Disclaimer: I do not own anything except a Slytherin student named Ashlynn Hinikuna. If anyone can guess correctly what her last name means, they'll get mentioned in my author notes before one of the chapters. Harry Potter belongs to J. K. Rowling. All of the songs that are in the following chapters belong to their respective artists which I'll mention at the end of the chapters in which they appear.
The high rating is for later chapters. This story will contain slash. Now, on with the fic.
Second Chances
"Hey, Harry. I've got something to show you. Ron and Hermione can come too," Remus called out to the Gryffindor Trio.
The three sixth years followed their professor to his office. A penseive and what looked like half of a muggle's plasma television screen were on the desk.
"What's that, Professor?" Hermione asked.
"A viewing setup for memories stored in a penseive." Remus motioned toward the one on his desk. "So if more than one person wanted to see the same memory, they can. You just extract the memory from the bowl and slide it into the slot at the top. When it's finished, the memory is in this little bowl in the back."
"Can you show us a memory my mom's in?" Harry inquired.
"That's actually what I wanted to show you. Let's see. This particular memory is a singing contest, almost like karaoke. It's in our sixth year, but it's before Lily started dating James, so she's dating someone else at the time."
"Who is she dating?" Hermione questioned.
"Severus Snape."
"Snape!" Ron exclaimed.
"Yeah and all four of us Marauders are there. Well, I'll put the memory on." Remus extracted the memory strand and slid it into the slot. "Save all of your questions 'till the end."
The three Gryffindors nodded and watched the memory. After seven songs, the memory stopped.
"That was Snape?" Harry inquired. "The one with the scar?"
"Yes, though he tended to hide it either behind his hair or lately by using a Glamour charm."
"How'd he get such a scar, Professor?"
"I really don't know, Harry. Remember Severus and I weren't friends and still aren't."
"Professor, do you think the Headmaster would be interested in holding another contest?" Hermione asked.
"He probably would be delighted to."
"That would be cool." Hermione turned to Ron. "Would you do a duet with me?"
Ron turned pink, which clashed horribly with his hair. He usually wouldn't hesitate to agree to do whatever his girlfriend asked (except homework agreeing with her saved him from arguing) but singing in front of the entire school? "I'll think about it."
"Let's go ask Dumbledore." Harry stood up. "Thanks, Professor!"
"No problem, Harry. No problem."
OUTSIDE DUMBLEDORE'S OFFICE
Hermione raised her hand to knock on the door, but Harry grabbed her wrist. "Wait. I hear something," he whispered.
The three sixth years placed their ears up against the door in order to hear better.
"Headmaster, why do you put up with this mutt?"
"Severus, I've been through this all ready. Sirius has had his name cleared by the Ministry as an important Ministry official spotted Peter Pettigrew in Hogsmeade. Now, Sirius and Remus are teaching Defense Against the Dark Arts together."
"The Headmaster's right, Snivellus. You should pay more attention."
"You should be put down for rabies," he sneered.
Hermione couldn't take it anymore and burst in just as Dumbledore said, "That's enough, Severus. You can stop it too, Sirius. Hello, Hermione. Harry, Ron, why don't you come in." The two male Gryffindors blushed and walked in. "Sirius, Severus, we'll continue this at a later time."
Severus nodded curtly and swept out of the room, his robes billowing out behind him.
"I'll catch you three in class." Sirius ginned. "Don't be late." The raven-haired DADA professor left.
"Now, what can I do for you?" Dumbledore focused his attention on the three Gryffindors.
"Professor, we were wondering if you would be interested in holding a singing contest like you did in Professor Lupin's sixth year," Harry replied.
Dumbledore looked pensive for a moment and then smiled. "I think it would be a splendid idea. I'll inform the staff and then later the rest of the students, at which time I'll announce the specifics."
The Gryffindors smiled. "Thanks, Professor!" Hermione said and they left.
Dumbledore stood up and exited his office. It was a good thing he called a staff meeting earlier, now he had something else to tell the staff. It only took a few minutes to get to the staff room, but he could feel the tension in the room beforehand. 'Severus and Sirius both must be in there.'
Sure enough, when Dumbledore walked in, Severus and Sirius were sitting as far apart as possible (while still being near the other professors) and were glaring daggers at each other. Dumbledore shook his head as he took a seat.
