A/N: I know it took me way too long to update, but I can explain. I got a
job over the summer. Blech. I was working 15 hour days. Not much time to
write, eh? And then I moved to Florida for college. Hehe. But now I'm here.
Now, about the actual story. Things were brought up, such as Lucius'
return. It shall all be explained. Patience. And this chapter better be
worth it... It's the last of the contest. Oh yeah, at the request of one of
my fans, I have started the next chapter as well, so you should be getting
some chapters up almost at the same time. Also, there were a few song
requests made, and this chapter just seemed to drag on, driving me crazy.
Therefore, I shortened the song list by over half, just wanting to end the
competition and get back to the good stuff. So if you asked for a song and
I didn't put it in, I'm sorry. But songs will come into play later on, and
I have plans for a few of the requests. Bear with me. Angie
"Thanks." He didn't have the chance to say anything else, for Dumbledore was back up on the stage.
"And next up are." Dumbledore glanced down at the parchment in surprise, and then back up again. "Argus Filch and Peeves, singing One Jump Ahead, from Disney's Aladdin." Dumbledore sat down with a very confused look in his eyes, as Filch slowly climbed the stairs, and Peeves glided on stage.
"What the hell.?" Came the surprised voice of Fred Weasley.
"Oh good god, this is going to be great!" George put in. Everyone else in the audience was struck dumb by the choice. Peeves cackled evilly, his singing voice even more obnoxious than when he speaks.
Peeves: Gotta keep, One jump ahead of the bread line One swing ahead of the sword I steal only what I can't afford That's everything One jump ahead of the lawmen That's all, and that's no joke These guys don't appreciate I'm broke
Filch: Riffraff! Street Rat! Scoundrel! Take that!
Peeves: Just a little snack, guys.
Filch: Rip him open, take it back, guys!
Peeves: I can take a hint, gotta face the facts, You're my only friend, Abu!
Filch: Who? Oh it's sad Aladdin's hit the bottom He's become a one-man rise in crime I'd blame parents except he hasn't got 'em
Peeves: Gotta eat to live, gotta steal to eat Tell you all about it when I got the time! One jump ahead of the slowpokes One skip ahead of my doom Next time gonna use a nom de plume One jump ahead of the hitmen One hit ahead of the flock I think I'll take a stroll around the block
Filch: Stop, thief! Vandal! Outrage! Scandal!
Peeves: Let's not be too hasty.
Filch: Still I think he's rather tasty.
Peeves: Gotta eat to live, gotta steal to eat, Otherwise we'd get along!
Filch: Wrong!
Peeves: One jump ahead of the hoof beats
Filch: Vandal!
Peeves: One hop ahead of the hump
Filch: Street rat!
Peeves: One trick ahead of disaster
Filch: Scoundrel!
Peeves: They're quick, but I'm much faster
Filch: Take that!
Peeves; Here goes, better throw my hand in Wish me happy landin' All I gotta do is jump
At this, Peeves dove through the crowd, grinning like a maniac. He flew through the wall at the back, not to be seen again for the rest of the day. Filch hobbled back down the stairs to the silence of the crowd. Sirius and Remus exchanged an amused look, but the look that Filch shot them kept either one from clapping. Dumbledore looked around, slightly confused still, before resuming his post on the stage.
"And next up we have Sirius Black, singing Brand New Man, by Brooks and Dunn." Dumbledore announced. Hermione glanced over at Sirius, but all she saw was an empty chair. She raised an eyebrow, sitting back in her chair to watch. Her jaw dropped in shock as she looked at the man walking out onto the stage. Beside her, she heard a gasp from Amy.
Sirius smirked to himself, tipping his cowboy hat to Hermione with a wink. He knew he looked good in all black. The jeans, leather boots, and t-shirt combination was sure to drive any woman wild, and he knew it. Hermione quickly forgot where they were, eyes transfixed on him. Kelly coughed, shaking her head at her son.
