A Forbidden Romance: The Play
Chapter 3: The Announcement
Disclaimer: I own nada.
Summary: Dumbledore makes a surprising announcement, and a buzz goes around the school. Not until Draco realizes the importance of this does it become too late. But he will still go to any lengths to get what he so desires, because, after all, it's his last year at Hogwarts. D/G.
He did not just do that. Please somebody tell him he did not just do that. PINCH HIM!!! He tried to say sorry to a Weasley! He had learned that apologizing was not a bad thing (he never did it anyway), but to a Weasley? Of course, he hardly thought of Ginny as a Weasley. Her father must have gotten a promotion (about time) or something because she hardly dressed like one. But she didn't even give him a chance to apologize. Nope, she just went on to assume he was another clone of his father. But why was he trying to apologize anyway? What was the reason? I mean, was he falling for a Weasley? No, that was absurd!!! Anyway, Ginny herself would never allow this. But strawberry blonde was a great color. For when they had kids, he meant. Wait!! What was he thinking? KIDS??? Draco let out a frustrated sigh. He had had enough of this confusion. Would somebody please tell him what this all meant? Maybe a good night's sleep would...
Ginny felt hopeless. She felt angry. And she owed it all to that filthy Malfoy. Did he have to come tumbling on her that night? I mean, what right did he have to forge interest in her, and then go spreading it to Pansy?
Thankfully, however, the "story" wasn't in the rumor mill yet. Yes, if Ron had heard, he'd probably slit Malfoy's throat, ask her the truth, not believe her, and then slit her throat as well. But Ginny'd rather not think about Ron right now. Actually, she'd rather not think of anything right now. Instead, she hopped into bed.
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The next morning arrived to bring about a still-confused Draco and a forgot- whatever-happened-and-am-back-to-normal Ginny. After a hearty breakfast, Dumbledore stood up to make an announcement.
"This year, Hogwarts would like to do something different the night of Christmas when students arrive from holidays. We will have a drama production followed by a Christmas ball. The play is based on a lovely and tragic play called "Romeo and Juliet" though after looking over the script, I must say it has very large differences as well. The try outs will be tonight. I know," Dumbledore paused as he heard the appalled buzzing of the students. "It is short notice. But those interested in being in this play shall come here after classes. There will only be one try out. Professor McGonagall and Professor Snape have so kindly taken on the responsibility of assigning roles. The play is open to all 6th and 7th years. If you'd like a copy of the script, it is in the box next to the teacher's table. Please sign your name and the role you'd like to play on the paper above it. Thank you."
The hall buzzed with excitement. The tables discussed who they wanted to play. Draco thought the whole thing was rather nonessential. Who needed more work? Draco finished his breakfast haughtily and went to his next class, sneaking a look at Ginny. After mentally slapping himself for doing this (he WAS NOT falling for a Weasley), he walked out of the Great Hall.
Ginny was so excited. She had always wanted to be an actress and this was her chance. Liz was finally speaking to her again, and they discussed what each of them would be.
"I want the lead role, Juliet," Ginny announced.
"Oooh, headed for the gold, are we?" Liz teased. Ginny laughed. "I can't wait till tonight. It's gonna be so awesome. Are you gonna try out Becca?"
"I doubt it. Actually, I'm more of a behind-the-scenes person," Becca replied.
"Oh, do we know!" Liz groaned, remembering the times Becca had been the lookout for them when they were sneaking out.
"Hey, Becca," Ginny said suddenly. "I think you'd be awesome for costume designer. You should try out for that." At this, Becca looked interested. The three hurried off to the crowd to sign their names. Many people were looking at the script, counting lines, discussing scenes, and searching for the character's list. Ginny didn't need to do this since she had read Romeo and Juliet many times and was familiar with the play. Since there really weren't very many characters, Dumbledore had decided to add more. Liz signed up for Anaïs. Juliet's best friend, who helps her elope. Seamus was trying out for Tybalt, Juliet's cousin. Dean tried out for Lord Capulet, Juliet's father. Ginny was not surprised to see a long line of Juliet players and Romeo players. Of the male lead try outs were Harry, Blaise, Colin, Justin, Ron (?!), Crabbe, and Ryan. There were many others she didn't recognize. Of the female lead try outs were Hannah, Parvati, Lavender, Pansy, Padma, and many more. Even though there would be a lot of competition, Ginny was looking forward to the tryouts.
