Chapter 3
Draco took the mic from Dumbledore and listened for the music. A familiar tune came on and drifted through the room.
I could be mean I could be angry
You know I could be just like you
I could be fake I could be stupid
You know I could be just like you
"What the heck?" Ron whispered to Hermoine, "He's already mean, angry, fake and stupid!"
"Maybe he's gonna change," Hermoine whispered back.
"Yeah Right!" Ron stifled a laugh.
"Come on Ron, he could change!" Hermoine said, "Everyone could change if the wanted to!"
Ron rolled his eyes, "But Malfoy?!" he questioned, "Are you sure he's gonna change?"
"I'm not sure, but it's a possibility, now listen to him!" Hermoine shot back.
"Fine, whatever," Ron grumbled and turned back to watching the show.
You thought you were standing beside me
You were only in my way
You're wrong if you think that I'll be just like you
You thought you were there to guide me
You were only in my way
You're wrong if you think that I'll be just like you
You thought you were there to guide me
You were only in my way
You're wrong if you think that I'll be just like you
I could be cold I could be ruthless
You know I could be just like you
I could be weak I could be senseless
You know I could be just like you
You thought you were standing beside me
You were only in my way
You're wrong if you think that I'll be just like you
You thought you were there to guide me
You were only in my way
You're wrong if you think that I'll be just like you
You thought you were there to guide me
You were only in my way
You're wrong if you think that I'll be just like you
On my own,
cause I can't take liven with you
I'm alone,
so I won't turn out like you Want me to
You thought you were standing beside me
You were only in my way
You're wrong if you think that I'll be just like you
You thought you were there to guide me
You were only in my way
You're wrong if you think that I'll be just like you
You thought you were there to guide me
You were only in my way
You're wrong if you think that I'll be just like you
I could be mean I could be angry
You know I could be just like you
When he finished he received a small applause. Most were to surprise at the song he had received to applaud. Draco shrugged and reached into the cauldron of names, "Luna."
Luna blushed and got up from her seat beside Gregg and hurried to the stage to perform. Song possibility's ran through her mind, but the song she did get was not one of them.
I was six years old
When my parents ran away
I was stuck inside a broken life
I couldn't wish away
She was beautiful
She had everything and more
And my escape was hiding out and running for the door
Somebody listen please
It used to be so hard being me
Living in the shadow
Of someone else's dream
Trying to find a hand to hold but every touch felt cold to me
Living in a nightmare
A never-ending sleep
But now that I am wide awake
My chains are finally free
Don't feel sorry for me
Luna looked in Gregg's direction then to Harry. Harry was wincing. He had been the only one to know about her family troubles. Gregg's face was pure surprise. Tears glistened in the corners of Luna's eyes as they threatened to fall from their place. Luna blinked as she escalated her voice.
All the days collided
One less perfect than the next
I was stuck inside someone else's life and always second best
Oh, I love you now 'cause now I realize
That it's safe outside to come alive in my identity
So if you're listening
There's so much more to me you haven't seen
Living in the shadow
Of someone else's dream
Trying to find a hand to hold but every touch felt cold to me
Living in a nightmare
A never-ending sleep
But now that I am wide awake
Then I can finally be
Don't feel sorry-
Mother, sister, father, sister, mother
Everything's cool now
Mother, sister, father, sister, mother
Everything's cool now
Oh, my life is good
I've got more than anyone should
Oh, my life is good
And the past in the past
I was living in the shadow
Of someone else's dream
Trying to find a hand to hold but every touch felt cold to me
I'm living in a new day
I'm living it for me
And now that I am wide awake
Then I can finally be
Don't feel sorry for me
Don't feel sorry, don't feel sorry for me
Living in, living in, living in the shadow
Living in, living in, living in a new day
Everyone was on their feet applauding and cheering when she was done. She blinked and flushed deep red.
"Wonderful Luna, pick the next why don't you?" Dumbledore said. Luna nodded and approached the cauldron.
"Next will be..."