AN:As this is an AU fic I do not plan to follow how things would have been way back when the adults would have been in school. Anyway...please review to get chapters faster. I generally update faster if I have at least one review per chapter. This one is dedicated to my friend Bailey since she helped me place some of the stuff that happens within the chapter. Also follow me on tumblr my name there is the same on here except no .s in the middle part and the whole thing is lowercase letters. Keep reviewing and showing the love.
Chapter 3
"Tonks are you ready to wow the house with the song?" Sirius asked.
"I suppose. I just do not like my voice personally. I know everyone else does but I don't! I talked to McGonagall and she said a first year is signed up for spot one and another first year spot two so I am on for spot three." I replied. "I just want to get the over with!"
"It is Matthew first then Rachel second. Matt plans to do a song called Proud of Your Boy, ironic I know, and Rachel plans to do a version of Once Upon A Dream. You started a Disney trend this year! Matt and Rachel walked by the compartment and heard you then went back to their compartment and started singing Disney songs and everyone in that compartment chose one incase they made Gryffindor. Matt and Rachel are the only ones I know for sure that are from their compartment in Gryffindor." Lily stated.
"Lily will you do a duet with me?" Rachel ran up asking.
"Sure thing Kid. Meow, Meow Song?" Lily asked winking. Rachel nodded, "Okay go sign us up. Next year if Abby is here we all have to do our Shhhhh Song."
"What was that about?" James asked.
"The three of us are popular musicians back home. We have codes for what song we are performing based on their titles." Lily answered.
"Tonks will you do a duet with me?" Remus asked.
"I suppose though I am not prepared." I replied.
"I am sure you know A Whole New World?" he suggested.
"I do by heart but I need to rehearse it at least once before we go." I reminded him.
"Fine we will go towards the end." he said as he walked off.
"Fine everyone don't ask me! I guess I will have to ask a first year to work an awesome duet with me." Sirius said faking disappointment.
"Dude you suck at singing! That's why!" James said sharply.
Before long the singing began. I loved the lyrics to each of the songs my favorites though were the ones that Matt sang which goes a bit like this:
Proud of your boy
I'll make you proud of your boy
Believe me, bad as I've been, Ma
You're in for a pleasant surprise
I've wasted time
I've wasted me
So say I'm slow for my age
A late bloomer,
Okay, I agree
That I've been one rotten kid
Some son, some pride and some joy
But I'll get over these lousin' up
Messin' up, screwin' up times
You'll see, Ma, now comes the better part
Someone's gonna make good
Cross his stupid heart
Make good and finally make you
Proud of your boy
Tell me that I've been a louse and loafer
You won't get a fight here, no ma'am
Say I'm a goldbrick, a goof-off, no good
But that couldn't be all that I am
Water flows under the bridge
Let it pass, let it go
There's no good reason that you should believe me
Not yet, I know, but
Someday and soon
I'll make you proud of your boy
Though I can't make myself taller
Or smarter or handsome or wise
I'll do my best, what else can I do ?
