Disclaimer: I wish I could say that I owned Harry Potter, but then, I wouldn't be writing a story on ff.net! I'd be rolling in dough! Anyway, I own who I own. I don't own the songs used in the karaoke contest.

(A/N) Wow! You really thought a Slytherin singing "Oops! I Did It Again!" was weird? *laughs* Man, you have another thing coming! Anyway, thank you to all that reviewed. Oh and * during the song means what Arissa is thinking/doing right before she sings!

Chapter Eighteen: Like a Prayer

Arissa

I don't remember much after Lucia "sang". Jessica went up, I know that much. I think she sang "Reflection" from that Muggle movie Mulan, but I could be wrong. (A/N She wasn't wrong. It's just not mentioned in the story.)

Anyway, the last thing I remember Dumbledore say was, "And for our last performance, we have 5 Gryffindors, Simone Malfoy, Arissa Malfoy, Jordan Rodriguez, Lisa Mehal, and Christina Ellis, otherwise known as Silver Dream, singing "Like a Prayer" by Madonna."

This was it. "Are you ready?" Simone asked.

We all nodded. "Let's go."

We made our way onto the stage. I started to shiver. I've never been so nervous in my life.

"Arissa, are you all right?" Jordan asked.

I nodded. This was no time to get scared. I took my place between Jordan and Simone.

Simone: Life is a mystery, everyone must stand alone

I hear you call my name

And it feels like home

All: When you call my name it's like a little prayer

I'm down on my knees, I wanna take you there

In the midnight hour I can feel your power

Just like a prayer you know I'll take you there

*I swallowed hard. It was time for my solo.*

I hear your voice, it's like an angel sighing

I have no choice, I hear your voice

Feels like flying

*I can breathe again! I got through my first solo. My second one will be even better!*

Christina: I close my eyes, Oh God, I think I'm falling

Out of the sky, I close my eyes

Heaven help me

All: When you call my name it's like a little prayer

I'm down on my knees, I wanna take you there

In the midnight hour I can feel your power

Just like a prayer you know I'll take you there

Jordan: Like a child, you whisper softly to me

You're in control just like a child

Now I'm dancing

Lisa: It's like a dream, no end and no beginning

You're here with me, it's like a dream

Let the choir sing

All: When you call my name it's like a little prayer

I'm down on my knees, I wanna take you there

In the midnight hour I can feel your power

Just like a prayer you know I'll take you there

*I smiled, looking at my classmates. Justin was gaping, while Landon was giving us a thumbs-up.*

Life is a mystery, everyone must stand alone

I hear you call my name

And it feels like home

*Another smile. I can handle anything now!*

Jordan: Just like a prayer, your voice can take me there

Simone: Just like a muse to me, you are a mystery

Lisa: Just like a dream, you are not what you seem

Christina: Just like a prayer, no choice your voice can take me there

All (3x): Just like a prayer, I'll take you there

It's like a dream to me

Simone: Just like a prayer, your voice can take me there

Christina: Just like a muse to me, you are a mystery

Jordan: Just like a dream, you are not what you seem

Lisa: Just like a prayer, no choice your voice can take me there

All (3x): Just like a prayer, I'll take you there

It's like a dream to me

After we finished our song, the whole Hall exploded in cheers. I saw Professor McGonagall smirk to Professor Snape. Professor Lynch was impressed, I could tell that. Dumbledore took a gold cup from the judges' table and came forward.

"I guess we know who our winner is here! It is my pleasure to announce that the Cup goes to Silver Dream!"

"Oh my God!" Jordan screamed in my ear. "We won!"

We hugged each other, feeling like it would all end tomorrow.

"Now, we just have to beat Slytherin!" I said to my groupmates.

(A/N) Okay, there it is! You wanted Silver Dream and you got it! They won! Okay, review! *walks away to shove her head in some cold water*