***REHEARSALS*** (AN: I don't feel like going into details with this, so.) The rehearsals went by in a blur of shouts from Snape and McGonagall. They ranted at many players and rarely applauded. Ginny beamed when McGonagall gave her a small smile. **SLYTHERIN COMMON ROOM** Draco was ready to slap himself. Kick himself. Cuss at himself. HE WAS SO INCREDIBLY STUPID!!! He knew the tryouts would be a waste of time, but it suddenly occurred to him that Ginny (yes, he had taken to calling her by her name) didn't think so. She was definitely going to try out for Juliet. He even heard one of her friends saying that, Belle or Bonnie or something like that. Anyway, if she got the part for Juliet, then he had to get the part for Romeo!! The kiss! He could kiss her and tell her how he felt and she'd think it would be for the play. Yes, he had to get that part. Draco glanced at his watch. He was late, but maybe, just maybe, he could make it. He ran towards the Great Hall. He stormed in, and just as he did, he heard it.
"The part of Juliet will be played by Ms. Weasley." Draco didn't bother to look at Ginny and she her reaction. He ran to Snape.
"Professor! Professor, I'm here to try out. For the play. Romeo," Draco panted.
"Excuse me?!" Snape asked smugly, while handing the call sheet to McGonagall to announce the roles. "My dear boy, you own a watch, so use it. Tryouts began an hour ago." McGonagall's voice blared out the part of Romeo.
"We had many people trying out for this part, and so this is the order. The part will be played by Blaise Zabini. The 1st understudy is Colin Creevey, 2nd is Justin Finch-Fletchley and 3rd Harry Potter. It is highly unlikely that Mr. Finch-Fletchley and Mr. Potter will be needed in the casting of Romeo, so you will also have roles behind the scenes."
"Well, Malfoy, you heard her. The tryouts are over. We've already casted Romeo. If you want, you can be placed as 4th understuday, but I assure you, it will do no good but only console you." Draco, who had a thought forming in his head, grinned and nodded.
"Also, Professor, if there's any job backstage, you let me know. I'm particularly interested in art."
"Yes, Malfoy, there's one thing. You can be assistant set director," Snape said coolly.
"Assistant for whom?" Draco asked curiously.
"Ms. Granger."
Draco was sacrificing a lot. To play alongside Ginny, which everyone thought impossible, he would need to be evil and persuasive. And he had to work well with Granger in order to be in the play. Well, he knew what he was going to do alright. Draco grinned evilly. If he could get Zabini out of the play, which would be somewhat difficult as he was a Slytherin, the rest would be easy, and Draco would get to be Romeo in no time.
The play was in two months, and Draco was already memorizing lines. Though he had to pay dearly for missing tryouts, he could by now feel victory coming soon. He would talk to Zabini tomorrow. Well, he knew what to do; it as doing it that was going to be the hard part. Especially when he was extremely frustrated. When Snape had told him that he couldn't play Romeo but Ginny was playing Juliet, he suddenly realized something.
He wasn't falling for a Weasley. No, he already fell for one.
AN: Sorry I kept you guys waiting. I've got the rest of my story planned out and I'll try to update soon, now that it's Thanksgiving break and all. I hope you guys like. Review for what you think and what you want for future chappies. And now for reviewer responses! BTW, IF YOU DIDN'T GO BACK AND READ THE REWRITTEN VERSIONS OF CHAPPIE 1 AND 2, I SUGGEST YOU DO THAT!!!!!!
