Disclaimer: Okay, Harry Potter Universe belongs to one JKR. Simple as that.
Plot, however, is solely mine.
A/N: Lord Elrond of Hogwarts, this chapter is for you. Since you like the Quads so much, I'm going to use this chappie to develop their characters for a bit. And, you're right about the pairings and teaching jobs. Heh. Subtle aren't I? Neveada, your fics are absolutely amazing. I read every single one of the Eighteen. Though, I have to say that Impossible Task is my favorite. Okay, with that said, on with the show. . .
Double Trouble
Chapter Twenty
Elizabeth emerged from the fireplace, coughing. "I'm never going to get used to that!" She exclaimed, instantly missing her little Ford Tempo.
Charlie chuckled, pulling her close, "C'mon now. . . it's easier to travel."
Danielle sighed. "Charlie, give up now. You'll never win." She grinned, spotting the little pout Elizabeth was sporting. "Beth, don't pout. You'll get lines."
"I wanna pout, woman. Leave me in peace." Elizabeth flounced away, only to be caught again and held tighter by Charlie. "Charles, you better let me go this instant!" She demanded, her pout furrowing into a full blown scowl.
"What's wrong, Liz?" He asked with mock-sympathy. "Don't you like me holding you?" He affected a hurt air, but Elizabeth just batted at his arms. "Don't fight it any longer, love. You know I'm irresistible. Just give into instinct and kiss me already."
Skylar rolled her eyes. "Wrong thing to say. . ." She whispered loudly to Raya, as Charlie threw her a confused glance.
Elizabeth stopped abruptly, stiffening, then sinking back into Charlie. "Y'know, I think you're right." She melted into him with a contented sigh. "I don't know what I was thinking."
"That's better, I like a woman who knows who the boss is."
Danielle, Skylar, and Raya shared a glance, each eyeing Elizabeth uneasily. She had a look in her hazel eyes that boded ill. "Uh, Charlie. . ." Elizabeth shushed them with a smirk that plainly said 'Let him get what's coming to him.'
"Of course I know you're the boss. You certainly had no qualms about proving that in the forest the other day. . . did you?" Charlie blushed a deep crimson. Her sisters had to suppress giggles, "But, I guess you have a lot to prove, considering I was the first." Bill all but had a heart attack.
"Liz. . . that was cold. That was real cold." Charlie whispered in her ear, over his initial embarrassment. "You'll pay later. . . trust me."
"Oh, I trust you, alright." She whispered back. "But, what? Are you going to punish me?"
"Severely. . ."
Sirius and Remus exchanged a smirk, then both sighed wistfully. Being around the couple made them both evaluate their love lives. Or rather, lack thereof. Not much had changed since the Marauders' era, except Sirius didn't date as much as he used too.
"Hey, what do you all want to do? The kids are all picking up school supplies. But *we * really have nothing to do." Bill stated. The rest just shrugged. "Well, good. There's a place we are going. Karaoke anyone?" He grinned at the absolutely adoring faces of the Quads, and the mixture of horror and happiness among the guys. "It's fun. . ." He promised.
"Yes!" The Quads thundered in unison. Leaving the vote five to three in favor. So, they went to Karaoke.
***
"Okay," Bill said as they entered the very shabby establishment. "The rules are simple. We each have to sing one song. Well, that's it."
"But what songs?" Danielle pondered aloud. "Wizarding or Muggle?"
"Either/or." Bill replied.
"Okay."
The eight entered, seeking a table in the back of the dark room. "So, who's going first?"
Danielle grinned. "Why not me?"
"Okay then girl, get your groove on!" The Quads high-fived.
Danielle claimed the stage, looking around, then pointed her wand at the magically rigged speakers, muttering an incantation under her breath.
"Okay, I'm going to sing Low, by Kelly Clarkson." She smiled slightly as strains of music filled the darkened space.
***
"Everybody's talking
But they don't say a thing
They look at me with sad eyes
But I don't want the sympathy
Its cool you didn't want me
Sometimes you can't go back
Buy why'd you have to go and make a mess like that
Well I just have to say
Before I let go
Have you ever been low?
Have you ever had a friend that let you down so?
When the truth came out
Were you the last to know?
Were you left out in the cold?
What you did was low
No I don't need your number
There's nothing left to say
Except I never though it'd hurt this much to be sane (?)
My friends are outside waiting
I've gotta go
Have you ever been low?
Have you ever had a friend that let you down so?
When the truth came out
Were you the last to know?
Were you left out in the cold?
What you did was low
What you did was low (low)
What you did was low (low)
What you did was low (low)
I walk out of this darkness
With no sense of regret
And I don't.these hardships (?)
We both know that you can't say that
Rest assure (?)
For all the time I loved you so.
Ya
Have you ever been low?
Have you ever had a friend that let you down so?
