The Moonlight Noon Chateau
By Hippy Gypsy
Disclaimer: [Hippy Gypsy dances in the background, singing her guts out] Spectacular! Spectacular! No words in the vernacular can describe this great event! You'll be dumb with wonderment! So exciting! The audience will stop and cheer! So delighting! It'll run for fifty years! [Sammy, Oliver, and Evan suddenly appear behind her and begin laughing their butts off] AHHHHHHHH! [Hippy runs away screaming] [Evan: Okay, Mistress Gypsy has been detained for the moment, so I shall do the honors because she trusts me far more than Sammy.] [Sammy: SHUT UP!!] [Evan: Anyways, JK Rowling owns the fabulous Harry Potter characters, Hippy Gypsy owns the superb Moonlight Noon Chateau characters, and Moulin Rouge owns the stupendous music, which includes the pieces "Hindi Sad Diamonds" and "Come What May!"] [Sammy: Fabulous? Superb? And stupendous? Who uses words like this anymore? I think this should count as evidence that Evan is gay.] [Evan gives Sammy a bloody nose and two black eyes] [Sammy: Owwwwwwwwwwwww…L]
*Just a note…this chapter has a lot of singing.
Chapter 15: Of All Things Most SpectacularWhen the night of Spectacular! Spectacular! came, everyone, from both Dumbledore and Antonio's groups, was prepared. Everyone made sure their wands were in easy reach in case they were needed. Tactics were discussed for watching over Voldemort and keeping an eye on Carlotta and the rest of the Moonlight Noon Chateau employees. And no one was more ready than Severus Snape.
Snape stood in front of a full-length mirror making sure his robes were straightened and perfect. For the occasion, everyone was wearing black. Snape was in fact wearing the exact same robes as he did when he first met Carlotta, but this time he had made a few changes. He knew Voldemort wouldn't hesitate if he saw him, so he dawned a black mask to cover his eyes, and a black top hat to cover his longer hair, which he had tied back and hidden inside it. Minerva and Albus were wearing tinted glasses, so someone might pass them up as well, and Trelawney had stage makeup applied to her eyes, truly making her look like a large dragon fly.
Dumbledore and his crew made a rather intimidating site. As they made their way up the steps of the Moonlight Noon Chateau, they could hear the crowd cheering from within.
"Jealousy has driven him mad!" Sammy's voice called out in complete character. Snape's heart lurched forward. How very true that is, Severus thought.
Albus lead the pack, while Minerva and Severus followed behind, and Hagrid and Sybill brought up the rear. They crossed the main hall and the doorman bowed them in just as the music began to play. Everything was set up in theater fashion. The stage was set with the classic scarlet curtain, spotlights were in place and everyone was seated (Voldemort in the front row, center). The Moonlight Noon sign glittered overhead brightly for all to see. It's glare, however, seemed to show that it knew exactly what was going on within it's home.
Evan started the dance.
EvanIt is time!
The curtain opened and an array of costumes, jewels, and lights floated out. Sammy wore somewhat of an "Aladdin" type costume. Little Rock and Devine were each at his side, dressed as belly dancers. Sammy moved down stage chanting.
SammyI only speak the truth…
I only speak the truth…
I only speak the truth…
I only speak the truth…
I only speak the truth…
I only speak the truth…
I only speak the truth…
Truth…
TRUTH!!
The crowd applauded, but Dumbledore didn't notice. As they made it to the bottom of the steps, he simply said to his colleges, "Go." They split up at that point. Minerva and Severus went to the right, Sybill and Hagrid to the left, and Dumbledore went right down the middle aisle.
Just then, sparks filled the air on the stage, and Prima Donna appeared also posing as a belly dancer.
TiffanyChamma chamma
Hey chamma chamma
Chamma chamma
A beedee beedee day yay ya
Hey chamma chamma
A beedee beedee day yay ya
Chi chamma cha beedee
Sa sammi sa!
Sammy, Little Rock, Devine, and ChorusHey chamma chamma!