Remus sighed, shaking his head as well. He couldn't help but love Sirius. His best friend for years, and they felt like brothers. He glanced over at Amy with a smirk similar to Sirius'.
Sirius: I saw the light; I've been baptized
By the fire in your touch and the flame in your eyes.
I'm born to love again; I'm a brand new man.
Well, the whole school's talkin'
'bout the line I'm walkin'
That leads right to your door.
Oh, how I used to roam,
I was a rollin' stone.
I used to have a wild side;
They say a country mile wide,
I'd burn those beer joints down.
That's all changed now.
You turned my life around.
I saw the light; I've been baptized
By the fire in your touch and the flame in your eyes.
I'm born to love again; I'm a brand new man.
I used to love'em and leave'em;
Oh, I'd brag about my freedom, how no one could tie me down.
Then I met you; now my heart beats true.
Baby, you and me together feels more like forever
Than anything I've ever known.
We're right on track; I ain't lookin' back.
I saw the light; I've been baptized
By the fire in your touch and the flame in your eyes.
I'm born to love again; I'm a brand new man.
I saw the light; I've been baptized
By the fire in your touch and the flame in your eyes.
I'm born to love again; I'm a brand new man.
I saw the light; I've been baptized
By the fire in your touch and the flame in your eyes.
I'm born to love again; I'm a brand new man.
I'm born to love again; I'm a brand new man.
Hermione blushed faintly, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. She couldn't help but smile as he sat back down next to her, not having bothered to change. He kissed her cheek quickly with a grin. No words needed to be spoken, which was just as well, as Dumbledore was back up again. Sirius glanced over at Remus, who laughed softly, shaking his head. Sirius grinned again.
"Now we have Draco Malfoy, with Only The Good Die Young, by Billy Joel." Dumbledore shook his head a bit, highly amused with how this competition was going. Draco smirked, hopping up onto the stage with a grin. Ginny blushed faintly.
Draco: Come out Virginia, don't let me wait
You Catholic girls start much too late
But sooner or later it comes down to fate
I might as well be the one
They showed you a statue and told you to pray
They built you a temple and locked you away
But they never told you the price that you pay
For things that you might have done...
Only the good die young
You might have heard I run with a dangerous crowd
We ain't too pretty we ain't too proud
We might be laughing a bit too loud
But that never hurt no one
Come on Virginia show me a sign
Send up a signal I'll throw you the line
The stained-glass curtain you're hiding behind
Never lets in the sun
And only the good die young
You got a nice white dress and a party on your confirmation
You got a brand new soul
And a cross of gold
But Virginia they didn't give you quite enough information
You didn't count on me
When you were counting on your rosary
They say there's a heaven for those who will wait
Some say it's better but I say it ain't
I'd rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints
Sinners are much more fun...
And only the good die young
You say your mother told you all that I could give you was a reputation
She never cared for me
But did she ever say a prayer for me?
Ginny was blushing the same color of her hair by the time the song ended. Sirius laughed softly, shaking his head. He hated to admit it, but Draco was smooth. Very smooth. Hermione grinned over at Draco as he sat down, a satisfied smirk on his face. Dumbledore laughed, taking the stage again.
"Very well, and next up we have Hermione singing Right Kind Of Wrong, by LeAnn Rimes." Sirius looked over at Hermione in surprise, a bit startled that she was singing a solo. Hermione just gave him an innocent smile, before stepping up onto the stage.
