So, we're planning this really cool Hallowe'en party...

Jughead P. Jones · 08-30-2006, 10:46 AM

I know Hallowe'en isn't for a couple of months, but I have to book the night of October 28 off so I can help out with a Hallowe'en party that my older sisters are planning together for their kids and a few of their classmates. (and, by few, I mean the whole classroom)

Before I go on, I should state that my sisters and I are huge fans of the Harry Potter series, and we know far more about the book series than we really should.

So, we figure...why not create a Hallowe'en party where we turn my sister's house into Hogwarts, and where we adults dress like the characters in the book and where the kids are students?

That's exactly what we're doing.

All of us are excited about this project, and we're starting to plan it out right now so we'll be ready. My sibs have done a lot of preparation. Last Hallowe'en, they stocked up on old Harry Potter costumes, and they've actually ordered bits and pieces to help transform the house into Hogwarts.

All of us have been given parts to play as well. For instance, one of my sisters has really curly hair, so she's going to brush it out to play Professor Trelawney...and, my brother-in-law is playing the role of Mad-Eye Moody. Should be quite hilarious. We also got a couple of people to play Madame Sprout, Snape and Hagrid. As for me, my role will be largely behind the scenes. Apparently, I'm in talks to be the sorting hat, where I will be sorting my 6 year old nephew and his friends (consider them first year students at Hogwarts), and I'll also be playing a Hogwarts prefect that shows each group to a different class. As of right now, we still need a Dumbledore, a McGonagle, and Cornelius Fudge...but we'll see.

All the kids will be sorted out into the 4 houses (Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw), and at each station, they'll be awarded points, where the winning house gets the house cup, but we plan on having prizes for all the kids. And, we're also going to work out a special Hogwarts menu that includes things like pumpkin tarts, and making our own bundles of Bertie Botts Flavour Beans for the kids to munch on.

And, outdoors, we're even going to hang up old brooms, golden ornaments to look like the snitches and other things to make it look like a Quidditch tournament is actually going on.

If all goes to plan, this could be the best Hallowe'en party ever!

We've got a lot of ideas in store, but we're always looking for more. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Gemini Cricket · 08-30-2006, 10:53 AM

You should dress someone up as the Whomping Willow with branches and leaves on them. Put them outside and have them surprise jump guests as they arrive.

Jughead P. Jones · 08-30-2006, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

You should dress someone up as the Whomping Willow with branches and leaves on them. Put them outside and have them surprise jump guests as they arrive.

That is a really cool idea! Some of the little kids might get scared, but the older kids would love it!

wendybeth · 08-30-2006, 11:04 AM

It might be fun to have a sort of mini Diagon Alley, where you have booths or stations set up representing some of the stores- the kids could go through this prior to being sorted. (Give out play wands, candy, etc).

Jughead P. Jones · 08-30-2006, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by wendybeth

It might be fun to have a sort of mini Diagon Alley, where you have booths or stations set up representing some of the stores- the kids could go through this prior to being sorted. (Give out play wands, candy, etc).

I REALLY like the Diagon Alley idea. Since it's my sister's house that will be hosting this event, maybe we could do Diagon Alley in her garage or something. That would be interesting.

Morrigoon · 08-30-2006, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

You should dress someone up as the Whomping Willow with branches and leaves on them. Put them outside and have them surprise jump guests as they arrive.

If you can find a car-shaped pinata, you could staple some leaves to the stick and blindfold and have the kids "be" the whomping willow trashing the Ford Anglia. (helps if you can find a blue car, but chances are you'll have to settle for red)

Jughead P. Jones · 08-30-2006, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Morrigoon

If you can find a car-shaped pinata, you could staple some leaves to the stick and blindfold and have the kids "be" the whomping willow trashing the Ford Anglia. (helps if you can find a blue car, but chances are you'll have to settle for red)

That is another great idea! We actually sell car pinatas at the store I work at, but I think they're all yellow and red...

