Summary: There's a Beauty Pageant, guess who's Hogwarts' candidate? Please read and review…thanks
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Author's Notes: Thanks for those who reviewd and added this story to their alerts and favorites... You guys are awesome... So..here's Chapter 9... please tell me what you think...I'll appreciate it.
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CHAPTER 9
SPECTACLE
"Hogwarts students, follow me." Professor McGonagall said as her students went in line to enter the stadium where the opening ceremony of the Ms. Magic competition is going to be held. Hermione found herself in awe at the huge crowd that is gathered to witness the event. The students sat in front row, being the former host school.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the 237th Miss Magic Competition." A deep, loud voice said. "To start our program, let's welcome the Principal of Salem Institute of Magic, Mr. Howard Kent." The crowd gave a polite applause.
Mr. Howard Kent is a tall, long brown haired man, almost the same age as Sirius during Hermione's third year. "Hello! Welcome to Salem Institute of Magic. We are honored to be the hosts for this year and we promise that this is going to be an affair to remember. During the past year, we have overcome one of the biggest tyrannies of our age and we, the members of the academe, have decided that the theme for this year is, 'Unity defies all boundaries'." The Slytherins and Gryffindors snorted. There is certainly no way in hell that it would happen.
"So, my dear friends, I hope that this event will be a means to end rivalries and be the start of a wonderful friendship. Thank You." The crowd applauded the Principal. After that speech, the lights went out.
"Decades have passed since the last Ms. Magic competition was held in Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry now, let us witness the symbolic passing of the crown to the new hosts." The crowd cheered. The ceremonial passing of the crown is one of the highlights of the ceremony.
After a couple of minutes, they saw fireworks spelling the letters 'WWW' in the sky. "Woah, Wealsey's Wizard Wheezes is in the house?" A kid sitting a couple of rows from Hermione said.
The sky cleared, a green spark ascends from the ground and took the form of the Slytherin crest. Just before the sparks vanished, a rushing blond flier in white and silver flying uniform flew through the sparks and did a triple backflip.
"He is so hot!" Lavender and Paverti giggled beside Hermione who gagged at the idea of Draco Malfoy being something other than an arse.
After Malfoy's stunts, a yellow spark flew up in the air and took the form of the Hufflepuff crest. "Is that Ron?" Seamus pointed at the red head in the sky.
Ron and Malfoy flew together, switching brooms in the process. "What are the odds of that?" Crabbe said, amazed at how the two enemies didn't manage to 'accidentally' kill each other.
A blue spark was fired and Blaise Zabini is in the middle of it, doing the 'Wronsky Feint.', capturing everyone in the audience's attention.
When then red spark finally ascends and took the form of the Gryffindor crest, everyone in the stadium went nuts as Harry Potter, stands in his broom like a surfer riding a wave, holding a pillow with the crown on top, 50 feet up in the air.
"Woah, that dude is whack!" A guy from the audience said. "Are you kidding me? That's Harry 'blooming' Potter, he's far from whack!" Dean Thomas said, proud of his classmate.
The fliers have landed after a couple of formations and the crowd gave them a standing ovation. "This is momentous, there are only 4 times that the crowd actually gave a standing ovation. This is the first time Hogwarts got one." Pavarti said.
In the middle of the stadium, Mr. Kent approached the fliers and shook their hands. "You have no idea how much of an honor this is." Mr. Kent told Harry and the fliers. "Salem Institute of Magic, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry proudly passes you the responsibility of hosting this year's Ms. Magic competition. The hope of a momentous occasion lies in your shoulders now." Draco Malfoy said with the kind of tone that is often used by his father, arrogant and snobbish.
"This is the crown that symbolizes the hope of the Magical World, whoever will be the winner becomes the embodiment of the Wizarding World." The crowd silenced when Harry spoke. In such a young age, he already has the rare power to catch everyone's attention.
"Salem Institute of Magic, accepts the responsibility with honor." The audience cheered. The Ms. Magic competition has officially started.
"After that show stopping presentation, let us proceed to the announcement of events for the coming week. Here to announce is an award winning, critically acclaimed musician. Please Welcome, one of our judges, Celestina Warbeck." The announcer said. The girls shrieked at the mention of the singer's name. Hermione could hear Fleur snorting beside her loving husband.
"Hello everyone, the schedule for this competition is so tight, there's hardly any room for preparations." The crowd silenced. "Tomorrow, the candidates will be taking part on a five hour examination on Potions, Charms, Transfigurations and History of Magic. I regret to announce that those who failed this test will not be eligible to move on to the next round." The crowd gave a collective gasp.
"What 'iz 'ziz, 'ze Triwizard tournament?" Fleur asked, the hormones kicking in.
"After the passers and the rules for the next round have been announced, the candidates and the school's delegates will be taking part on a Charity event in a muggle Children's Hospital. This is to exhibit solidarity between the two worlds." Pansy Parkinson and the rest of the pureblood Slytherins groaned. "Damn you Celestina Warbeck!" Goyle shouted, making his classmates chuckle.
"Oh yes, I love you too." This time, the students laughed heartily at the singer's response."We will be having every rounds with a week interval for preparations. I must also warn each candidate that all dress robes, gowns must be subject for approval from the Style Committee. I must also remind the candidates that you will not be using magic 'll be using the muggle way of testing to avoid cheating. No wands allowed." The audience hushed. Hermione realized that this is not just any other competition, the organizers mean business.
"I wish everyone Good Luck and I will see you all hopefully, at the Finals Night." The crowd cheered for the singer.
"To end this evening, let us witness the Salem Institute Cheering Squad as they exhibit school spirit." Hermione felt someone tapping her shoulders.
"You 'ave to get some rest, come on. 'Zer 'iz no need to see 'zem tossing and turning." Hermione nodded. She didn't have enough time to rest since they arrived. Hermione, Fleur and Bill wet out of the stadium and went to the parking lot. There, she saw four men in white and silver robes, leaning on a bus.
"Hermione, did you see us fly?" Ron approached Hermione with wide cheery eyes, feeling proud of what they have just accomplished.
"Of course, how could I miss it? I'm so proud of you!" Hermione gave her two best friends a hug.
"We don't get a hug?" Draco Malfoy hit his best friend in the head.
"I guess I got one more for you." Hermione grinned at the unique Slytherin and gave him a hug.
"Come on Draco, you know you want one, you're her escort after all." Blaise teased the blond Slytherin, ultimately receiving a sharp glare from Malfoy.
"Where's George?" Bill asked, finally noticing his one-eared brother's absence.
"Oh, he's talking to the organizers. Apparently, they want to make the shop a sponsor." Harry said, a little weary after the performance.
After a while, the students went out of the stadium and went to the bus. "You guys are totally awesome." A guy who's carrying a skateboard said as he and his friends passed by the fliers. Suddenly, flashes of light are upon them. "Oh my God, I'm going to show this to my future children." A red haired girl said, giggling madly. The fliers, together with Hermione, Bill and Fleur rushed inside the bus to wait for the other students.
When everyone arrived, they were cheering at their classmates. "You guys were great!" Susan Bones said. George was the last one to arrive and he's carrying a brown envelope with him.
"What's that?" Ron pointed at the envelope. "This, little brother of mine, is none of your business." The surviving twin said, with the smirk often reserved for mischief.
"Is everyone here?" Professor McGonagall asked.
"Everyone has been accounted for, professor." Hermione, being the responsible Head Girl that she is, said.
"Alright, off we go then." Professor McGonagall told the driver, Mr. Armstrong.
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