Hermione; I know all about,
Yea about your reputation
And now it's bound to be a heartbreak situation
But I can't help it if I'm helpless
Every time that I'm with you, ah
You walk in and my strength walks out the door
Say my name and I can fight it any more
Oh I know, I should go
But I need your touch just too damn much
Lovin you, That isn't really something I should do
I shouldn't wanna spend my time with you
Well I should try to be strong
But baby you're the right kind of wrong
But baby you're the right kind of wrong
Ya, baby you're the right kind of wrong
It might be a mistake
A mistake I'm makin'
But what your givin I am happy to be takin
'Cause all that will make me feel
The way I feel when I'm in your arms
They say your somethin I should do without
They don't know what goes on
When the lights go out
There's no way to explain
All the pleasure is worth all the pain
Lovin you, That isn't really something I should do ya-hey
I shouldn't wanna spend my time with you ya
Well I should try to be strong
But baby you're the right kind of wrong
Ya, baby you're the right kind of wrong
I should try to run but I just can't seem to
'Cause every time I run your the one I run to
Can't do without what you do to me,
I don't care if I'm in to deep yeah
I know all about,
Yea about your reputation
And now it's bound to be a heartbreak situation
But I can't help it if I'm helpless
Every time that I'm with you, ah
You walk in and my strength walks out the door
Say my name and I can fight it any more
Oh I know, I should go
But I need your touch just too damn much
Hey-yeah
Lovin you, yeah, isn't really something I should do
I shouldn't wanna spend my time with you ya
Well I should try to be strong, I should try to be strong
But baby you're the right kind of wrong (right kind of wrong)
Baby you're the right kind of wrong
Baby you're the right kind of wrong
Yeah baby you're the right kind of wrong
By the time the song ended, Sirius was shaking his head with a grin. Kelly rolled her eyes, smiling. She couldn't help but love Hermione, especially the way that she seemed so ready to tease Sirius. Remus gave Sirius a calculated glance.
"She's right, you know. You are bad for her. Bad influence." His voice cut in gently. Sirius laughed, smiling.
"Aye, I am. Perhaps the worst influence in her life." Sirius admitted, kissing Hermione quickly when she sits down. "Very impressive, 'Mione." She blushed faintly.
"Thanks." Behind her, Harry shook his head, laughing. Ron just smirked. Hermione turned to glare at both of them. "Oh shut up." Dumbledore came to Hermione's rescue by clearing his throat.
"And next up are Minerva, Sybil, and Irma singing "Come See About Me", formerly by the Supremes." Dumbledore sat back down with a faint glint of amusement in his eyes. Sirius and Remus exchanged a grin.
Minerva: I've been crying
'Cause I'm lonely (for you)
Smiles have all turned to tears
But tears won't wash away the fears
That you're never ever gonna return
To ease the fire that within me burns
All: It keeps me crying baby for you
Keeps me sighin' baby for you
So won't you hurry ?
Come on boy, see about me
(Come see about me)
See about you baby
Sybil: I've given up my friends just for you
My friends are gone
And you have too
No peace shall I find
Until you come back
And be mine
No matter what you do or say
I'm gonna love you anyway
All: Keep on crying baby for you
I'm gonna keep sighin' baby for you
So come on hurry
Come on and see about me
(Come see about me)
See about you baby
Irma: Sometime's up
Sometime's down
My life's so uncertain
With you not around
From my arms you maybe out of reach
But my heart says you're here to keep
All: Keeps me crying baby for you
Keep on, keep on crying baby for you
So won't you hurry
Come on boy, see about me (Come see about me)
See about you baby (Come see about me)
You know I'm so lonely (Come see about me)
I love you only (Come see about me)
See about your baby (Come see about me)
Hurry, hurry
Sirius stayed respectfully silent for a moment, fighting back the laughter. Fred and George, however, weren't so kind.
"I have a problem with that. See, for her to give up her friends, she had to have some in the first place." Fred pointed out. Sirius had to choke back his laughter even more, shaking his head. Remus grinned.
"The boy has a point." Remus said thoughtfully. "After all, she never seemed to have any at school."
"People paid to stay away from her!" Sirius finally spoke up, panting for breath due to the difficulty of keeping back laughter. Amy scowled, swatting at both Sirius and Remus.
"Be nice! Both of you!" She scolded, only making Sirius and Remus laugh.
"Amelia Marie Carrier, when on earth have you known me to be nice?!" Sirius demanded, eyes dancing with amusement.
"This is all too true, you're always a jerk. I pity your girlfriend." Amy managed to smile innocently, and Sirius feigned hurt.
