The Power of Love
Chapter Five
By Alicia Jennings
~
-
Dear Paralee,
I am glad to hear you are well. How is Hogwarts?
The Spells(A/N-the band) will be arriving at the school on Wednesday at 1:00pm. They will stay until the ball is over if you make tryouts(which I know you will!)
Until then,
Your cousin,
Celestina Warbeck
-
Annie showed the letter to Harry, Hermione, and Ron. Ron, of course, "oohed", and "ahhed" over the signature. Then Annie realized something.
"TODAY'S WEDNESDAY! IT'S FIFTEEN 'TILL ONE!" She tore out of the Common Room, heading for the entrance hall. Jumping down stairs two at a time, she didn't bother looking at the people she was passing until...
"PARALEE CORDELIA JENSEN!"
Uh-oh...
Snape's face loomed into view. "Miss PARALEE, what are you doing jumping down stairs?"
Annie sneered right back at him. (A/N-wow, something they have in common!) "I happen to be meeting my cousin's band in TWO MINUTES, so if you'll politely excuse me, I'll be on my way." She ran past him.
Then, who would she run into, but Dumbledore!
"Miss Jensen, I believe you have visitors..." He smiled. "Meet in the Great Hall in fifteen minutes, so the teachers can judge your little tryout."
"Uhh, thanks, Professor Dumble - HEY!" She waved her arms, trying to get the five guys' attention who were walking towards her.
"Hey Para!" Brian, the lead guitarist, waved back.
"Yo, wassup?" That was Steve, the backup guitarist.
Quickly, Annie greeted all the members - besides Brian and Steve, there was Jonadin, who did drums; Eric, who did keyboard; and Shedrick, who played bass guitar.
"Okay, guys." Annie prepared her "pep talk". "We'll be doing that song I sent you this summer, "The Power of Love". I KNOW that you guys are great on that song, so I expect you to do great in front of the teachers. Okay?"
"Got it."
"Sure thing."
"Um, okay."
They entered the Great Hall, where, with a little help from wands, a stage was quickly set up. Annie stepped up, and took the microphone.
"One! Two! One two three four..."
The music began, and Annie began to sing the haunting melody.
"I'd pray the sun wouldn't shine
I'd tell the rain not to fall
If it took that to prove my love to you
Then I would give it my all - "
Here, the music changed to a bright, teeny-bopper feel.
"That's the power of love
That's what makes us strong
That's the power of love
It will be 'till we're gone - "
And here, the music began to take on the "serious" tone again.
"No matter what they say
No matter what they do
Nothing, nothing, can keep me away
Keep me away from you....
'cause - "
Annie chose to actually *look* at the teacher's faces. They looked kind of stunned...and Annelise swore up and down that Dumbledore was tapping his feet to the music. After a last chorus, the song was concluded.
"Nothing will keep me away...." She looked Sirius in the eyes, and he nodded; but only just enough to where she could see. The staff burst into applause.
"Bravo!" shouted Dumbledore. "I believe we have a band for our ball."
~
Gryffindor Tower was the happening place that night - Ron and Lavender, Hogwart's newest troublemakers, had gotten a large stash of butterbeer and candy from Hogsmeade to celebrate Annie's achievement. The band was there, too.
"I would like to propose a toast!" Ron shouted. He raised his glass. "To Paralee and the Spells!"
"To Paralee and the Spells!" Everyone chorused, and then drank. Paralee smiled. *Wow, this is incredible!* she thought. The portrait opened.
"Can I join the party?" It was Sirius! "I won't tell Professor McGonagall."
"Professor Black!" Paralee exclaimed, trying to remain normal. "It's good to see you."
"Good to see the stars of the show, too!" He shook hands with the Spells, who were in awe. Shaking hands with the now-innocent-Sirius Black!
~
Thursday....the day to deal with Malfoy. Annie, Harry, Hermione, and Ron stood outside the Slytherin common room, all under the Invisibility Cloak.
"Ouch...Ron, that's my foot!"
"Sorry, Harry."
