Hello! Molly here once again! I'm back from the cave I was living in. Thankfully it wasn't cold or wet. Just dark and squishy. Anyway. I'd just like to apologize to all the readers (and characters, as you'll see later) for taking so long to update. And I'd like to thank my reviewers! Luv you all so much! You'll be hearing from me shortly! Anyway. On with the show! Er, or story! On with the show/story!

Chapter 2: The singing continues

"Welcome to another episode of, HOGWARTS IDOL!" yelled Brian Mecrest, the host of the show, over the screaming crowd. "Let's meet the judges! We have the lovely, but not so bright, Paul Shabrool! Everyone's favorite big girl, Mandy Packson! And of course, Simmon Cow, the ugly moron!" The crowd started to boo.
"First up tonight we have Draco Malfoy singing "What A Girl Wants" by Christina Aguilera! Give it up for Draco!" Draco came running out onto the stage wearing pink leggings, white shorts, and a white T-shirt. His long blonde hair was waved and held out of his face by a thin pink headband.

I want to thank you

For giving me

Time to breathe

Harry Potter rolled his eyes as he watched the boy, girl, shim dance around the stage from the audience. He turned to his two best friends and sighed.

"How come this seemed so much funnier last week?" he asked the girl on his left, Hermione Granger.

"Last week? LAST WEEK? TRY FIVE MONTHS AGO!" she shouted, her brown eyes furious.

"Calm down, Minnie," Harry told the girl, patting her on the shoulder.

"Minnie?" she repeated. Harry shrugged.

"Whoo! I love this song!" their other friend, Ron Weasley, said loudly as he danced in time to the music.

The trio continued to watch as Draco shimmied around on the stage.

Thank you for giving what I want

And what I need

The crowd cheered loudly as Draco ran off the stage.

"Whoa! Great job, Draco! Judges? What did you think?" Bryan said, coming on to the stage.

"Oh Draco, you were just SPLENDID! Just SPLENDID! You did great!" Paula said enthusiastically.

"It was aight dawg. I wasn't really "there" but it was aight," Mandy said.

"You were dreadful. I've never heard anything so bad in my life," Simmon said.

"Ouch. Harsh. Anyway. .Let's bring out the next contestant, Ginny Weasley singing "I'm Not A Girl" by Britney Spears!" Bryan yelled. The crowd cheered and Ginny came running out onto the stage as the music started playing.

I used to think

I had the answers to everything

But now I know

That life doesn't always go my way

Feels like I'm caught in the middle

That' s when I realized

I'm not a girl

Not yet a woman

All I need is time

A moment that is mine

While I'm in between

"Hermione, did you know that Ginny felt this way?" Ron asked. Hermione nodded.

"Oh yes. And she kept trying to tell you but you just wouldn't listen to her. She was really hurt." Ron frowned. Ginny finished the song and smiled into the microphone when the crowd went wild.

"Wow Ginny! Judges?"

"Oh Ginny, that was truly beautiful. And I'm not just being my normal happy, loving, cheery self. You really touched me. I could hear the meaning in your voice. It was truly, and absolutely beautiful," Paula said truthfully. Ginny beamed.

"I have to say that that was definitely your best performance. It was awesome dawg," Mandy said to the girl.

"I'm surprised. I didn't think you had it in you to sing like that. Keep it up, and you'll be the winner of this stupid contest," Simmon said.

"Thank you," Ginny said before running off stage.

"Next up we have Hermione Granger singing, 'I Turn To You' by Christina Aguilera!"

When I'm lost

In the rain

In your eyes I know I'll find the light

To light my way

When I'm scared

Losing ground

When my world is going crazy

You can turn it all around

And when I'm down you're always there

Pushing me to the top

You're always there giving me all you got

For a shield from the storm

For a friend

For a love to keep me safe and warm

For a friend

For a love to keep me safe and warm

I turn to you

For the strength

To be strong

For the will to carry on

For everything you do

For everything that's true

I turn to you

"Wow, Hermione sings nicely, doesn't she Harry?" Ron asked.

"Mmm-hmm," Harry said, nodding.

"It sounds like she's singing about someone. Do you think she likes someone?"

"Mmm-hmm!!!!" Harry said nodding his head encouragingly.

"Krum? Do you think it's him? I bet it is. I never did like him..."