"Now that's just low." Sirius sulked. Amy smirked again.
"I swear, I don't know what the girl sees in you, Sirius. You're not handsome, no charm, you find yourself far more amusing than anyone else does." Amy giggled softly, managing to keep a straight face. "It must be for the sex, as there could be no other explanation."
Hermione choked, blushing bright red. Sirius had fallen backwards in his chair, laughing. Fred and George lit up, grinning. Harry and Ron were too busy laughing to say anything in Hermione's defense. Meanwhile, Remus had his eyes closed, body shaking in silent laughter.
"Though, that doesn't explain it either, for from what I remember, it wasn't anything great." Amy looked thoughtful, and Sirius only laughed harder.
"That's because it didn't exist between us, Amy!" He finally panted, wiping tears of mirth away. Amy laughed, grinning.
"Oh yeah, that explains that." She laughed, shaking her head. Hermione was still blushing, though not quite as badly as before.
"Sirius." Hermione cut in gently, biting her lip slightly. Sirius hopped up, offering her a hand up.
"Don't worry, I remember. C'mon, gorgeous." Sirius smiled at her, before leading her up to the stage which was currently occupied by Dumbledore.
"Last but not least is Sirius Black and Hermione Granger, singing All I Ask Of You, from The Phantom Of The Opera." Dumbledore smiled as he resumed his seat one more time.
Sirius; No more talk of darkness,
Forget these wide-eyed fears.
I am here, nothing can harm you,
My words will warm and calm you.
Let me be your freedom,
Let daylight dry your tears.
I'm here, with you, beside you,
To guard you and to guide you.
Hermione: Say you love me,
Every waking moment,
Turn my head with talk of summertime.
Say you need me with you,
Now and always,
Promise me that all you say is true,
That's all I ask of you.
Sirius; Let me be your shelter,
Let me be your light.
You're safe.
No one will find you,
Your fears are far behind you.
Hermione: All I want is freedom,
A world with no more night.
And you, always beside me.
To hold me and to hide me.
Sirius; Then say you'll share with me,
One love, one lifetime.
Let me lead you from your solitude.
Say you need me with you,
Here beside you,
Anywhere you go, let me go too.
Mione, that's all I ask of you.
Hermione: Say you'll share with me,
One love, one lifetime.
Say the word and I will follow you,
Both: Share each day with me,
Each night, each morning.
Hermione; Say you love me,
Sirius; You know I do.
Both: Love me,
That's all I ask of you.
Anywhere you go,
Let me go too.
Love me,
That's all I ask of you.
Say you'll share with me,
One love, one lifetime.
Say the word and I will follow you,
Share each day with me,
Each night, each morning.
Amy smiled softly, shaking her head. She hated to admit it, but Sirius could be sweet when he chose to be. Remus smirked lightly, leaning back in his chair. Ron and Harry exchanged a glance, rolling their eyes, though they were grinning as well. Sirius and Hermione sat back down, Hermione smiling happily.
"And that concludes the competition. Our judges will vote, and the results will be announced tomorrow." Dumbledore announced, standing up from his chair one last time. Hermione bit her lip, laughing softly at herself.
"I can't believe I'm actually anxious to hear who wins." She admitted, blushing faintly.
"No competition, it'll be something with me." Sirius teased, leaning back in his chair.
"And they say the boy isn't modest." Amy laughed, grinning. Sirius laughed, shaking his head.
"I may claim to be a lot of things, but I have never in my life claimed to be modest!" Sirius sulked slightly. Kelly laughed, sitting down with the group.
"I can attest to that one." She ruffled her son's hair affectionately. Sirius tilted his head back to look up at her with a laugh.
"Aye, so true." Remus shook his head, a faint grin crossing his lips. Hermione laughed softly, before glancing over at the time. She nearly choked.
"It's 3 am! I don't even have the lessons ready for Monday." She jumped up, giving a highly confused Sirius a light kiss, before heading off to her rooms. Sirius rolled his eyes, an affectionate smile crossing his lips.
