Gaius had put the finishing touches to his Moon Lantern, which was fashioned in the likeness of a volcano. Lavender and Baby Pierre made tiny Moon Lantern volcanoes for themselves with leftover rice paper and bamboo.
Come on, said Gaius. We don't want to be late for the parade. It starts at ten past seven.
They caught the bus to the edge of town and walked to Elder Park in the gathering dusk.
There are too many clouds, said Lavender. We won't be able to see the full moon.
Don't worry, said Gaius. The moon will appear through the gaps in the clouds.
When they arrived they lined up with the others along the river bank. The moon lanterns glowed magically against the gleaming black water. At ten past seven they began to move forward. Gaius, Lavender and Baby Pierre were behind a giant moon lantern rabbit, and in front of Astro Boy flying over the moon.
There's a dragon! said Baby Pierre. And a tiger!
Look at all the people, whispered Lavender, as they turned in front of the main stage. She waved her volcano moon lantern slowly up and down as she walked.
Someone in the crowd clapped and called out " Beautiful!"
Lavender turned her head and saw that the person clapping was looking straight at her.
She felt inexpressibly happy.
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