"Ron, it's not Krum," Harry said, sighing at his friend's stupidity.

"Who could it be then?" Ron asked, confused.

"Guess," Harry said rolling his eyes. There was silence between the two. Then...

"I still don't know."

"ARGH! Ronald Bilius Weasley, let me give you a clue. His name starts with an 'R' he has red hair..." Ron continued to look confused. "He's standing right in front of me. I'm talking to him trying to convince him that this girl likes him."

"But you're talking to me- Oh. OH! Are you serious? Me?" Ron asked, pointing at himself.

"Ron you moron, yes it's you. It's always been you. Now, go talk to her." Harry pointed at Hermione as she ran off the stage.

"I can't. I'm up next. You couldn't have told me during Draco's performance?" Ron asked as he walked away shaking his head.

"Hiya Harry," Hermione said, coming over to Harry. What were you and Ron talking about?"

"You're ginormous crush on him," Harry said with a grin.

"What? Oh Harry you didn't."

"Yes I did. You guys should have done this a long time ago. You were really starting to get on my nerves."

"I'm sorry Harry. So he really knows now? What did he say when you told him?" Hermione asked nervously.

"He didn't believe me. He was going to talk to you but then he had to go on stage. So he should be talking to you after he's done in a few seconds."

"Harry, who do you like?" Hermione asked him.

"Promise not to tell? Especially not to Ron?" Harry asked.

"Promise!"

"Ginny."

"Weasley?"

"Yup."

"Awww..."

"What?"

"Nothing, it's just cute, that's all." The two of them waited as Ron finished singing "The Way" by Clay Aiken.

"OH MY GOODNESS! RON, YOU WERE PHENOMENAL!!!!!!!!!!!!" Paula screamed, as she jumped up and down.

"Dawg, dawg, it was, dawg, good, dawg, yeah," Mandy said, munching on some nachos.

"Why do you all keep singing those Clay Aiken songs? They're so annoying. I hate them. I hate you also," Simmon said.

"Man, you hate a lot of things," Ron said to him.

"Sue me," Simmon said with a shrug. Ron ran off stage as Cho Chang ran on stage.

When I first saw you

I already knew

There was something inside of you

Something I thought that I would never find

Angel of mine

Cho was singing but Ron and Hermione weren't paying much attention. Ron had just come over to join his two friends and he and Hermione were looking at the ground, blushing.

"I'll just leave you two alone," Harry said. "Go talk to Ginny."

"Erm, yeah," Hermione said.

"So," Ron said after Harry had left.

"Yeah."

"You sang really well," Ron said to her.

"Thanks you too," said Hermione. Silence once more.

"So...Liking anyone new these days?" Ron asked.

"Why, are you?" asked Hermione.

"I don't know."

"Well then, neither do I." Silence again.

"Well maybe there is someone," Ron said.

"Really? Do, do you like them a lot?" Hermione asked.

"A whole lot."

"Is she pretty?" Hermione asked with a smile.

"Very. And she's smart and funny and she's just-just amazing," Ron said.

"I like someone too," Hermione said. "A lot. And I've liked him for a long time now but he was kind of stupid and didn't notice. But now I think that there might be a possibility that he knows."

"What makes you like him?" Ron asked.

"He's funny, and brave, and good to his friends, and I know that he'd do anything for me," Hermione said.

"Who is he?" Hermione hadn't realized how close they had gotten during the past few seconds. Her face was just a few mere centimeters away from his.

"I like you a lot Ron." Ron's heart nearly exploded when she said this. She moved closer in and softly brushed her lips against his. When she started to pull away, Ron cupped the back of her head in his hand and kissed her.

Neither of them knew that the entire audience, Cho, Bryan, and the judges were openly staring at them. The crowd started whistling and hollering. Even the judges clapped. Everyone was excited. Everyone except for one person...

"They ruined my performance!" Cho said, bawling. "Waaaaa!" Cho ran off stage, wiping her face.

"Okay then, right," Ron said, stepping away from Hermione. "We're just going to go then." He laced his fingers into hers and the two left the hall together.

"Oh, FINALLY!" Ginny said loudly. "The two of them FINALLY told each other how they felt. That's ten galleons and a butterbeer you owe me Harry." Harry handed ten galleons to the girl and noticed that the rest of the audience was either giving or receiving various amounts of money to or from their friends.

