Foolish Wand Waving - Interlude - Silly Incantations
by Barbi Bee
Chapter 1
The students had just returned from the Christmas break of Hermione's last year at Hogwarts, when Professor Dumbledore made a rather startling evening announcement. That this year there would be a school production of 'MacBeth', and auditions would be open to both students and staff.
The talk at the five tables ranged from shock, to dismay to pure joy as teachers and pupils alike discussed the Headmasters latest scheme. Shock from the junior death-eaters that their school was to perform a 'Muggle' play. Dismay from those students - and teachers - who were afraid they would be coerced into a role. And Joy from those whose love of Shakespeare and/or the Dramatic Arts swelled within their very souls at the announcement.
At the staff table, Minerva McGonagal was busy talking Flora Sprout and Poppy Pomphrey into a joint audition for the three witches. A role she felt they would not only be perfect for but would also have fun doing. Severus was looking nervous - as well he might,knowing Albus' propensity for throwing him in the deep end of things. As for Albus himself, the six foot-wide smile on his face said it all.
The House tables held similar reactions. Girls plotting with their friends about which roles to audition for. Boys, wary of girlfriends who might insist they join them on stage. Siblings smirking at the thought of older brothers and sisters making fools of themselves all for the sake of love, pride or sheer egotism.
As the noise level abated Albus stood once more, " I have one further announcement to make. Parents, Hogsmead residents and ministry officials will all be invited to our production, so I hope you will all do your very best to help out in any way you can. If you feel you cannot act perhaps you could turn your hand to creating costumes , helping with scenery, designing a program etc. Thank you and now on with the meal."
This second announcement caused even more consternation than the first. Students were now thinking of ways to prevent parents coming, to explain to said parents just why their little darling didn't have a particular role and for the boys how to persuade mum that 'No they would Not look good in tights'.
By the time dinner was over and students had returned to their common rooms, the discussions over who, why, where, and when etc had in no way lessened, if anything they had gotten worse.
In the Staff Room Hermione explained, quite patiently, to the gathered Staff members,that she would Definitely Not be appearing on stage though she was happy to work behind the scenes. Albus' eyes twinkled when he heard this and told Hermione that she could be Asst Director if she liked. Then turning to Severus he said " My Dear Boy, I have just the role for you. You would, I believe make a perfect MacDuff. Oh! and ladies, yes you may take on the roles of the three witches, But are you quite sure you will be able to appear as Old Crones."
Hearing this comment Severus laughed and would have spoken if Minerva hadn't cast a silencing spell on him. She then turned to Albus and assured him that all three 'Young' ladies were quite adept at using the Glamourie spell, thankyou very much.
Shortly after this the meeting broke up and everyone went in their seperate directions. Each to contemplate just what the near future held in store.
by Barbi Bee
Chapter 1
The students had just returned from the Christmas break of Hermione's last year at Hogwarts, when Professor Dumbledore made a rather startling evening announcement. That this year there would be a school production of 'MacBeth', and auditions would be open to both students and staff.
The talk at the five tables ranged from shock, to dismay to pure joy as teachers and pupils alike discussed the Headmasters latest scheme. Shock from the junior death-eaters that their school was to perform a 'Muggle' play. Dismay from those students - and teachers - who were afraid they would be coerced into a role. And Joy from those whose love of Shakespeare and/or the Dramatic Arts swelled within their very souls at the announcement.
At the staff table, Minerva McGonagal was busy talking Flora Sprout and Poppy Pomphrey into a joint audition for the three witches. A role she felt they would not only be perfect for but would also have fun doing. Severus was looking nervous - as well he might,knowing Albus' propensity for throwing him in the deep end of things. As for Albus himself, the six foot-wide smile on his face said it all.
The House tables held similar reactions. Girls plotting with their friends about which roles to audition for. Boys, wary of girlfriends who might insist they join them on stage. Siblings smirking at the thought of older brothers and sisters making fools of themselves all for the sake of love, pride or sheer egotism.
As the noise level abated Albus stood once more, " I have one further announcement to make. Parents, Hogsmead residents and ministry officials will all be invited to our production, so I hope you will all do your very best to help out in any way you can. If you feel you cannot act perhaps you could turn your hand to creating costumes , helping with scenery, designing a program etc. Thank you and now on with the meal."
This second announcement caused even more consternation than the first. Students were now thinking of ways to prevent parents coming, to explain to said parents just why their little darling didn't have a particular role and for the boys how to persuade mum that 'No they would Not look good in tights'.
By the time dinner was over and students had returned to their common rooms, the discussions over who, why, where, and when etc had in no way lessened, if anything they had gotten worse.
In the Staff Room Hermione explained, quite patiently, to the gathered Staff members,that she would Definitely Not be appearing on stage though she was happy to work behind the scenes. Albus' eyes twinkled when he heard this and told Hermione that she could be Asst Director if she liked. Then turning to Severus he said " My Dear Boy, I have just the role for you. You would, I believe make a perfect MacDuff. Oh! and ladies, yes you may take on the roles of the three witches, But are you quite sure you will be able to appear as Old Crones."
Hearing this comment Severus laughed and would have spoken if Minerva hadn't cast a silencing spell on him. She then turned to Albus and assured him that all three 'Young' ladies were quite adept at using the Glamourie spell, thankyou very much.
Shortly after this the meeting broke up and everyone went in their seperate directions. Each to contemplate just what the near future held in store.
