Disclaimer: I don't own any of these characters, they all belong to JK Rowling, so please don't sue!
A/N: Thank you to everyone that reviewed! i luv yoo all! i can't remember who said this, but whoever said that the teachers were kinda OOC, and that they aren't like they're portrayed in the actual book, and they don't fight in front of the students...you are absolutely right, but i needed to do that so that snape could take the part away from hermione and have dumbledore to come in. although i really apperciate your review and all the reviews i get! keep them coming! ^_^
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Hermione was the first to break the connection as she left the Hall in a huff. In her room, she took a towel and her script and headed to the Prefect bathroom. After muttering the password, (Midnight Dazzle), she filled the pool sized tub with warm water and large scented bubbles. She took in a deep breath of the vanilla scented room, she stripped down and slipped into the tub. With her script floating around, she not only studied her character, but (of course) took it one step further, she began to memorize some lines.
It was 8:15pm when Hermione arrived back at the Gryffindor common room. There she saw Harry and Ron talking (about quidditch most likely), so she headed in their direction and sat down next to Harry.
"So? Have you guys already got your characters together?" Hermione asked.
"Not yet," Ron said quickly.
"Ron! Professor McGonagall said that we have to start learing our characters!" Hermione was surprised at Ron.
"Hermione, do you honestly think that she'll notice the difference? All I have to do is read out loud with some expression, and BAM! I got it!" Ron said, banging his fist on the table to make it more dramatic. Hermione gave a hopeless sigh and said goodnight to her friends, going to her bedroom.
In the morning, since the students didn't have to wear the black robes, Hermione decided to wear blue jeans, along with a dark blue halter top. With a quick wave of her wand, her hair became straight, with a silky shine. She put on white sneakers, then went out to meet Harry and Ron in the common room. The two boys arrived a few moments later, not surprised with the change in Hermione. Lately since that summer, she's taked her looks more seriously, but still not as seriously as her studies. Not many students were in the Great Hall for breakfast, and to Hermione's relief, Malfoy was one of them. She really didn't feel like hearing anymore if his "I'm a prince" remarks. After breakfast, Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff left, and Professor McGonagall started off the day asking to meet with the main characters.
"I want to see Draco, Harry, Ron, Lavender, Millicent, Pansy, Blaise, Neville and Hermione please. The rest, please go with Professor Snape to the back to the Great Hall," Professor McGonagall instucted. The nine students followed Professor McGonagall to a corner in the Great Hall and listened to her as she talked about her and Professor Snape's expectations from each student. After half and hour, Professor McGonagall drove everyone, except Draco and Hermione away.
"Now," McGonagall started, "The theme of this play is love. Mr Malfoy, as the prince, you have this certain poise that you must carry throughout the play. A poise that shows power and certainy in your character, but when you meet Cinderella for the first time, your poise must change. You must show a change in your character. Cinderella has stolen your heart, and the audience must see this."
A look of disgust grew on Malfoy's face, but McGonagall continued.
"Ms Granger, you on the other hand, will show compassion for anything and everything that comes into your path. The birds around you, the flowers in the garden, even you evil step-mother and step-sisters. You must be that sensitive, caring character, that cares not for the money but for love. When you arrive at the ball, you must act like a small, naive girl, who has just stepped out into the world. This castle that you are entering, is the only thing, other that your own home that you've stepped foot in. Your eyes should be wide with amazement. Act as if you are examining all the artifacts around you with your eyes. When with the prince you have to let him lead you, he's superior and above you, yet he hides it with you. Let him," McGonagall explained. Hermione nodded, letting every word seep into her head. After the Professor was done, they read the ball scene over and over until McGonagall was slightly satisfied. Then Malfoy was allowed to leave, calling the step-mother and step-sisters to work out their characters with McGonagall.
For that full day, McGonagall worked individually with the main characters, while Snape organised differents teams to work on the constuction of the set, the painting of the set, costumes, props, lighting and much more. Surprisingly that day had gone quite well, with minimun fighting between the two houses. After dinner, Hermione once again took her script to the small room in the library and began to build her character. While in the middle of her monologue, the door creaked open. Hermione spun around at the sound.
"Do you want to read together?" The sound of his voice sent shivers down her spine. His cold silver eyes meet hers.
