Hogwarts Idol! Yes I know this has been done several times before, but I feel like jumping on the band wagon. My writers block is driving me to write shorter fics to get a better idea of how to continue my longish ones. I'm having difficulty wording them correctly or making it less of a narrative from my author's perspective. So hope you enjoy this new and shortish fic, Hogwarts Idol!
Chapter 1, out of a Hat
It was a normal Sunday evening dinner for Hogwarts. It was late January, the Easter holidays seemed so far away and Christmas seemed so long ago that the school had a dreary feeling to it. And Dumbledore had decided that he had had enough of this dreary atmosphere. He had an idea that was sure to get the school in an uproar! He stood up and waited for the customary silence to fall over the school.
"Students, we will be holding a little event for the next 7 weeks! This event is called Hogwarts Idol! The rules are simple, 10 students will be chosen by the sorting hat and you will sing and be eliminated progressively as the weeks go on. If you are chosen you cannot get out of it. Just try to sing horribly and make your classmates vote you off. And yes you other students get to vote off the singers. The top 5 finalists will be exempt from exams this year and the winner wins 100 galleons."
The students had been growing steadily louder throughout the speech but Dumbledore regained their undivided attention when the sorting hat was handed to him by professor McGonagall.
He held the hat high above his head and soon it shouted out ten names.
"SEAMUS FINNAGAN
HERMIONE GRANGER
HARRY POTTER
GINNY WEASLEY
RON WEASLEY
CHO CHANG
LUNA LOVEGOOD
ERNIE MCMILLAN
DRACO MALFOY
PANSY PARKINSON!"
"Dumbledore silenced the crowd again. "there you have it, our competitors, the first performance will be in 5 days time on Friday, please have a "pop" piece prepared for then. You may resume your meal, thank you."
As soon as he stopped talking the students began chattering again about the contest.
Harry was worried, if he sucked, the papers would have a field day. "the boy who just would not die can't sing!" he could just see the headlines…
Hermione was a bit taken aback, it was a surprise, but it was something she could handle. Her parents had made her take musical theatre lessons for 5 years, so the stage was a familiar place, but in front of her friends, this ought to be interesting.
Ron was distraught! Since when could he sing, and he had to go against Mione? He'd love to sing to her in private…hell, he'd like to do a lot of things in private, but to compete against her, he did not know how he was gonna do it. Seamus really did not care too much. But Ginny, Ginny was worried. She loved to sing, but she was afraid of singing in public, actually, more like afraid of singing in front of Harry.
At the Slytherin table, Malfoy was getting a good ribbing from his peers, but his mind was elsewhere. He had to sing? He did not want to sing, but he wanted to beat potter and his dream team. Pansy was hoping she could try to impress Draco.
Ernie was the lone Hufflepuff called. So he got loads of congratulations on being picked from the hat from his house. He was looking foreword to it, just another fun thing to do, and possibly a way to get out of exams!
Cho was indifferent. singing was something she was okay at, but she really did not care much either way. 'the hat must of has a reason for picking me' she thought cheerfully. As Luna drifted off into space. Who knows if she even heard her name announced, you can hardly tell sometimes.
The over the next few days the "chosen few" were allotted certain practice times in various classrooms after classes. (A/N for the purposes of the story, electricity can be used in Hogwarts. I need it for the music.) but before they knew it, 5 days had come and left and it was the day to perform.
At dinner Friday night, about 2 hours before Showtime, Dumbledore made another announcement. "I am encouraging you performers to use props and costumes to fit the song. Or at least dress appropriately for the song. and I do think that dancing should be encouraged. I have some spell books that are good for glamour charms backstage, please help yourself and go all out.
When Showtime came, Harry was the first to go on.