When the truth came out
Were you the last to know?
Were you left out in the cold?
What you did was low
Have you ever been low?
Have you ever had a friend that let you down so?
When the truth came out
Were you the last to know?
Were you left out in the cold?
What you did was low
Have you ever been low?
Have you ever had a friend that let you down so?
Cuz what you did was low"
***
The applause was deafening as Danielle made her way to her seat. Bill was looking at her with his jaw dropped.
"My turn!" Raya squealed, heading for the stage. Once there, she took up the mike. "Hey, I'm, uh, going to be singing My Immortal, by Evanescence."
***
"I'm so tired of being here
Suppressed by all my childish fears
And if you have to leave
I wish that you would just leave
'Cause your presence still lingers here
And it won't leave me alone
These wounds won't seem to heal
This pain is just too real
There's just too much that time cannot erase
When you cried I'd wipe away all of your tears
When you'd scream I'd fight away all of your fears
I held your hand through all of these years
But you still have
All of me
You used to captivate me
By your resonating light
Now I'm bound by the life you left behind
Your face it haunts
My once pleasant dreams
Your voice it chased away
All the sanity in me
These wounds won't seem to heal
This pain is just too real
There's just too much that time cannot erase
When you cried I'd wipe away all of your tears
When you'd scream I'd fight away all of your fears
I held your hand through all of these years
But you still have
All of me
I've tried so hard to tell myself that you're gone
And though your still with me
I've been alone all along
When you cried I'd wipe away all of your tears
When you'd scream I'd fight away all of your fears
I held your hand through all of these years
But you still have
All of me"
***
Remus stared, smitten. That was quite possibly the most beautiful song he had ever heard in his entire life. Raya was talented, that was for sure. He knew exactly what he was going to sing when it was his turn.
"Raya!" Elizabeth exclaimed. "That was awesome, I didn't know that you knew the words to that song!"
Raya blushed, "Well, y'know. . . it was no big deal. . ."
"More importantly, it's my turn!" Skylar stated, then made her way to the stage. "I'm going to be singing The tide is High, by Angelline."
***
"The tide is high, but I'm holding on
I'm gonna be your number one
I'm not the kind of girl
Who gives up just like that
Oh nooooooooo...
The tide is high, but I'm holding on
I'm gonna be your number one
Number one
Number one
It's not the things you do
That tease me and hurt me bad
But it's the way you do
The things you do to me
I'm not the kind of girl
Who gives up just like that
Oh nooooooooo...
The tide is high, but I'm holding on
I'm gonna be your number one
The tide is high, but I'm holding on
I'm gonna be your number one
Number one
Number one
Every girl wants you
To be her man
But I'll wait, my dear
Until it's my turn
I'm not the kind of girl
Who gives up just like that
Oh nooooooooo...
The tide is high, but I'm holding on
I'm gonna be your number one
The tide is high, but I'm holding on
I'm gonna be your number one
Number one
Number one
Las otras quieren conquistar
Tu amor
Las dejare
Y tu veras
No es tan facil
Vivir sin mi
Oh nooooooooo..
La la la la la la la la la la laLa la la la la la la la la la la
Laaaaa la la la la la la laaaaaaaaa la la la laaaaaa la laaaaaaaa
The tide is high, but I'm holding on
I'm gonna be your number one
Number one
Number one
***
Skylar descended the stairs with a little curtsy. A lot of wolf-whistles greeted the end of her song, causing her to blush. Sirius grinned, whistling loudly.
"Okay, I guess I'm up." Elizabeth started nervously, running a hand through her thick hair. "Um. . ."
Charlie grinned, "You'll do fine, hon. Now, go knock'em dead."
Elizabeth smiled slightly, "Fine." She walked up on the stage, her heart pounding. "Er. . . well, I guess I'm going to sing Ordinary Day by Vanessa Carlton."
***
"Just a day,
Just an ordinary day.
Just tryin to get by.
Just a boy,
Just an ordinary boy.
But he was looking towards the sky.
And as he asked if I would come along
I started to realize-
That everyday you find
Just what he's looking for,
Like a shooting star he shines.
He said take my hand,
Live while you can
Don't you see your dreams are right in the palm of your hand
And as he spoke, he spoke ordinary words
Although they did not feel
For I felt what I had not felt before
You'd swear those words could heal.
And I as looked up into those eyes
His vision borrows mine.
And to know he's no stranger,
For I feel I've held him for all of time.
And he said take my hand,
Live while you can
And if we walk now we will divide and conquer this land.
Don't you see your dreams are right in the palm of your hand
Right in the palm of your hand
Please come with me,
See what I see.
Touch the stars for time will not flee.
Time will not flee.
Can you be
Just a dream, just an ordinary dream.
As I wake in bed
And the boy, that boy, that ordinary boy.
Or was it all in my head?
