Working Title: Hogwarts the Musical
Co-Authors: Serenity Slytherin and wills242
Rating: M for themes from specific Broadway musicals and a little angst for good measure.
Summary: With the phenomenon that is Broadway in the United States, Professor Dumbledore brings it to Hogwarts. Story has cameos from the Original cast of a certain Broadway musical, and few new characters.
Disclaimer: We do not own Harry Potter or any musicals referred to (the name of which is not being given for it is believed by the authors to give away important secrets and ideas contained within this fanfic).
A/N: This was written after HP7 came out, but not compliant after book 5.
Chapter 1
As the students began gathering in the Great Hall, a women in her mid-thirties was pacing in the room just off to the side, her robes billowing behind her.
"… and I now want to introduce your new Defense Against the Dark Arts professor. May I present Dr. Samantha Lemulco." finishes Dumbledore.
As Samantha walked into the Hall, Severus's mind was reeling. 'What in the bloody hell is she doing here. I thought that she was dead. Where was she when the marriage contract came in to play? I almost had to marry Narcissa Black. I hope she knows what will happen now that she has come back to this school.' These thoughts and others were running though Severus's mind.
When she reached to the center of the platform, Samantha turned and looked out over the students; "Welcome to a new year. I will be your Defense Against the Dark Arts professor as well as your choral director for the year. In the coming days, I will speak with each Head of House, and set up time for each house to speak to me about doing something special this year. I hope we can all work in peace and harmony. Anything to add headmaster?"
Standing, Dumbledore says, "Nothing that I know of. Thank you Samantha. I would like to thank Dr. Lemulco for taking time out of her busy life, and acting schedule to be with us this year. Now on with the feast!"
But before the students were able to start eating, Hermione stood and blurted out "Dr. Lemulco, just what are you a doctor of? Medicine? Philosophy? What?" Harry and Ron stared at Hermione. Yes, she had a history of blurting out the answers and always asking questions. But to question a professor's credentials (excluding Professor Trelawney), she must have gone off the deep end.
"What's your name, my dear?"
"Hermione Granger."
"Well, Miss Granger, to answer your inquisition, I hold two doctorates: one in music, and one in psychology. I also hold four Masteries: Potions, Transfigurations, Defense Against the Dark Arts, and Duelling, believe it or not. Do you have any more questions Miss Granger?"
Hermione shook her head from left to right shamefully as she lowered back onto her seat. "Are there any other questions?" asks Samantha.
"Yes, I have one," smirked Draco Malfoy as he stood, "What is this something special that you have planed?" Draco turned and winked at Blaise.
"Ah, Malfoy I presume. I can tell by you being a spitting image of your father. Hopefully your humor is a little better than his." The smirk on Draco's face disappeared as he turned back to Samantha, and was replaced by his usual sneer.
"I see that I am wrong. Well Draco, you will just have to wait and see what it is. Like the rest of the school." Draco sat back down as the rest of the school looked on in whispers. But soon those whispers returned to silence as Samantha spoke once more. "Does anyone else have any questions? Any at all? No? Fine then. Well, Albus I must leave you, as you know I am running late for my last performance. I will see you all in the morning."
With that Samantha Lemulco turned and walked out of the Great Hall, humming to herself: "Tell them how I am Defying Gravity, I'm flying high defying gravity, and they'll never bring me down."
After watching Samantha walk out of the Great Hall, Dumbledore looked over at Severus, eyeing his expression. "Severus, it looks like you know our Dr. Lemulco. How did you to meet?"
"It really isn't any of your business Albus, but if you must know; we were, at one time, engaged, but she ran off to New York. I almost had to marry Narcissa Black. If you do not mind, I will be headed to bed now." Severus stood and left the Great Hall.
Albus followed Snape with his gaze, "Well that was informative." Then Dumbledore stood and addressed the students, "Now that we've all got something warm in our stomachs, I believe we would all like some sleep. So off to bed with you."
When Severus entered his quarters, he walked straight to his office. Once at his desk, he opened a drawer and pulled out a tattered book. As he sat in his chair, he opened the book with ease, and turned the pages until he reached the one he was looking for. A page with nothing more than a picture on it. The picture was of him and Samantha in their 7th year. They looked like they belonged together. Quietly, Severus started to cry to himself, thinking of all the thing that did happen and all those that did not.
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WAN: Hey everyone, so here's the deal.
Author Serenity Slytherin and myself (wills242) are working together to create this story: Hogwarts the Musical. We will not be revealing the musical chosen until one of the later chapters, so don't even ask. I don't mean to be rude, but we don't want to spoil the surprise. We, as authors, are also friends in life, we have gone/are going to the same college, depending on if she comes back, but just showing how we know each other. Anyway, just thought I'd let you know what we are doing. Oh, and by the way, in case you are wondering about what the W in WAN stands for, it stands for me! Literally. W stands for wills242. If I have anything to let you know, it will be labeled as such. If Serenity has anything to say, it will be labeled as SAN, and if there is anything specific that needs to be known from both of us, it will be labeled as the regular AN.
Hope everyone likes the chapter and will continue reading as we continue posting. :)