He walked out and he had blonde hair, his glasses were transfigured into contacts and he was wearing a bright red loose fitting t-shirt with black stripes and holding a yellow guitar. (he had cast a spell that allowed the guitar to play itself no matter what he played) soon music to still waiting by Sum 41 started and he joined in singing and playing (sort of)
So am I still waiting
For this world to stop hating
Can't find a good reason
Can't find hope to believe in
Drop dead a bullet to my head
Your words are like a gun in hand
You can't change the state of the nation
We just need some motivation
Three times casino eviction
Just lies and more contradiction
So tell me what would you say
I'd say its up: to me
So am I still waiting
For this world to stop hating
Can't find a good reason
Can't find hope to believe in
Ignorance and Understanding
We're the first ones to jump in line
Out of step for what we believe in
But whose left? To start the pleading
How far will we take this
It's not hard to see through the sickness
So tell me what would you say
I'd say its up: to me
So am I still waiting
For this world to stop hating
Can't find a good reason
Can't find hope to believe in
This can't last forever
Time won't make things better
I feel so alone
Can't help myself
And no one knows
If this is worthless
Tell me: so
What have we done
We're in a war that can't be won
This can't be real
I don't know what to feel
So am I still waiting
For this world to stop hating
Can't find a good reason
Can't find hope to believe in
So am I still waiting
For this world to stop hating
Can't find a good reason
Can't find hope to believe in
There was applause and then the school turned towards the judges. They were the 4 heads of houses, Profs Flitwick, McGonagall, Snape and Sprout.
"Very well done!" Flitwick commented
"I agree. That song suited you well." Sprout added.
"Wonderful job Harry!" cheered McGonagall.
"stop singing through your nose Potter" was all Snape had to say.
The students cheered loudly again and he bowed and got off stage. The lights dimmed and Ron took the stage. He was wearing a white muscle shirt and his hair was a reddish brown colour. He had some magically conjured stubble on his face and was automatically greeted with catcalls from the girls. Then the music started and he grabbed the mike and all went quiet
Beauty queen of only eighteen
She had some trouble with herself
He was always there to help her
She always belonged to someone else
I drove for miles and miles
And wound up at your door
I've had you so many times but somehow
I want more
I don't mind spending everyday
Out on your corner in the pouring rain
Look for the girl with the broken smile
Ask her if she wants to stay awhile
And she will be loved
She will be loved
Tap on my window knock on my door
I want to make you feel beautiful
I know I tend to get so insecure
It doesn't matter anymore
It's not always rainbows and butterflies
It's compromise that moves us along
My heart is full and my door's always open
You can come anytime you want
I don't mind spending everyday
Out on your corner in the pouring rain, oh
Look for the girl with the broken smile
Ask her if she wants to stay awhile
And she will be loved
She will be loved
And She will be loved
And She will be loved
I know where you hide
Alone in your car
Know all of the things that make you who you are
I know that goodbye means nothing at all
Comes back and begs me to catch her every time she falls
Tap on my window knock on my door
I want to make you feel beautiful
The crowd erupted into cheers as Ron finished. He was given good comments by all but Snape (of course) and left the stage.
When he got off stage. He was greeted by the other contestants, but Hermione was nowhere to be found. He was REALLY hoping she had heard that.
Soon, Draco took the stage. He had on a simple black t-shirt that showed off his muscles well and blue jeans as well as a leather jacket. His hair hung free of jell in his face slightly. The music started and he took the mike. However, he did not just stand there like Ron and Harry, he communicated with the audience. Even before the vocals came in. when they did, they were blown away.
Oh, Johnny wishes he was famous
Spends his time alone in the basement
With Lennon and Cobain and
A guitar and a stereo
And while he wishes he could escape this
But it all seems so contagious
Not to be yourself and faceless
And a song that has no soul
I remember feeling low
I remember losing hope
And I remember all the feelings and the day they stopped
We are, we are all innocent
We are all innocent
We are, we are...
We are, we are all innocent
We are all innocent
We are, we are...
Oh, I dreamed of losing faith and what she knows
And some music hits on the foreclose
Thinks of surgery and a new nose
And the galleries of war
And while she wishes she was a dancer
And that she'd never heard of cancer
She wishes God would give her some answers
And make her feel beautiful
I remember feeling low
I remember losing hope
I remember all the feelings and the day they stopped
We are, we are all innocent
We are all innocent
We are, we are...
We are, we are all innocent
We are all innocent
We are, we are...
One day, you'll have to let it go
You'll have to let it go
No...
One day, you'll stand up on your own
You'll stand up on your own
Remember losing hope
Remember feeling low
Remember all the feelings and the day they stopped
We are, we are all innocent
We are all innocent
We are, we are...
We are, we are all innocent
We are all innocent
We are, we are...