A/N: Stopping there, just to get this posted. I'm not announcing the winner, because it's up to you to decide on the winner. After I finish the next chapter, and post it, I'll tally your votes, and write in the winner. You can e-mail them to me at madameducttape@yahoo.com , message them to me on AIM at RememberPadfoot, or send them in reviews. Thanks! Angie
"Thanks." He didn't have the chance to say anything else, for Dumbledore was back up on the stage.
"And next up are." Dumbledore glanced down at the parchment in surprise, and then back up again. "Argus Filch and Peeves, singing One Jump Ahead, from Disney's Aladdin." Dumbledore sat down with a very confused look in his eyes, as Filch slowly climbed the stairs, and Peeves glided on stage.
"What the hell.?" Came the surprised voice of Fred Weasley.
"Oh good god, this is going to be great!" George put in. Everyone else in the audience was struck dumb by the choice. Peeves cackled evilly, his singing voice even more obnoxious than when he speaks.
Peeves: Gotta keep, One jump ahead of the bread line One swing ahead of the sword I steal only what I can't afford That's everything One jump ahead of the lawmen That's all, and that's no joke These guys don't appreciate I'm broke
Filch: Riffraff! Street Rat! Scoundrel! Take that!
Peeves: Just a little snack, guys.
Filch: Rip him open, take it back, guys!
Peeves: I can take a hint, gotta face the facts, You're my only friend, Abu!
Filch: Who? Oh it's sad Aladdin's hit the bottom He's become a one-man rise in crime I'd blame parents except he hasn't got 'em
Peeves: Gotta eat to live, gotta steal to eat Tell you all about it when I got the time! One jump ahead of the slowpokes One skip ahead of my doom Next time gonna use a nom de plume One jump ahead of the hitmen One hit ahead of the flock I think I'll take a stroll around the block
Filch: Stop, thief! Vandal! Outrage! Scandal!
Peeves: Let's not be too hasty.
Filch: Still I think he's rather tasty.
Peeves: Gotta eat to live, gotta steal to eat, Otherwise we'd get along!
Filch: Wrong!
Peeves: One jump ahead of the hoof beats
Filch: Vandal!
Peeves: One hop ahead of the hump
Filch: Street rat!
Peeves: One trick ahead of disaster
Filch: Scoundrel!
Peeves: They're quick, but I'm much faster
Filch: Take that!
Peeves; Here goes, better throw my hand in Wish me happy landin' All I gotta do is jump
At this, Peeves dove through the crowd, grinning like a maniac. He flew through the wall at the back, not to be seen again for the rest of the day. Filch hobbled back down the stairs to the silence of the crowd. Sirius and Remus exchanged an amused look, but the look that Filch shot them kept either one from clapping. Dumbledore looked around, slightly confused still, before resuming his post on the stage.
"And next up we have Sirius Black, singing Brand New Man, by Brooks and Dunn." Dumbledore announced. Hermione glanced over at Sirius, but all she saw was an empty chair. She raised an eyebrow, sitting back in her chair to watch. Her jaw dropped in shock as she looked at the man walking out onto the stage. Beside her, she heard a gasp from Amy.
Sirius smirked to himself, tipping his cowboy hat to Hermione with a wink. He knew he looked good in all black. The jeans, leather boots, and t-shirt combination was sure to drive any woman wild, and he knew it. Hermione quickly forgot where they were, eyes transfixed on him. Kelly coughed, shaking her head at her son.
Remus sighed, shaking his head as well. He couldn't help but love Sirius. His best friend for years, and they felt like brothers. He glanced over at Amy with a smirk similar to Sirius'.
Sirius: I saw the light; I've been baptized
By the fire in your touch and the flame in your eyes.
I'm born to love again; I'm a brand new man.
Well, the whole school's talkin'
'bout the line I'm walkin'
That leads right to your door.
Oh, how I used to roam,
I was a rollin' stone.
