"I think they actually like them," says Peter from the Gryffindor table.

The four Marauders had arrived with one of the larger crowds of students to take their proper seats (and, yeah, bask in the fruits of their labour).

"Well, it is pretty fantastic," James says, watching the floating pumpkins glowing in their spots, and the professors observing them. "Happy Hallowe'en, mates."

"Happy Hallowe'en," Remus echoes, smiling.

"I can't wait to see McGonagall's face," Sirius says.