Until next time! REVIEW!!!!!!!!!!!
Disclaimer: I own nada.
Summary: Dumbledore makes a surprising announcement, and a buzz goes around the school. Not until Draco realizes the importance of this does it become too late. But he will still go to any lengths to get what he so desires, because, after all, it's his last year at Hogwarts. D/G.
He did not just do that. Please somebody tell him he did not just do that. PINCH HIM!!! He tried to say sorry to a Weasley! He had learned that apologizing was not a bad thing (he never did it anyway), but to a Weasley? Of course, he hardly thought of Ginny as a Weasley. Her father must have gotten a promotion (about time) or something because she hardly dressed like one. But she didn't even give him a chance to apologize. Nope, she just went on to assume he was another clone of his father. But why was he trying to apologize anyway? What was the reason? I mean, was he falling for a Weasley? No, that was absurd!!! Anyway, Ginny herself would never allow this. But strawberry blonde was a great color. For when they had kids, he meant. Wait!! What was he thinking? KIDS??? Draco let out a frustrated sigh. He had had enough of this confusion. Would somebody please tell him what this all meant? Maybe a good night's sleep would...
Ginny felt hopeless. She felt angry. And she owed it all to that filthy Malfoy. Did he have to come tumbling on her that night? I mean, what right did he have to forge interest in her, and then go spreading it to Pansy?
Thankfully, however, the "story" wasn't in the rumor mill yet. Yes, if Ron had heard, he'd probably slit Malfoy's throat, ask her the truth, not believe her, and then slit her throat as well. But Ginny'd rather not think about Ron right now. Actually, she'd rather not think of anything right now. Instead, she hopped into bed.
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The next morning arrived to bring about a still-confused Draco and a forgot- whatever-happened-and-am-back-to-normal Ginny. After a hearty breakfast, Dumbledore stood up to make an announcement.
"This year, Hogwarts would like to do something different the night of Christmas when students arrive from holidays. We will have a drama production followed by a Christmas ball. The play is based on a lovely and tragic play called "Romeo and Juliet" though after looking over the script, I must say it has very large differences as well. The try outs will be tonight. I know," Dumbledore paused as he heard the appalled buzzing of the students. "It is short notice. But those interested in being in this play shall come here after classes. There will only be one try out. Professor McGonagall and Professor Snape have so kindly taken on the responsibility of assigning roles. The play is open to all 6th and 7th years. If you'd like a copy of the script, it is in the box next to the teacher's table. Please sign your name and the role you'd like to play on the paper above it. Thank you."
The hall buzzed with excitement. The tables discussed who they wanted to play. Draco thought the whole thing was rather nonessential. Who needed more work? Draco finished his breakfast haughtily and went to his next class, sneaking a look at Ginny. After mentally slapping himself for doing this (he WAS NOT falling for a Weasley), he walked out of the Great Hall.
Ginny was so excited. She had always wanted to be an actress and this was her chance. Liz was finally speaking to her again, and they discussed what each of them would be.
"I want the lead role, Juliet," Ginny announced.
"Oooh, headed for the gold, are we?" Liz teased. Ginny laughed. "I can't wait till tonight. It's gonna be so awesome. Are you gonna try out Becca?"
"I doubt it. Actually, I'm more of a behind-the-scenes person," Becca replied.
"Oh, do we know!" Liz groaned, remembering the times Becca had been the lookout for them when they were sneaking out.
"Hey, Becca," Ginny said suddenly. "I think you'd be awesome for costume designer. You should try out for that." At this, Becca looked interested. The three hurried off to the crowd to sign their names. Many people were looking at the script, counting lines, discussing scenes, and searching for the character's list. Ginny didn't need to do this since she had read Romeo and Juliet many times and was familiar with the play. Since there really weren't very many characters, Dumbledore had decided to add more. Liz signed up for Anaïs. Juliet's best friend, who helps her elope. Seamus was trying out for Tybalt, Juliet's cousin. Dean tried out for Lord Capulet, Juliet's father. Ginny was not surprised to see a long line of Juliet players and Romeo players. Of the male lead try outs were Harry, Blaise, Colin, Justin, Ron (?!), Crabbe, and Ryan. There were many others she didn't recognize. Of the female lead try outs were Hannah, Parvati, Lavender, Pansy, Padma, and many more. Even though there would be a lot of competition, Ginny was looking forward to the tryouts.