TiffanyChamma chamma
Hey chamma chamma
Chamma chamma
A beedee beedee day yay ya
Hey chamma chamma (Sammy, Little Rock, Devine, and Chorus: Hey chamma chamma)
A beedee beedee day (Sammy, Little Rock, Devine, and Chorus: Chamma chamma)
All
A beedee beedee
Day yay ya
A day yay yay
Sammy, Little Rock, Divine, and ChorusHey chamma chamma
Hey chamma chamma
Chamma chamma
A beedee beedee chamma
TiffanyHey yay yo o o!
Sammy, Little Rock, Divine, and ChorusA beedee beedee
Day yay ya
A day yay yay yay ya
TiffanyChi chamma cha beedee (Sammy, Little Rock, Devine, and Chorus: A beedee beedee day)
Sa sammi sa beedee (Sammy, Little Rock, Devine, and Chorus: A beedee beedee day)
Sa sammi sa woo cha (Sammy, Little Rock, Devine, and Chorus: A beedee beedee day a yay)
All went suddenly silent and Severus and Minerva turned to the stage just as the footlights darkened. Amid the shadowy figures, a spotlight fell just as Carlotta appeared in an Arabian outfit. She was supposed to be the courtesan of the play. She stayed silent, with her eyes shut tight (she was so nervous and scared) in perfect poise while Tiffany's soprano voice filled the air.
TiffanyO! Yay o!
O wow!
O o!
O (Sammy, Little Rock, Divine, and Chorus: O!)
O (Sammy, Little Rock, Divine, and Chorus: O!)
O (Sammy, Little Rock, Divine, and Chorus: O!)
O (Sammy, Little Rock, Divine, and Chorus: O!)
When Carlotta opened her eyes for her part, she caught her breath and missed her cue. Everyone onstage eyed her, nervous about what was to become. But Evan kept the orchestra on hold and the cymbal player kept the beat going. Instead of giving up, Carlotta took a breath and stepped into place, Tiffany, Little Rock, and Devine falling into step behind her.
When Evan nodded, Carlotta began to sing.
CarlottaKiss…
And…
Diamonds…
Best friend
Kiss…
Grand…
Diamonds…
Best friend!
Carlotta, Tiffany, Little Rock, and DevineMen!
Cold!
Loves old!
Severus' heart dropped to his stomach at these words. Her voice and face were so serious.
CarlottaAnd we all lose our chance
In the end!
AllO!
O!
O!
O!
Diamonds are a…
Diamonds are a…
Diamonds are a…
Diamonds are a…
Diamonds are a…
Diamonds are a…
Diamonds are a…
Carlotta stood with Tiffany, Little Rock, and Devine around her. Sammy stood behind her with his arms around her, as the maharajah.
CarlottaGirls…
Best…
Friend.
"She is mine," Sammy whispered.
But from out of nowhere stepped an unknown man dressed in an Arabian outfit with a diamond necklace in his gloved hands. Everyone silently took in their breath as the stranger placed it around Carlotta's neck. She shivered for she knew exactly where it came from. Voldemort was grinning evilly from his front row seat. A tear ran silently from Carlotta's eye. The audience, thinking it was all the show, applauded without notice.
Severus saw the whole thing from where he was standing. It sickened him to the very end, and he couldn't stand it anymore. He turned quietly and said into Minerva's ear, "I'm leaving." And before she could protest, he made his way back down the center aisle. He stopped in front of Voldemort and removed his mask and hat. Voldemort merely raised a very light eyebrow at him. "You win," he whispered.
As he walked off, he heard Voldemort whisper, "She is mine."
But onstage, Carlotta saw him and caught her breath. He came back for me, she thought with the slightest bit of hope. But when he didn't turn, she became desperate, knowing truly that she had broken his heart. She hoped off her spot to the front of the stage. In a moment of panic, she began to sing out.
CarlottaCome what may!
Come what may!
I will love you
Until my dying day!
Severus stopped dead in his tracks and turned around. He could see the tears in her eyes as she chocked out her melody.
CarlottaNever knew I could feel like this
It's like I've never seen the sky before
Want to vanish inside your kiss
Everyday I'm loving you more and more
She began to compose herself more into the actress she was and she stood up tall, ignoring the venomous looks Voldemort was giving her.
Carlotta
Listen to my heart, can't you hear it singCome back to me and forgive everything!
