Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter nor do I in anyway own the musical that this is derived from, which is Jekyll and Hyde the Musical. This is my own original idea. All I own is the plot.

POTTER &RIDDLE

THE MUSICAL

(Scene One. RON WEASLEY enters from stage-right and addresses the audience)

RON:

I cannot begin to tell you where it all began. Harry Potter was my client, my distinguished colleague, and most importantly, my friend. The events that led up to his death were the most extraordinary I have ever experienced in my life. Above all though, Mr. Potter was one of the kindess men I have ever known. The story all began on a night in St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries, where Harry studied the exumed body of his dead father. (DRACO MALFOY enters stage-left. He too, addresses the audience)

MALFOY:

Potter was not just a fellow student but a thoughtful one at that, which I must say, I hate to admit. How he got hold of the fair Cho Chang after Cedric Diggory's demise in the Triwizard Tournament, is beyond me. I will never understand what such a beautiful young girl as Cho had seen in a despicable prat like Potter. However, as much as I hated Potter, I never wanted him to meet his death, especially not the way he did. I am surprised that what had become of him did a double purpose in defeating the Dark Lord as well. (Curtain rises to show Harry standing by a table on which lies his dead father's body, very horribly decayed) Potter, why on earth are you standing there like that over that disgusting thing.

HARRY:

Mind you mouth Malfoy! What on earth are you doing here anyway? None of this will mean anything to you.

RON:

Harry please, be reasonable. There is nothing you can do to avenge your father's death.

MALFOY:

He's right Potter. I have no idea what you're thinking. I commend your determination to defeat the Dark Lord but examining your dead father's decaying body is not going to give you any ideas.

HARRY:

On the contrary Malfoy, I already have an idea. I am going to conduct an experiment.

RON:

An experiment? You don't know the first thing about science, Harry.

HARRY:

That's not true Ron! Potion making is science. I intend to concoct a potion that will help me to better understand my opponent so that I may know his weaknesses and therefore have the ability to destroy him. I'm telling you Ron, this is the answer. This is what must be done!

MALFOY:

You're making a big mistake Potter but please, don't let me stop you from making a fool of yourself. (Exit)

RON:

Harry, your decision of what to do is most unusual but I cannot help feeling that this is a bad idea. However, as your best friend I will stand by you and commend you for everything you do. Please be careful, Harry, please. (Exit)

HARRY:

Lost in the darkness

There's fear all around me

Once there was friendship

Now, endless foes

If I could reach him

I'd choke him, I'd force him

To give up this fight

And all that he knows

Deep in your fear

Please try to be brave

I'll send the Dark Lord

Down to his grave

I will triumph over him

I'll never desert you

I promise you all

Till the day that he dies

Farewell father! I promise, I will have my revenge! (End scene)