The Moonlight Noon Chateau
By Hippy Gypsy
Disclaimer: Okay! All together now! [the whole MNC gang: WE LOVE THE HIPPY GYPSY!!!] Wow…ummm…that wasn't what I was expecting…but thanks guys! Anyways, I own the Moonlight Noon Chateau and the music belongs to Moulin Rouge. JK Rowling owns the Harry Potter bunch. "The Moonlight Noon Cheer" is officially mine! Don't steal it!…thank you. And by the way, the drink a creamed marmalade…I meant to add that into an earlier chapter, but I forgot to. So it's here. I may add it in later to someplace else too. I smell a sequel!! J
Chapter 17: Life From Dream to DreamRecovery took place at the inn where they were originally staying. After a day or two, Carlotta's shock from the Cruciatus Curse wore off and she seemed more and more normal. She happily stuck to Severus' side.
Antonio, however, was in a terrible state. He had lost his dream, his Moonlight Noon Chateau, and since Voldemort was no longer a partner, Antonio didn't have enough money to run the Chateau, or let alone rebuild it.
But on the fifth morning after the death of the Moonlight Noon, everyone descended the stairs to find Antonio and Dumbledore at breakfast and talking very animatedly. Antonio was even smiling.
Denise took a seat at their table and said, "You're certainly looking more cheerful this morning."
Antonio replied happily, "I have good reason to."
"You do?"
"Yes. Let's put it this way…what do you want more than anything in the world right now?"
"You mean besides a pony?" Sammy said raising his eyebrows.
"Yes."
"Breakfast."
Antonio slapped his forehead and Minerva spoke up, "All in favor of silencing Sammy through the meal?"
Everyone raised their hands.
Oliver looked at Antonio seriously and replied, "Ummm…it maybe my bartender instincts, but how about a good stiff drink?"
"Okay," Antonio said with a grin. "State your favorite drink, Oliver. We all know what that is."
Oliver cocked his head. "A creamed marmalade."
"And when are creamed marmalades served?"
"On the night of the Marmalade."
"That's a lot of marmalade," Sammy said.
"We told you quiet," Minerva said.
"And where is the Marmalade held?" Antonio continued.
Carlotta didn't understand. "At the Moonlight Noon Chateau, of course, Antonio. But it's burnt down. There's nothing left."
Antonio smiled more. "Well yes it is, but it won't be for long!"
Everyone exchanged looks. Tiffany looked straight into Antonio's eyes. "What are you saying Monsieur Safrin?"
The gleam in his eyes returned. "The Moonlight Noon Chateau will be reborn."
Everyone of them gasped and their looks became more and more confused. Sammy couldn't keep quiet any longer. "But Antonio…how? You don't have enough money…you have no partner!" He was trying to make Antonio see logic where logic was needed.
"O yes I do! I have a new one!"
"What?" said Rachel.
"Who?" said Evan.
Antonio looked at Dumbledore and Dumbledore smiled. Minerva shouted, "What?!"
Albus shrugged his shoulders. "Well, Minerva, wouldn't you?"
The whole group from the Moonlight Noon Chateau jumped up and burst into shouts of joy! Dumbledore, Severus, Hagrid, and Sybill watched as Sammy, Oliver, Evan, Carlotta, Tiffany, Minerva, Rachel, and Denise proceeded to dance around the room shouting and singing at the top of their lungs…
Moonlight Noon!
Moonlight Noon!
Live my life
But not too soon!
Party guys
Dancing girls
Satin, velvet
Diamonds, pearls!
Sammy boy!
Bring me joy!
Oliver!
Le Bartender!
Make me think!
Pour me drinks
But keep me on my toes!
Hey!
Evan! Evan!
Music slice of heaven!
Bonjour Diva!
Made me a believer!
Rachel! Devine!
Neither one shall be mine!
Make me swoon
Make me sigh
Girls that make me want to die!
Sweet Pea!
Lovin' me!
Angel for eternity!
Prima Donna!
Prima Donna!
Got the nerves!
Got the curves!
Hell right in your face!
O!
Uh oh! Antonio!
Master of all we know!
Just a dreamer
Just a schemer
The right man for the job!
Chateau of dreamers!
And to all non-believers
Never dis the children of
THE MOONLIGHT NOON!
Unbelievably, the Moonlight Noon Chateau was rebuilt within a month, just like new. No one could believe how splendid it looked, and it's reopening was highly anticipated by the public.
But the night before the grand opening, everyone stood around the five from Hogwarts as they prepared to head back to England. While Severus held Carlotta's hand, Antonio protested loudly at their bad timing to leave.
"Albus! This just simply isn't right! You're the new half owner and people will expect you to be at the grand opening! You must!"
Dumbledore smiled in return. "Antonio, I'll keep in close contact and return soon, but it's time we headed back. We're needed elsewhere after all."
Oliver tilted his head to the side. "Just a couple of nights. It's only two days we're asking."
"You're going to miss all the fun," Rachel protested, trying to give Dumbledore the same type of pout she used on Severus when she first asked him to dance.
"Alas, sweet Little Rock. I can't," he replied kissing her hand. She giggled and smiled at Sammy.
Sammy smiled back and said, "But we really have this great act that we want you to see!"
"Sorry Sammy boy, another time," Minerva said with a little pout on her lips as well.
As everyone proceeded to head towards the door, Carlotta whispered to Severus. "Can't you stay at least?"
Severus looked to his four friends as they headed out the door and slowly shook his head. "Not this time, my Angel. I promise to return soon, but for now, I'm needed with them."
"When will you be back?"
"Soon. I suspect Dumbledore will be back to settle business matters. When he comes, well…no time like the present I guess." He smiled at her.
Everyone had headed out the door besides them, but Minerva's voice suddenly came back into the room. "Severus! Time to go!"
Snape took his time. In his last moment, he looked up and caught sight of the sign that stated, "Give it to them like a dragon!" He smiled. "I did," he said out loud, wrapping his arms around Carlotta. He sighed and kissed her, and Fiona's voice filled his head.
I'm so proud of you Severus. Thank you for keeping your promise.
"I love you Carlotta."
"I love you Severus."
All was well at the Moonlight Noon Chateau.
The greatest thing you'll ever know
Is just to love and be loved in return!
THE END!
Note from the Hippy Gypsy: Yes ladies and gentlemen, I have finished my first chapter fic, but it's not totally complete yet. To totally complete it, you must read the epilogue! So go do it! J