"They really are a cute couple," Ginny said, calming down.

"Yeah," Harry said, smiling at Ginny. He should really just tell her how he felt...

"Would all contestants please come back up onto the stage?" Bryan asked. "The votes are in!" Ron and Hermione appeared then, running up to the stage.

"Hermione Granger, you sang 'I Turn To You.' You are in group A tonight."

The crowd cheered as Hermione went to stand on the right of Bryan.

"Ron Weasley, you sang 'The Way.' You are in group B tonight."

The crowd cheered as Ron walked over to the left of Bryan.

"Ginny Weasley. You sang 'I'm Not A Girl.' Group A!" Ginny joined Hermione

"Draco. You sang 'What A Girl Wants.' Group B tonight."

"And Cho. You sang 'Angel of Mine.' Group...B!"

"Who's going home? Which group is the lower group? Is it group A, group B, or the non-existent group C? Find out after the break!"

COMMERCIAL

Hermione: *is driving a Ford* Wow! A brand new FORD! Neato!

Draco: *hides behind tree* AHHHHHHHHHH! It's a demon!

Cho: You've never seen a car before?

Draco: No, I get Daddy to buy me lots and lots of broomsticks!

All: *roll eyes*

Ginny: I want a Ford!

Ron: Me too!

Hermione: *laughs* First you have to learn how to drive!

Others: *laugh cheesily*

Announcer: Ford, you have to learn how to drive before you drive it!

SHOW

"The lower group tonight is group..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................B!" Bryan said.

"Darn, I really thought it was group C," Goyle said, out in the audience to his friend.

"Money..." Crabbe said. Goyle handed his friend twenty galleons. "Heh, heh. Stupid." Crabbe pointed at Goyle and laughed.

"That's not funny you barbaric little monkey!" Goyle said.

"When did Goyle become civilized?" Parvati Patil asked her twin.

"Go away you ugly Gryffindor!" Padma screeched.

"Padma, we're IDENTICAL TWINS!" Parvati reminded her sister.

"Well, then, go away you BEAUTIFUL Gryffindor!" Padma stomped away. Parvati sighed and shook her head.

"But before we find out who leaves us forever, here's your surprise guest!"

Voldemort walked out onto the stage wearing a very tight black robe that should off his big man muscles. Many people in the audience gasped and Cho started crying, and then Voldemort started singing.

I like big butts and I cannot lie

You other brothers can't deny

When a girl walks in

With an itty bitty waist

And a round thing in your face

The crowd laughed and shook their butts around as Voldemort sang about them.

So fellas

YEAH

Fellas

YEAH

Has your girlfriend got the butt?

HELL YEAH!

Everyone was having a great time and cheered when Voldemort ended the song.

"Thanks, you guys were great!" he said before running off stage.

"Alright. It's time to find out who leaves us forever. Tonight, Cho Chang, I'm sorry but you're going home." Cho started bawling.

"So, so, so m-m-m-mean!" She ran off.

"Here's a memorial to Cho."

Cho is shown on the camera being accepted into the competition. She is crying.

Cho is shown singing about Cedric. She is crying.

Cho is listening to Paula say how absolutely MARVELOUS she did. She is crying.

Cho is just standing there. Crying.

"I'm just so glad to be here," she says in between sobs. "It's a dream come true." Starts crying her eyes out.

"It's just been a great experience. I've learned so much." Starts crying harder.

"If I ever left I'd probably cry. And I don't do that a lot, mind you." Cries harder.

Last scene is Cho waving to the camera, crying.

Whoo! Done! Finally, I know, I know. Bit fluffy. Tell me what you thought about it in your reviews! But first....

I do not own any Harry Potter characters, American Idol, Ford, or any of the songs performed tonight by the characters. I have nothing to do with the Ford company and I hope I didn't offend anyone by anything written. If I did I'm really sorry and let me know so I don't do it again. Also, thanks to azlyrics.com for all the song lyrics!

In the next chapter...

Harry sings a song!

Harry tells Ginny about his secret LOVE feelings for her!

Draco sings another girly song!

Someone else leaves Hogwarts Idol FOREVER!

Ron and Hermione sing cheesy songs about each other!

Clay Aiken, Kelly Clarkson, and Justin Guarini (sp?) all do a tap dance!

*x*o*x*o*x*o* Molly