Chapter 7 : Sing Off!

As soon as breakfast was over, Harry pulled Ron into a dark hallway and hissed at him.

"What in bloody hell were you thinking? Treating Mione that way?"

"That mudblood was moaning out Draco Malfoy's name! What do you think I was supposed to do? Just let her sit there and do that?" He screamed at Harry.

"You ABUSED our best friend, who was at the same time your girlfriend! What in bloody hell is your problem?" Harry yelled back at Ron.

"Whatever, she had it coming. She's just a stupid mudblood who shouldn't be at this school." Ron spat at Harry. Harry couldn't take it anymore. He drew his arm back, made a fist with his hand, and threw his arm forward toward Ron's face. Harry heard his nose make a crunch and Ron stumbled backwards.

"You want to say that again?" He warned Ron.

"She's. Just. A. Mudblood." He dared to say again. Harry was furious.

"That's it." Harry muttered and gave Ron a high kick to the head, sending him sprawling across the floor. By now a few students had come to see the Muggle duel. But soon, it turned into a Wizard and Muggle duel.

Harry drew out his wand and decided to show Ron the same pain he had caused Hermione.

"Obliviate." Harry swished and flicked his wand (as he had learned in fist year) and immediately, Ron was knocked full force backwards from his standing position.

"If you ever touch her again, you'll have to deal with me … again. And as of now, our friendship is over." Harry snarled at Ron then turned and walked away, cloak billowing behind him.

~

Ron didn't come near Harry, Hermione, or Ginny the rest of the week.

Hermione awoke in the morning feeling groggy. She rolled out of her bed onto the cold, hard, wood floor.

"Oh Gods. That hurts." Hermione mumbled to herself. She stood up, walked over to her calendar as she was rubbing her eyes to wake up, and looked at the date.

"Holy Crickets! Tomorrows New Years! I have to get to Hogsmeade, buy an outfit from the muggle store, and turn in my slip for the Sing Off! Brilliant!" Hermione smacked her head a couple of times, grunted a bit, then went to the bathroom to catch a shower. 

*I can't get out of bed today or get you off my mind 


I just can't seem to find a way to leave the love behind 


I aint trippin, I'm just missin 


You know what I'm saying, you know what I mean 


You kept me haingin on a string why you make me cry


I tried to give you everything but you just gave lies 


I aint trippin, I'm just missin 


You know what I'm saying, you know what I mean yeah 


Every now and then when I'm all alone 


I'll be wishing you would call me on the telephone 


Say you want me back but you never do


I feel like such a fool there's nothin I can do


I'm such a fool for you 


I can't take it what am I waiting for 


My heart still breakin I miss you even more


And I can't fake it the way I could be so


I hate you, but I love you 


But I can't stop thinkin of you


It's true I'm stuck on you*


 Hermione sang Stacie Orrico's song 'Stuck' as she scrubbed her hair and got clean and good smelling.


 All right, I have to get to Hogsmeade today. What do I say so I can go? How bout the truth?


 Hermione got dressed in a pair of muggle blue jeans and threw on a red Tommy Hilfiger tank top. She walked to Professor Dumbeldore's office and said the password (Butterbeer) and went in.


 "Professor? What with the holidays and all, I have failed to notice that New Years and the Sing Off is tomorrow. Could I possibly have special permission to go to Hogsmeade today?" Hermione put on her best smile for him.


 "Well, did you finish your homework?" He asked her. Did he really need to ask?


 "Of course." Hermione gave a shy smile.


 "Alright, I suppose I could." He nodded at her and she thanked him a few times, before rushing for Hogsmeade.


 As soon as Hermione arrived at Hogsmeade, she went straight into the new Muggle clothing store called 'Nice Get-Up'. She searched the Juniors section before finding what she wanted.


 She picked a skirt that went to mid thigh, a cute blouse that buttoned up, and a cute pair of shoes. She was all set to go. She walked to the front of the store and paid the sales woman.


 This sing off was going to rock!


~


 The night of the Sing Off finally came. She hadn't really talked to anyone else about what they would be singing. She was kind of nervous but not real scared.


 She rode down to Hogsmeade alone, at about 8 'o' clock so she could warm up for her song. She noticed people began filing into The Three Broomsticks around 8:45 and heard other people singing their songs.


 Then she heard her. Tatum. She was announcing the beginning of the Sing Off!


 "Hello and welcome to the First Annual Sing Off, here at The Three Broomsticks. Tonight's first act will be … Pansy Parkinson singing 'He Loves You Not' by Dream.


