Well, speaking as a Gryffindor, I for one wouldn't mind the Great Hall being decorated in Hufflepuff colours for the occasion. The Hufflepuff colours are quite appropriate for Halloween anyway, aren't they? The matter was brought up at the Prefects meeting this evening, but although I urged that the Prefects ask the Headmistress to reconsider, I'm afraid the measure did not pass.

Well, cheer up anyway, Mr Macmillan. The Fat Friar will enjoy a great deal of honour, and you still have the Halloween Feast to look forward to, no matter the colour of the banners on the walls.