Okay so I'm working on The Gilded Rose I promise but I was listening to my iTunes and I got inspired for this story. It's really short and kinda cute. It's obviously AU. IT starts out Ron/Hermione and Harry/Ginny but at the end it will be Harry/Hermione. It takes place in present day (2007) and the epilogue of DH hasn't happened.
Summary: Harry, Hermione, Ron, and Ginny go to a muggle karaoke bar. The song(s) they choose to sing say a lot about their relationships. Begin: H/G R/Hr End: H/Hr
Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter. Nor do I own the songs used in this one shot
Karaoke Love
Black-haired and green-eyed Harry Potter sat in the den of his Godric's Hollow home thinking of a way to breakup with his current girlfriend Ginny Weasley. He liked her but there was someone he loved more than he could ever love Ginny. His oldest friend in the word, the person who knew him like the back of her hand: Hermione Granger. She was everything Harry needed. She was down to earth, patient, intelligent, beautiful, and she didn't care that he defeated Voldemort or that he was The Man-Who-Won and The Chosen One. She was his friend because she wanted to be there for him. Not because he was famous.
"Harry!" called a voice.
He jumped and looked at his fire. Hermione's head was in the emerald green flames.
"What's up, Hermione?"
"You, Ginny, Ron, and I are going out tonight. I've already made the plans and flooed everyone else. Meet at my flat and we'll apparate form there. And dress nicer than sweats Harry."
"Yes, mom. Where are we going?"
"You'll find out. Harry, wear your dark blue jeans, that skin tight black tee shirt you have and a black dress shirt over it."
"Alright Hermione. I'll be there in ten minutes."
Harry ran upstairs to change and then apparated to an alley near Hermione's flat. He went and rang her buzzer. Knowing who it was she rang him right up. Once in her apartment he was greeted by a make-up wearing Hermione. It wasn't caked on like Ginny's always was but just enough that it enhanced her eyes and lips. She was wearing a deep green v neck half-sleeve shirt and a pair of khaki cargo pants with flip-flops.
"Harry! How are you?"
"I'm wonderful. How are you 'Mione?"
"Good. How's Hogwarts?"
"Like you don't know. You teach there too."
"How did you know?"
"Minerva owled me yesterday and told me that you were the new Charms teacher. I can't believe Flitwick retired."
"I know but he was old and he was getting shorter."
"Hermione Granger!"
At that moment the buzzer rang. Hermione buzzed up Ginny who entered wearing a silver tube top and a blue jean mini skirt that was indecently short. When she saw Harry she jumped on him and forced her mouth on his. Harry knew without looking that Hermione had a disapproving look on her face. What he didn't know was that she also had a sad look on her face.
"Gin, not here." Harry whispered.
"Sorry, Harry. I forgot you don't like displays of affection in front of Hermione."
"I don't like public displays of affection. I've explained that to you many times, Ginny."
During this Ron showed up. He gave Hermione a kiss on the cheek and Harry a hug.
"Now that everyone's here, let's go." Said Hermione.
"Where are we going?" asked Ginny.
"I'll tell you the address and see if anyone recognizes it. One thirty two Caldwell Drive."
It took a moment before Harry recognized it.
"Miyazaki's!" he shouted.
"Yep. We're going to Asuka's place." replied Hermione.
"What?" asked Ginny.
"Asuka Miyazaki owns a karaoke bar in Essex. She's a Japanese witch who helped us during the hunt for the horcruxes. We became really good friends with her. We've kept in touch and I asked her if the four of us could come and sing sometime. She invited us to come tonight." explained Hermione.
The four apparated to Miyazaki's karaoke bar. The Japanese woman met them outside.
"Harry! Hermione! How are you?" she asked
"Asuka! I'm good. How are you?" asked Harry.
"Good."
"Asuka this is my girlfriend Ginny Weasley." He said introducing Ginny, "Ginny this is Asuka Miyazaki."
"It's nice to meet you."Asuka said with disapproval in her voice.
"My pleasure." said Ginny.
"Asuka-chan, this is my boyfriend Ron Weasley. He's Ginny's brother."
"It's also nice to meet you."
"My pleasure also."
"Come in. I have set aside some slots for you four. I couldn't set aside eight like you asked Hermione I could only do six."
"That's alright."
"I only want to sing one song anyways." Said Ginny and Ron.
"Then that settles it. Harry and I will sing two songs." Said Hermione.
Everyone chose their songs. Harry chose to sing first. He chose the song Let Me Go by 3 Doors Down.