I used to have a wild side;
They say a country mile wide,
I'd burn those beer joints down.
That's all changed now.
You turned my life around.
I saw the light; I've been baptized
By the fire in your touch and the flame in your eyes.
I'm born to love again; I'm a brand new man.
I used to love'em and leave'em;
Oh, I'd brag about my freedom, how no one could tie me down.
Then I met you; now my heart beats true.
Baby, you and me together feels more like forever
Than anything I've ever known.
We're right on track; I ain't lookin' back.
I saw the light; I've been baptized
By the fire in your touch and the flame in your eyes.
I'm born to love again; I'm a brand new man.
I saw the light; I've been baptized
By the fire in your touch and the flame in your eyes.
I'm born to love again; I'm a brand new man.
I saw the light; I've been baptized
By the fire in your touch and the flame in your eyes.
I'm born to love again; I'm a brand new man.
I'm born to love again; I'm a brand new man.
Hermione blushed faintly, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. She couldn't help but smile as he sat back down next to her, not having bothered to change. He kissed her cheek quickly with a grin. No words needed to be spoken, which was just as well, as Dumbledore was back up again. Sirius glanced over at Remus, who laughed softly, shaking his head. Sirius grinned again.
"Now we have Draco Malfoy, with Only The Good Die Young, by Billy Joel." Dumbledore shook his head a bit, highly amused with how this competition was going. Draco smirked, hopping up onto the stage with a grin. Ginny blushed faintly.
Draco: Come out Virginia, don't let me wait
You Catholic girls start much too late
But sooner or later it comes down to fate
I might as well be the one
They showed you a statue and told you to pray
They built you a temple and locked you away
But they never told you the price that you pay
For things that you might have done...
Only the good die young
You might have heard I run with a dangerous crowd
We ain't too pretty we ain't too proud
We might be laughing a bit too loud
But that never hurt no one
Come on Virginia show me a sign
Send up a signal I'll throw you the line
The stained-glass curtain you're hiding behind
Never lets in the sun
And only the good die young
You got a nice white dress and a party on your confirmation
You got a brand new soul
And a cross of gold
But Virginia they didn't give you quite enough information
You didn't count on me
When you were counting on your rosary
They say there's a heaven for those who will wait
Some say it's better but I say it ain't
I'd rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints
Sinners are much more fun...
And only the good die young
You say your mother told you all that I could give you was a reputation
She never cared for me
But did she ever say a prayer for me?
Ginny was blushing the same color of her hair by the time the song ended. Sirius laughed softly, shaking his head. He hated to admit it, but Draco was smooth. Very smooth. Hermione grinned over at Draco as he sat down, a satisfied smirk on his face. Dumbledore laughed, taking the stage again.
"Very well, and next up we have Hermione singing Right Kind Of Wrong, by LeAnn Rimes." Sirius looked over at Hermione in surprise, a bit startled that she was singing a solo. Hermione just gave him an innocent smile, before stepping up onto the stage.
Hermione; I know all about,
Yea about your reputation
And now it's bound to be a heartbreak situation
But I can't help it if I'm helpless
Every time that I'm with you, ah
You walk in and my strength walks out the door
Say my name and I can fight it any more
Oh I know, I should go
But I need your touch just too damn much
Lovin you, That isn't really something I should do
I shouldn't wanna spend my time with you
Well I should try to be strong
But baby you're the right kind of wrong
But baby you're the right kind of wrong
Ya, baby you're the right kind of wrong
It might be a mistake
A mistake I'm makin'
But what your givin I am happy to be takin
'Cause all that will make me feel
The way I feel when I'm in your arms
They say your somethin I should do without
They don't know what goes on
When the lights go out
There's no way to explain
All the pleasure is worth all the pain
Lovin you, That isn't really something I should do ya-hey
I shouldn't wanna spend my time with you ya
Well I should try to be strong
But baby you're the right kind of wrong
Ya, baby you're the right kind of wrong
I should try to run but I just can't seem to
'Cause every time I run your the one I run to
Can't do without what you do to me,
I don't care if I'm in to deep yeah
I know all about,
Yea about your reputation
And now it's bound to be a heartbreak situation
But I can't help it if I'm helpless
Every time that I'm with you, ah
You walk in and my strength walks out the door
Say my name and I can fight it any more
Oh I know, I should go
But I need your touch just too damn much
Hey-yeah
Lovin you, yeah, isn't really something I should do
I shouldn't wanna spend my time with you ya
Well I should try to be strong, I should try to be strong
But baby you're the right kind of wrong (right kind of wrong)
Baby you're the right kind of wrong
Baby you're the right kind of wrong
Yeah baby you're the right kind of wrong
By the time the song ended, Sirius was shaking his head with a grin. Kelly rolled her eyes, smiling. She couldn't help but love Hermione, especially the way that she seemed so ready to tease Sirius. Remus gave Sirius a calculated glance.