"I have two things to tell you. First, when the seventh years do their practical exams for Potions, Transfigurations, and Defense Against the Dark Arts there will be Aurors grading them, and second, three students have requested that we have another singing contest like we held some twenty years ago. I told them it was a splendid idea and to get us in the mood, I thought it would be a good idea to review the previous contest.
"What?" Severus hissed. "Albus, you can't be serious!"
"No, he's not Sirius. I am."
Severus decidedly ignored Sirius's comment.
"Really, Severus. What could it hurt to review the contest visually?"
"Albus, do you remember what's on there?"
"Of course I do, Severus." Dumbledore brought out his penseive and extracted a few silvery thoughts. He placed the stands into the special viewing system and sat back to enjoy the contest.
Five boys (four Gryffindors and one Slytherin) were standing on a stage each one holding a microphone. James Potter was wearing scarlet robes. Sirius Black had on blue robes. Remus Lupin had on black robes. Peter Pettigrew was wearing golden-yellow robes. Severus Snape was wearing green robes and his scar (which ran across his right eye and down the right side of his face ending just below the corner of his mouth) was visible as was the earring he was wearing. All five looked confident as Remus flicked his wand and an upbeat song began.
All:Step by step ooh baby
Gonna get to you girl
Step by Step
Step by step ooh baby
Gonna get to you girl
Step by step ooh baby
Really want you in my world
Step
Sirius:Hey girl in your eyes
I see a picture of me all the time
All:Step
Sirius:And girl when you smile
You got to know that you drive me wild
All:Step by step
Remus: Ooh baby
You're always on my mind
All:Step by step
Remus: Ooh girl
I really think it's just a
All:Matter of time
Step by step ooh baby
Gonna get to you girl
Step by step ooh baby
Really want you in my world
Step
James:Hey girl can't you see
I got you have you all just for me
All:Step by step
James:And girl yes it's true
No one else will ever do
All:Step by step
Remus: Ooh baby
You're always on my mind
All:Step by step
Remus: Ooh girl
I really think it's just a
All:Matter of time
Step by step ooh baby
Gonna get you to girl
Step by step ooh baby
Really want you in my world
Step
Step (echo)
Step (a bit forceful)
Step by step
All but Sirius: Step one
Sirius: We can have lots of fun
All by James: Step two
James: There's so much we can do
All but Peter: Step three
Peter: It's just you and me
All but Remus: Step four
Remus: I can give you more
All but Severus: Step five
Severus: Don't you know that the time has arrived
All:Step by step (echo)
James:Don't you know I need you
All: Step by step (echo)
Sirius: It's you girl
All:Step by step
Remus: Ooh baby
You're always on my mind
All:Step by step
Remus: Ooh girl
I really thinks it's just a
All:Step by step
All but Severus: Step by step
Severus: Step by step girl
Remus: Ooh baby
All but Severus: Gonna get to you girl
Severus: To you girl
All but Severus: Step by step
Severus: Yeah
Remus: Ooh baby
Severus: I want ya, I need ya, I want ya in my world
All but Severus: Really want you in my world
All:Step by step
Sirius:Ooo
All but Sirius: To you girl
All:Step by step
Sirius:Oh girl
All:Really want you in my world
Step by step ooh baby
Gonna get to you girl
Step by step
As the song faded, the school clapped. Severus and the Marauders left the stage and passed by Lily Evans and Andromeda Black who were wearing rose pink and powder blue dresses respectively. The two girls were heading to the stage. Once there, they both picked up a microphone.
"Andromeda and I are singing Ai No Senshi."
"Which translates to Soldier of Love." Andromeda flicked her wand and a very fast song started.
