Author's note: Thank you to Sammie for commenting on my last one, here is the next installment, sorry for taking so long, work got involved and I haven't had time to do any writing.

Disclaimer: As everyone knows, I own none of JK's characters, only mine, and I also don't own This is Halloween from Nightmare before Christmas, Memories by Within Temptation, and Before the Dawn by Evanescence

"Halloween Party"

Morning came early, Jocelyn's eyes flickered open to see Rosetta's head resting on top of her chest, and a light bed sheet was pulled over them. Jocelyn smiled down at her remembering every feeling she received the night prior. She dare not move she didn't want to interrupt Rosetta's sleep.

A few minutes later, Rosetta's eyes opened up and looked up at Jocelyn a smile already on her lips.

"Happy birthday beautiful, did you have a good sleep?"

"Yes I did, and you?"

"Very much so, come on, we better get ready, we're going to Hogsmeade today."

"Oh yeah, the trip today, I almost forgot, wow, so much going on."

Jocelyn got off the bed and headed over to the private bathroom to get herself ready for the day. The water was nice and warm upon her body. She took her time washing herself before turning off the water and drying herself off and wrapping the towel around herself before heading back into the room where Rosetta was now back in her robe and laying out fresh clothes for the day.

"You never cease to amaze me Rosie."

"What do you mean?" Rosetta asked looking up.

"Always laying out clothes for the day to make things perfect, never trying to doubt yourself on anything. Always looking so perfect."

"Josie, thank you, that means so much."

"Your welcome, if you want you can go shower, it's really hot in there still."

"Okay, here's your stuff, I brought some clothing from your room before we left."

"Thank you."

Rosetta left for the bathroom leaving Jocelyn to get changed into her dark blue jeans and her black and purple sweater. She combed through her wet hair and put it into a loose ponytail.

A couple of minutes later, Rosetta came out of the bathroom wrapped in her towel with her elbow length hair already brushed straight. The red that ran through her hair could not be seen with the black. Quickly as she could, Rosetta got changed into her dark blue jeans and purple and black sweater.

"Come on, let's go get some breakfast, I'm starving."

Both girls left the room and headed for the Great Hall, along the way they met up with Sammie, Lily Mel, and Andrea. All of them wore giant smiles on their faces causing Jocelyn to give the look of conclusion.

"Okay, I'm aware it's my birthday, and all but what gives?"

"We can't wait to take out later."

"Okay then, officially freaked out now."

"Well, happy birthday anyway, one more year and your officially an adult."

"Oh goody, can't wait," laughed Jocelyn.

The girls headed down the hall till they reached the Entrance Hall, leading to the Great Hall. Walking inside the room they saw the Marauders sitting half way up the table.

"Good morning girls, and happy birthday Jocelyn," said Sirius, James, and Remus in unison.

"Thank you boys."

Sitting down on the table, Jocelyn began to pile her plate with toast, fruit, and eggs before pouring herself a glass of pumpkin juice.

"So, we were thinking for today to take you out for lunch in Hogsmeade how does that sound?" asked James.

"Sounds awesome."

After breakfast everyone headed back up to the Common Room to collect their belongings and headed out once more. Jocelyn had no idea what else to expect with her friends and what they had planned for that day. When she saw Rosetta, she gave her a kiss on the cheek and held on to her hand all the way to the village.

One they got there, they went to a few shops to take a look around, and to stock up on their supplies for school. As for Jocelyn she kept she kept looking at her friends and searched their eyes to get an understanding of what they were planning. But none of them were spilling it. They dragged Jocelyn from shop to shop, but she lingered near the door not wanting to be there.

"Guys come on let's go, you've never seen me all tired and really fed up with just standing in one spot for too long," Jocelyn warned as she leaned against the walls.

"Five more minutes I promise you."

Jocelyn rested her head against the wall as she watched her friends continue their search and their stalling. All along the walls Halloween decorations hung up from fake bats to pumpkin decorations. Jocelyn had to admit that it looked awesome.

By lunch time all twelve of them headed for the Three Broomsticks for lunch. Entering the pub all of them found a spot near the fireplace and sat down.

James and Lily disappeared to get some drinks from Rosemerta. The others remained at the table talking.

"I still can't believe it's Halloween already, this is going way too fast."