One more kiss could be the best thing
But one more lie could be the worst
And all these thoughts are never resting
And you're not something I deserve
In my head there's only you now
This world falls on me
In this world there's real and make believe
And this seems real to me
You love me but you don't know who I am
I'm torn between this life I lead and where I stand
And you love me but you don't know who I am
So let me go
Let me go
I dream ahead to what I hope for
And I turn my back on loving you
How can this love be a good thing
When I know what I'm goin through
In my head there's only you now
This world falls on me
In this world there's real and make believe
And this seems real to me
You love me but you don't know who I am
I'm torn between this life I lead and where I stand
You love me but you don't know who I am
So let me go
Just Let me go...
Let me go
And no matter how hard I try
I can't escape these things inside I know
I knowww
When all the pieces fall apart
You will be the only one who knows
Who knows
You love me but you don't know who I am
I'm torn between this life I lead and where I stand
And you love me but you don't know Who I am
So let me go
Just let me go
And you love me but you don't
You love me but you don't
You love me but you don't know who I am
And you love me but you don't
You love me but you don't
You love me but you don't know me
Harry watched Ginny the whole time he sang the song. Hermione understood what he was getting at. It was something that she had known for a long time. Ginny loved Harry Potter, The Man-Who-Won, The Boy-Who-Lived, and The Chosen One. She didn't know Harry, the boy who doesn't want to be famous, who just wants his parents and godfathers back, and who wishes people wouldn't stare at him when he walks down the street. This song meant that Harry wanted to break up with Ginny.
Ginny chose to sing next. She sang Get This Party Started by Pink.
I'm comin' up so you better you better get this party startedI'm comin' up so you better you better get this party startedGet this party started on a Saturday nightEverybody's waitin' for me to arriveSendin' out the message to all of my friendsWe'll be lookin' flashy in my Mercedes BenzI got lotsa style, got my gold diamond ringsI can go for miles if you know what I meanI'm comin' up so you better you better get this party startedI'm comin' up so you better you better get this party startedPumpin up the volume, breakin down' to the beatCruisin' through the west sideWe'll be checkin' the sceneBoulevard is freakin' as I'm comin' up fastI'll be burnin' rubber, you'll be kissin' my aPull up to the bumper, get out of the carLicense plate says Stunner #1 SuperstarI'm comin' up so you better you better get this party startedI'm comin' up so you better you better get this party startedGet this party startedMakin' my connection as I enter the roomEverybody's chillin' as I set up the groovePumpin' up the volume with this brand new beatEverybody's dancin' and their dancin' for meI'm your operator, you can call anytimeI'll be your connection to the party lineI'm comin' up so you better you better get this party startedI'm comin' up so you better you better get this party startedI'm comin' up so you better you better get this party startedI'm comin' up so you better you better get this party startedGet this party startedGet this party started right nowGet this party startedGet this party startedGet this party started right now
The song was true to Ginny's soul. She was a party girl. Anytime Hermione saw a picture of Harry at some fancy party it was always with Ginny. She always looked happy and he always looked like he'd rather be somewhere else.
Ron decided to sing his song Shadow of the Day by Linkin Park next.
I close both locks below the window.
I close both blinds and turn away.
Sometimes solutions aren't so simple.
Sometimes goodbye's the only way.
And the sun will set for you,
The sun will set for you.
And the shadow of the day,
Will embrace the world in grey,
And the sun will set for you.
Pink cards and flowers on your window,
Your friends all plead for you to stay.
Sometimes beginnings aren't so simple.
Sometimes goodbye's the only way.
And the sun will set for you,
The sun will set for you.
And the shadow of the day,
Will embrace the world in grey,
And the sun will set for you.
And the shadow of the day,
Will embrace the world in grey,
And the sun will set for you.
[Guitar solo
And the shadow of the day,
Will embrace the world in grey,
And the sun will set for you.
Harry couldn't figure out the meaning of the song. Was Ron breaking up with Hermione? Was he letting her go because he loved someone else? Or because he knew she didn't love him.
Hermione sang her first song last. It was It Ends Tonight by the All American Rejects.
Your subtletiesThey strangle meI can't explain myself at all.And all the wantsAnd all the needsAll I don't want to need at all.
The walls start breathingMy mind's unweavingMaybe it's best you leave me alone.A weight is liftedOn this eveningI give the final blow.
When darkness turns to light,It ends tonightIt ends tonight.
A falling starLeast I fall alone.I can't explain what you can't explain.You're finding things that you didn't knowI look at you with such disdain
The walls start breathingMy mind's unweavingMaybe it's best you leave me alone.A weight is liftedOn this eveningI give the final blow.
When darkness turns to lightIt ends tonight,It ends tonight.Just a little insight won't make this rightIt's too late to fightIt ends tonight,It ends tonight.
