Party!!

[Bellatrix Black]

Far enough away from the whomping willow, but just before the Forbidden Forest, there was a hubub surrounding a large tree with moss growing up the trunk in tattoos. The frenetic beat of a drum could be heard, as well as the wailing of a guitar and accompanying vocals. Upon closer look, one would see that there were many tables out, laden with enough food and drink to feed a large army. Roughly twenty students were rushing about, hanging up decorations and fixing drinks. A large area had been cleared out for dancing, and several first years were already making fools of themselves there.

Bellatrix Black felt a bit important as she oversaw the last, final details of the party. It was the first party of the year, and she intended for it to be awesome. She had just had some of the first year boys hang up the decorations (chinese lanterns and dragons) and some other boys from Slytherin put out large kegs of the latest brew from Rosmerta.

Although she was pretty sure that the teachers wouldn't object to a bit of a get together, she hoped that no one decided to be a spoil sport and ruin the party. After all, she had gone to the effort of getting a live band and enough entertainment together to satisfy everyone and anyone at Hogwarts.

Open invitation would mean that everyone would show, and possibly result in the most amazing social scene of the year. This was going to be good.

[Scarlett Archer]

Scarlett arrived rather early it seemed, but she preferred that to being late, even if some people considered that fasionable. Scar wouldn't miss this for the world; she loved parties, functions, the whole lot. Whenever there was a momentous occasion or event, she loved to be there; perhaps it made her feel important. Although her cousins often complained about them, Scarlett couldn't see what all the whinging was about; after all, who didn't love to show off? Scar was no exception to this.

So the first thing she did as she arrived, was waltz over to Bellatrix, as she knew her from their meeting some days previous. "Hello," she said casually, tucking a strand of platinum blonde hair behind one ear. Scarlett noticed earlier that Bellatrix seemed to be conducting the st-up, and concluded that she probably had some part in the organisation. "My, this looks well-organised." she complimented, observing the surroundings and the live band. "Should be interesting... after all, it's not every day that we get to have a party at Hogwarts."

[Emmeline Vance]

Em paced around the Entrance Hall,wondering if she should go outside and go to the party that was being hosted by one of the Black sisters. She wondered if anyone besides her lamewad brother would be there that she knew. The Archer twins were probably studying, or doing something just as important. And she wasn't on good terms with Narcissa Black, and she didn't really know Scarlett Archer that well, even though if she was at nice as her brother and sister, maybe she could talk to her. She was already out there, and so was another Black sister, Bellatrix. She guessed that Bella was running the affair. But she didn't know if she had anyone else to talk to, and she didn't want to be alone.

Then she was tapped on the shoulder.

[lily]

Lily was standing right outside of the party, having second thoughts about going in. The party was being hosted by one of the Black sisters. More than likely, Bellatrix. She seemed most likely to start a party.

Lily blinked and walked into the party. There were a few other people there. Two seemed to be talking, a fair bit away from were she was standing. Lily strayed off to the side, near the food and drinks.

[Sydney and Braedon Archer]

((Em, just to let you know, the Archer twins and Scarlett aren't brother and sisters. They're cousins.))

Braedon had begun to wonder whether or not everything was alright in the head with his sister. First she had decided to walk up and introduce herself to someone of her own accord, a rare event to be sure considering her usual shy demeanour. But now, she had chosen willingly to put herself in an awkward social situation, and to drag him along with her. What was the world coming to?

A small smile was on her face as she stepped into the area where the party was being held. As she looked around she saw a few familiar faces. Emmeline was standing some way away from her, cousin Scarlett was talking to Bellatrix Black and her brother seemed to be looking apprehensively toward the snack table. Sydney rolled her eyes. It would be just like Brae to be thinking of his stomach right now. "Well go on then," she said good-naturedly, pressing him on the shoulder with her index finger. Syd would follow.

Shrugging as though it wasn't all that important, Braedon sauntered over to the snack table, hiding a grin from his twin sister.

Sydney had no interest in anything at the table so instead she allowed her eyes to gaze around the party, taking in the sights. A few metres away was a girl with red hair in a Gryffindor uniform. Looking over to her brother, she decided he would be a while. Casually, she walked over to the girl. "Hi," she said with a smile. "I'm Sydney."

As Sydney introduced herself, Braedon turned around with assorted sweets and chips in his hands. He noticed that once again, she had defied everything he knew about her. Why was she so social all of a sudden? He walked over to stand next to his sister without a word, munching quietly on some chips.

[Narcissa Black]

Narcissa made it down to the party her sister was hosting without any problems. She passed a few other kids, but continued on her way until she met up with Bella. Bellatrix was talking to the blonde Gryffindor that Narcissa remembered to be Scarlett Archer.

"Hey, Belle," she said with a grin. "This looks amazing. Do you need any help with last minute set-up?" She wasn't sure if there was anything her sister would have her do, but if there was she was willing.

"Hey, Scarlett," Narcissa greeted the other. "You excited?"