"Tell me about it."

"So how does it feel to be sixteen?"

"Actually seventeen, and just about the same."

"I didn't know you were sixteen already?" a few asked dumbfounded.

"Yeah, most people keep guessing I'm only fifteen like they do about my cousins who are the same age as I am."

Time went by and James and Lily came back with trays of drinks and food. The others looked at them with amazement as they sat the food down on the table.

"Okay, there is still one more surprise, but it will have to wait for after. Dig in."

The others started to eat the good that was given to them and the drinks. Jocelyn stared at James trying to understand what was going on. She was somewhat use to her cousins surprising her, but no one else. Just after they finished eating, footsteps came toward them and a voice began to sing.

"Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Jocelyn, happy birthday to you," sang her friends and Rosemerta.

"Aw, you guys are so awesome, again."

"Blow out the candles and make a wish."

Jocelyn stared at the seventeen candles burning brightly on the chocolate frosting with purple writing saying, "happy birthday Jocelyn, have an awesome day!" Jocelyn thought hard about her wish and blew out all the candles in one breath.

"Okay, let's have some cake," cheered Sirius very eagerly.

"Easy boy, let's not rush things, especially the cutting of the cake," joked James.

Jocelyn picked up a knife and began to cut the cake into medium sized squares before handing them out to her friends. Everyone ate up, tasting the gooey chocolate in their mouths; Sirius of course couldn't help himself and started pigging out. In seconds his face was covered in chocolate, Jocelyn spit out her butter beer with the sudden laughter causing everyone else to start laughing.

"Sirius, you are the man of chocolate."

"Among other things," Sirius replied with a sly smile toward Sammie.

After everyone cleaned up their spots, they just sat there talking; Rosetta was the first to bring out her gift to Jocelyn.

"Josie, this is for you, I really hope you like it."

Jocelyn smiled as she pulled the gift toward her and took the card off first to read it.

"Josie have a happy and safe birthday, there is no one else like you but you. Love you with all my heart Rosie."

"Aw, sweeties thank you."

She began to tear into the wrapping paper till she got to a box, carefully opening the lid, inside she saw two porcelain fairies, one in black sitting on a half moon, while the other was wearing black except for the corset which was blue, this one was on a black horse.

"Rosie, I love it, thank you."

"No problem."

"Okay, this one is from Sirius and I," Sammie said handing another box toward her. Jocelyn read the card and began to tear into gift. Opening the box there was a black box sitting there with red roses and green vines wrapping around it. Taking it out, Jocelyn opened it up revealing a fairy wearing a purple and black dress spinning and a soft melody began to play.

"Sammie, Sirius I love it, thank you, you two are awesome."

Gift after gift Jocelyn's expressions got wider and wider with excitement. She received a mermaid sitting on a rock from Lily and James, a whale inside a globe from Amanda and Jaiden. From Remus and Mel they got her a picture frame with pictures of her friends inside with all sorts of aquatic creatures on the frame. From Andrea she received a music box with a vampire inside with her hands placed on her heart. From Raelene she got a coffin like diary and from Corbin a black book with a fairy in a purple dress on the front and an identical pen.

"You guys are so sweet to me," Jocelyn said in an awe voice.

"Your very welcome."

"This is the greatest day ever."

"And it only gets better, the dance is tonight."

"I am so stoked how could I forget? I can't wait for it, especially seeing Sirius in his outfit," said Jocelyn excitedly.

"Me either," giggled Sammie.

"I am now freaked out by this," admitted Sirius.

"You'll be fine."

The rest of the afternoon went by smoothly, when they were ready; everyone left the Three Broomsticks and headed back to the castle to get ready for the dance. A cool wind picked up as they neared the gates leading to the school.

The walk up the slops to the school was a short one in their eyes. Sirius kept trying to figure out what his outfit was going to look like, but Sammie and Jocelyn refused to tell him anything more about it.

Once inside the castle, Amanda, Raelene, and Corbin headed off to their dungeons leaving the others till Jaiden and Rosetta headed off to their Common Room. Leaving the others to head up to the Gryffindor Common.

Everyone immediately headed to their dorms without any words exchanged between them. They all wanted to get ready as soon as possible.