We are (one day), we are all innocent
We are all innocent (you'll have to let it go)
We are, we are (you'll have to let it go, no..)
We are (one day), we are all innocent
We are, we are (you'll stand up on your own)
We are, we are all innocent (you'll stand up on your own..)
We are, we are all innocent
Applause sounded and Draco received a standing ovation from Snape, as Snape recieved a sharp elbow in the ribs from McGonagall. But even the other judges had difficulty finding much fault.
Once again, the crowd cheered and Draco left the stage being replaced with seamus
A faster beat came on and he bagan to sing.
Stacy's mom has got it goin' on
Stacy's mom has got it goin' on
Stacy's mom has got it goin' on
Stacy's mom has got it goin' on
Stacy, can i come over after school? (after school)
We can hang around by the pool (hng by the pool)
Did your mom get back from her business trip? (business trip)
Is she there, or is she trying to give me the slip? (give me the slip)
You know, I'm not the little boy that I used to be
I'm all grown up now, baby can't you see
Stacy's mom has got it goin' on
She's all I want and I;ve waited for so long
Stacy, can't you see you're just not the girl for me
I know it might be wrong but I'm in love with Stacy's mom
Stacy's mom has got it goin' on
Stacy's mom has got it goin' on
Stacy, do you remember when I mowed your lawn? (mowed your lawn)
Your mom came out with just a towel on (towel on)
I could tell she liked me from the way she stared
And the way she said, "You missed a spot over there"
And I know that you think it's just a fantasy
But since your dad walked out, your mom could use a guy like me
Stacy's mom has got it goin' on
She's all I want, and I've waited so long
Stacy, can't you see you're just not the girl for me
I know it might be wrong,
but I'm in love with Stacy's mom
The crowd was half laughing and half cheering at the end. And obscure song, but a well done song about a MILF (in the perspective of the singer it is a Mom I Wanna F&$%!) is always good.
This was commented on by Flitwick between fits of hysterical laughter. Professor sprout thought it was a little vulgar but even snape found it kind of funny. He actually giggled!
After him, Ernie came up and did a lavish…maybe too lavish performance of Michael Jackson's "thriller" He received applause, but nothing compared to the first 3, but now, it was time for the girls.
Hermione was first. She had used a similar charm to what Harry did with his guitar, but she did it with a magically conjured 10 foot Steinway concert grand piano (A/N it is my dream to own one) soon she started playing a happy sounding tune, before long, she started singing. When she did, the lights came up to Hermione in a short brown suede skirt and a long flowing faded pink peasant top. She had straightened her hair and made it darker. Needless to say, Ron's jaw dropped. Next came the puddle of drool, you get the picture. However let us not forget the song.
Making my way downtown
Walking fast
Faces pass
And I'm home bound
Staring blankly ahead
Just making my way
Making a way
Through the crowd
And I need you
And I miss you
And now I wonder....
If I could fall
Into the sky
Do you think time
Would pass me by
'Cause you know I'd walk
A thousand miles
If I could
Just see you
Tonight
It's always times like these
When I think of you
And I wonder
If you ever
Think of me
'Cause everything's so wrong
And I don't belong
Living in your
Precious memories
'Cause I need you
And I miss you
And now I wonder....
If I could fall
Into the sky
Do you think time
Would pass me by
'Cause you know I'd walk
A thousand miles
If I could
Just see you
Tonight
And I, I
Don't want to let you know
I, I
Drown in your memory
I, I
Don't want to let this go
I, I
Don't....
Making my way downtown
Walking fast
Faces pass
And I'm home bound
Staring blankly ahead
Just making my way
Making a way
Through the crowd
And I still need you
And I still miss you
And now I wonder....
If I could fall
Into the sky
Do you think time
Would pass us by
'Cause you know I'd walk
A thousand miles
If I could
Just see you...
If I could fall
Into the sky
Do you think time
Would pass us by
'Cause you know I'd walk
A thousand miles
If I could
Just see you
If I could
Just hold you
Tonight.
The music faded and it was replaced with cheers. Hermione was given good reviews by the judges and soon left the stage. Being replaced with Ginny. Her hair hung loose, but pin straight and down to her breasts. She wore heavyish eyeliner and was wearing a white collared t-shirt with a tie with several pins in it. She had cropped gloves without fingers on one hand and a wristband on the other. She was wearing a pair of ripped jeans and a pair of converse high tops.