...but, we could always repaint it with non-toxic paint.

Snowflake · 08-30-2006, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Morrigoon

If you can find a car-shaped pinata, you could staple some leaves to the stick and blindfold and have the kids "be" the whomping willow trashing the Ford Anglia. (helps if you can find a blue car, but chances are you'll have to settle for red)

What a GREAT idea!

JPJ, this whole idea is just faboo. Can I come? If Heidi can't make it, I can sub for the Fat Lady and I would love it! PASSSSS-WORD?????

Sounds like a lot of work, but a totally great party

Jughead P. Jones · 08-30-2006, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Snowflake

What a GREAT idea!

JPJ, this whole idea is just faboo. Can I come? If Heidi can't make it, I can sub for the Fat Lady and I would love it! PASSSSS-WORD?????

Sounds like a lot of work, but a totally great party

Well...this party will be held in Canada...it's a bit far...

...though, we are still looking to cast some parts...

Gemini Cricket · 08-30-2006, 11:00 AM

And of course you have to have the long tables with the food and the cool centerpieces. Ooh! And floating jack o lanterns!

08-30-2006, 10:46 AM	#1
Jughead P. Jones Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Brockville, Ontario, Canada Posts: 404	So, we're planning this really cool Hallowe'en party... I know Hallowe'en isn't for a couple of months, but I have to book the night of October 28 off so I can help out with a Hallowe'en party that my older sisters are planning together for their kids and a few of their classmates. (and, by few, I mean the whole classroom) Before I go on, I should state that my sisters and I are huge fans of the Harry Potter series, and we know far more about the book series than we really should. So, we figure...why not create a Hallowe'en party where we turn my sister's house into Hogwarts, and where we adults dress like the characters in the book and where the kids are students? That's exactly what we're doing. All of us are excited about this project, and we're starting to plan it out right now so we'll be ready. My sibs have done a lot of preparation. Last Hallowe'en, they stocked up on old Harry Potter costumes, and they've actually ordered bits and pieces to help transform the house into Hogwarts. All of us have been given parts to play as well. For instance, one of my sisters has really curly hair, so she's going to brush it out to play Professor Trelawney...and, my brother-in-law is playing the role of Mad-Eye Moody. Should be quite hilarious. We also got a couple of people to play Madame Sprout, Snape and Hagrid. As for me, my role will be largely behind the scenes. Apparently, I'm in talks to be the sorting hat, where I will be sorting my 6 year old nephew and his friends (consider them first year students at Hogwarts), and I'll also be playing a Hogwarts prefect that shows each group to a different class. As of right now, we still need a Dumbledore, a McGonagle, and Cornelius Fudge...but we'll see. All the kids will be sorted out into the 4 houses (Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw), and at each station, they'll be awarded points, where the winning house gets the house cup, but we plan on having prizes for all the kids. And, we're also going to work out a special Hogwarts menu that includes things like pumpkin tarts, and making our own bundles of Bertie Botts Flavour Beans for the kids to munch on. And, outdoors, we're even going to hang up old brooms, golden ornaments to look like the snitches and other things to make it look like a Quidditch tournament is actually going on. If all goes to plan, this could be the best Hallowe'en party ever! We've got a lot of ideas in store, but we're always looking for more. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. __________________ "I shall call him Squishy, and he shall be mine, and he shall be my Squishy!"
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08-30-2006, 10:53 AM	#2
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	You should dress someone up as the Whomping Willow with branches and leaves on them. Put them outside and have them surprise jump guests as they arrive.
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08-30-2006, 11:04 AM	#4
wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	It might be fun to have a sort of mini Diagon Alley, where you have booths or stations set up representing some of the stores- the kids could go through this prior to being sorted. (Give out play wands, candy, etc). __________________
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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	And of course you have to have the long tables with the food and the cool centerpieces. Ooh! And floating jack o lanterns!
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