"Hey Lily, would it be all right if I could use our room while you use this on, I don't want anyone to know what my outfit is going to be."

"Sure, not a problem with me."

Andrea headed into the second bedroom while the other stayed in the first on to get changed. Jocelyn made her way to her wardrobe took out her costume and headed to the bathroom to get changed into her costume, leaving the others to get changed into their costumes in the room.

Down in the dungeons, Amanda was in her bedroom getting herself changed into her outfit, she pulled on a light blue dress that hung off her shoulder the top part hugged her chest nicely. It fell gracefully to the ground, hugging her body perfectly. She combed through her hair allowing it to drop around her body.

"Wow, this looks stunning," whispered Amanda admiring herself in the mirror as she put the last finishing touches of the costume on.

In the Ravenclaw Common Room, Rosetta had finished putting on her dress and put the last finishing touches to it. The next step was to sprout her wings. It usually wasn't a problem, and it never caused her much pain either. She focused no her wings and what they were suppose to look like. Taking a deep breath, Rosetta closed her eyes and began to think of brown near dead leaves sprouting from her shoulder blades.

Within seconds she stood there in her forest fairy costume and her wings. She admired herself in the mirror and smiled.

"This I like," Rosetta said smiling.

Back up in the Gryffindor Common Room, Sammie, Mel and Lily were still getting ready. Lily wore a knee length green torn hem strapless dress with translucent wings conjured up. She also wore green slippers finishing off the costume. Mel finished tying up her dress before pulling on her hooker boots. Sammie was still in the closet trying to get her costume on.

"Okay, I have no idea how to get…this…thing on!"

"Do you have it on at least?" asked Lily.

"As best I can."

"Come out then and we'll help you out."

"Do you think Jocelyn is doing any better?"

"You kidding me, she's been in the bloody bathroom for the last hour, I don't get it."

"All right, here it is, I need somebody to tie up the corset on this thing."

"Sure I'll do it. How tight do you want it?"

"Enough where I can still breathe."

"Okay, feel free to say anything if its too tight."

Mel began to tie the corset, pulling tightly on the strings causing Sammie to take in sharp breaths.

In the bathroom, in an ankle length black dress with straps hanging off her shoulders, on her forearms were black armbands. Jocelyn combed through long brown hair, it began to feel soft and silky at the end. She put down her brush placed her hands on the counter and looked at her reflection. She wore light pink blush with a silver star on her left cheek and a silver moon on her right.

"Man, I look so beautiful, time to summon my wings," sighed Jocelyn closing her eyes. She began to focus on black and silver wings that look like leaves. A bit on pain emanated through her body as the wings sprouted from between her shoulder blades.

"God, this is killing me. Well at least it doesn't last long," she groaned.

"Jocelyn come on, we're waiting!" shouted Sammie from their dorms.

"Coming!" Jocelyn called back, running her fingers through her hair, almost instantly her hair grew to her waist and black came through.

She ran back to the dorm, her raven hair flowing behind her. The others were standing there all set, Sammie now had her hair pulled back into a French braid with a brown waist coat over the white dress.

"Make no comments on this, I am ready to murder."

"Come on, Sirius would love it."

"He would love it even more if were on the floor."

Over in the guys' dorm, everyone was in their costumes; James kept rearranging the leaf shorts trying to get comfortable. Sirius stood there with the costume on, random scarves were placed in his belt, and three rings were on his fingers. A beard and mustache were conjured up; two beads were braided into the beard. His hair was longer; a few spots were made into dread locks. A few more beads were placed in there as well. A bandana was placed in her hair also.

"Dude, nice costume," laughed James.

"I wouldn't be talking leaf boy," replied Sirius stumbling over to his bed. A black eyeliner belonging to Jocelyn was in his right hand.

"Sirius, weren't you suppose to put that on?" asked Peter putting on the final piece of his costume on.

"I still can't believe they expect me to wear this."

"Um…hi, I'm in leaf shorts here and it's very comfortable."

"Well, I'm not going to worry about it. Hey where's Remus?"

"Right here, how do I look?" he asked stepping out of the bathroom wearing black pants, a while blouse with a few buttons undone and a black ankle length jacket over top. On his feet were black mid calf boots making the costume look perfect.

"Dude, you look awesome, Mr. Dracula."

