Disclaimer: SHArice doesn't own Harry Potter.
Author's Note (A/N): The story takes place during Harry's sixth year at Hogwarts, therefore, it is Cho's seventh year. I will try my hardest to keep everyone in character, so don't send flames if I may get a few things wrong. The plot was inspired by Final Fantasy X-2 (property of Square Enix), which follows two couples – one in the present, which will be Harry and Cho, and another who lived many years ago…my own original characters.
Enjoy! Reviews are welcome.
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The Melody of the Sphere
Prologue: Sing a Song
"In my dearest memories…," he sang, recalling the verse he remembered the best from the performance, "I see you reaching out to me…" His voice was not that of a pop star, but he could carry a tune. He sat alone in the middle of the quidditch pitch, fine tuning the twigs of his broom from his last match. It had been one of his best games in the season. Being one of the youngest and best seekers for England was what he had envisioned himself to be since he began the high-flying game of quidditch. "Though you're gone, I still believe that you can call out my name…"
From the North side entrance of the pitch stood a figure. She smiled as she watched the young man perfect the twigs on his broom, making sure that they were properly aligned, oblivious to her presence. She had watched the rising seeker win the game and was quite impressed with his flying prowess. His enchanting eyes – one blue and the other green – captivated her when they had met after her concert. Garrett…the name itself was interesting. "A voice from the past," he continued, "joining yours and mine…adding up the layers of harmony. And so it goes on and on…," Garrett was ignoring the polishing of his broom's handle and inhaled sharply before continuing, "Melodies of life…look to the skies beyond the flying birds…"
In the distance she mouthed the words as he sang them, smiling all the while. Then she heard him curse as he scratched his head and mumbled, "Aww, crap! What was that next line?"
She stepped into the sunlight and sang, "Forever and beyond…" (A/N: Chorus to Melodies of Life from Final Fantasy IX…please see bottom of prologue for complete lyrics)
The young man turned around and watched as she approached him, her black hair seeming to catch the rays of sunlight in its locks. He decided she was definitely a beautiful woman the moment she smiled and said, "Garrett, right?"
He shook his head, snapping himself out of his trance. "Yeah…I'm amazed you remembered my name…Belle," he chided, standing up to meet her.
"You seemed to forget to tell me you could sing."
"I can't," he said, shouldering his broom.
"Then I must've mistaken you for someone else," she said, turning around to face the exit.
"No!" he shouted rather quickly. Belle turned around and grinned. "I mean…no," he repeated a little softer, "I just hoped you – er – didn't find my supposed singing too horrible." Garrett backed away and rubbed the back of his neck, trying to massage the nervousness away. Standing before a girl like Belle was enough to make any guy nervous.
"Don't worry about it," she said giggling.
Giggling should be made illegal, he thought. "But I am worrying about it. Tell me, how did I sound?"
"Well…" she drawled out, taking a sudden interest in the ground, "I wouldn't mind being serenaded by you."
"Wha – ?"
"You have a nice voice, Garrett," she said softly, "I hope to hear you sing another time." She watched as he stared at her. His blue and green eyes never blinking as she turned and left the pitch. The wind tousled his already messy black hair, sending unnoticed shivers up his spine. Garrett watched as her figure receded into the distance and when it seemed he was alone again, his face split into a wide grin.
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I know that was pretty boring, but I have to start with an exposition that will later piece together with the rest of the story. Reviews (particularly constructive criticism) are welcome.
Melodies of Life
Alone for a while I've been searching through the dark,
For traces of the love you left inside my lonely heart.
To weave by picking up the pieces that remain.
Melodies of life – love's lost refrain.
Our paths they did cross though I cannot say just why.
We met, we laughed, we held on fast, and then we said goodbye,
And who'll hear the echoes of stories never told?
Let them ring out loud 'til they unfold.
In my dearest memories, I see you reaching out to me.
Though you're gone, I still believe that you can call out my name.
A voice from the past, joining yours and mine,
Adding up the layers of harmony.
And so it goes, on and on…
Melodies of life look to the sky beyond the flying birds,
Forever and beyond.
So far and away, see the bird as it flies by,
Gliding through the shadows of the clouds up in the sky.
I've laid my memories and dreams upon those wings.
Leave them now and see what tomorrow brings.
In your dearest memories, do you remember loving me?
Was it fate that brought us close and now leaves me behind?
A voice from the past, joining yours and mine,
Adding up the layers of harmony.
And so it goes, on and on…
Melodies of life look to the sky beyond the flying birds,
Forever and beyond.
If I should leave this lonely world behind,
Your voice will still remember our melody.
Now I know we'll carry on.
Melodies of life,
Come circle round and grow deep in our hearts,
As long as we remember…