Chapter 38

Ron was beginning to resent Harry just ever so slightly for making him play the role of Voldemort. Though he supposed Harry had a point when he said that he paid his dues. After all, he'd already had to go out on a date with Ebony. And he probably had about as much fun as Ron was having.

"Having fun?" Ebony asked.

"Oh, yeah," Ron lied. "I love… this band." Truth be told, he couldn't quite remember the name of the band whose concert they were attending. Of course, the band was actually his friends in disguise pretending to play instruments while the audio of the band was blasted throughout the venue. But nobody needed to know that.

"And now, give it up for Black Tear!" somebody announced. 'Black Tear' was the band name they had come up with for the fake band they had put together. Ebony, of course, had taken on the role of lead singer despite never having attended a rehearsal. There hadn't actually been any rehearsals for her to attend given that it was a fake band, but still. That girl had way too much faith in her own abilities.

"Good luck," Ron said. Ebony eagerly ran onstage with Harry, Luna, Neville, and Millicent.

The band began to play, and Ebony began to sing. Suddenly, Luna 'accidentally' began playing the wrong song.

"Lucius, what are you doing?" Harry shouted angrily.

"Oh no! I'm so sorry!" exclaimed Luna.

"You jerk!"

"Oh, come on!" Millicent cut in. "I know we're goths who are incapable of love and proper conflict resolution, but it was just a mistake!"

"Yeah, it's not his fault!" Neville agreed. "If only someone had taught James how to forgive."

"No! He ruined the song! And I've never had a kind, happy person in my life to teach me compassion and understanding!" Harry shouted. Ron felt as though he was watching a very strange play.

"Stop, you guys!" Ebony exclaimed.

Harry ignored her plea and pulled out his wand.

"Oh no!" exclaimed Luna.

"Abra Kadabra!" Harry shouted.

"No!" Ebony exclaimed as she jumped between Harry and Luna. Millicent tossed her the time turner and she disappeared.

"Worst. Date. Ever," said Ron.