***REHEARSALS*** (AN: I don't feel like going into details with this, so.) The rehearsals went by in a blur of shouts from Snape and McGonagall. They ranted at many players and rarely applauded. Ginny beamed when McGonagall gave her a small smile. **SLYTHERIN COMMON ROOM** Draco was ready to slap himself. Kick himself. Cuss at himself. HE WAS SO INCREDIBLY STUPID!!! He knew the tryouts would be a waste of time, but it suddenly occurred to him that Ginny (yes, he had taken to calling her by her name) didn't think so. She was definitely going to try out for Juliet. He even heard one of her friends saying that, Belle or Bonnie or something like that. Anyway, if she got the part for Juliet, then he had to get the part for Romeo!! The kiss! He could kiss her and tell her how he felt and she'd think it would be for the play. Yes, he had to get that part. Draco glanced at his watch. He was late, but maybe, just maybe, he could make it. He ran towards the Great Hall. He stormed in, and just as he did, he heard it.
"The part of Juliet will be played by Ms. Weasley." Draco didn't bother to look at Ginny and she her reaction. He ran to Snape.
"Professor! Professor, I'm here to try out. For the play. Romeo," Draco panted.
"Excuse me?!" Snape asked smugly, while handing the call sheet to McGonagall to announce the roles. "My dear boy, you own a watch, so use it. Tryouts began an hour ago." McGonagall's voice blared out the part of Romeo.
"We had many people trying out for this part, and so this is the order. The part will be played by Blaise Zabini. The 1st understudy is Colin Creevey, 2nd is Justin Finch-Fletchley and 3rd Harry Potter. It is highly unlikely that Mr. Finch-Fletchley and Mr. Potter will be needed in the casting of Romeo, so you will also have roles behind the scenes."
"Well, Malfoy, you heard her. The tryouts are over. We've already casted Romeo. If you want, you can be placed as 4th understuday, but I assure you, it will do no good but only console you." Draco, who had a thought forming in his head, grinned and nodded.
"Also, Professor, if there's any job backstage, you let me know. I'm particularly interested in art."
"Yes, Malfoy, there's one thing. You can be assistant set director," Snape said coolly.
"Assistant for whom?" Draco asked curiously.
"Ms. Granger."
Draco was sacrificing a lot. To play alongside Ginny, which everyone thought impossible, he would need to be evil and persuasive. And he had to work well with Granger in order to be in the play. Well, he knew what he was going to do alright. Draco grinned evilly. If he could get Zabini out of the play, which would be somewhat difficult as he was a Slytherin, the rest would be easy, and Draco would get to be Romeo in no time.
The play was in two months, and Draco was already memorizing lines. Though he had to pay dearly for missing tryouts, he could by now feel victory coming soon. He would talk to Zabini tomorrow. Well, he knew what to do; it as doing it that was going to be the hard part. Especially when he was extremely frustrated. When Snape had told him that he couldn't play Romeo but Ginny was playing Juliet, he suddenly realized something.
He wasn't falling for a Weasley. No, he already fell for one.
AN: Sorry I kept you guys waiting. I've got the rest of my story planned out and I'll try to update soon, now that it's Thanksgiving break and all. I hope you guys like. Review for what you think and what you want for future chappies. And now for reviewer responses! BTW, IF YOU DIDN'T GO BACK AND READ THE REWRITTEN VERSIONS OF CHAPPIE 1 AND 2, I SUGGEST YOU DO THAT!!!!!!
Until next time! REVIEW!!!!!!!!!!!