She grabbed the mike off its stand as a guitar bagan to sound through the hall
She took the mike off it's stand and began to jump around the stage to the music, just letting herself go.
hey..uh uh huh
what i like about you
you hold me tight
tell me im the only one wanna come over tonight
keep on whispering in my ear tell me all the things that i wanna hear
cuz its true thats what i like about you
thats what i like about you
what i like about you
you really know how to dance
when you go
up
down jump around
talk about true romance
keep on whispering in my ear tell me all the things that i wanna hear
cuz its true thats what i like about you
thats what i like about you
thats what i like about you
thats what i like about you
hey uh uh huh
what i like about you
You keep me warm at night
never wanna let you go
you know you make me feel alright
keep on whispering in my ear tell me all the things that i wanna hear
cuz its true thats what i like about you
thats what i like about you
thats what i like about you
you you you
thats what i like about you...
The crowd erupted into cheers. Ron stood there with his mouth wide open. Who knew his little sister had it in her?
The Judges appeared to enjoy the performance and soon she was replaced with Cho. Her hair was longer, she was wearing a brown fedora and a matching brown and gold v-neck with a bown courderoy skirt. She soon began to sing
alalalalalalala ohhhh ohh yeah
You walk up to me and say
"Feel like I know you baby"
And then take a sip of your cherry coke now
Now who drinks a cherry coke?
Maybe you're nervous, I see that bead of sweat
Dancin' on your cheek
Your words are like cheap champagne
I get the point but it's much too sweet
I'm so tired of the dance
This carousel of superficial conversation
Gets me nowhere...
So you can see my bra underneath my shirt
Watch the wind underneath my skirt
But that ain't the picture it's just a part
Everybody's got a story that could break your heart
See my eyes, don't see what I see
Touch my tongue, don't know what tastes good to me
It's the human condition that keeps us apart
Everybody's got a story that could break your heart
Yeah everybody's got a story that could break your heart
lalala lalana nanana nana na naaa
Now who can read the mind
Of the red-headed girl next door (mm)
Or the taxi driver who just dropped you off or the
Or the classmate that you ignore
Don't assume everything on the surface is what you see
'Cause that classmate just lost her mother
And that taxi-driver's got a Ph.D
I'm so tired of the fear that
Weighs us down with wrong assumptions
Of broken hearts and natural function
So you can see my bra underneath my shirt
Watch the wind underneath my skirt
But that ain't the picture it's just a part
Everybody's got a story that could break your heart
See my eyes, don't see what I see
Touch my tongue, don't know what tastes good to me
It's the human condition that keeps us apart
Everybody's got a story that could break your heart
See my bra underneath my shirt
Watch the wind underneath my skirt
But that ain't the picture it's just a part
Everybody's got a story that could break your heart (your heart)
lalalala lalala ladada da da da
So dig deep (dig deep)
Deeper than the image that you see (dig deep)
Lift the vail and let your true self breathe (dig deep)
And show the world the beauty underneath (she kills this note, haha)
See my bra underneath my shirt
Watch the wind underneath my skirt
But that ain't the picture, it's just a part
Everybody's got a story that could break your heart
See my eyes, don't see what I see
Touch my tongue, don't know what tastes good to me
It's the human condition that keeps us apart
Everybody's got a story that could break your heart
See my bra underneath my shirt
Watch the wind underneath my skirt
But that ain't the picture, it's just a part
Everybody's got a story that could break your heart
See my eyes, don't see what I see
Touch my tongue, don't know what tastes good to me
It's the human condition that keeps us apart
Everybody's got a story that could break your heart
That could break your heart baby
Everybody's got a story, oh yeah
lalala nanana lala nanana
lalala nanana nanana....
The crowd gave a polite applause, poor girl, ginny was NOT the act to follow. The judges were nice, but had suggested that she pick a song better suited to her voice.
Next was Luna, she had bright pink hair down to her waist and was wearing very punked out clothing.
