Chapter 2 ~ The Announcement
"Kareoke?" asked Ron. "What the hell is that?"
"It's when you sing whatever song you want in front of an audience. Like a real performer, but you can look at the words while you sing," stated Hermione.
It was about 2:30 in the afternoon and many Gryffindor 4th and 5th years were in their common room getting ready for their next classes. Many of the students were looking at the new message that was put on then bulletin board by Professor McGonagall. Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Ginny were among these students.
"Ron, you didn't even need to ask what kareoke is anyway. It says right here on the sign that Dumbledore is going to explain more about it at dinner tonight." Hermione rolled her eyes at him.
"Well you'll never see me sing in front of the entire school," Ron retorted.
"Oh, Ron, don't be a git. You may change your mind. After all, it could actually be fun." Hermione sighed. "I'm going to sing. How about you, Harry? Are you going to give it a try?"
"I'm not sure yet. I don't even know that many good songs."
"Well you still got time to think about it," Ginny said smiling. "I could help you pick a song if you're still undecided by then." She flushed slightly.
~
Later that evening everyone in the Great Hall was discussing the upcoming Kareoke Night. Many people were asking each other questions about it.
"When will it take place?"
"What songs will there be?"
"What is Kareoke?!"
Then after the tables were cleared, Professor Dumbledore stood up and the entire hall fell silent.
"I have an announcement that most of you are aware of. The staff and I have agreed on a way to cheer everyone up. We, obviously, have decided on having a kareoke dance. It has come to my attention that not everyone here is familiar with kareoke. Well, I will explain it for you." He paused briefly then continued. "Kareoke is when a person chooses a song and they sing it in front of an audience. While they sing the lyrics appear on a screen in front of the performer in case they forget them. I am also aware that not allot of you are planning on performing. I know that this is probably because most of you may have be afraid that they will embarrass themselves. We have also decided to make this a contest. After all of the performances all of you will be able to vote for your favorite act. Then the 3 finalists will receive a prize and the first place winner will be able to do an encore performance. Along with that, each performer will recieve5 house points for each performance. The amount of performances per student is not limited so feel free to sing more than once and you can also sing in groups."
Professor McGonagall then stood up. "There are a few rules for the performers to follow." All of the students groaned. "All songs, clothing, gestures, and dancing must be tasteful. You are allowed to wear muggle clothing but nothing distasteful."
She sat down and Dumbledore continued. "If any of you have any questions you may ask any of your professors. Now everyone, it's time to go to sleep." Everyone got up and started to head towards there dormitories.
"Forget what I said earlier. I'm performing!" exclaimed Ron.
"Kareoke?" asked Ron. "What the hell is that?"
"It's when you sing whatever song you want in front of an audience. Like a real performer, but you can look at the words while you sing," stated Hermione.
It was about 2:30 in the afternoon and many Gryffindor 4th and 5th years were in their common room getting ready for their next classes. Many of the students were looking at the new message that was put on then bulletin board by Professor McGonagall. Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Ginny were among these students.
"Ron, you didn't even need to ask what kareoke is anyway. It says right here on the sign that Dumbledore is going to explain more about it at dinner tonight." Hermione rolled her eyes at him.
"Well you'll never see me sing in front of the entire school," Ron retorted.
"Oh, Ron, don't be a git. You may change your mind. After all, it could actually be fun." Hermione sighed. "I'm going to sing. How about you, Harry? Are you going to give it a try?"
"I'm not sure yet. I don't even know that many good songs."
"Well you still got time to think about it," Ginny said smiling. "I could help you pick a song if you're still undecided by then." She flushed slightly.
~
Later that evening everyone in the Great Hall was discussing the upcoming Kareoke Night. Many people were asking each other questions about it.
"When will it take place?"
"What songs will there be?"
"What is Kareoke?!"
Then after the tables were cleared, Professor Dumbledore stood up and the entire hall fell silent.
"I have an announcement that most of you are aware of. The staff and I have agreed on a way to cheer everyone up. We, obviously, have decided on having a kareoke dance. It has come to my attention that not everyone here is familiar with kareoke. Well, I will explain it for you." He paused briefly then continued. "Kareoke is when a person chooses a song and they sing it in front of an audience. While they sing the lyrics appear on a screen in front of the performer in case they forget them. I am also aware that not allot of you are planning on performing. I know that this is probably because most of you may have be afraid that they will embarrass themselves. We have also decided to make this a contest. After all of the performances all of you will be able to vote for your favorite act. Then the 3 finalists will receive a prize and the first place winner will be able to do an encore performance. Along with that, each performer will recieve5 house points for each performance. The amount of performances per student is not limited so feel free to sing more than once and you can also sing in groups."
Professor McGonagall then stood up. "There are a few rules for the performers to follow." All of the students groaned. "All songs, clothing, gestures, and dancing must be tasteful. You are allowed to wear muggle clothing but nothing distasteful."
She sat down and Dumbledore continued. "If any of you have any questions you may ask any of your professors. Now everyone, it's time to go to sleep." Everyone got up and started to head towards there dormitories.
"Forget what I said earlier. I'm performing!" exclaimed Ron.