"Hermione, my hair's tangled in with your wand!"
"Well, get it out!"
"I can't!"
"Shut up!" Harry hissed, and Annelise jerked her hair free, eyes watering.
Draco walked right through the wall. Hermione pointed her wand.
"Stupefy!" Draco fell to the ground, and Hermione freed herself of the cloak. "Okay...let's see...we'll do the Memory Charm first, then awake him. Obliviate!" Hermione frowned. "Hope that worked....okay...Ennervate!" Draco sat up.
"What the..."
"HA!" Hermione pointed at him. "THAT goes to show you that you NEVER challenge Hermione Granger to a duel!"
"I don't remember..."
"I really knocked the crud outta you...well, I better get going. See ya later, loser!" She ran up the hall, the other three following her as silently as possible.
Draco looked after her retreating form. "Stupid Mudbloods...."
~
They all collapsed down on the couch in Gryffindor's common room, laughing.
"That was GREAT, Herm!" Harry choked out, between laughs.
"My hero!" shouted Annelise
"We gotta go tell Sirius," said Ron. And that's exactly what they did.
"Great job!" he exclaimed, patting Hermione on the back. "So, Annie...ready for tomorrow?" He stood behind her chair.
"No," she moaned. "I'm so nervous..."
"You'll do fine," he assured, giving her a peck on the cheek. Harry, Ron, and Hermione immediately started giggling. Sirius and Annie glared at them.
"So, Ron..." Sirius started, grinning. "Who ARE you going to the ball with?"
Ron immediately went bright red. "Um...well..."
"Yes? Yes?" Annelise pressed.
"Parvati."
Now it was Sirius, Harry, Hermione, and Annelise's turn to laugh. "Of course," said Annie, "We all know that Harry and Hermione will be going together...the little LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE birds!" She stretched out the "love" to make it dramatic.
"I guess we'll see tomorrow," said Sirius. "Now, you all better go up to bed. It's nine o' clock. I only hope McGonagall doesn't catch you."
They all said goodbye, but Annie hung back. "G'night, Sirius."
He leaned down and kissed her. "Good night, Annelise."
~
"We're on stage in FIVE MINUTES, people!" Shedrick shouted. A room had been set aside for the Spells and Annelise to get dressed - of course, with partitions.
Annie was ready. She was wearing a long, black, sparkly dress, with a wrap and gloves. Diamonds glittered on her ears and throat - a birthday gift from Sirius. She slipped on her black satin heels.
"Okay. I'm ready." They walked to the stage entrance - Dumbledore was already at the microphone.
"May I have your attention, please." The crowd hushed. "Would you please make welcome, Paralee Jensen and THE SPELLS!" Annelise entered, the guys right behind her. She saw Sirius' face clearly, clapping like mad with everyone else. The band began playing, and everyone started dancing. And Annie sang.
"Time keeps on slippin'
Into the future
Time keeps on slippin'
Into the future
So I wanna fly like an eagle
To the sea
Fly like an eagle
Let my spirit carry me
I wanna fly
Fly right into the future-"
Annelise kept on singing, of course, but began looking at the couples. Harry and Hermione, Ron and Parvati, and though no one knew it, she and Sirius.
"I wanna fly like an eagle
To the sea
Fly like an eagle
Let my spirit carry me
I wanna fly
Fly right into the future
Time keeps on slippin'
Into the future
Time flies, don't it baby?
Time keeps on slippin'
Into the future
Time fies, don't it baby?
Keep on flyin, keep on flyin'!
I wanna fly like an eagle
To the sea
Fly like an eagle
Let my spirit carry me
I wanna fly
Fly right into the future-"
Relaxing some on the stage, Annie sang louder, clearer, and put more soul into it.
"Fly like an eagle, gonna fly...
Fly like an eagle, gonna fly..."
The song ended, and the applause erupted. Annie spoke into the mic.
"Hey, now we're gonna do an original...grab a partner!" She turned to the band, and began to count. "One...two...one two three four!"