"Definitely."

When the boys were ready, they headed to the Common Room where the girls were going to wait for them. Sirius kept the eyeliner in his hand so he could give it back to Jocelyn.

In the Common Room, the girls were sitting on the couches waiting for the boys to get there. Footsteps sounded on the stairs indicating that the boys were finally ready. James was in the front then Sirius, Remus, and Peter. The first thing Sammie saw on Sirius was he didn't have the eyeliner on.

"Sirius, why don't you have the eyeliner on?" demanded Sammie.

"I am not putting this on, I don't want to look like a woman."

"Guess what, it completes the costume."

"You don't expect me to put it on do you?"

"Give me the eyeliner!" instructed Jocelyn.

"Here, at least someone sees reason."

"Sammie, hold him done."

"With pleasure," Sammie said. She tackled him to the ground; she got behind him and held him in place while Jocelyn knelt beside him.

"Whoa, what the hell? Sammie get off me!"

"Not until we got that eyeliner on."

"Dudes this is not cool."

"Live with it. Oh and just so you know, you don't cooperate I won't go out with you any more."

"You're just saying that."

"No I'm not Sirius."

"Aw man, no fair."

"Now hold still," said Jocelyn as she began to apply the eyeliner. Sirius struggled but both girls kept him still. After three minutes of fighting, Sirius now had the black eyeliner on his eyes giving him the mysterious look.

"I hate you so much right now."

"I know, just remember, don't rub your eyes or you'll regret it."

"Duly noted."

Everyone headed down to the Great Hall where their friends were waiting for them. Andrea of course was already down by the Great Hall waiting.

"Oh just so you know, it is now the moment of truth of how my cousins look and what they're wearing."

"Sweet."

When they all got to the Great Hall, the first people they spotted were Andrea, Raelene, and Corbin who were wearing the darkest makeup and the freakiest Gothic costumes ever. Andrea was wearing a Snow White outfit, the skirt ended at her knees, on her legs she wore black leggings, on her feet she wore high heel mid calf boots. The top was black and purple she had puffy sleeves that rested on her shoulders and her hair was shorter than normal, she also wore a head band to finish off the costume.

As for Raelene she wore a long straight torn black dress with a low cut top exposing most of her chest. The sleeves were ripped as if she were just in a fight. Her chestnut brown hair was pulled back into a bun with strands of hair coming out and a silver tiara on top of her head.

Corbin wore a similar long dress with long sleeves; the colour was a mix of black, blue and purple giving it a dark, mysterious and bruised person. Her hair was the length of Raelene's hair to her wait and it was now black.

"Wow, you three look awesome."

"Thank you."

"All right, I have no clue who you three are."

"Well I'm Snow White from the muggle movie Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," replied Andrea. "Corbin is Sleeping Beauty, and Raelene's Cinderella. These are the Goth versions as you can tell."

"Very nice."

Rosetta headed over to Jocelyn and gave her a hug and a kiss before wrapping her arms around her waist. Jaiden and Amanda came over to them shortly after, Amanda looked very beautiful in the light blue dress. A silver tiara rested just above her forehead. Jaiden wore a simple black shirt and pants with low boots.

"See, I told you guys you would look cute."

"Thank you Jocelyn."

"No problem."

Just as everyone entered the Great Hall a steady beat started up a mixture of drums and violins and a piano.

"Boys and girls of every age

Wouldn't you like to see something strange?

Come with us and you will see

This our town of Halloween."

"What is this?" Sirius asked.

"Its muggle music, it's called 'This is Halloween,'" replied Jocelyn now dancing to the rhythm.

"What the hell is this shit?" asked Lucius over at a table with Bella, Severus, Evan, Rodolphus, Miranda, and Clarissa.

"It sounds like the type of music my sister and her friends listen too when their over," replied Miranda.

"God, what has this world come too?" Bellatrix asked annoyed. "So have you spotted your "Eye Candy" yet?"

"No, I wasn't bothering to look for her. I'm not to…as you would gracelessly put it 'pounce on her,' just yet, I'm biding my time."

"Whom…are…you…biding…your…time…for?" Miranda asked, between kisses she placed on Evan's lips.

"Jocelyn Dionysius."

