Chapter Fifty

Wahoo! I never expected to get this far. I've gotten really behind in reading the reviews but I was thinking about it and obviously some of you care about this story very much so I've decided to keep on updating even though I was planning a big weekend. Well, that can wait! Literature is far more important, and I'm going to give it 100% and a power-up for good measure.

So, without further ado (a do-be-do-be-do, as my saxophone coach would say) back to the story!

Sarah Michelle and Araminta decided to call it a Hogsmeade day. They pledged to drop off their purchases in their respective rooms and then meet again in the Great Hall, because people would be mixing it up between the House tables tonight. It was everyone's favorite time of the year: karaoke night!

"It's the most won-der-ful time of the year," Araminta trilled as she walked down the hall with bells on. Here was an activity that she was a natural at! Karaoke night was going to be a blast.

"Hey, Araminta," Harry called as she came into the Great Hall. She could see that Ron and Sarah Michelle was sitting with him too, as was Hermione, whose eyes were red and puffy.

Araminta waved back in respone. "Coming, just a minute." She hurried over to the Slytherin table--theirs was the only one without people from other Houses sitting at it.

"All right, Draco, you're coming with me," she said.

His gray eyes flashed stormily. "How come you didn't meet me at the Trollish Ballet?"

"Um, well, I wanted to say thank you to someone, so I gave her my ticket. Did you have a good time?"

Draco frowned. "The ballet...sucked."

"Well, I know how you can have a good time. Come on!" She grabbed his sleeve and refused to let go until he got up and let her drag him over by Harry and Hermione.

"Hey you guys!" Sarah Michelle waved from beside Ron, who was really getting into the spirit of things by eating lo mein and sushi with a glass of bubble tea. "Are you ready for the karaoke contest?"

"Sure," said Araminta.

Albus Dumbledore took the stage. He was wearing a robe with a great big collar and everyone could see he was wearing old-school parachute pants underneath. He also had on a thick gold chain and a ski cap.

"Welcome, welcome one and all to Hogwarts Karaoke Night! It's the first part of Quidditch week, and the first of many activities which will lead up to the first match of the season (which will be followed by the Quidditch Ball). If you have a song you want, just let me know. I'm going to be the DJ!" He put on his headset and sat down in his usual seat.

"Let's be first and sing a song to cement our friendship!" Sarah Michelle came running up with the song catalog. "Oh, there's even stuff in here from the future! Well, you're a good singer, right? I'm sure we can make up a tune when we see the words!"

Sarah Michelle made Araminta come up on the platform by the staff tables with her. Professor Flitwick charmed the lights to look like a real stage, and they began to flash red and peach as the music started.

Araminta felt momentarily nervous. "What's the name of this song?"

"It's called All the Things She Said and it's by Tatu. I don't know how it will sound, but I hope we do a good job!" Sarah Michelle replied cheerily. The music started and Professor McGonagall transfigured them each a microphone out of a pair of candlesticks.

All the things she said
All the things she said
Running through my head
All the things she said
All the things she said
Running through my head
This is not enough

Araminta and Sarah Michelle sang their hearts out even though they didn't really know the tune. At the end, everyone started clapping and shouting for more, but Araminta thought it would be a good idea to let other people have a turn.