*Give it your all girl

Give it all you got

You can take your chance

And take your best shot

Say what you want girl

Do what you do 

He's never gonna, gonna make it with you



You're pulling petals off a flower

Trying to get your way

Keep pulling till it says what you want it to say

Girl you can pick a field full of daisies

But he'd still be my baby

I know you can hardly wait till I'm away from him

Instinctively I know what you're thinking

You1ll be giving him an open invitation

But my baby won't be taken in, no

You can pout your cherry lips

Try to tempt him with a sweet kiss

You can flirt your pretty eyes

He ain't got his hands tied*


 As Hermione listened more, she realized that Pansy wasn't too bad of a singer. She looked at the stage and saw that Pansy was dancing in a rather … suggestive way.


*He loves me, he loves you not*


 Pansy finished her song and waved to everyone then ran off the stage.


 "Good luck following that act, mudblood." She spat at Hermione.


 "Thanks but I don't need the luck." Hermione spat back.


 The songs went on and on. Seamus sang a song by Blink 182, Harry sang a song by Simple Plan (he sang it DIRECTLY to Ginny), Lavendar sang a song by Kelly Osbourne, Ginny, sang 'Candy' by Mandy Moore, and Blaise sang a song by New Found Glory. Finally, it was Hermione's turn.


 "And last, but not least, we have Hermione Granger, singing 'The Right Kind of Wrong' by LeAnn Rimes!" Tatum shouted. The crowd hooted and screamed.


 The music began playing and Hermione was nervous … that is until she began singing.

* Know all about,

About your reputation.

And now it's bound,

To be a heartbreak situation.

But I can't help it,

If I'm helpless everytime,

I'm with you.

You walk in and my strength,

Walks out the door.

Say my name and I can't,

Fight it anymore.

Oh I know I should go,

But I need your touch,

Just too damn much.

Lovin you,

That really isn't,

somethin I should do.

Shouldn't want to spend my time with you,

I should try to be strong,

But baby you're the right kind of wrong,

Yeah baby you're the right kind of wrong.

Might be a mistake,

A mistake I'm makin.

But what you're givin,

I am happy to be takin.

Cause all I tell,

don't make me feel the way,

I feel when I am in your arms.

They say your somethin,

I should do without.

They don't know what goes on,

When the lights go out.

There's no way,

To explain,

All the pleasure is worth,

All the pain.

Lovin you,

That really isn't,

somethin I should do.

Shouldn't want to spend my time with you,

I should try to be strong,

But baby you're the right kind of wrong,

Yeah baby you're the right kind of wrong.

I should try to run,

But I just can't seem to move.

Cause every time I run,

You're the one I run to.

Can't do without,

What you do to me.

I don't care if I'm meant,

To take the blame.*

She began walking around the stage until she came to Draco. She knelt down and began singing right to him. Gryffindor's gasped, Slytherin's had a look of rage on their faces, but to Hermione, nothing but her and Draco existed.

*Know all about,

About your reputation.

And now it's bound,

To be a heartbreak situation.

But I can't help it,

If I'm helpless everytime,

I'm with you.

You walk in and my strength,

Walks out the door.

Say my name and I can't,

Fight it anymore.

Oh I know I should go,

But I need your touch,

Just too damn much.

Lovin you,

That really isn't,

somethin I should do.

Shouldn't want to spend my time with you,

I should try to be strong,

But baby you're the right kind of wrong,

Yeah baby you're the right kind of wrong.*

Hermione's voice was positively breathtaking and the crowd was in awe. As Hermione finished her song, the crowd went wild. Her voice was great, no one could deny that.

The song had fit her feelings toward Draco perfectly. Tatum called all of the competitors out to the stage.

"Envelope?" She asked another waitress. The other girl handed Tatum the envelope.

"Our 3RD runner up is … Harry Potter with 'I'd Do Anything' by Simple Plan. Our 2ND runner up is … Ginny Weasley with 'Candy' by Mandy Moore. Our 1ST runner up is …" The anticipation filled both Pansy and Hermione as the winner was about to be announced, "Pansy Parkinson!" Tatum shouted. Pansy was pissed, beyond pissed actually.

"Finally, our winner for the Sing Off is … Hermione Granger with "The Right Kind of Wrong' by LeAnn Rimes!" She yelled. Hermione couldn't believe she had actually won the whole thing. She knew she had done good, but she didn't think she'd win the whole thing.

Now, her only worry was Draco's reaction to her song.

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