Lily:Kami ga sora ni moegaru
Karada ga honoo no you yo
Yada wa nande kou naru no
Honto ni mou okotchau kara
Koi o shite setsunai mama
Amai yume o mitetai noni
Yurusenai aitsura no sei ya
Both:Yappari watashi yarukkyanai ne
Tataki tsubu shite yaru wa
Kono te de aku o
Sou ya soremade ganbaranakutcha
Mezamenasai ai no senshi yo
Andromeda: Donna warui hito nante
Suki nara shinjite niru no
Sore o riyou suru nante
Sonna no yatchaikenai no yo
Itsu date mamoritai no
Anata no tome toned yku wa
Ai dake wa kagiranai enajii
Both:Nee watashi-tachi yarukkyanai ne
Onna no kono junjou misete yaru no yo
Nani ga nandemo ganbaranakutcha
Mune ni watashi-tachi yarukkyanai ne
Andromeda: Tataki tsubu shite yaru wa
Kono te de aku o
Both:Sou yo soremade ganbaranakutcha
Lily:Mezamenasai ai no senshi yo
As the song ended, the students and staff erupted into applause. Lily and Andromeda passed Lucius Malfoy, who was wearing silver robes with green accents, and Narcissa Black, who was wearing a black dress, on their way to their seats. Lucius and Narcissa stepped onto the stage and each grabbed a microphone.
"Lucius and I are singing Love Will Find A Way." As Narcissa said this, Lucius flicked his wand and a slow song began.
Narcissa: In a perfect world
One we've never known
We would never need
To face the world alone
They can have their world
We'll create our own
I may not be brave or strong or smart
But somehow in my secret heart I know
Love will find a way
Anywhere I go
I'm home
If you are there beside me
Like dark turning in to day
Somehow we'll come through
Now that I found you
Love will find a way
Lucius: I was so afraid
Now I realize
Love is never wrong
And so it never dies
There's a perfect world
Shining in your eyes
Duet:And if only they could feel it too
The happiness I feel with you
They know
Love will find a way
Anywhere we go
We're home
If we are there together
Like dark turning in to day
Somehow we'll come through
Now that I found you
Love will find a way
I know
Love will find a way
When the song ended, the audience clapped. Severus clapped loudly for his best friend. Lily pulled Severus out of his seat and toward the stage. When the two couples passed each other, Severus and Lucius high-fived each other. The Gryffindor and Slytherin each grabbed a microphone when they got onto the stage.
"Lily and I are singing A Whole New World," Severus said. Lily flicked her wand and a slow song started.
Severus: I can show you the world
Shining, shimmering, splendid
Tell me, princess, now when did
You last let your heart decide
I can open your eyes
Take you wonder by wonder
Over, sideways, and under
On a magic carpet ride
A whole new world
A new fantastic point of view
No one to tell us no
Or where to go
Or say we're only dreaming
Lily:A whole new world
A dazzling place I never knew
But now from way up here
It's crystal clear
That now I'm in a whole new world
With you
Unbelievable sights
Indescribable feeling
Soaring, tumbling, freewheeling
Through an endless diamond sky
A whole new world
Severus: Don't you dare close your eyes
Lily:A hundred thousand things to see
Severus: Hold your breath
It gets better
Duet:I'm like a shooting star
I've come so far
Lily:I can't go back to where I used to be
Severus: A whole new world
With new horizons to pursue
Duet:I'll chase them anywhere
There's time to spare
Severus: Let me share this whole new world with you
Lily:A whole new world
Severus: A whole new world
A new fantastic point of view
Duet:No one to tell us no
Or where to go
Lily:Or say we're only dreaming
Severus: A whole new world
Lily:Every turn a surprise
Severus: With new horizons to pursue
Lily:Every moment red letter
Duet:I'll chase them anywhere
There's time to spare
Lily:Anywhere
Severus: There's time to spare
Lily:Let me share
Severus: This whole new world
Duet:With you
Lily:A whole new world
Severus: A whole new world
Lily:That's where we'll be
Severus: That's where we will be
Lily:A thrilling chase
Severus: A wondrous place
Duet:For you and me
When the song ended, everyone applauded, except for James and Sirius. Lily pulled Severus off to one side of the stage and kissed him passionately, which made James smolder. Lucius and Evan rosier who was wearing white robes with green accents made their way to the stage. Lily left the stage and passing by a very shocked Severus, Lucius wrapped an arm around his best friend's shoulders. "Snap out of it, Sev," Lucius said as he and Severus grabbed microphones and stood next to Evan.
"Lucius, Severus, and I are singing Time 2 Duel," Evan put in.
"Dedicated to The Marauders," Lucius sneered as Severus flicked his wand. A song with a strong base started.
