At the far end where the faculty table was usually placed, a band was playing contemporary songs Hermione recognised from both wizarding and Muggle cultures. It seemed she would be able to arrive undetected as the majority of students seemed to be caught up in the festivities, dancing away in the center of the Hall or mingling off to the side. Compared to the typical Yule Ball, there was a distinct feeling of mystery within the Hall as the students seemed uninhibited; the masks somewhat covered their identities and emotions.