Jonadin was grinning, and putting everything he had into the drums. The keyboard began to play...
"I'd tell the sun not to shine..." Then Annie noticed Sirius nodding, and he seemed to communicate to her.
*I mean every word,* he seemed to say. Annie smiled. After a few more songs, Annie came down to the dance floor to give her voice a rest. Sirius met her.
"May I have a dance, mi'lady?" He bowed, and his hair flopped into his face. Annie laughed. "Sure," she said, still giggling. The band began playing "Power of Love" again, and Sirius put one hand on her waist; the other on her shoulder.
"You're doing great up there, Para," said Sirius, grinning. "Your mother would be proud."
"Really? You think so?"
"Yes, I do." At that moment, Snape came over.
"Black..." he hissed. "What are you doing dancing with my daughter?"
Sirius drew away from Annie, if you could call it that. They had been dancing a good distance apart. "Excuse me, Severus, for dancing with Para. Paralee, I think you're needed on stage again."
Annie glanced between the two men. "Father-"
"I don't want to hear it. Get back on stage."
Swallowing, she stepped up again and began to sing. One of these days, her father would get what was coming to him...
~
A/N-
I'M SO SORRY I DELETED "THE ALICIA SERIES"!!!! I was mad at my boyfriend, my computer, and the world when I did it, and I wasn't thinking straight....I'm still mad at my boyfriend, but....anyways. I need some input from all of you that have read "The Alicia Series" -
You know how it kinda jumps from the beginning of the year to the end? Well, would you like me to write some fillers for that time space? Or would you like back the old Alicia Series and forget the fillers? SAY IN YOUR REVIEW, or E-MAIL ME. Get it? Got it? Gooood.
"Fly like an eagle" belongs to Seal. He sings it, anyways; I don't have the CD case with me, so I couldn't tell you WHO wrote it. "The Power of Love" belongs to ME. Yeah, that's right. ME. So if it stinks, it's my fault. I wrote it specifically for this series. Now, I must go. Tata!
-Alicia Jennings
Chapter Five
By Alicia Jennings
~
-
Dear Paralee,
I am glad to hear you are well. How is Hogwarts?
The Spells(A/N-the band) will be arriving at the school on Wednesday at 1:00pm. They will stay until the ball is over if you make tryouts(which I know you will!)
Until then,
Your cousin,
Celestina Warbeck
-
Annie showed the letter to Harry, Hermione, and Ron. Ron, of course, "oohed", and "ahhed" over the signature. Then Annie realized something.
"TODAY'S WEDNESDAY! IT'S FIFTEEN 'TILL ONE!" She tore out of the Common Room, heading for the entrance hall. Jumping down stairs two at a time, she didn't bother looking at the people she was passing until...
"PARALEE CORDELIA JENSEN!"
Uh-oh...
Snape's face loomed into view. "Miss PARALEE, what are you doing jumping down stairs?"
Annie sneered right back at him. (A/N-wow, something they have in common!) "I happen to be meeting my cousin's band in TWO MINUTES, so if you'll politely excuse me, I'll be on my way." She ran past him.
Then, who would she run into, but Dumbledore!
"Miss Jensen, I believe you have visitors..." He smiled. "Meet in the Great Hall in fifteen minutes, so the teachers can judge your little tryout."
"Uhh, thanks, Professor Dumble - HEY!" She waved her arms, trying to get the five guys' attention who were walking towards her.
"Hey Para!" Brian, the lead guitarist, waved back.
"Yo, wassup?" That was Steve, the backup guitarist.
Quickly, Annie greeted all the members - besides Brian and Steve, there was Jonadin, who did drums; Eric, who did keyboard; and Shedrick, who played bass guitar.
"Okay, guys." Annie prepared her "pep talk". "We'll be doing that song I sent you this summer, "The Power of Love". I KNOW that you guys are great on that song, so I expect you to do great in front of the teachers. Okay?"
"Got it."
"Sure thing."
"Um, okay."
