Hey guys! This idea just popped into my head. I tried to ignore it, but you know how those darn plot bunnies are… They attack until they get you to write it.
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter. I just borrow the characters and places. I wouldn't mind owning Seamus Finnigan though…
Claimer: I am nearly positive that I own Addy Rogers, Chase Bradley, Leiah, Chastity, and Maggie.
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Slytherins Don't Sing
It was a well-known fact that Slytherins did not sing. But Addy Rogers was no ordinary Slytherin. Before she came to Hogwarts, she had taken lessons with Mimi Maeron, a successful singer and musician in the muggle world. But she had stopped singing in public in her first year, once she learned that Slytherins don't sing. She was now in her fourth year and was sick and tired of pure-blood Slytherins who come from high-class families that tried to tell her what she could and could not do. Addy often wondered why she was sorted into Slytherin in the first place. She was muggle born not pure, and she wasn't tricky, sly, cunning, manipulative, or mean like all the other Slytherins were. She also had very few friends. None in Slytherin, because she was different. None in Hufflepuff, they were afraid of all Slytherins. One in Gryffindor, they hated all Slytherins, except for Neville Longbottom. Luna Lovegood of Ravenclaw was a great friend to Addy. She was patient and understanding. Neville and Luna often accompanied her to the Room of Requirement to listen in on Addy's secret practices.
Up until now, Addy had been fine with practicing in secret. But she felt like it was unfair that she felt like she had to hide her talent because of what house she was in.
That was how she ended up waiting in front of Professor Flitwicks choir classroom after dinner, waiting for the auditions to start. She had arrived early. After a few minutes of waiting, Professor Flitwick and a few other students arrived. Addy was one of the few Slytherins who actually liked Professor Flitwick. She was a good student and earned incredible marks in his Advanced Charms class.
"Hello, Addy." The professor greeted.
"Good evening, Professor." She replied.
"What brings you here? Aren't the dungeons more suited for you pure Slytherins?" a boy asked, throwing a glare at me. I recognized him as Chase Bradley, a fourth year Gryffindor, and choir leader.
"Now, now Chase—" Professor Flitwick started, but Addy didn't let him finish.
"It's alright Professor. Slytherins do have quite a reputation. But I have a few problems with your statement, Mr. Bradley. First of all, I am not a 'pure Slytherin'. I am a muggle born. Secondly, I find the dungeons to be rather dreadful living quarters and I try to spend as little time there as possible. As for what brings me here, I want to try out for choir."
The girl behind Chase, Leiah, a fifth year Hufflepuff, had been drinking out of a water bottle when Addy announced that she wanted to be in choir. She spit out the water and began coughing until she could form a few words.
"You? You want to join choir? Why? Professor, you simply cannot consider letting her try out, this has to be a practical joke!" Leiah stated, obviously furious.
"Chase, Leiah, you have to be open-minded. At least try to be open to her auditioning. But if you aren't it still doesn't matter because you don't have a say." Another girl said. Her name was Chastity, another fourth year, in Ravenclaw.
"Right you are, Chastity. Now, lets all get ready. The other people auditioning will be here in fifteen minutes and we still have to prepare the classroom. We'll get you set up with your audition papers, Addy." Flitwick said. He opened the classroom door and and everyone hurried inside and started moving microphone stands and instruments. Leiah shove a sheet of parchment into Addy's hands as she ran by. Addy found a chair and sat down.
"Accio pen!" she said. The questions were as expected.
Name: Addy Rogers
Year: Fourth
House: Slytherin
Auditions for Choir, Show Choir, and Orchestra
Do you have any experience with singing, playing instruments, or performing?
Yes, all three. I took vocal lessons with Mimi Maeron. Miss Maeron also taught me how to play the piano, violin, and percussion instruments. I performed in multiple musicals and plays as well.
When would you be available for practices?
