Disclaimer: I do not own these characters they are all J.K. Rowling's I just make them have a musical background.

(A/n This is my first story so please be gentle and enjoy the story)

Chapter 1 Dumbledore's Announcement

Harry, Ron and Hermione walked to the great hall for the start of term feast. Once every one was settled in and after the first years have been sorted into their houses. Dumbledore stood up to make an announcement.

"Welcome students to another term at Hogwarts School and witchcraft and wizardry. Instead of doing the triwizard tournament like we do every three years we have a new elective this year. I've decided to make a school wide marching band.

The whole school cheered.

"Hogwarts is going to be starting a marching band this year?" asked Harry

Dumbledore continued "now students in 4th year and up can join the marching band. No musical experience is needed. The first 6 weeks will be learning the instrument that you choose. Any students wishing to participate should report to the great hall at 12 noon tomorrow for orientation. Uniform sizing, and to receive their music. The sign up sheet for the band will be up immediately after the feast. Enjoy!"

"Sounds like fun. I am definitely signing up." Said Hermione

"Me too!" agreed Harry

They both turned to look at Ron who was busy stuffing his face with the chicken wings but stopped when Harry and Hermione looked at him.

"Ok I'll join…sheesh" said Ron defensively

Harry and Hermione rolled their eyes.

"So Harry have you thought of what you want to play yet?" asked Hermione

"Yeah, I already play the trumpet." Harry replied "What about you?"

" How come you didn't tell me you play trumpet? I already play flute and piccolo." said Hermione "What about you Ron?"

"I think the Alto Saxophone sounds the coolest!" said Ron enthusiastically.

"I learned in Muggle studies class that the saxophone was used for Jazz music." said Hermione.

"Like that's never changed." said Ron sarcastically

"Hey guys " said a familiar voice

It was Ginny Weasley Ron's little sister.

"Hey Ginny" said the trio

"I hate being a third year I want to be in the band too." said Ginny sadly

"Aww its okay Ginny you can join next year." said Harry as he put his arm around her.

"Thanks Harry" said Ginny. Ginny left to go sit with Seamus and Dean.

"I'm going to go sign up right now." said Harry

"Me too" said Hermione

"Hold up guys I'm coming" said Ron.

They walked out of the great hall and saw a bunch of people crowded around a big poster that said BAND SIGN-UP'S. Shouts were coming from the crowd

"OUCH" Some one said

"THAT'S MY FOOT!" A girl said

"I WAS HERE FIRST!"

"HEY, GIVE ME BACK MY QUILL!"

"All this over a marching band?" asked Ron.

"Oh honestly Ronald Hogwarts has never had a marching band before." said Hermione impatiently.

"Should we come back then?" asked Harry.

"Yeah after dinner I just hope there is room left." Hermione replied.

"Hopefully I will be the trumpet section leader." Said Harry

"OY POTTER?!" said a familiar cold voice. "I'll be that section leader Potter, and you'll be lucky to be carrying water for us."

"For your information Malfoy I happen to play very good trumpet." said Harry. "I would be scared if I were you."

"Well we'll just see how well you do tomorrow night shall we Potter?" Malfoy replied. Then he walked away.

"What the Bloody hell was that all about?" asked Ron

"I don't know but I'm going to go back to the common room to practice my trumpet right now." Harry said. "I'll see you at dinner.

During dinner the great hall was still buzzing with excitement about the marching band.

After dinner, Hermione, Ron, and Harry went over to the sign-up sheet. Hermione added her name under the flute headline she also added piccolo in parenthesis. Harry added his name beneath the trumpet headline. Ron added his name beneath the Alto saxophone headline. Then they walked back to the Gryffindor common room together.

(A/n end of First chapter. next chapter will be section leader auditions.)