"Why in the bloody world are you giving your time to her for? She's a worthless Gryffindor, just like my sister and a lot of her friends," Miranda scuffed outraged. "Besides, why would you want to even think of her, when you can have any girl falling at your feet?"

"Because Miss Dumitrescu, there is many things that Miss Dionysius and I have to discuss."

Back on the dance floor, Jocelyn and Rosetta were laughing as they went to sit down after a little while. Sammie and Sirius seemed to be having a time of their lives of the dance floor. Once in a while Sammie would issue a squeal of excitement as Sirius picked her up into the air and spun.

"Oh god, I don't even know if I can even dance any longer, my feet are killing me," laughed Jocelyn.

"Come one, one more dance, please?" begged Rosetta.

"Rosie, I would love to, but my feet are screaming for me to stop."

"Let me help, this will work."

Rosetta casted a spell on Jocelyn's feet but nothing seemed to have worked. Jocelyn gave her a quizzical look before Rosetta reached out a hand to her.

"Come on," Rosetta urged taking her hands and pulling her to her feet.

"Almost instantly Jocelyn's feet felt like they were on clouds, they no longer hurt any more. A soft tempo began followed by drums; Jocelyn turned her attention to the dance floor then back to her girlfriend.

"This was my parents song at their wedding day."

"Do you wish to sit this on out or are you okay with it?"

"I'm okay, I want to honour them."

"Come on, let's go."

Rosetta led Jocelyn on to the dance floor and wrapped her arms around her waist while Jocelyn's rested around her neck.

"Memories, memories, memories…

In this world you tried

Not leaving me alone behind

There's no other way

I'll pray let him stay

The memories ease the pain inside

Now I know why

"This is such a beautiful song. I cried when I played it after their deaths, it brings back so many memories of when they were alive."

"I understand, but it's always good to have these types of memories, hold them close to you."

Jocelyn rested her head on Rosetta's shoulder as they continued to dance.

"All of my memories

Keep you near

In silent memories

Imagine you'll be here

All of memories

Keep you near

The silent whispers, silent tears."

Jocelyn felt like she was on a cloud as she continued to dance with Rosetta. Spinning and twirling around, watching the different colours of costumes as they went by.

"Made me promise I'd try

To find my way back in this life

I hope there is away

To give me a sign you're okay

Reminds me again

It's worth it all

So I can go home

All of my memories

Keep you near

In silent memories

Imagine you'd be here

All of my memories

The silent whispers, silent tears."

"I love you so much Rosie, never forget that, you mean so much to me," Jocelyn whispered in Rosetta's right ear.

"And I love you too with all of my heart, no matter what happens."

They embraced as they continued to turn on the spot, feeling like they were the only ones.

"Together in all of these memories

I see you smile

All of the memories I hold dear

Darling you know I love you till the end of time

All of my memories

Keep you near

In silent moments

Imagine you'd be here

All of my memories

Keep you near

The silent whispers, silent tears."

The tempo began to slow down as the dancers began to stop dancing. Jocelyn and Rosetta remained in each other's arms until the song was completely over.

"Now I know why you love this song so much," said Rosetta in a quiet voice.

"It's so wonderful."

The others made their way over to the table where Jocelyn and Rosetta were sitting trying to rest their feet. Another melody struck up, Jocelyn knew it was going to be another fast song. A smile just played on her lips as Sammie and Sirius went back on the dance floor and began to have another great time.

"Are they always like this?" asked Jocelyn.

"Always, they were the only ones to lighten a mood at a party of like to make fools of themselves, which ever came first," replied Remus as they watched Sirius pick up Sammie and began to spin.

"Who do you think she'll hit first?"

"I hope it's my sister, she's close enough to them and I think everyone on the dance floor kind of got the hint to stay clear of them."

"You are so mean," laughed Jocelyn.

"Oh man, I'm tired, hey Josie where's you cousins?"

"Um…I think they're over there on the dance floor talking with I believe Wednesday Addams."

"Who?"

"Oi, we have to get you to watch these shows, from the Addams family, she's the daughter."

"Ah, cool."

"Would you ladies care for a drink?" asked James getting off the bench.

"Sure, that would be lovely."

James left the group, leaving the other to sit and talk.

"Today has been the greatest, did I tell you guys that yet?" asked Jocelyn.