[Scarlett Archer]

As they were joined by the youngest Black daughter, Scarlett greeted her with a smile. "Hey, Narcissa," she replied casually. A half-smirk played across her lips as Narcissa asked if she was excited. "Of course. This is probably going to be the social event of the year, if not the most exciting thing that happens here in a long long time..." Surveying her surroundings, she caught sight of her cousin Sydney talking to the mudblood, Evans, and narrowed her eyes in disgust. Syd probably doesn't know the girl's heritage, but Brae should have known to drag her off as soon as he saw the red and gold trim... she thought to herself disapprovingly. Shaking her head to dislodge her thoughts of annoyance, she returned her attention to the conversation with Bellatrix and Scarlett. Tonight, her cousins could take care of themselves for once.

[Bellatrix Black]

"Hey Cissy!" Bella said excitedly, draping her arm around her little sister and giving her shoulder a squeeze. "I'm glad to see you here. Now I can get you good and solidly drunk, put a stain on your perfect record."

She turned back to Scarlett. "Yeah, well, I decided to liven things up a bit. You know -- we can't have all of us being perfect little students, eh? And besides, what's a drink or two between friends. Unless one of the Slyth boys decides to duff up some poor Gryffindor first year, I think it'll be all good. Besides, we're on our honour not to harrass anyone, so cheers." She raised her glass and her eyebrow, smiling crookedly, no doubt resembling her younger sister Andromeda greatly.

[Emmeline Vance]

Em turned around. It was just Peeves. She sighed, and walked outside towards the fabulous party that was on the grounds. She saw the Black sisters, Cissa and Bella, who was hosting the occasion, Scarlett Archer, The Archer twins, studious Sydney and gorgeous and athletic Braedon, and that other girl, Lily? Lily.... ohh, what was it? Evans! She'd met everyone at the party except her. TIme to be gutsy. Gulp. She grabbed a dark green and black Slytherin mug from the table, and walked over to the pretty slim girl.
"Hi, I'm Emmeline Vance. You are?"

[Narcissa Black]

Narcissa frowned. "I'm not about to get drunk," she frowned, turning away as Bella drank. "You know that I don't even like that stuff."

She caught Scarlett looking at two Slytherins. "Oh, are those your cousins?" she asked, suddenly remembering the students that the Gryffindor had told her about. "The one's in Slytherin?"

[Scarlett Archer]

"We certainly need it, too," she commented as Bella told her the stratergy to liven things up. "A few times I thought I'd die of boredom here... wouldn't want the teachers to find out though. Even if we're not doing anything wrong they're likely to break things up, just for the sake of it." A small, half-grin half-smirk was on her face as Bellatrix took a sip of whatever concoction she had aquired. Scarlett made a mental note to get some herself, only a little while later.

As Narcissa asked her a question, she turned to nod at the younger Slytherin girl. "Yes, that's Sydney and Braedon... Brae deserves his spot in Slytherin but I have no idea how Syd got there... though I suppose she doesn't really fit in with any of the other houses anyway." she replied with a shrug. "Of course out of everyone she would approach the mudblood first," she began with a roll of her eyes, before quickly adding to the sentence. "Not that she knows about Evans' heritage anyway."

[Raphael Leoni]

Raph walked into the party feeling like a sour thumb, sticking way out and above. Naturally, he always did, but that was merely because of his reticent nature. He hadn't had a beer in ages, and he was hesitant to drink one now. After all, he was the sloppiest drunk ever. He turned bright red and puked after only a few, and that was a turn off for most girls. Men who can't keep their alcohol are not exactly appreciated. But at this age, neither was a dizzying intellect. He had been curled up in front of the cosy fire, snoring slightly when some fifth year had awakened him and asked him if he was going to the party. When he had stammered and tried to decline her invitation she had rolled her eyes and told him in a condescending tone that she was not asking him out, no way in hell, she just felt badly that he was all alone. After that rather scathing remark she had flounced off to her giggling friends, leaving him in a state of confusion. So, what was there to do other than attend the party he hadn't really been invited to? But after quickly glancing around the area, he recognised no one -- save of course the more noticeable popular crowd like Bella and Narcissa Black, and their significant others. The entire Slytherin house was there, living it up, and it looked like no one had died yet. A good sign so far.

[Sirius Black]

Sirius Black couldn't help but swagger slightly as he walked toward the party, after all, he was the undisputed party king at Hogwarts. He didn't mean to brag, but he was well known among all the Houses, save Slytherin, as a consummate party crasher and partier extroidinaire. This lead many to believe that he was a shallow alcoholic, which wasn't too far off, but the fact was that Sirius Black was blessed with a high metabolism and a high energy capacity. Meaning: he could eat and drink all he wanted and not get fat, and he could also party until three in the morning and complain when his peers left to do homework or sleep.

Then again, this party was hosted by his less than beloved cousin Bella, and that might douse the flames of excitement right there. But Sirius Black was not one to be easily diverted, and his full attention was on the pounding music and swelling noise ahead of him. He ran a hand through his hair calmly, checked his breath, took a deep breathe, and walked in, hoping that Bella didn't catch sight of him straight of the bat and send him packing. After all, Roddy hadn't exactly been enamored of him the last time they had met.. But oh well. There were girls to meet, beers to drink, and a good time to be had. He'd worry about Bella later. He walked into the party quietly and unobtrusively, knowing that enough attention would come his way soon enough.