They entered the Great Hall, where, with a little help from wands, a stage was quickly set up. Annie stepped up, and took the microphone.
"One! Two! One two three four..."
The music began, and Annie began to sing the haunting melody.
"I'd pray the sun wouldn't shine
I'd tell the rain not to fall
If it took that to prove my love to you
Then I would give it my all - "
Here, the music changed to a bright, teeny-bopper feel.
"That's the power of love
That's what makes us strong
That's the power of love
It will be 'till we're gone - "
And here, the music began to take on the "serious" tone again.
"No matter what they say
No matter what they do
Nothing, nothing, can keep me away
Keep me away from you....
'cause - "
Annie chose to actually *look* at the teacher's faces. They looked kind of stunned...and Annelise swore up and down that Dumbledore was tapping his feet to the music. After a last chorus, the song was concluded.
"Nothing will keep me away...." She looked Sirius in the eyes, and he nodded; but only just enough to where she could see. The staff burst into applause.
"Bravo!" shouted Dumbledore. "I believe we have a band for our ball."
~
Gryffindor Tower was the happening place that night - Ron and Lavender, Hogwart's newest troublemakers, had gotten a large stash of butterbeer and candy from Hogsmeade to celebrate Annie's achievement. The band was there, too.
"I would like to propose a toast!" Ron shouted. He raised his glass. "To Paralee and the Spells!"
"To Paralee and the Spells!" Everyone chorused, and then drank. Paralee smiled. *Wow, this is incredible!* she thought. The portrait opened.
"Can I join the party?" It was Sirius! "I won't tell Professor McGonagall."
"Professor Black!" Paralee exclaimed, trying to remain normal. "It's good to see you."
"Good to see the stars of the show, too!" He shook hands with the Spells, who were in awe. Shaking hands with the now-innocent-Sirius Black!
~
Thursday....the day to deal with Malfoy. Annie, Harry, Hermione, and Ron stood outside the Slytherin common room, all under the Invisibility Cloak.
"Ouch...Ron, that's my foot!"
"Sorry, Harry."
"Hermione, my hair's tangled in with your wand!"
"Well, get it out!"
"I can't!"
"Shut up!" Harry hissed, and Annelise jerked her hair free, eyes watering.
Draco walked right through the wall. Hermione pointed her wand.
"Stupefy!" Draco fell to the ground, and Hermione freed herself of the cloak. "Okay...let's see...we'll do the Memory Charm first, then awake him. Obliviate!" Hermione frowned. "Hope that worked....okay...Ennervate!" Draco sat up.
"What the..."
"HA!" Hermione pointed at him. "THAT goes to show you that you NEVER challenge Hermione Granger to a duel!"
"I don't remember..."
"I really knocked the crud outta you...well, I better get going. See ya later, loser!" She ran up the hall, the other three following her as silently as possible.
Draco looked after her retreating form. "Stupid Mudbloods...."
~
They all collapsed down on the couch in Gryffindor's common room, laughing.
"That was GREAT, Herm!" Harry choked out, between laughs.
"My hero!" shouted Annelise
"We gotta go tell Sirius," said Ron. And that's exactly what they did.
"Great job!" he exclaimed, patting Hermione on the back. "So, Annie...ready for tomorrow?" He stood behind her chair.
"No," she moaned. "I'm so nervous..."
"You'll do fine," he assured, giving her a peck on the cheek. Harry, Ron, and Hermione immediately started giggling. Sirius and Annie glared at them.
"So, Ron..." Sirius started, grinning. "Who ARE you going to the ball with?"
Ron immediately went bright red. "Um...well..."
"Yes? Yes?" Annelise pressed.
"Parvati."
Now it was Sirius, Harry, Hermione, and Annelise's turn to laugh. "Of course," said Annie, "We all know that Harry and Hermione will be going together...the little LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE birds!" She stretched out the "love" to make it dramatic.
"I guess we'll see tomorrow," said Sirius. "Now, you all better go up to bed. It's nine o' clock. I only hope McGonagall doesn't catch you."