Now I'm on my own sideIt's better than being on your sideIt's my fault when you're blindIt's better that I see it through your eyes
All these thoughts locked insideNow you're the first to know
When darkness turns to lightIt ends tonight,It ends tonight.Just a little insight won't make this rightIt's too late to fightIt ends tonight,It ends
When darkness turns to lightIt ends tonight,It ends tonight.Just a little insight won't make this rightIt's too late to fightIt ends tonight,It ends tonight.
TonightInsightWhen darkness turns to light,It ends tonight.
Harry knew what that meant. Hermione was breaking up with Ron. He wondered why. Did she love someone else? If she did who was it? Why hadn't she told him who it was. Did she think that he wouldn't approve?
Harry sang his second song next. It was I'll be there for you by Bon Jovi.
I guess this time you're really leavingI heard your suitcase say goodbyeAnd as my broken heart lies bleedingYou say true love is suicideYou say you've cried a thousand riversAnd now you're swimming for the shoreYou left me drowning in my tearsAnd you won't save me anymoreNow I'm praying to God you'll give me one more chance, girlI'll be there for youThese five words I swear to youWhen you breathe I want to be the air for youI'll be there for youI'd live and I'd die for youSteal the sun from the sky for youWords can't say what love can doI'll be there for youI know you know we've had some good timesNow they have their own hiding placeI can promise you tomorrowBut I can't buy back yesterdayAnd Baby you know my hands are dirtyBut I wanted to be your valentineI'll be the water when you get thirsty, babyWhen you get drunk, I'll be the wineI'll be there for youThese five words I swear to youWhen you breathe I want to be the air for youI'll be there for youI'd live and I'd die for youSteal the sun from the sky for youWords can't say what love can doI'll be there for youAnd I wasn't there when you were happyI wasn't there when you were downI didn't mean to miss your birthday, babyI wish I'd seen you blow those candles outI'll be there for youThese five words I swear to youWhen you breathe I want to be the air for youI'll be there for youI'd live and I'd die for youSteal the sun from the sky for youWords can't say what a love can doI'll be there for you
Harry didn't take his eyes off Hermione when he sang the song. She knew why. It was their song. She was always there for him and he was always there for her. No matter what was going on in their lives they had time for each other. It was part of their special bond, the bond they had always shared, the one that not even Ginny and Ron understood.
Hermione's second song was also to Harry. It was Don't Let Me Get Me by Pink.
Never win first place, I don't support the teamI can't take direction, and my socks are nevercleanTeachers dated me, my parents hated meI was always in a fight cuz I can't do nothin'rightEveryday I fight a war against the mirrorI can't take the person starin' back at meI'm a hazard to myselfDon't let me get meI'm my own worst enemyIts bad when you annoy yourselfSo irritatingDon't wanna be my friend no moreI wanna be somebody elseI wanna be somebody else, yeahLA told me, "You'll be a pop star,All you have to change is everything you are."Tired of being compared to damn Britney SpearsShe's so pretty, that just ain't meDoctor, doctor won't you please prescribesomethinA day in the life of someone else?Cuz I'm a hazard to myselfDon't let me get meI'm my own worst enemyIts bad when you annoy yourselfSo irritatingDon't wanna be my friend no moreI wanna be somebody elseDon't let me get meI'm my own worst enemyIts bad when you annoy yourselfSo irritatingDon't wanna be my friend no moreI wanna be somebody elseDoctor, doctor won't you please prescribesomethinA day in the life of someone else?Don't let me get meDon't let me get meI'm my own worst enemyIts bad when you annoy yourselfSo irritatingDon't wanna be my friend no moreI wanna be somebody else
Harry knew this song because it was Hermione's song. Everyone knew that Hermione didn't let herself relax and Harry was the only person that could stop her from going crazy from stress. He knew it and she knew it. He also knew what he had to do.
"Ginny, this isn't working."
"You're right, Harry. This double date isn't working."
"No, Gin, we aren't working. I don't love you."
"What?"
"I don't love you."
"Harry-"
"We're over Ginny."
Hermione watched the episode from the stage. She knew what she had to do. She hopped off the stage an went over to Ron who was at the bar.
"Ron."
"I know, Hermione. I feel the same way."
"You really understand?"
"I always knew it would be you and Harry. You have a bond that no one can compete with."
"I do care for you."
"I care for you too."
Harry walked over to where Hermione and Ron were talking. He waited till Ron left and then went to Hermione.
"Hermione?"
"Yes Harry?"
"I love you."
"I love you too Harry."
"Good. Because I want to do one thing."
"What?"
"This."
He leaned down and claimed her lips with his own.
The End.