Carlotta hit a very high note and everyone onstage silently took in a breath of surprise. The audience quietly oh-ed and ah-ed.
CarlottaSeasons may change, winter to spring…
She stopped and looked at Severus with a smile, tears streaming from her eyes.
CarlottaI love you Severus…until the end of time
Severus stared at her, but it wasn't the same to him. His heart was broken in so many ways and forms. It wasn't right. Leaving everything behind him, Carlotta, and the Moonlight Noon, he turned and headed for the door.
Carlotta's legs buckled in disbelief and Sammy caught her. "It's for the best Sweet Pea," he whispered. Carlotta shook her head and whimpered into his shoulder.
Voldemort was smiling all the while.
Minerva and Sybil had tears in their eyes. So did Rachel, but she was going to do something about it. Ignoring Devine, she ran up next to Carlotta and Sammy.
"THE GREATEST THING YOU'LL EVER KNOW IS JUST TO LOVE AND BE LOVED IN RETURN!!"
As Severus made it to the front door, he heard Rachel's voice. He stopped and turned around, raising an eyebrow.
He looked up at the doorpost above the entrance to the main room, where the motto hung. "Give it to 'em like a dragon." Without realizing it, he forgot everything from before, and Severus walked back through the door and watched Carlotta. His heart melted all over again.
SeverusCome what may…
Everyone turned to look at him and Carlotta raised her head.
SeverusCome what may…
Minerva let out an audible, "Yes!" and Voldemort's mouth twisted in anger. Severus began walking towards the stage.
SeverusCome what may…
Carlotta smiled and stepped towards him.
SeverusCome what may!
Severus jumped onto the stage and took Carlotta in his arms. She wrapped her arms around his neck.
SeverusI will love you
CarlottaI will love you
SeverusUntil my dying
CarlottaUntil my dying
BothDay!
Come what may!
SeverusCome what may!
CarlottaCome what may…
They leaned against each other's foreheads.
BothI will love you
Until my dying day…
Not missing a beat and going along with it, Evan signaled the orchestra and they began to play.
SeverusNever knew I could feel like this
It's like I've never seen the sky before
Want to vanish inside you kiss
Everyday I love you more and more
He took her hand, kissed it, and placed it over his heart.
SeverusListen to my heart, can't you hear it sing
Telling me to give you everything
Seasons may change, winter to spring
He looked into her eyes.
SeverusBut I love you until the end of time
Come what may
Come what may
I will love you
Until my dying day!
Carlotta smiled sweetly.
CarlottaSuddenly the world seems such a perfect place
Suddenly the moods such a perfect grace
BothSuddenly my life doesn't seem such a waste
CarlottaIt all revolves around you
The chorus began to fall in step behind them. Voldemort watched in complete disgust. "Kill him," he whispered to his men. All five of them tried sneaking around the corner of the theater. They all took the stage at a run, but suddenly Sybil's voice filled the air.
A rope sent itself across their path, tripping all of them, but Malfoy, who got away. Their wands flew out of their hands, and when they looked up, they found Hagrid glaring down at them, his vast arms crossed. They put their hands behind their heads and gave up.
Carlotta and SeverusAnd there's no mountain too high
No river too wide
Sing out this song and
I'll be there by your side
Storm clouds may gather and
Stars may collide
Severus and Carlotta were oblivious to what was going on off stage. So was everyone else.
SeverusBut I love you (Carlotta: I love you)
Until the end of (Carlotta: Til the end)
BothTime!
Come what may!
Come what may!
I will love you
Until my dying day!
Oh, come what may!
Come what may!
I will love you…
CarlottaI will love you
Suddenly the world seems such a perfect place…
Malfoy had made it to the bar area, where there was few people, none of which were paying attention. He took out his wand.
Out of the corner of his eye, Evan saw him coming. But he kept going and the chorus echoed back Severus and Carlotta.
Severus and CarlottaCome what may! (Chorus: Come what may!)
Come what may! (Chorus: Come what may!)
I will love you
Until my dying day! (Chorus: Dying day!)
Malfoy took aim and muttered, "Avada-"
"SEVERUS!! THEY'RE TRYING TO KILL YOU!!" Evan screamed.