Take this pink ribbon off my eyes
I'm exposed
And it's no big surprise
Don't you think I know
Exactly where I stand
This world is forcing me
To hold your hand
'Cause I'm just a girl, little ol' me
Don't let me out of your sight
I'm just a girl, all pretty and petite
So don't let me have any rights
Oh... I've had it up to here!
The moment that I step outside
So many reasons
For me to run and hide
I can't do the little things
I hold so dear
'Cause it's all those little things
That I fear
'Cause I'm just a girl,
I'd rather not be
'Cause they won't let me drive
Late at night
I'm just a girl,
Guess I'm some kind of freak
'Cause they all sit and stare
With their eyes
I'm just a girl,
Take a good look at me
Just your typical prototype
Oh... I've had it up to here!
Oh... am I making myself clear?
I'm just a girl
I'm just a girl in the world...
That's all that you'll let me be!
I'm just a girl, living in captivity
Your rule of thumb
Makes me worry some
I'm just a girl, what's my destiny?
What I've succumbed to
Is making me numb
I'm just a girl, my apologies
What I've become is so burdensome
I'm just a girl, lucky me
Twiddle-dum there's no comparison
Oh... I've had it up to!
Oh... I've had it up to!
Oh... I've had it up to here.
The crowd was shocked to begin with, but then again, this WAS Luna, soon they come to their senses enough to applaud. The judges gave her credit got her creativity.
the last to preform as Pansy. Soon a slow song started and she was singing in a low soulful contralto.
(What do you do when you know something's bad for you
but you still can't let go?)
I was naive, your love was like candy
artificially sweet, I was deceived by the wrapping
Got caught in your web and I learned how to bleed
I was prey in your bed and devoured completely
And it hurts my soul cause I can't let go
All these walls are caving in, I can't stop my sufferin'
I hate to show that I lost control
Cause I, I keep going right back
To the one thing that I need
To walk away from
Yeaah...
I need to get away from you, need to walk away from you
get away, walk away, walk away. . .
I should have known that I was used for amusement(for amusement)
Couldn't see through the smoke,
It was all an illusion
Now I've been licking my wounds,(licking my wounds) but the venom seeps deeper (deeper, deeper)
We both can seduce, but darlin' you hold me prisoner (prisoner)
Oh, I'm about to break, I can't stop this ache
I'm addicted to your allure, and I'm fiendin' for a cure
Every step I take leads to one mistake
I keep going right back to the one thing that I need
Oh, I can't mend this torn state I'm in
Getting nothing in return, what did I do to deserve
The pain of this slow burn
And everywhere I turn,
I keep going right back to the one thing that I need
To walk away from
yeahh...
I need to get away from you, need to walk away from you
Every time I try to grasp for air
I am smothered in despair
It's never over, over, oh oh. . .
Seems I'll never wake from this nightmare,
I let out a silent prayer. . .
Let it be over, oh. . .
Inside I'm screaming, begging, pleading no more (oooh)
Now what to do, my heart has been bruised
So sad but it's true, each beat reminds me of you
It hurts my soul, cause I can't let go
All these walls are caving in, I can't stop my sufferin'
I hate to show that I've lost control
Cause I, I keep going right back to the one thing that I need
Oh, I'm about to break, I can't stop this ache
I'm addicted to your allure, and I'm fiendin' for a cure
Every step I take leads to one mistake
I keep going right back to the one thing that I need
Oh, I can't mend this torn state I'm in
Getting nothing in return, what did I do to deserve
The pain of this slow burn
And everywhere I turn, I keep going right back to the one thing that I need
To walk away from
yeaahh...
dying... oooh...
i said...
need to get away from you, need to walk away from you
get away, walk away, walk away [repeat]
(mmm)
Only thing I need to do
Is walk away from you
The applause was loud, probably because nobody expected that whiny speaking voice of pansy's to be this… emotional. The judges looked upon her favourably. And soon she was joined onstage by the other contestants.
Dumbledore joined them and announced that the other students were to vote for the next week and there would be an opportunity at every meal.. soon the hall was emptied and the students went back to bed.
(A/N sorry if this and the next chappie seem long and seem to drone on with little depth. The depth will come when we get down to 6 kids. Please vote in your reviews for who you think should stay but keep in mind I have the whole thing written already in my head, I know the plot, so :P but anyway, I want your input for reference. The next chapters will have more from the judges when there are less kids.)