They all said goodbye, but Annie hung back. "G'night, Sirius."
He leaned down and kissed her. "Good night, Annelise."
~
"We're on stage in FIVE MINUTES, people!" Shedrick shouted. A room had been set aside for the Spells and Annelise to get dressed - of course, with partitions.
Annie was ready. She was wearing a long, black, sparkly dress, with a wrap and gloves. Diamonds glittered on her ears and throat - a birthday gift from Sirius. She slipped on her black satin heels.
"Okay. I'm ready." They walked to the stage entrance - Dumbledore was already at the microphone.
"May I have your attention, please." The crowd hushed. "Would you please make welcome, Paralee Jensen and THE SPELLS!" Annelise entered, the guys right behind her. She saw Sirius' face clearly, clapping like mad with everyone else. The band began playing, and everyone started dancing. And Annie sang.
"Time keeps on slippin'
Into the future
Time keeps on slippin'
Into the future
So I wanna fly like an eagle
To the sea
Fly like an eagle
Let my spirit carry me
I wanna fly
Fly right into the future-"
Annelise kept on singing, of course, but began looking at the couples. Harry and Hermione, Ron and Parvati, and though no one knew it, she and Sirius.
"I wanna fly like an eagle
To the sea
Fly like an eagle
Let my spirit carry me
I wanna fly
Fly right into the future
Time keeps on slippin'
Into the future
Time flies, don't it baby?
Time keeps on slippin'
Into the future
Time fies, don't it baby?
Keep on flyin, keep on flyin'!
I wanna fly like an eagle
To the sea
Fly like an eagle
Let my spirit carry me
I wanna fly
Fly right into the future-"
Relaxing some on the stage, Annie sang louder, clearer, and put more soul into it.
"Fly like an eagle, gonna fly...
Fly like an eagle, gonna fly..."
The song ended, and the applause erupted. Annie spoke into the mic.
"Hey, now we're gonna do an original...grab a partner!" She turned to the band, and began to count. "One...two...one two three four!"
Jonadin was grinning, and putting everything he had into the drums. The keyboard began to play...
"I'd tell the sun not to shine..." Then Annie noticed Sirius nodding, and he seemed to communicate to her.
*I mean every word,* he seemed to say. Annie smiled. After a few more songs, Annie came down to the dance floor to give her voice a rest. Sirius met her.
"May I have a dance, mi'lady?" He bowed, and his hair flopped into his face. Annie laughed. "Sure," she said, still giggling. The band began playing "Power of Love" again, and Sirius put one hand on her waist; the other on her shoulder.
"You're doing great up there, Para," said Sirius, grinning. "Your mother would be proud."
"Really? You think so?"
"Yes, I do." At that moment, Snape came over.
"Black..." he hissed. "What are you doing dancing with my daughter?"
Sirius drew away from Annie, if you could call it that. They had been dancing a good distance apart. "Excuse me, Severus, for dancing with Para. Paralee, I think you're needed on stage again."
Annie glanced between the two men. "Father-"
"I don't want to hear it. Get back on stage."
Swallowing, she stepped up again and began to sing. One of these days, her father would get what was coming to him...
~
A/N-
I'M SO SORRY I DELETED "THE ALICIA SERIES"!!!! I was mad at my boyfriend, my computer, and the world when I did it, and I wasn't thinking straight....I'm still mad at my boyfriend, but....anyways. I need some input from all of you that have read "The Alicia Series" -
You know how it kinda jumps from the beginning of the year to the end? Well, would you like me to write some fillers for that time space? Or would you like back the old Alicia Series and forget the fillers? SAY IN YOUR REVIEW, or E-MAIL ME. Get it? Got it? Gooood.
"Fly like an eagle" belongs to Seal. He sings it, anyways; I don't have the CD case with me, so I couldn't tell you WHO wrote it. "The Power of Love" belongs to ME. Yeah, that's right. ME. So if it stinks, it's my fault. I wrote it specifically for this series. Now, I must go. Tata!
-Alicia Jennings