Chaos.
Oliver leapt suddenly from behind the bar and punched out Malfoy in one, snapping blow. His wand flew out of his hands and disappeared into the rafters.
Everyone screamed and Severus turned to Carlotta. "They're trying to kill me? I thought they were trying to kill you!"
"No!" Carlotta said shaking her head. "They threatened to kill you if I went near you again and didn't join the Death Eaters!"
Severus actually smiled in comprehension. "So that's why you sent me away!" He engulfed Carlotta in his arms.
Voldemort had had enough. He stood at the end of the center aisle in the back, where he found his Death Eaters bound and gagged. "Severus!" he screamed. "You'll pay for this!"
"Hey! Tommy Riddle!" someone onstage screamed. Everyone turned and found Sammy standing out at the top.
SammyNo matter what you say! (Chorus: Na na! Na na!)
Prima Donna got up next to him.
TiffanyThe show is ending our way!
Oliver grabbed Minerva's hand and they ran up on stage. They raised their fists in the air in defiance.
Oliver and MinervaCome on and stand your ground!
Evan left the orchestra to play for them selves.
EvanFor freedom! (Chorus: Freedom!)
Little Rock and Devine stepped forward.
Little Rock and DevineBeauty! (Chorus: Beauty!)
Severus took Carlotta's hand.
Severus and CarlottaTruth!
AllAND LOVE!
The lights suddenly brightened and the chorus erupted into harmony!
Sammy, Oliver, Evan, and MinervaNo you won't fool
The children of the revolution!
CarlottaI'll fly away!
SeverusMy gift is my song!
ChorusNo you won't fool
The children of the revolution!
No you won't!
Tiffany, Little Rock, and DevineChamma chamma chamma
Chamma chamma chamma
AllThe children of the revolution!
Sammy, Oliver, Evan, and MinervaNo you won't fool
The children of the revolution! (Severus: My gift is my song!)
Sammy, Oliver, Evan, Minerva, Little Rock, Devine, Tiffany, and Chorus
Come what may! Severus and CarlottaI will love you!
Sammy, Oliver, Evan, Minerva, Little Rock, Devine, Tiffany, and Chorus
Come what may!
Severus and CarlottaYes I will love you!
Sammy, Oliver, Evan, Minerva, Little Rock, Devine, Tiffany, and Chorus
Come what may!
Severus and CarlottaAnd I will love you…
Voldemort pulled out his wand.
AllUntil my dy-
He ran towards the stage his hand out stretched. "MY WAY!!"
All-ing…
Antonio appeared out of nowhere in front of Voldemort and slugged him so hard that his lip began to bleed! He fell backwards onto the stage, nearly unconscious. Antonio was quite pleased with himself.
The stage exploded in light and confetti!
AllDAY!!!!!!
The audience was on their feet with wild applause as the curtain fell! Never in their life had they seen such a spectacle!
Back stage, everyone burst into cheering. They were rid of Voldemort! And Carlotta had Severus back and all seemed perfect! But neither of them noticed this. Severus was too busy kissing her.
Antonio ran back stage and as he entered, everyone applauded. "Wait a go, Antonio!" Sammy called out.
"Savior of the Moonlight Noon! WOO!" Oliver called.
"Nice hit! If I didn't know better, I'd say you were Scottish!!" Minerva shouted.
Everyone laughed, but suddenly a voice said, "Yes, very nice indeed."
Everyone turned and went silent. Standing just off stage right was Voldemort with a very bloodied face. He stood right next to the curtain controls for the flies and rafters. "I told you…I'm not playing games here." He looked at Carlotta. "Come girl."
"No," she said harshly and Severus' arms tightened around her.
"Very well," the dark Lord replied too casually. "I told you I would kill Severus if you didn't obey me, but now I guess you've changed your mind about your place in society. Fine." Voldemort's eyes took a quick glance above them. "This time, you can just take everyone you love with you." Before anyone could do anything else, he whipped out his wand, and in a flash of white light, the Moonlight Noon sign above them exploded, falling towards Carlotta and Snape!
Note from Hippy Gypsy: CLIFFY! I'm almost done! Don't worry! More soon! J