Did he asked if I would come along
It all seemed so real.
But as I looked to the door,
I saw that boy standing there with a deal.
And he said he my take my hand,
Live while you can,
Don't you see your dreams are right in the palm of your hand
Right in the palm of your hand
Right in the palm of your hand
Just a day, just an ordinary day
Jus tryin to get by.
Just a boy,
Just an ordinary boy.
But he was looking to the sky."
***
Elizabeth descended the stairs while singing, her eyes shining. She made her way to Charlie, and all he did was smile. She ran her hand over his cheek, and when the song was finished, she pressed her lips to his, eliciting a collective "Awww. . ." from the audience.
***
"Hey, where do you suppose my cousins, your brothers, Sirius and Remus are?" Hermione poked George as they were sitting at Florean Fortescue's Ice Cream Palace. The shopping had long been over, but they couldn't find the others anywhere.
Fred grinned at George, "Karaoke, he's been dying to get them there, y'know."
George nodded, looked at the others, "Follow us, we're going to watch them embarrass themselves."
***
"My turn!" Bill grinned wickedly. "I'm doing a Muggle song, like you all." He sauntered up on the stage, much to the happiness of the female population. "I'm doing Lost in Love by Air Supply."
***
"I realize the best part of love is the thinnest slice
And it don't count for much
But i'm not letting go
I believe there's still much to believe in
So lift your eyes if you feel you can
Reach for a star and i'll show you a plan
I figured it out
What i needed was someone to show me
You know you can't fool me
I've been loving you too long
It started so easy
You want to carry on
Lost in love and i don't know much
Was i thinking aloud and fell out of touch?
But i'm back on my feet and eager to be what you wanted
So lift your eyes if you feel you can
Reach for a star and i'll show you a plan
I figured it out
What i needed was someone to show me
You know you can't fool me
I've been loving you too long
It started so easy
You want to carry on
Lost in love and i don't know much
Was i thinking aloud and fell out of touch?
But i'm back on my feet and eager to be what you wanted
You know you can't fool me
I've been loving you too long
It started so easy
You want to carry on
Lost in love and i don't know much
Was i thinking aloud and fell out of touch?
But i'm back on my feet and eager to be what you wanted
Now i'm lost, lost in love, lost in love, lost in love
Now i'm lost, lost in love, lost in love, lost in love
Lost in love, lost in love, lost in love
Lost in love, lost in love, lost in love"
***
Many of the women in the audience swooned, Danielle included. Who knew such a voice could come out of such a man? Wow!
Charlie clapped his brother on the back. "Who's next?"
Remus gave a shy smile. "I guess I am, we seem to be going in a circle."
"Go Remus!" Sirius laughed, pushing his friend.
"Um. . ." Remus looked over the audience, his eyes widening. "I'm going to be singing Another Day in Paradise by Phil Collins."
***
"She calls out to the man on the street
'Sir, can you help me?
It's cold and I've nowhere to sleep,
Is there somewhere you can tell me?'
He walks on, doesn't look back
He pretends he can't hear her
Starts to whistle as he crosses the street
Seems embarrassed to be there
Oh think twice, it's another day for
You and me in paradise
Oh think twice, it's just another day for you,
You and me in paradise
She calls out to the man on the street
He can see she's been crying
She's got blisters on the soles of her feet
Can't walk but she's trying
Oh think twice...
Oh lord, is there nothing more anybody can do
Oh lord, there must be something you can say
You can tell from the lines on her face
You can see that she's been there
Probably been moved on from every place
'Cos she didn't fit in there
Oh think twice..."
***
Raya felt tears gather in the corner of her eyes. "Wow. . . Remus, that was beautiful!" She hugged him before she realized what she was doing, then pulled away quickly, blushing.
"Er. . .thanks." *Smooth Remus. . . real smooth*
"Whoohoo! My turn!" Sirius bounded up there. For a moment the half the place went quiet as all the women fainted from exposure. "I am singing You can't hurry Love by Phil Collins."
***
"I need love, love
ooh, ease my mind
And I need to find time
someone to call mine;
My mama said
You can't hurry love
No, you'll just have to wait
She said love don't come easy
But it's a game of give and take\
You can't hurry love
No, you'll just have to wait
Just trust in a good time
No matter how long it takes
How many heartaches must I stand
Before I find the love to let me live again
Right now the only thing that keeps me hanging on
when I feel my strength, ooh, it's almost gone
I remember mama said
You can't hurry love
No you'll just have to wait
She said love don't come easy
It's a game of give and take
How long must I wait
How muck more must I take
Before loneliness
Will cause my heart, heart to break?
No, I cant bear to live my life alone
I grow impatient for a love to call my own
But when I feel that I, I can't go on
Well these precious words keep me hanging on
I remember mama said
You can't hurry love
No, you'll just have to wait
She said love don't come easy
Well, it's a game of give and take
You can't hurry love
No, you'll just have to wait
Just trust in a good time
No matter how long it takes, now break!
