Auditions and Results

Two weeks seemed to fly by with classes. They were a lot harder this, but no one really seemed to care. If they weren't in class or a meal, the students were off practicing. Auditions were a mere two days away, and everyone seemed to be in a state of panic.

Over the two week time, Hermione and Draco met secretly in the Room of Requirement to help each other with their songs. The constructive criticism flowed and each one of them got better and better. They were sure to get the two main lead roles.

Hermione had also helped Harry, Ron, Blaise, Ginny, and surprisingly Pansy. She refused to sing for anyone but Draco. For some reason she felt like he was her own Phantom.

The two days passed they like they had not even existed. Before everyone knew the auditions were taking place. The Great Hall was full of young hopefuls. Madame Kirkbell stood on the stage that had been set up.

"Excuse me, excuse me," she said with an elegant French accent. "If you please take a seat we will begin. Okay. I can assume you are all here because you believe you possess what it takes to be in the extremely famous muggle musical. We are soon going to find out who truly do have that talent. I will call you up by last name, except for a select few who I want to hear when there are only a few people. Here they are: Hermione Granger, Draco Malfoy, Harry Potter, Ginny and Ron Weasley. Now we will begin. Susan Bones, you're first darling. Come on don't be shy."

One by one, students sang their pieces. It went from Susan to Blaise. Blaise was very good. Colin Creevey and his brother Dennis were also very good. Pansy was extremely good but no where close to Hermione or Ginny.

Finally, it was time for the only five left to audition. One by one, they sang their pieces. As Hermione finished, the whole room was silent until Madame Kirkbell shattered the earsplitting silence.

"Well, Miss Granger, you certainly have promise. Results are posted tomorrow. Master Malfoy, please."

Draco sang his song and hit every note perfectly. He kept his eyes on Hermione the entire time. She seemed to keep him grounded in a way. He hit his last note.

"Very nice, Draco. Results tomorrow. Master Potter, if you please."

Harry sang his song and he too hit every note exquisitely. He stared at everything and nothing at the same time. He made eye contact with every single person, and every object in the enormous Hall. He finished on a brilliant note.

"Beautiful job, Harry. Nice job on the eye contact. Ginny, dear, you're next."

Ginny sang. Her meek voice fit the song and part of Meg perfectly. She hit her last note and her eyes twinkled.

"Well done, Ginny. Very good job. Last but certainly not least is Ronald Weasley."

Ron sang. He followed Harry's advice and made eye contact with as many people as he could. He held the last note with ease.

"Good job , Ron. Nice eye contact and breath support. Each one of you has a gift and we will soon see which part you shall be cast as. See you at dinner."

Dinner. Right. It was nearly time for dinner already. Good thing today was Saturday or many students would have missed a lot in class.

Speaking of classes, the new Potions Master, Professor Flowers, was extremely nice. Much better than Snape in Harry's opinion. Professor Flowers actually liked Harry. Having Lupin back was also a great joy. Also, Madame Kirkbell was extremely pleasant and her accent suited her personality perfectly.

At dinner that evening, the Great Hall was roaring with excitement of the tryouts. As they ate, Dumbledore stood to make an announcement.

"Alright, alright. Now I know everyone is anxious to find out if you made the musical or not. Unfortunately, the results will not be posted until first thing tomorrow morning in each House Common Room, or on the door to the Great Hall. Madame Kirkbell would like to thank all of you who tried out. She wishes she could be here to tell you herself but she is busy making the decisions for the casting. I wish all of you good luck and I sincerely hope you get the part you want. The other teachers join with me saying good luck. Dismissed."

The food disappeared and the students began filing out of the Great Hall. No one could stand still. Nerves were coursing throughout every student's veins.

Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Ginny returned to the Gryffindor Common Room and were instantly mobbed by all the students who didn't have the guts or voice to audition. After about three hours of questions, people began to get tired, and went to bed. Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Ginny got ready but came back downstairs and talked some more.

Slowly, the sky became of the deepest black and the four decided to head to bed. No one could sleep well that night. Nerves and anxiety coursed through the veins of every person.

The next morning dawned bright and sunny. A beautiful day that brought wonderful results. Everyone crowded around the Common Room bulletin board.

"Excuse me! Can I get through please?!" Hermione asked pleadingly.

"Come on! MOVE IT!" Ron roared.

Then, they saw it. The single piece of paper that held the future of the school year for each student. The piece of red paper read:

Cast for "The Phantom of the Opera"

The Phantom: Draco Malfoy

Christine: Hermione Granger

Raoul: Harry Potter

Madame Giry: Luna Lovegood

Carlotta: Pansy Parkinson

Firmin: Neville Longbottom

Andre: Blaise Zambini

Piangi: Ronald Weasley

Meg Giry: Ginny Weasley

Reyer: Terry Boot

Buquet: Colin Creevey

Lefevre: Andrew Kirke

Passirino: Graham Pritchard

Auctioneer: Ernie Macmillan

Porter: Dennis Creevey

Chorus Line: Dennis Creevey, Susan Bones, Lavender Brown, Mandy Brocklehurst, Millicent Bullstrode, Hannah Abbot, Geoffrey Hooper, Andrew Kirke, Ernie Macmillan, Laura Madley, Natalie McDonald, Eloise Midgeon, and Adrian Pucey.

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU ALL! I WISH I COULD HAVE CAST ALL OF YOU BUT I SIMPLY COULD NOT. FIRST REHEARSAL IS TOMORROW AT 2:00. DO NOT BE LATE OR YOUR PART WILL BE CHANGED.

Madame Kirkbell

"OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Hermione squealed. "I got Christine. OH MY GOD!" And with that, she fainted. Harry caught her just before he hit the floor. His mouth was wide open he was absolutely thrilled.

This was certainly a big surprise to everyone. Ron had a look of disgust on his face knowing he had to be in love with Pansy. The board was set and the pieces began to move.