(A/N: I got a review reply from Bellatrix7 (her story is "Phantom Hogwarts Way") wanting me to message her whenever I put up my own version of a Harry Potter Phantom of the Opera story. I decided to go ahead and start writing it. I don't know where it's going to go yet, because I have an annoying habit of not planning ANYTHING, but I have worked a FEW small details out. Like I already know who gets cast as everyone. If you all want to guess who will get the parts of Christine Daae, Raoul, The Phantom, and want to give me an idea and an explanation on who would be good for Carlotta. And Ginny already has a role, so she won't be Christine or Carlotta. I may dedicate the chapter with the cast list posting to you! Oh, I'm not naming any of the chapters… it takes to much thought!)

Chapter 1

The notice appeared yesterday. It was on all of the walls, in all of the common rooms; even the house elves were carrying platters around with the brochures.

Musical Auditions

Auditions for the first ever Hogwarts musical will be held tomorrow after classes. Our director, a little-known squib named Emmy Rossum will be present. Please come well prepared. Music will be provided. For those wishing to audition for a lead, please see Professor Sprout, our costume designer for some character ideas.

Phantom of the Opera is a highly popular Opera. We were lucky enough to get on of the actresses from the movie to come and direct for us. Ms. Rossum played the role of Christine Daae in the most recent version of the muggle movie.

Signed: Headmistress Minerva McGonagall

Professor Pomona Sprout, head of costuming

Ms. Emmy Rossum, director

Professor Filius Flitwick, assistant director

It was going around the entire school. The nerves of first time auditioning were driving all of the students up the wall. Harry couldn't see what all of the fuss was about; it was just a musical.

Hermione didn't think that way, however. "JUST a musical, Harry? You're wrong on two accounts: one, it's NOT a musical it's an opera. Two, this is one of the most popular muggle operas of all time! It's actually been redone on Broadway and in film many times!"

"And I suppose you're going to audition, are you?" he retorted.

"I wasn't planning on it…" Hermione said sheepishly.

"Well, if you know so very much about it, I think you better!" Ron piped up.

"FINE! I will! And not only that, I'll apply for a lead!" she stormed off before anyone could stop her.

Ron and Harry shared a look. "D'you think that someone should stop her?" asked Harry.

"She said it, not me!" Ron answered.

"Actually…"

"SHUT UP!" Ron yelled. No one could hide that his ears were turning a bit pink.

Harry laughed a bit. "And I suppose you were going to audition?"

"No, NO of course not! Why would anyone want to audition for a musical… I mean it's JUST a musical… it's a stupid musical too. All it's about is murdering people­"

Harry cut him off. "You WERE going to audition, weren't you?!"

Ron blushed a shade of red that matched his hair. "Iwantedtoauditionforthepartofraoul…"

"Sorry? I didn't catch that."

"I wanted to audition for the part of… Raoul."

"A LEAD? Seriously Ron!" Harry was rolling now.

"DON'T LAUGH! I've seen the play when I was little, when my parents went to the U.S. for a break away from magic, when Ginny was around six. We went to Broadway and saw it. It's quiet good, actually. I like Raoul. He's quite cool."

Harry was in hysterics.

Ron stormed off.

(A/N: well, there's the first chappy! DON'T forget to make your guesses!)