Since I wasn't born perfect like Dad or you
Mom, I will try to
Try hard to make you
Proud of your boy
Then Rachel went:
I know you I walked with you
Once upon a dreamI know you
The gleam in your eyes
Is so familiar, a gleamI know it's true
That visions are seldom
All they seem
But if I know you
I know what you'll doYou'll love me at once
The way you did once
Upon a dream
Once upon a time
I dreamed we'd be together
In love foreverOnce upon a night
I was for a never
A never ending
Once upon a time
Once upon a night
Once upon a wish
Once upon a dream
I know you
I danced with you
Once upon a nightThere we were
Wishing this dance
Would last forever all time
I hope it's true
This vision is more
Than what it seemsCause if dreams come true
I know what we'll do We'll dance once again
The way we did then
Upon a dream
Once upon a time
I dreamed we'd be together
In love forever Once upon a night
I was wishing for a never
A never ending
Once upon a time
Once upon a night
Once upon a wish
Once upon a dream
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeahOnce upon a night
I was wishing for a never
A never ending
Once upon a time
Once upon a night
Once upon a wish
Once upon a love
(Once upon a time)
(Once upon a night)
(Once upon a wish)
Once upon a dreamOnce upon a dream
Once upon a dream
Once upon a dream
Then it was my turn and I did my song from the train. After I went I left to go change into the mindset of the duet. I got down at the first part of Lily and Rachel's duet they sounded hilarious which they were supposed to:
We are Siamese if you pleaseWe are Siamese if you don't pleaseWe are from a residence of SiamThere is no finer cat than I amDo you see that thing swimming round and roundMaybe we can reach on in and make it drownIf we sneaking up upon it carefullyThere will be head for you and a tail for meWe are Siamese if you pleaseWe are Siamese if you don't pleaseNow we're looking over our new domisileIf we like we stay for maybe quite a whileMeow...here kitty, kitty, kitty, kittyDo you hear what I hear a baby cryWhere we finding baby there's milk near byAnd if we look in baby buggy there could be Plenty of milk for you and also some for meWe are Siamese if you pleaseWe are Siamese if you don't pleaseNow we're looking over our new domisileIf we like we stay for maybe quite a whileWe are Siamese if you pleaseWe are Siamese if you don't pleaseWe are from a residence of SiamThere is no finer cat than I amThere is no finer cat than I am There are no finer cats than we am
Then came my and Remus' duet was the best in my opinion and it is the most graceful song we did (AN:normal Remus, bold Tonks, and italic bold both):
I can show you the world
Shining, shimmering, splendid
Tell me, princess, now when did
You last let your heart decide?
I can open your eyes
Take you wonder by wonder
Over, sideways and under
On a magic carpet ride
A whole new world
A new fantastic point of view
No one to tell us no or where to go
Or say we're only dreaming
A whole new world
A dazzling place I never knew
But when I'm way up here, it's crystal clear
That now I'm in a whole new world with you
Now I'm in a whole new world with you
Unbelievable sights
Indescribable feeling
Soaring, tumbling, freewheeling
Through an endless diamond sky
A whole new world
Don't you dare close your eyes
A hundred thousand things to see
(Hold your breath, it gets better)
I'm like a shooting star
I've come so far
I can't go back
To where I used to be
A whole new world
Every turn a surprise
With new horizons to pursue
Every moment red-letter
I'll chase them anywhere
There's time to spare
Let me share
this whole new world with you
A whole new world
That's where we'll be
A thrilling chase
A wondrous place
For you and me
After this song Professors Dumbledore and McGonagall had to do their song now. I have no idea why but for some reason they always do a CHRISTMAS song in SEPTEMBER!
I really can't stay - But baby it's cold outside
I've got to go away - But baby it's cold outside
This evening has been - Been hoping that you'd drop in
So very nice - I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice
My mother will start to worry - Beautiful, what's your hurry?
My father will be pacing the floor - Listen to the fireplace roar
So really I'd better scurry - Beautiful, please don't hurry
Well maybe just a half a drink more - Put some records on while I pour
The neighbors might think - Baby, it's bad out there
Say, what's in this drink? - No cabs to be had out there
I wish I knew how - Your eyes are like starlight
To break the spell - I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell (oh wait I do)
I ought to say no, no, no, sir - Mind if I move in closer?
At least I'm gonna say that I tried - What's the sense in hurting my pride?
I really can't stay - Baby don't hold out
Oh, but it's cold outside
I simply must go - But, baby, it's cold outside.
The answer is no - But, baby, it's cold outside.
This welcome has been - How lucky that you dropped in.
So nice and warm - Look out the window at that storm.
My sister will be suspicious - Gosh, your lips look delicious.
My brother will be there at the door - Waves upon a tropical storm.
My maiden aunt's mind is vicious - Oh, your lips are delicious.
Maybe just a cigarette more - Never such a blizzard before.
I've got to go home - But, baby, you'll freeze out there
Say, lend me a cloak - It's up to your knees out there
You've really been grand - I'm thrilled when you touch my hand
But don't you see - How can you do this thing to me?
There's bound to be talk tomorrow - Think of my life long sorrow
At least there will be plenty implied - If you caught pneumonia and died
I really can't stay - Get over that hold out
Ohhh, baby it's cold outside
As we suspected Matt went up and the three of them completed their perfectly in sync routine. It seemed as though the dance had been choreographed and perfected years ago. This time everyone clapped; then broke apart and went to bed.