Now love, love don't come easy
But I keep on waiting
Anticipating for that soft voice
To talk to me at night
For some tender arms
hold me tight
I keep waiting
Ooh, till that day
But it ain't easy (Love don't come easy)
No, you know it ain't easy
My mama said
You can't hurry love
No, you'll just have to wait
She said love don't come easy
It's a game of give and take..."
***
Sirius ended the song with a low bow. A few bras and Leaky Cauldron keys made their way on stage, just as Sirius began to exit. "Ladies, Ladies, I'll be here all week!"
Skylar threw some scowls around, then laughed.
"Well, that leaves just me, love." Charlie whispered to Elizabeth. "This song is for you. . ."
"You all, I am singing A Groovy Kind of Love, by Phil Collins."
***
"When I'm feeling blue, all I have to do
I take a look at you, then I'm not so blue
When you're close to me, I can feel your heart beat
I can hear you breathing near my ear
Wouldn't you agree, baby you and me got a groovy kind of love
Anytime you want to you can turn me onto
Anything you want to, anytime at all
When I kiss your lips, ooh I start to shiver
Can't control the quivering inside
Wouldn't you agree, baby you and me got a groovy kind of love, oh
When I'm feeling blue, all I have to do
Is take a look at you, then I'm not so blue
When I'm in your arms, nothing seems to matter
My whole world could shatter, I don't care
Wouldn't you agree, baby you and me got a groovy kind of love
We got a groovy kind of love
We got a groovy kind of love, oh
We got a groovy kind of love"
***
Charlie walked down the stairs, pulled Elizabeth to her feet, then pulled her up on stage. He got down on his knees, singing to her.
Elizabeth blushed brightly at the end of the song. "I love you Charles Weasley."
"I love you too, Elizabeth Trenton."
***
"Wasn't that just adorable?" Hermione asked the group behind her with a sigh.
"Hey, Mione, you wanna sing?" George asked her coyly.
"What should we sing?"
"I was thinking. . ." He whispered in her ear. She grinned, then glanced at Draco. What better way to initiate him.
"Draco, do you want to sing a song with George and I?" She asked him sweetly.
"What song?" Draco sighed, knowing they wouldn't let him say no.
Hermione grinned wickedly. "Well. . ." She whispered in Draco's ear.
"I have to WHAT? I like it!" He rubbed his hands together, a glint of mischief shining in his eyes.
***
Elizabeth sighed, as she and Charlie made their way off stage. "Well, are we ready to-" A familiar voice interrupted her. She whirled around, a look of surprise evident on her face.
***
Hermione:
"Children behave
That's what they say when we're together
And watch how you play
They don't understand
And so we're"
George and Hermione:
Running just as fast as we can
Holdin' on to one another's hand
Tryin' to get away into the night
And then you put your arms around me
And we tumble to the ground
And then you say
I think we're alone now
There doesn't seem to be anyone around
I think we're alone now
The beating of our hearts is the only sound"
***
Draco suddenly sauntered onto the stage, whisking Hermione away from George, who mock-glared with a wink.
***
Draco:
Look at the way
We gotta hide what we're doin'
'cause what would they say
If they ever knew
And so we're"
Draco and Hermione:
"Running just as fast as we can
Holdin' on to one another's hand
Tryin' to get away into the night
And then you put your arms around me
And we tumble to the ground
And then you say
I think we're alone now
There doesn't seem to be anyone around
I think we're alone now
The beating of our hearts is the only sound"
***
Suddenly, Draco threw Hermione to the side, making his way to George, trailing his hand up his arms.
George blew a kiss at Draco.
***
George and Draco:
Running just as fast as we can
Holdin' on to one another's hand
Tryin' to get away into the night
And then you put your arms around me
And we tumble to the ground
And then you say
I think we're alone now
There doesn't seem to be anyone around
I think we're alone now
The beating of our hearts is the only sound"
***
Draco took hold of Georges hand, kissing it with a flourish.
The applause was deafening. Only the group of Quads, Charlie, Bill, Remus, and Sirius didn't applaud. They were too stunned by what they had witnessed.
Hermione grinned, hugging George tightly, pressing him a quick kiss, and ushering them both offstage.
Hermione walked over to her cousins. "So what did you think?"
They just stared at her.
"We made them speechless."
*__________________________________________________________________________ *
A/N: Heh, I had to do a Karaoke chapter. Everyone's doing Karaoke. What about the end of that? I wasn't expecting that at all. George. . . Draco. . . Hermione????? That was just odd, but really, really cool. Oh, by the way, if you didn't notice, I'm a huge, HUGE Phil Collins fan. Though air supply isn't too bad either. Hmmm. . . love songs. Don't forget to RR.