Evan:While you were ponderin' the ozone
I try to get in to the end zone
You won't make anything without the chips
Your lips are quivering
The time has come
All:Time to duel
Severus (sneer): Now we get Sirius
All:Time to duel
You're not invincible
Yeah
Lucius:Stalemate
And you don't even know that
I am notorious for fighting duels
Severus: We've met
I label you too confident
I see the stars of your descent, descent
All:Time to duel
Severus (sneer): Now we get Sirius
All:Time to duel
Sights set on Gryffindors
Time to duel
Must be delirious
Time to duel
You're not invincible
Yeah
Make your move
Make your move
The time has come
Make your move
The time has come
Make your move
Lucius:You're not invincible
Severus: You're not invincible
Lucius:Stalemate
And you don't even know that
I am notorious for fighting duels
Severus: We've met
I label you too confident
I see the stars of your descent
All:Time to duel
Severus (sneer): Now we get Sirius
All:Time to duel
You're not invincible
Time to duel
Must be delirious
Time to duel
You're not invincible
Yeah
Time to duel
Time to duel
You're not invincible
Yeah
As the song ended, the Slytherins plus Lily gave them a standing ovation, while the Ravenclaws and Hufflepuffs and staff clapped politely. The Gryffindors did not clap and the Marauders looked murderous. James grabbed Sirius by the arm and practically dragged him up onto the stage, passing the trio of Slytherins. It took all of James's and Sirius's self-restraint not to hex them. The two Gryffindors each grabbed a microphone.
"Sirius and I are singing I'm Back."
"In response to their song," Sirius pointed at the Slytherins. James flicked his wand and a song with a smooth beat started.
James:Disappear
Outta here
It was time to pay my dues
Never guessed that you'd be dressed
In my clothes and in my shoes
Sirius:Thought you couldn't wait to move right in
If I were you I'd be concerned
At the rate you're goin'
Bet ya didn't count on my return
Both:Thought you were so tough
Had it all under control
Now nothing's enough
Gonna take back what you stole
Give it up cuz now I'm back
James:On my own
All alone
This ain't how the story ends
Now I see those close to me
They were just fair-weather friends
Sirius:Bet you suckered everyone insight
The promises that fooled the law
You may be top dog tonight
The bigger they come the harder they fall
Both:Thought you were so tough
Had it all under control
Now nothing's enough
Gonna take back what you stole
Give it up cuz now I'm back
Thought you were so tough
Had it all under control
Now nothing's enough
Gonna take back what you stole
Give it up cuz now I'm back
As the song ended, the audience (except for Lucius, Severus, and Evan) clapped. Lily and Narcissa clapped politely. When the two Gryffindors got to their seats, Severus got up and made his way to the stage. The second he got up there he grabbed a microphone. "I'm singing I Stand Alone." He flicked his wand and a slow song began.
Severus: I know the sound of each rock and stone
I embrace what others fear
You are not to roam in this forgotten place
Just the like of me are welcome here
Everything breathes, I know each breath
It's more than enough for this man
Like every tree stands on its own
Reaching for the sky I stand alone
I share my world with no one else
All by myself
I stand alone
Deep in the darkness, my heart still sees
Everything that I'll never be
Behind these eyes I go everywhere
There's no need for sympathy
Everything breathes, I know each breath
In my world there's no compromise
Like every tree stands on its own
Reaching for the sky, I stand alone
I share my world with no one else
All by myself
Still I will remember
Still I'll run with you
And when it's time for you to go
Take me near your heart
Like every tree stands on its own
Reaching for the sky, I stand alone
I share my world with no one else
All by myself
I stand alone
All by myself
All by myself
I stand alone
When the song ended, the entire school clapped. Lucius and Lily clapped the loudest for him.
"I forgot," McGonagall said, looking at Severus. "Why do you hide it?"
"My scar? I got tired of the staring," Severus sneered.
"Really?"
"You know I'm on Veritaserum every day," Severus growled. "And if you don't mind, I have classes to prepare for."
Before anyone said anything, he stalked out of the staff room. Dumbledore and McGonagall stared after him. "I think talking about his scar angered him, Minerva."
Disclaimer: The following songs belong to the following artists:
Step By Step – The New Kids on the Block
Ai No Senshi – Kid Rhino/Naoko Takeuchi
Love Will Find A Way – Disney
A Whole New World – Disney
Time 2 Duel – 4Kids Entertainment/Kazuki Takahashi
I'm Back – 4Kids Entertainment/Kazuki Takahashi
I Stand Alone -- WB