible match going to be? He scanned the room, noting several girls in eye catching gowns and men in suits that caught his attention in an unsettling way; was it going to be any of them? 

James was so consumed with looking at the people around him that he missed seeing the arrival of his match until she was right in front of him. Somewhere, deepinside of him, James was melancholy that it was a girl across from him... But that was surely the only complaint he could muster about his match. He felt his mouth go dry as he appraised her, his eyes feasting on the vibrancy of her dress and the glittering beauty of her mask, behind which he could see two lovely eyes. He immediately understood through her presentation why Dumbledore could see them as a perfect match. 

He ignored the brighter-than-usual twinkle in the Headmaster’s eyes as he felt her warm hand in his own. It was delicate and smooth, a direct contrast to his large callousy hands.  “It’s a pleasure to meet you.” He smiled earnestly, ignoring the tightness in his stomach. “I feel the need to formally apologize for any idiocy that might leave my mouth in the next few hours.”

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outfit: hogwarts halloween masquerade

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James Potter Masquerade Costume

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Peter Pettigrew Masquerade Outfit (As designed by James Potter)

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Remus Lupin Masquerade Outfit (As designed by James Potter)

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the holiday of halloween is revered throughout the world, in difference cultures and countries alike. it’s the one day of the year in which people can celebrate things that are normally viewed as dark or spooky, perhaps even paranormal and a little bit weird. it’s the one day every single year in which those who view their lives as mundane can take a chapter out of the extraordinary and become someone else. they can smear on some makeup or a touch of facepaint and put on the wildest costume, and for those next few hours, pretend to be someone that they’re not.

but what of those who live the extraordinary lives on a daily basis - what does this day look like for them? what is expected of them on this halloween night? for surely it’s not enough to play with some makeup and pretend to be a witch - not when they have the true knowledge of what magic can really do. what is halloween like for those who are dark, who are paranormal, who are seen as weird?

current time stamp: october 23rd-october 30th, 2016 weekly quidditch match: slytherin versus ravenclaw next full moon: november 2nd

halloween in hogwarts is a time for extravagance and celebration - it’s a time to enjoy the things that make the students stand out from the rest of the world. the professors take as much delight in these few days as the students do, as there’s a sense of mischief and wonder that takes over the corridors in these days. the celebration of halloween within the school have varied throughout the years in the school - sometimes a feast in the great hall, sometimes a festival in the village of hogsmeade. but it’s this year that the headmaster announces that it will be something new.

a masquerade, he says, to allow the students to partake in the tradition of putting on a different appearance for the evening, and perhaps become someone new, someone unfamiliar. as the murmurs of the students begin to grow, hushed whispers of both excitement and dismay at the thought of an event such as this, he raises his voice again, before any idea can get cemented in their heads. a piece of parchment is placed in front of them, scribbles of writing already able to be seen on the paper. it’s filled with various questions, which the headmaster begins to explain. more than just the concept of the masked dance, this will be a chance for people to see past the expectations and the judgements that they have already created of their fellow students. these papers and these questions will be used to pair people as dates based on their personality and their compatibility - and nothing more. 

at the end of the evening, whether the two people choose to reveal who they are to each other will be up to their discretion, but this evening will allow for the appeal of mystery and misdirection that is so closely associated with halloween to take place within hogwarts for the evening. 

this event is definitely more on the relaxed side, as it is a lead-in to the next event, which will be more structured! you can write about things that have to do with this event, but you’re not required to! you can write about club meetings, the quidditch match, ditching class, whatever - just stay within this week’s time frame. 

please fill this out, so that i can determine who your character’s match will be for the next event!

at this point in time, allurehq is open for interactions! thank you so much for your patience with me - be sure to tag all starters with #allurestart. and as always, if you have any questions, let me know!