Love,
~Me~
A/N: Lord Elrond of Hogwarts, this chapter is for you. Since you like the Quads so much, I'm going to use this chappie to develop their characters for a bit. And, you're right about the pairings and teaching jobs. Heh. Subtle aren't I? Neveada, your fics are absolutely amazing. I read every single one of the Eighteen. Though, I have to say that Impossible Task is my favorite. Okay, with that said, on with the show. . .
Double Trouble
Chapter Twenty
Elizabeth emerged from the fireplace, coughing. "I'm never going to get used to that!" She exclaimed, instantly missing her little Ford Tempo.
Charlie chuckled, pulling her close, "C'mon now. . . it's easier to travel."
Danielle sighed. "Charlie, give up now. You'll never win." She grinned, spotting the little pout Elizabeth was sporting. "Beth, don't pout. You'll get lines."
"I wanna pout, woman. Leave me in peace." Elizabeth flounced away, only to be caught again and held tighter by Charlie. "Charles, you better let me go this instant!" She demanded, her pout furrowing into a full blown scowl.
"What's wrong, Liz?" He asked with mock-sympathy. "Don't you like me holding you?" He affected a hurt air, but Elizabeth just batted at his arms. "Don't fight it any longer, love. You know I'm irresistible. Just give into instinct and kiss me already."
Skylar rolled her eyes. "Wrong thing to say. . ." She whispered loudly to Raya, as Charlie threw her a confused glance.
Elizabeth stopped abruptly, stiffening, then sinking back into Charlie. "Y'know, I think you're right." She melted into him with a contented sigh. "I don't know what I was thinking."
"That's better, I like a woman who knows who the boss is."
Danielle, Skylar, and Raya shared a glance, each eyeing Elizabeth uneasily. She had a look in her hazel eyes that boded ill. "Uh, Charlie. . ." Elizabeth shushed them with a smirk that plainly said 'Let him get what's coming to him.'
"Of course I know you're the boss. You certainly had no qualms about proving that in the forest the other day. . . did you?" Charlie blushed a deep crimson. Her sisters had to suppress giggles, "But, I guess you have a lot to prove, considering I was the first." Bill all but had a heart attack.
"Liz. . . that was cold. That was real cold." Charlie whispered in her ear, over his initial embarrassment. "You'll pay later. . . trust me."
"Oh, I trust you, alright." She whispered back. "But, what? Are you going to punish me?"
"Severely. . ."
Sirius and Remus exchanged a smirk, then both sighed wistfully. Being around the couple made them both evaluate their love lives. Or rather, lack thereof. Not much had changed since the Marauders' era, except Sirius didn't date as much as he used too.
"Hey, what do you all want to do? The kids are all picking up school supplies. But *we * really have nothing to do." Bill stated. The rest just shrugged. "Well, good. There's a place we are going. Karaoke anyone?" He grinned at the absolutely adoring faces of the Quads, and the mixture of horror and happiness among the guys. "It's fun. . ." He promised.
"Yes!" The Quads thundered in unison. Leaving the vote five to three in favor. So, they went to Karaoke.
***
"Okay," Bill said as they entered the very shabby establishment. "The rules are simple. We each have to sing one song. Well, that's it."
"But what songs?" Danielle pondered aloud. "Wizarding or Muggle?"
"Either/or." Bill replied.
"Okay."
The eight entered, seeking a table in the back of the dark room. "So, who's going first?"
Danielle grinned. "Why not me?"
"Okay then girl, get your groove on!" The Quads high-fived.
Danielle claimed the stage, looking around, then pointed her wand at the magically rigged speakers, muttering an incantation under her breath.
"Okay, I'm going to sing Low, by Kelly Clarkson." She smiled slightly as strains of music filled the darkened space.
***
"Everybody's talking
But they don't say a thing
They look at me with sad eyes
But I don't want the sympathy
Its cool you didn't want me
Sometimes you can't go back
Buy why'd you have to go and make a mess like that
Well I just have to say
Before I let go
Have you ever been low?
Have you ever had a friend that let you down so?
When the truth came out
Were you the last to know?
Were you left out in the cold?
What you did was low
No I don't need your number
There's nothing left to say
Except I never though it'd hurt this much to be sane (?)
My friends are outside waiting
I've gotta go
Have you ever been low?
Have you ever had a friend that let you down so?
When the truth came out
Were you the last to know?
Were you left out in the cold?
What you did was low
What you did was low (low)
What you did was low (low)
What you did was low (low)
I walk out of this darkness
With no sense of regret
And I don't.these hardships (?)
We both know that you can't say that
Rest assure (?)
For all the time I loved you so.
Ya
Have you ever been low?
Have you ever had a friend that let you down so?
When the truth came out
Were you the last to know?