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A/N: Thank you to everyone that reviewed! i luv yoo all! i can't remember who said this, but whoever said that the teachers were kinda OOC, and that they aren't like they're portrayed in the actual book, and they don't fight in front of the students...you are absolutely right, but i needed to do that so that snape could take the part away from hermione and have dumbledore to come in. although i really apperciate your review and all the reviews i get! keep them coming! ^_^
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Hermione was the first to break the connection as she left the Hall in a huff. In her room, she took a towel and her script and headed to the Prefect bathroom. After muttering the password, (Midnight Dazzle), she filled the pool sized tub with warm water and large scented bubbles. She took in a deep breath of the vanilla scented room, she stripped down and slipped into the tub. With her script floating around, she not only studied her character, but (of course) took it one step further, she began to memorize some lines.
It was 8:15pm when Hermione arrived back at the Gryffindor common room. There she saw Harry and Ron talking (about quidditch most likely), so she headed in their direction and sat down next to Harry.
"So? Have you guys already got your characters together?" Hermione asked.
"Not yet," Ron said quickly.
"Ron! Professor McGonagall said that we have to start learing our characters!" Hermione was surprised at Ron.
"Hermione, do you honestly think that she'll notice the difference? All I have to do is read out loud with some expression, and BAM! I got it!" Ron said, banging his fist on the table to make it more dramatic. Hermione gave a hopeless sigh and said goodnight to her friends, going to her bedroom.
In the morning, since the students didn't have to wear the black robes, Hermione decided to wear blue jeans, along with a dark blue halter top. With a quick wave of her wand, her hair became straight, with a silky shine. She put on white sneakers, then went out to meet Harry and Ron in the common room. The two boys arrived a few moments later, not surprised with the change in Hermione. Lately since that summer, she's taked her looks more seriously, but still not as seriously as her studies. Not many students were in the Great Hall for breakfast, and to Hermione's relief, Malfoy was one of them. She really didn't feel like hearing anymore if his "I'm a prince" remarks. After breakfast, Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff left, and Professor McGonagall started off the day asking to meet with the main characters.
"I want to see Draco, Harry, Ron, Lavender, Millicent, Pansy, Blaise, Neville and Hermione please. The rest, please go with Professor Snape to the back to the Great Hall," Professor McGonagall instucted. The nine students followed Professor McGonagall to a corner in the Great Hall and listened to her as she talked about her and Professor Snape's expectations from each student. After half and hour, Professor McGonagall drove everyone, except Draco and Hermione away.
"Now," McGonagall started, "The theme of this play is love. Mr Malfoy, as the prince, you have this certain poise that you must carry throughout the play. A poise that shows power and certainy in your character, but when you meet Cinderella for the first time, your poise must change. You must show a change in your character. Cinderella has stolen your heart, and the audience must see this."
A look of disgust grew on Malfoy's face, but McGonagall continued.
"Ms Granger, you on the other hand, will show compassion for anything and everything that comes into your path. The birds around you, the flowers in the garden, even you evil step-mother and step-sisters. You must be that sensitive, caring character, that cares not for the money but for love. When you arrive at the ball, you must act like a small, naive girl, who has just stepped out into the world. This castle that you are entering, is the only thing, other that your own home that you've stepped foot in. Your eyes should be wide with amazement. Act as if you are examining all the artifacts around you with your eyes. When with the prince you have to let him lead you, he's superior and above you, yet he hides it with you. Let him," McGonagall explained. Hermione nodded, letting every word seep into her head. After the Professor was done, they read the ball scene over and over until McGonagall was slightly satisfied. Then Malfoy was allowed to leave, calling the step-mother and step-sisters to work out their characters with McGonagall.
For that full day, McGonagall worked individually with the main characters, while Snape organised differents teams to work on the constuction of the set, the painting of the set, costumes, props, lighting and much more. Surprisingly that day had gone quite well, with minimun fighting between the two houses. After dinner, Hermione once again took her script to the small room in the library and began to build her character. While in the middle of her monologue, the door creaked open. Hermione spun around at the sound.
"Do you want to read together?" The sound of his voice sent shivers down her spine. His cold silver eyes meet hers.
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