Any day besides Wednesday and Saturday(from 10:00-4:00). On Wednesday, I have piano practice with Miss Violet Sionette in Hogsmeade and on Saturdays I work at Honeydukes.
What is your purpose for wanting to join choir?
Simple, I love singing and performing.
The rest of the questions were just testing their knowledge of symbols and terms often used when dealing with music.
She handed the paper to Professor Flitwick and a few minutes after the rest of the students auditioning got theirs. As Addy walked back to her seat, she noticed Chase, Leiah, and Chastity talking to the returning choir members. The returning students glanced at her occasionally.
Why is this such a big deal? Addy thought.
She pulled Pride and Prejudice out of her messenger bag and began to read. She got through chapter one before she heard someone her.
"Aye, Rogers! You're up first!" Chase said, as he made his way to the piano, "Do you have the sheet music?"
"No." She replied.
"Perfect."He groaned, "You have to sing acapella, then."
"Not exactly. I can play it."
"Okay…" Chase said slowly as he got up and walked back to his chair.
Addy sat down at the piano and began her song.
*Song is "Set Fire To The Rain" by Adele*
I let it fall, my heart
And as it fell, you rose to claim it
It was dark and I was over
Until you kissed my lips and you saved me
My hands, they're strong
But my knees were far too weak
To stand in your arms
Without falling to your feet
But there's a side to you that I never knew, never knew
All the things you'd say, they were never true, never true
And the games you play, you would always win, always win
But I set fire to the rain
Watched it pour as I touched your face
Let it burn while I cry
'Cause I heard it screaming out your name, your name
When I lay with you
I could stay there, close my eyes
Feel you here, forever
You and me together, nothing is better
'Cause there's a side to you that I never knew, never knew
All the things you'd say, they were never true, never true
And the games you'd play, you would always win, always win
But I set fire to the rain
Watched it pour as I touched your face
Let it burn while I cried
'Cause I heard it screaming out your name, your name
I set fire to the rain
And I threw us into the flames
Where I felt somethin' die, 'cause I knew that
That was the last time, the last time
Sometimes I wake up by the door
Now that you've gone, must be waiting for you
Even now when it's already over
I can't help myself from looking for you
I set fire to the rain
Watched it pour as I touched your face
Let it burn while I cried
'Cause I heard it screaming out your name, your name
I set fire to the rain
And I threw us into the flames
Where I felt somethin' die
'Cause I knew that that was the last time, the last time, oh
Oh, no
Let it burn, oh
Let it burn
Let it burn
She ended the song and looked up to see everyone clapping. Chastity smiled, Chase smiled tentatively, and Leiah, well, she still didn't look too happy.
"Well done, Miss Rogers!" Professor Flitwick said.
'Thank you."Addy replied. Flitwick wrote something down on his parchment and the next student walked up to a microphone while Chase went to the piano.
"Good job." someone whispered. Addy turned to see a returning choir member who had taken a seat beside her. Addy recognized the girl from some of her classes, Advanced Charms and Advanced Herbology. Her name was Maggie and she was a sixth year Ravenclaw.
"Thanks," Addy replied.
"The other returning members will grow to like you if they haven't already."
"I don't know, Chase and Leiah seemed pretty hell bent on making everyone hate me." Addy replied.
"Go easy on Chase. It's hard for him to accept changes. He doesn't have enough constants in his life. As for Leiah, I have no idea what has her panties in a twist." Maggie said, laughing.
"Alright." Addy replied. And they sat and watched the rest of auditions, leaving Addy with a lot to think about.
Soon enough, the auditions ended.
"Alright, I'll be sending our new members a letter of acceptance. They will include which you were accepted into: choir, show choir, or orchestra. Maybe even all three. They will be delivered by owl tomorrow during breakfast. Great job, all of you!" Chase said. They all filed out of the room to let them decide. As Addy was leaving, Leiah pulled her aside and said "Maybe you're not all Slytherin." And she smiled.