Were you left out in the cold?
What you did was low
Have you ever been low?
Have you ever had a friend that let you down so?
When the truth came out
Were you the last to know?
Were you left out in the cold?
What you did was low
Have you ever been low?
Have you ever had a friend that let you down so?
Cuz what you did was low"
***
The applause was deafening as Danielle made her way to her seat. Bill was looking at her with his jaw dropped.
"My turn!" Raya squealed, heading for the stage. Once there, she took up the mike. "Hey, I'm, uh, going to be singing My Immortal, by Evanescence."
***
"I'm so tired of being here
Suppressed by all my childish fears
And if you have to leave
I wish that you would just leave
'Cause your presence still lingers here
And it won't leave me alone
These wounds won't seem to heal
This pain is just too real
There's just too much that time cannot erase
When you cried I'd wipe away all of your tears
When you'd scream I'd fight away all of your fears
I held your hand through all of these years
But you still have
All of me
You used to captivate me
By your resonating light
Now I'm bound by the life you left behind
Your face it haunts
My once pleasant dreams
Your voice it chased away
All the sanity in me
These wounds won't seem to heal
This pain is just too real
There's just too much that time cannot erase
When you cried I'd wipe away all of your tears
When you'd scream I'd fight away all of your fears
I held your hand through all of these years
But you still have
All of me
I've tried so hard to tell myself that you're gone
And though your still with me
I've been alone all along
When you cried I'd wipe away all of your tears
When you'd scream I'd fight away all of your fears
I held your hand through all of these years
But you still have
All of me"
***
Remus stared, smitten. That was quite possibly the most beautiful song he had ever heard in his entire life. Raya was talented, that was for sure. He knew exactly what he was going to sing when it was his turn.
"Raya!" Elizabeth exclaimed. "That was awesome, I didn't know that you knew the words to that song!"
Raya blushed, "Well, y'know. . . it was no big deal. . ."
"More importantly, it's my turn!" Skylar stated, then made her way to the stage. "I'm going to be singing The tide is High, by Angelline."
***
"The tide is high, but I'm holding on
I'm gonna be your number one
I'm not the kind of girl
Who gives up just like that
Oh nooooooooo...
The tide is high, but I'm holding on
I'm gonna be your number one
Number one
Number one
It's not the things you do
That tease me and hurt me bad
But it's the way you do
The things you do to me
I'm not the kind of girl
Who gives up just like that
Oh nooooooooo...
The tide is high, but I'm holding on
I'm gonna be your number one
The tide is high, but I'm holding on
I'm gonna be your number one
Number one
Number one
Every girl wants you
To be her man
But I'll wait, my dear
Until it's my turn
I'm not the kind of girl
Who gives up just like that
Oh nooooooooo...
The tide is high, but I'm holding on
I'm gonna be your number one
The tide is high, but I'm holding on
I'm gonna be your number one
Number one
Number one
Las otras quieren conquistar
Tu amor
Las dejare
Y tu veras
No es tan facil
Vivir sin mi
Oh nooooooooo..
La la la la la la la la la la laLa la la la la la la la la la la
Laaaaa la la la la la la laaaaaaaaa la la la laaaaaa la laaaaaaaa
The tide is high, but I'm holding on
I'm gonna be your number one
Number one
Number one
***
Skylar descended the stairs with a little curtsy. A lot of wolf-whistles greeted the end of her song, causing her to blush. Sirius grinned, whistling loudly.
"Okay, I guess I'm up." Elizabeth started nervously, running a hand through her thick hair. "Um. . ."
Charlie grinned, "You'll do fine, hon. Now, go knock'em dead."
Elizabeth smiled slightly, "Fine." She walked up on the stage, her heart pounding. "Er. . . well, I guess I'm going to sing Ordinary Day by Vanessa Carlton."
***
"Just a day,
Just an ordinary day.
Just tryin to get by.
Just a boy,
Just an ordinary boy.
But he was looking towards the sky.
And as he asked if I would come along
I started to realize-
That everyday you find
Just what he's looking for,
Like a shooting star he shines.
He said take my hand,
Live while you can
Don't you see your dreams are right in the palm of your hand
And as he spoke, he spoke ordinary words
Although they did not feel
For I felt what I had not felt before
You'd swear those words could heal.
And I as looked up into those eyes
His vision borrows mine.
And to know he's no stranger,
For I feel I've held him for all of time.
And he said take my hand,
Live while you can
And if we walk now we will divide and conquer this land.
Don't you see your dreams are right in the palm of your hand
Right in the palm of your hand
Please come with me,
See what I see.
Touch the stars for time will not flee.
Time will not flee.
Can you be
Just a dream, just an ordinary dream.
As I wake in bed
And the boy, that boy, that ordinary boy.
Or was it all in my head?
Did he asked if I would come along
It all seemed so real.