"Yes and your welcome," replied Rosetta.

James returned with eight bottles of butter beer in his arms, everyone graciously took one and thanked him for it.

The song once more stopped and Sirius and Sammie returned to the table looking exhausted. Sammie's face was flushed from all the dancing she did.

"My god, that was so much fun, hey how come you guys are just sitting here?" Sammie said sitting down.

"Unlike the two of you, we're exhausted, and besides it's more fun to just watch you guys dance."

Over by the other table, Bellatrix and Rodolphus had finally sat done after finally dancing. Narcissa and Lucius had gone to the dance floor once more toe have another dance. Clarissa, Severus, Evan, and Miranda were still sitting on the benches.

"I don't know about you love, but I am not going back up there for another little while."

"Good, 'cause I am not going up there period."

"Oh come on love, at least one more slow dance later."

"We'll see."

"This is getting annoying, Evan come on, let's go for a walk, and I'm in the need to get some fresh air."

After a little while, a soft melody began to play, it almost sounded as if it were raindrops. Jocelyn got off the bench and led Rosetta to the dance floor.

Meet me after dark again and I'll hold you

I want nothing more that to see you there

And may tonight, we'll fly so far away

We'll be lost before the dawn."

"Mind if I cut in?"

Rosetta and Jocelyn both stopped dancing and turned to see Lucius standing behind them looking like death.

"That is if Miss Dionysius," he put emphasis on her last name. "Doesn't mind."

"Rosie, is it all right with you?" Jocelyn asked.

"Are you sure you'll be okay?" asked Rosetta with a worried expression.

"I'll be fine, I can take care of myself, I assure you," Jocelyn said kissing Rosetta's lips then allowing Lucius to take her further on to the dance floor.

"You look gorgeous this evening Miss Dionysius," Lucius said kissing the back of her hand then pulling her close to him as they began to sway to the music.

"Why thank you Mr. Malfoy."

"If only night can hold you where I can see you, my love

Then let me never ever wake again

And maybe tonight, we'll fly so far away

We'll be lost before the dawn."

"I know your secret Miss Dionysius," Lucius whispered into her ear.

Jocelyn's eyes widened with fear did she just hear correctly? He knows my secret! Just calm down Joss you overreacting. Maybe it's something else.

"I don't know what you're talking about Mr. Malfoy."

"Somehow I know that we can't wake up again from this dream

It's not real, but it's ours

Maybe tonight, we'll fly so far away

We'll be lost before the dawn."

"Oh I think you do Miss Dionysius, I believe you know exactly what I'm talking about. I know about your parents, your past, I know what is going to happen to your future if you don't listen to me now!"

"How dare you talk to me like that," Jocelyn replied outraged, trying to pull away from him, but his grip was too tight. Almost like a death grip.

"You have no idea what I'm capable of Miss Dionysius. So I suggest you co-operate. The Dark Lord, he's very interested in all that is happened with you. He thinks you are very strong after all this. He wants you to join us."

"Us?"

"Us. The Death Eaters well more of his bride of the Dark Lord. Such fight in you, you'd be perfect."

"I'd never lower myself down to the likes of you or any of your friends," she snapped, heat rising in her and her eyes burning with hatred.

"Maybe tonight, we'll fly so far away

We'll be lost before the dawn."

Chanting continued afterward giving a soft effect to the dance. Jocelyn still struggled in the death grip wanting nothing more to get free and away from him.

"It is you choice, Miss Dionysius. This is the easy way; I don't think you would like to find out the hard way. The Dark Lord will get what he wants. One way or the other!" Lucius replied as the slow music stopped and the upbeat returned.

Jocelyn quickly pulled out of his grip, gave him one last glare than took off out of the Great Hall.

"Hey, has anyone seen Jocelyn?" asked Rosetta as the dancers returned to the table.

"No, I haven't seen her, I thought she was with you?"

"She was then Lucius Malfoy stepped in, then I don't know, I was with her cousins."

Amanda and Jaiden soon re-entered the Great Hall after disappearing for a short time.

"Hey, have you…?"

"Seen Jocelyn? Yeah, she just went outside, she looked upset, what happened?"

"I don't know, but I'm going to find out," Rosetta replied.