"She's right, you know. You are bad for her. Bad influence." His voice cut in gently. Sirius laughed, smiling.
"Aye, I am. Perhaps the worst influence in her life." Sirius admitted, kissing Hermione quickly when she sits down. "Very impressive, 'Mione." She blushed faintly.
"Thanks." Behind her, Harry shook his head, laughing. Ron just smirked. Hermione turned to glare at both of them. "Oh shut up." Dumbledore came to Hermione's rescue by clearing his throat.
"And next up are Minerva, Sybil, and Irma singing "Come See About Me", formerly by the Supremes." Dumbledore sat back down with a faint glint of amusement in his eyes. Sirius and Remus exchanged a grin.
Minerva: I've been crying
'Cause I'm lonely (for you)
Smiles have all turned to tears
But tears won't wash away the fears
That you're never ever gonna return
To ease the fire that within me burns
All: It keeps me crying baby for you
Keeps me sighin' baby for you
So won't you hurry ?
Come on boy, see about me
(Come see about me)
See about you baby
Sybil: I've given up my friends just for you
My friends are gone
And you have too
No peace shall I find
Until you come back
And be mine
No matter what you do or say
I'm gonna love you anyway
All: Keep on crying baby for you
I'm gonna keep sighin' baby for you
So come on hurry
Come on and see about me
(Come see about me)
See about you baby
Irma: Sometime's up
Sometime's down
My life's so uncertain
With you not around
From my arms you maybe out of reach
But my heart says you're here to keep
All: Keeps me crying baby for you
Keep on, keep on crying baby for you
So won't you hurry
Come on boy, see about me (Come see about me)
See about you baby (Come see about me)
You know I'm so lonely (Come see about me)
I love you only (Come see about me)
See about your baby (Come see about me)
Hurry, hurry
Sirius stayed respectfully silent for a moment, fighting back the laughter. Fred and George, however, weren't so kind.
"I have a problem with that. See, for her to give up her friends, she had to have some in the first place." Fred pointed out. Sirius had to choke back his laughter even more, shaking his head. Remus grinned.
"The boy has a point." Remus said thoughtfully. "After all, she never seemed to have any at school."
"People paid to stay away from her!" Sirius finally spoke up, panting for breath due to the difficulty of keeping back laughter. Amy scowled, swatting at both Sirius and Remus.
"Be nice! Both of you!" She scolded, only making Sirius and Remus laugh.
"Amelia Marie Carrier, when on earth have you known me to be nice?!" Sirius demanded, eyes dancing with amusement.
"This is all too true, you're always a jerk. I pity your girlfriend." Amy managed to smile innocently, and Sirius feigned hurt.
"Now that's just low." Sirius sulked. Amy smirked again.
"I swear, I don't know what the girl sees in you, Sirius. You're not handsome, no charm, you find yourself far more amusing than anyone else does." Amy giggled softly, managing to keep a straight face. "It must be for the sex, as there could be no other explanation."