But as I looked to the door,
I saw that boy standing there with a deal.
And he said he my take my hand,
Live while you can,
Don't you see your dreams are right in the palm of your hand
Right in the palm of your hand
Right in the palm of your hand
Just a day, just an ordinary day
Jus tryin to get by.
Just a boy,
Just an ordinary boy.
But he was looking to the sky."
***
Elizabeth descended the stairs while singing, her eyes shining. She made her way to Charlie, and all he did was smile. She ran her hand over his cheek, and when the song was finished, she pressed her lips to his, eliciting a collective "Awww. . ." from the audience.
***
"Hey, where do you suppose my cousins, your brothers, Sirius and Remus are?" Hermione poked George as they were sitting at Florean Fortescue's Ice Cream Palace. The shopping had long been over, but they couldn't find the others anywhere.
Fred grinned at George, "Karaoke, he's been dying to get them there, y'know."
George nodded, looked at the others, "Follow us, we're going to watch them embarrass themselves."
***
"My turn!" Bill grinned wickedly. "I'm doing a Muggle song, like you all." He sauntered up on the stage, much to the happiness of the female population. "I'm doing Lost in Love by Air Supply."
***
"I realize the best part of love is the thinnest slice
And it don't count for much
But i'm not letting go
I believe there's still much to believe in
So lift your eyes if you feel you can
Reach for a star and i'll show you a plan
I figured it out
What i needed was someone to show me
You know you can't fool me
I've been loving you too long
It started so easy
You want to carry on
Lost in love and i don't know much
Was i thinking aloud and fell out of touch?
But i'm back on my feet and eager to be what you wanted
So lift your eyes if you feel you can
Reach for a star and i'll show you a plan
I figured it out
What i needed was someone to show me
You know you can't fool me
I've been loving you too long
It started so easy
You want to carry on
Lost in love and i don't know much
Was i thinking aloud and fell out of touch?
But i'm back on my feet and eager to be what you wanted
You know you can't fool me
I've been loving you too long
It started so easy
You want to carry on
Lost in love and i don't know much
Was i thinking aloud and fell out of touch?
But i'm back on my feet and eager to be what you wanted
Now i'm lost, lost in love, lost in love, lost in love
Now i'm lost, lost in love, lost in love, lost in love
Lost in love, lost in love, lost in love
Lost in love, lost in love, lost in love"
***
Many of the women in the audience swooned, Danielle included. Who knew such a voice could come out of such a man? Wow!
Charlie clapped his brother on the back. "Who's next?"
Remus gave a shy smile. "I guess I am, we seem to be going in a circle."
"Go Remus!" Sirius laughed, pushing his friend.
"Um. . ." Remus looked over the audience, his eyes widening. "I'm going to be singing Another Day in Paradise by Phil Collins."
***
"She calls out to the man on the street
'Sir, can you help me?
It's cold and I've nowhere to sleep,
Is there somewhere you can tell me?'
He walks on, doesn't look back
He pretends he can't hear her
Starts to whistle as he crosses the street
Seems embarrassed to be there
Oh think twice, it's another day for
You and me in paradise
Oh think twice, it's just another day for you,
You and me in paradise
She calls out to the man on the street
He can see she's been crying
She's got blisters on the soles of her feet
Can't walk but she's trying
Oh think twice...
Oh lord, is there nothing more anybody can do
Oh lord, there must be something you can say
You can tell from the lines on her face
You can see that she's been there
Probably been moved on from every place
'Cos she didn't fit in there
Oh think twice..."
***
Raya felt tears gather in the corner of her eyes. "Wow. . . Remus, that was beautiful!" She hugged him before she realized what she was doing, then pulled away quickly, blushing.
"Er. . .thanks." *Smooth Remus. . . real smooth*
"Whoohoo! My turn!" Sirius bounded up there. For a moment the half the place went quiet as all the women fainted from exposure. "I am singing You can't hurry Love by Phil Collins."
***
"I need love, love
ooh, ease my mind
And I need to find time
someone to call mine;
My mama said
You can't hurry love
No, you'll just have to wait
She said love don't come easy
But it's a game of give and take\
You can't hurry love
No, you'll just have to wait
Just trust in a good time
No matter how long it takes
How many heartaches must I stand
Before I find the love to let me live again
Right now the only thing that keeps me hanging on
when I feel my strength, ooh, it's almost gone
I remember mama said
You can't hurry love
No you'll just have to wait
She said love don't come easy
It's a game of give and take
How long must I wait
How muck more must I take
Before loneliness
Will cause my heart, heart to break?
No, I cant bear to live my life alone
I grow impatient for a love to call my own
But when I feel that I, I can't go on
Well these precious words keep me hanging on
I remember mama said
You can't hurry love
No, you'll just have to wait
She said love don't come easy
Well, it's a game of give and take
You can't hurry love
No, you'll just have to wait
Just trust in a good time
No matter how long it takes, now break!
