Harry Potter fanatics and fellow North Dakota State students ventured to the Yule Ball in the Memorial Union Friday, for an evening of dancing, singing and plain leaving their living space.

Activities included dancing, quidditch, where participants could compete again each other to see which house would win, and wand-making with glitter included.

When first arriving through arches of white lighting, participants were encouraged to take a quiz to allow them to be sorted into the various houses of Hogwarts. Participants then received a wristband to signify their assignment to their house.

Attendees also were clad in sweats to formal attire to robes inspired by Harry Potter.

The snacks provided included, but were not limited to, candy wands, which are pretzel sticks dipped in yogurt and rolled in sprinkles.

NDSU students Amy Sawyer and Shay Radhakrishnan said they came out not only for their enjoyment of Harry Potter but also to socialize.

Andrew Ortlaw said he came out simply because he and nothing else to do, in fact he had only seen half of one Harry Potter film. He added he had no plans to make a wand, however he was called “Dobby” in middle school.

Mitchel Ellington said he did in fact like Harry Potter, but he expected a bigger turn out for the event. Ellington said he was looking forward to making a wand, and that his was going to “sparkly” and clad with glitter.

Matt Piche said he loves Harry Potter, and has loved it his entire life. He also said that he’s happy he could make wands.

Gregory Arku said he enjoys Harry Potter. “Who doesn’t like Harry Potter,” he said, adding that he was simply looking for something to do and that the event brought him out. Arku said he was on the fence about wand making.