First Practice
Wow. All I can say is 'wow'. Seven reviews, fourteen favorites and twenty-two followers- all for one chapter?! Guys I am so happy that so many of you liked my idea and want me to continue this!
I'd like to respond to FireWolfAuthor about their make a very good point about the auditory medium and the songs. I will keep their songs country for now, but I am going to change them later on. Plus don't forget that they are at Hogwarts, where magic can change anything. But thank you for your review and criticism.
I hope that you all enjoy this new chapter. I own nothing in this story. Nothing whatsoever.
The bell rings for break at long last. I gather up my things quickly, feeling a little excited. Hermione says goodbye and heads off to her third home- the library. I rush off to the Room of Requirement.
I am happy, but also a little nervous. What if they don't turn up? Maybe they're hiding somewhere else, laughing at the thought of sad, little Harry Potter waiting for the three 'band members' that are never going to come... the thought of that makes me feel sick.
Reaching the door, I stop and look at it for a moment. I've been looking forward to going back since yesterday, but now I'm here, I don't want to go in. They won't be there, I know. No doubt they're rushing around, telling everyone that Harry Potter actually though that he was in an actual band and saying what an idiot I am-
'Are you just gonna stand there or are you coming in?'
I blink. There's Cedric, peering around the door, smiling at me. I smile at him and let him pull me inside.
'Zere you are Harry!' says Fleur, sitting at the piano. Viktor waves a drumstick at me in greeting. I smile at them, the worry in my stomach withering away. 'Are you ready to rumble?' asks Cedric. 'Which song should we try today?' I say.
'I've got a good one! Anybody hear of a girl called Taylor Swift?' says Cedric. I blink in surprise. I didn't expect Cedric to know about Muggle music. He sees my expression. 'My mum's a Muggle.' he explains. 'Ah.' I nod. 'Please do not say it's Love Story!' pleads Viktor. 'Fearless.' grins Cedric and Viktor sighs with relief.
'I don't really know it that well, but I'll give it a shot.' I say. 'I'll sing with you Harry.' Cedric tells me. 'Alright, let's get zis started!' grins Fleur, spreading out her fingers on the piano keys. Cedric picks up his guitar and says 'One, two, three, go!' Viktor taps out a beat and we begin.
(Cedric)
'There's somethin' 'bout the way,
The street looks when it's just rained,
There's a glow off the pavement,
You walk me to the car,
And you know I wanna ask you to dance right there,
In the middle of the parking lot, yeah.
Oh yeah, I remember this song. My cousin Dudley Dursley has a secret crush on Taylor Swift and whenever Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia are not around, he turns on the music channel on the television and sings along to her (very badly!). I think I remember some of the words so I start to sing too.
(Harry)
'We're drivin' down the road,
I wonder if you know,
I'm tryin' so hard, not to get caught up now,
But you're just so cool,
Run your hands through your hair,
Absent-mindedly making me want you.
Cedric grins at me and we both start to sing the chorus.
(Harry and Cedric)
'And I don't know how it gets better than this,
You take my hand and drag me head first,
Fearless.
And I don't know why, but with you I'd dance
In a storm in my best dress
Fearless.'
Fleur laughs a little as we sing, her fingers dancing gracefully over the piano keys. Viktor lets out a laugh himself as he beats down on the drums as if his life depended on it.
(Cedric)
'So baby drive slow, 'til we run out of road,
In this one horse town, I wanna stay right here,
In this passenger seat, you put your eyes on me.
In this moment now, capture it from memory.
(Harry and Cedric)
''Cause I don't how it gets better than this,
You take my hand and drag me head first,
Fearless.
And I don't know why, but with you I'd dance,
In a storm in my best dress,
Fearless.'
Cedric strums his guitar so fast, I'm surprised his fingers aren't bleeding! 'Your turn Harry.' he says.
(Harry)
'Well you stood there in me in the doorway,
My hands shake
I'm not usually this way,
You pull me in and I'm a little more brave,
It's the first kiss, it's flawless, really something...
It's fearless.
Oh... yeah. '
''Cause I don't know how it gets better than this,
You take my hand and drag me head first,
Fearless!'
(Harry and Cedric)
'And I don't know why, but with you I'd dance.
In a storm in my best dress.
Fearless.
'Cause I don't know how it gets better than this,
You take my hand and drag me head first,
Fearless.
And I don't know why, but with you I'd dance,
In a storm in my best dress,
Fearless!
Oh... oh.,,, yeah.'