Now love, love don't come easy
But I keep on waiting
Anticipating for that soft voice
To talk to me at night
For some tender arms
hold me tight
I keep waiting
Ooh, till that day
But it ain't easy (Love don't come easy)
No, you know it ain't easy
My mama said
You can't hurry love
No, you'll just have to wait
She said love don't come easy
It's a game of give and take..."
***
Sirius ended the song with a low bow. A few bras and Leaky Cauldron keys made their way on stage, just as Sirius began to exit. "Ladies, Ladies, I'll be here all week!"
Skylar threw some scowls around, then laughed.
"Well, that leaves just me, love." Charlie whispered to Elizabeth. "This song is for you. . ."
"You all, I am singing A Groovy Kind of Love, by Phil Collins."
***
"When I'm feeling blue, all I have to do
I take a look at you, then I'm not so blue
When you're close to me, I can feel your heart beat
I can hear you breathing near my ear
Wouldn't you agree, baby you and me got a groovy kind of love
Anytime you want to you can turn me onto
Anything you want to, anytime at all
When I kiss your lips, ooh I start to shiver
Can't control the quivering inside
Wouldn't you agree, baby you and me got a groovy kind of love, oh
When I'm feeling blue, all I have to do
Is take a look at you, then I'm not so blue
When I'm in your arms, nothing seems to matter
My whole world could shatter, I don't care
Wouldn't you agree, baby you and me got a groovy kind of love
We got a groovy kind of love
We got a groovy kind of love, oh
We got a groovy kind of love"
***
Charlie walked down the stairs, pulled Elizabeth to her feet, then pulled her up on stage. He got down on his knees, singing to her.
Elizabeth blushed brightly at the end of the song. "I love you Charles Weasley."
"I love you too, Elizabeth Trenton."
***
"Wasn't that just adorable?" Hermione asked the group behind her with a sigh.
"Hey, Mione, you wanna sing?" George asked her coyly.
"What should we sing?"
"I was thinking. . ." He whispered in her ear. She grinned, then glanced at Draco. What better way to initiate him.
"Draco, do you want to sing a song with George and I?" She asked him sweetly.
"What song?" Draco sighed, knowing they wouldn't let him say no.
Hermione grinned wickedly. "Well. . ." She whispered in Draco's ear.
"I have to WHAT? I like it!" He rubbed his hands together, a glint of mischief shining in his eyes.
***
Elizabeth sighed, as she and Charlie made their way off stage. "Well, are we ready to-" A familiar voice interrupted her. She whirled around, a look of surprise evident on her face.
***
Hermione:
"Children behave
That's what they say when we're together
And watch how you play
They don't understand
And so we're"
George and Hermione:
Running just as fast as we can
Holdin' on to one another's hand
Tryin' to get away into the night
And then you put your arms around me
And we tumble to the ground
And then you say
I think we're alone now
There doesn't seem to be anyone around
I think we're alone now
The beating of our hearts is the only sound"
***
Draco suddenly sauntered onto the stage, whisking Hermione away from George, who mock-glared with a wink.
***
Draco:
Look at the way
We gotta hide what we're doin'
'cause what would they say
If they ever knew
And so we're"
Draco and Hermione:
"Running just as fast as we can
Holdin' on to one another's hand
Tryin' to get away into the night
And then you put your arms around me
And we tumble to the ground
And then you say
I think we're alone now
There doesn't seem to be anyone around
I think we're alone now
The beating of our hearts is the only sound"
***
Suddenly, Draco threw Hermione to the side, making his way to George, trailing his hand up his arms.
George blew a kiss at Draco.
***
George and Draco:
Running just as fast as we can
Holdin' on to one another's hand
Tryin' to get away into the night
And then you put your arms around me
And we tumble to the ground
And then you say
I think we're alone now
There doesn't seem to be anyone around
I think we're alone now
The beating of our hearts is the only sound"
***
Draco took hold of Georges hand, kissing it with a flourish.
The applause was deafening. Only the group of Quads, Charlie, Bill, Remus, and Sirius didn't applaud. They were too stunned by what they had witnessed.
Hermione grinned, hugging George tightly, pressing him a quick kiss, and ushering them both offstage.
Hermione walked over to her cousins. "So what did you think?"
They just stared at her.
"We made them speechless."
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A/N: Heh, I had to do a Karaoke chapter. Everyone's doing Karaoke. What about the end of that? I wasn't expecting that at all. George. . . Draco. . . Hermione????? That was just odd, but really, really cool. Oh, by the way, if you didn't notice, I'm a huge, HUGE Phil Collins fan. Though air supply isn't too bad either. Hmmm. . . love songs. Don't forget to RR.
Love,
~Me~
