IMPORTANT AUTHORS NOTE: Before you begin to read, I want to explain that this is about. First of all:
THIS IS NOT A SONGFIC!!!!!!
The definition of a songfic is "a work of fiction interspersed with the lyrics of a particular song". This is not what I intend to do here. Songsfics are actually forbidden here, because they are falling under number three of actions which are not allowed (Copying from a previously published work (including musical lyrics) not in the public domain).
What I intend to do is to retell the story of HP (before, during and after the books) by using different popular songs (mostly Disney, but also songs from musicals and those I simply think fitting). I WILL NOT simply copy the lyrics; I will rewrite them so that they fit the situation better. Naturally I will have to stay closer to the original lyrics than I would do it if I would reinterpret a literal work, because otherwise I would screw up the rhythm. It has more or less the same legal status as a parody of a song, only that my rewrites are not necessarily meant to be humorous unless the music is suggesting a light atmosphere (although I will sometime allow myself a little pun in the text).
And now some words to my update policy: I will arrange the songs in a chronological order, but I will not necessarily update them in this order. So if you see that there is a new chapter, don't go to the chapter with the highest number but to the one where "new" is written beside the title.
Epilogue: The Sword in the Stone/Fallen Leaves
Well, the story begins…hey; have you read the authors note? Do it! I was not kidding when I wrote "important" in front of it. *waits patiently* Okay, now we can really begin:
The Sword in the Hat
A legend is sung of when England was young,
of a wizard brave and bold
Before he had died
he had made up his mind
to help rightful heirs of his blood
When courage would be their last resort,
needing help to rescue their butt.
then the rescue appeared for them to use
The sword in the hat.
And below the rim of the hat where sitting many young wizards hearing his words:
"Trust me, I will sort you into the house which
is the right one for your character."
Though many children had been evaluated after their strength, nothing happens which moved the sword nor stir it. The rescue was never activated. And nobody was honored as a rightful heir. And in time, the marvelous sword was forgotten.
But in every age, people where disregarding law and disregarding order.
In the early 20th a girl living in a village did accidental magic, when some muggles preyed upon her.
Fallen Leaves
The Dumbledores:
In our peaceful little town, she was lost and never found
Fallen leaves, fallen leaves, fallen leaves... on the ground
Albus:
I hitched a ride to Scotland's coasts
To leave behind, all of my ghosts
Searching for the freedom, I couldn't find at home
Aberforth:
Can't helping us, can't care a dime?
Just goes to hide, just goes to shine!
I swear to you, I will not forgive in time!
The Dumbledores:
In our peaceful little town, she was lost and never found
Fallen leaves, fallen leaves, fallen leaves... on the ground
Ran away when they had shown, but they followed, beat her down
Fallen leaves, fallen leaves, fallen leaves... on the ground
Percival:
When it gets dark, in Azkaban
Voice in my head, will soon be fed
By the dementors, that circle round the dead!
The Dumbledores:
In our peaceful little town, she was lost and never found
Fallen leaves, fallen leaves, fallen leaves... on the ground
Ran away when they had shown, but they followed, beat her down
Fallen leaves, fallen leaves, fallen leaves... on the ground
Kendra:
I never cared what the people may chat!
Staring out the window when getting a blow,
I left my small world, or did it just leave me?
The Dumbledores:
In our peaceful little town, she was lost and never found
Fallen leaves, fallen leaves, fallen leaves... on the ground
In our peaceful little town, she was lost and never found
Fallen leaves, fallen leaves, fallen leaves... on the ground
Ran away when they had shown, but they followed, beat her down
Fallen leaves, fallen leaves, fallen leaves... on the ground
Run away before you drown!
Fallen leaves, fallen leaves, fallen leaves... on the ground
Run away before you drown!
Fallen leaves, fallen leaves, fallen leaves... on the ground
(This chapter is based on the introduction of the Disney film "The Sword in the Stone" and the song "Fallen Leaves" by Billy Talent) When thinking about Arianna, I allways have this vision of a small little girl who is dancing under an autum tree, unconciesly levitating the leaves around her small body, when suddenly the muggle boys are showing up and throwing stones after her. It is only one version of what may have happend, but I chose the song accordingly. Beside, the way in which it is sung the song perfectly shows the anger and dispear the Dumbledores must have felt. You have perhaps noticed that I did not do much effort to keep the rhyme in the stanzas...well, this time around I did not think it THAT important since the rhymes in the original version are a littel wonky too.