Title: Halloween Reunion Characters: implied everyone who was on the side of Light Rating: G. Summary: At Halloween the Veil is lowered, and lost ones are reunited again. Notes: A special treat for our birthday girl, Lore, my fellow co-mod, shadowycat, and all the wonderful participants of this community. Enjoy!
A cool white mist flowed through the trees and passed over the full moon in a diaphanous haze, magnified by the glowing light that illuminated shapes and created stark shadows, reminiscent of a maze.
Movement could be sensed as rumblings through the forest floor, and the pungent smell of burning wood, sweet and spicy, wafted through the air once more.
A bonfire could be seen in the distance, with grinning jack-o-lanterns keeping watch about the stead. All manner of people were dancing, laughing, loving, and food was laid on blankets at the four cardinal points, an offering to the dead.
“Dumbledore, come dance with me,” Minerva said, both joy and sadness in her eyes, holding out a hand to her former Headmaster and guide. He laid his ghostly hand in hers and the two joined the circle of revelers, Luna and Snape just to their side.
Harry danced with his mum, crying but happy, while his dad danced with Ginny, his wife. Cho led Fred through the circle and George led Tonks, as Remus and Sirius manhandled various participants, to everyone’s delight.
The glen was filled with mirth, a chorus of gaiety and laughter and reunion, if only for tonight.