Hermione choked, blushing bright red. Sirius had fallen backwards in his chair, laughing. Fred and George lit up, grinning. Harry and Ron were too busy laughing to say anything in Hermione's defense. Meanwhile, Remus had his eyes closed, body shaking in silent laughter.
"Though, that doesn't explain it either, for from what I remember, it wasn't anything great." Amy looked thoughtful, and Sirius only laughed harder.
"That's because it didn't exist between us, Amy!" He finally panted, wiping tears of mirth away. Amy laughed, grinning.
"Oh yeah, that explains that." She laughed, shaking her head. Hermione was still blushing, though not quite as badly as before.
"Sirius." Hermione cut in gently, biting her lip slightly. Sirius hopped up, offering her a hand up.
"Don't worry, I remember. C'mon, gorgeous." Sirius smiled at her, before leading her up to the stage which was currently occupied by Dumbledore.
"Last but not least is Sirius Black and Hermione Granger, singing All I Ask Of You, from The Phantom Of The Opera." Dumbledore smiled as he resumed his seat one more time.
Sirius; No more talk of darkness,
Forget these wide-eyed fears.
I am here, nothing can harm you,
My words will warm and calm you.
Let me be your freedom,
Let daylight dry your tears.
I'm here, with you, beside you,
To guard you and to guide you.
Hermione: Say you love me,
Every waking moment,
Turn my head with talk of summertime.
Say you need me with you,
Now and always,
Promise me that all you say is true,
That's all I ask of you.
Sirius; Let me be your shelter,
Let me be your light.
You're safe.
No one will find you,
Your fears are far behind you.
Hermione: All I want is freedom,
A world with no more night.
And you, always beside me.
To hold me and to hide me.
Sirius; Then say you'll share with me,
One love, one lifetime.
Let me lead you from your solitude.
Say you need me with you,
Here beside you,
Anywhere you go, let me go too.
Mione, that's all I ask of you.
Hermione: Say you'll share with me,
One love, one lifetime.
Say the word and I will follow you,
Both: Share each day with me,
Each night, each morning.
Hermione; Say you love me,
Sirius; You know I do.
Both: Love me,
That's all I ask of you.
Anywhere you go,
Let me go too.
Love me,
That's all I ask of you.
Say you'll share with me,
One love, one lifetime.
Say the word and I will follow you,
Share each day with me,
Each night, each morning.
Amy smiled softly, shaking her head. She hated to admit it, but Sirius could be sweet when he chose to be. Remus smirked lightly, leaning back in his chair. Ron and Harry exchanged a glance, rolling their eyes, though they were grinning as well. Sirius and Hermione sat back down, Hermione smiling happily.
"And that concludes the competition. Our judges will vote, and the results will be announced tomorrow." Dumbledore announced, standing up from his chair one last time. Hermione bit her lip, laughing softly at herself.
"I can't believe I'm actually anxious to hear who wins." She admitted, blushing faintly.
"No competition, it'll be something with me." Sirius teased, leaning back in his chair.
"And they say the boy isn't modest." Amy laughed, grinning. Sirius laughed, shaking his head.
"I may claim to be a lot of things, but I have never in my life claimed to be modest!" Sirius sulked slightly. Kelly laughed, sitting down with the group.
"I can attest to that one." She ruffled her son's hair affectionately. Sirius tilted his head back to look up at her with a laugh.
"Aye, so true." Remus shook his head, a faint grin crossing his lips. Hermione laughed softly, before glancing over at the time. She nearly choked.
"It's 3 am! I don't even have the lessons ready for Monday." She jumped up, giving a highly confused Sirius a light kiss, before heading off to her rooms. Sirius rolled his eyes, an affectionate smile crossing his lips.
A/N: Stopping there, just to get this posted. I'm not announcing the winner, because it's up to you to decide on the winner. After I finish the next chapter, and post it, I'll tally your votes, and write in the winner. You can e-mail them to me at madameducttape@yahoo.com , message them to me on AIM at RememberPadfoot, or send them in reviews. Thanks! Angie