The four of us cheer as we finish the song. Viktor tosses his drumsticks in the air and catches them expertly. 'That was great!' he says.
I grin at Cedric. 'I have to say Cedric Diggory, you have a great taste in music!' I say. 'Aw thanks!' he answers sarcastically, but he's laughing.
A few days later...
'Are you ever going to talk to Ron again, Harry?' asks Hermione as we head down the corridor to Charms. 'Only if he apologises for thinking I put my name in the Goblet of Fire. And then I might consider talking to him again Hermione.' I tell her. She shakes her head at me, smiling.
Suddenly we hear shouting coming from down the hallway. Hermione and I look at each other and then rush down to see what's happening.
'I told you to get rid of those stupid badges!' roars Cedric, grabbing one of his friends' robes and ripping one of the Support Cedric Diggory/ Potter Stinks badges off of his chest. 'Aw come on Cedric! It was only a bit of fun!' says his friend angrily. 'Why the hell are you defending Potter anyway? He's nothing but a good-for-nothing, attention seeking-' another Hufflepuff is saying but is suddenly knocked flying as Cedric punches him right across the face. He points his wand at his friends, his face burning with anger.
'Harry is my friend and if you dare insult him again, I swear I will kill you!' he growls. Then he storms off down the corridor.
Hermione and I stare at each other in shock. I didn't know Cedric felt so strongly about those badges. I definitely have to thank him later.
Later...
'I'll see you later Hermione.' I say, heading out of the Great Hall. 'Where are you going?' she asks. 'To the common room to do my homework.' I lie smoothly. 'Okay, I'll see you later.' she says, rushing off to the library.
I wait until she turns the corner, out of sight and then I rush off to the Seventh Floor. I concentrate fiercely on the thought of the Room of Requirement and sure enough, when I reach the end of the corridor, there is the door, waiting for me. I hurry inside.
'Hello Harry!' greets Fleur smiling at me. 'Hey there Fleur.' I say, dumping my bag on an old chair. Viktor comes rushing in, gasping for breath. 'I am sorry that I'm late, but Karkaroff kept me back to speak to me about the Tournament and would not let me leave.' he explains, gasping for breath. 'You're alright Viktor. We're still waiting for Cedric, you're right on time.' I tell him.
A few minutes later, Cedric comes in, with a face like thunder. 'Are you alright Cedric?' asks Fleur gently. 'I'm fine Fleur. Some of the Hufflepuffs were still wearing those stupid badges and I got really angry with them.' he explains. 'I know. I saw what you did.' I tell him quietly. Cedric looks at me, very embarrassed. 'Sorry Harry. It wasn't fair on you.' he says. 'It's okay. And thanks Cedric.' I say to him, a small smile creeping up on my face.
'Shall we start practicing?' I ask, after a minute. 'Yes, what shall we sing?' asks Fleur. 'I've got it! Get your instruments ready!' I say. Viktor taps out the beat and the fun begins.
'Did you forget,
That I was even alive?
Did you forget,
Everything we ever had?
Did you forget,
Did you forget... about me?
Did you regret,
Ever standing by my side?
Did you forget,
What we were feeling inside?
Now I'm left,
To forget... about us.
But somewhere, we went wrong.
We were once so strong,
Our love is like a song,
You can't forget it.'
I close my eyes as I sing, while Viktor taps out a soft beat on the drums.
'So now I guess,
This is where we have to stand,
Did you regret,
Ever holding my hand?
Never again, please don't forget,
Don't forget.
We had it all.
We were just about to fall,
Even more in love,
Than we were before.
I won't forget,
Please don't forget... about us.
But somewhere we went wrong,
We were once so strong.
Our love is like a song,
You can't forget it.'
Viktor beats down on the drums, Fleur's fingers glide over the piano, Cedric strums his guitar, I breath in deeply and open my mouth again.
'Somewhere, we went wrong.
We were once so strong,
Our love is like a song.
You can't forget it, at all.
And at last,
All the pictures had been burned.
All the past,
Is just a lesson that we learned.
I won't forget,
Please don't forget...us.'
We slow down as we reach the last chorus. Fleur plays the tune quietly and I sing once more.
'Somewhere we went wrong,
Our love is like a song.
But you won't sing along,
You've forgotten... about... us.'
'Was that good or what?' laughs Cedric. We all laugh, me gasping for breath.
'Yes it was good. More than good, actually.' says a voice. We all whip around.
Oh... shit.
To Be Continued. I'll try and update sometime next week or the week after. Until next- please rate and review.