Lost in the Music

Chapter Two

Disclaimer: Do I look like I own Harry Potter to you?

The first song is called 'Nothing Compared 2 U' and it belongs to Sinead O'Connor. The second one is 'Head Over Feet' by Alanis Morissette.

Ginny didn't bother to think about her professor's appearance at the club. The club was called "The Magical Realm" and the younger crowd was usually all that frequented it. The two older men weren't included in that crowd, obviously.She was supposed to serve a detention with Snape tonight, apparently he found the few assignments she had turned in unsatisfactory. Nothing was going to keep her from her job, though! It was wonderful to get paid for doing what she loved.

Instead of anxiously awaiting her punishment she was cheerfully preparing for her performance. She had worn muggle clothes to the club ever since her first night there. No one asked an she wasn't about to offer any information about herself. She grinned merrily as she pulled her hair back into a loose braid. Grabbing her guitar, she headed for the door.

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Ginny smiled as she climbed the stairs to get to the stage. This is where she belongs.The people in the crowd didn't know about her true age, her family, or the fact that she was the one to open the Chamber of Secrets. They didn't care either. They all just wanted to have fun, exactly like her.

When the lights facing the stage brightened, she began to play.

"It's been seven hours and fifteen days

Since U took your love away.

I go out every night and sleep all day

Since U been gone I can do whatever I want

I can see whomever I choose

I can eat my dinner in a fancy restaurant

But nothing,

I said nothing can take away these blues.

'Cos nothing compares

Nothing Compares 2 U"

Back at Hogwarts….

Severus Snape frowned, looking at the clock again. That made about fifty glances to the wall and counting.

"She's not coming."he randomly decided to stated the obvious to the empty classroom.

"I'll just have a little talk with Miss Weasely tomorrow, won't I?"

He then contemplated her punishment in silence.

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"It's been so lonely without U here.

Like a bird without a song

Nothing can stop these lonely tears from falling

Tell me baby where did I go wrong?

I could put my arms around every boy I see

But they'd only remind me of you.

I went to the doctor guess what he told me

Guess what he told me

He said, girl U better try to have fun no matter what you do.

But he's a fool

'Cos nothing compares 2 U."

Ginny was really enjoying this song.She had timed it perfectly, and she would have just enough time for another song after this one. She loved having time for that, even if it meant she would be rather crabby in the morning after she didn't get her six hours of sleep.

"All the flowers that U planted mother,

In the backyard

All died when U went away

I know that living with you baby was sometimes hard

But I'm willing to give it another try.

'Cos nothing compares

Nothing Compares 2 U."

After the last note had faded, she smiled at everyone again before saying, "It appears that I have enough time for one more song. Would you like that?"

The crowd's roar was deafening.Ginny grinned again. She was doing that a lot more lately. Just not a school, where everyone that knew her would have thought she was ill. No, only the music could cause smiles like that to appear.

Ginny took a deep breath, and started on her second song.

"I had no choice but to hear you

You stated your case time and again

I thought about it.

You treat me like I'm a princess

I'm not used to liking that.

You ask how my day was."

She closed her eyes to block out the light's harsh glare, and gently swayed in time with the song.

"You've already won me over in spite of me

Don't be alarmed if I fall head over feet

Don't be surprised if I love you for all that you are

I couldn't help it

It's all your fault.

Your love is thick and it swallowed me whole

You're so much braver than I gave you credit for

That's not lip service.

You've already won me over in spite of me

Don't be alarmed if I fall head over feet

Don't be surprised if I love you for all that you are

I couldn't help it

It's all your fault."

Ginny wasn't worrying about anything right now except for the horde of people at her feet and the sound of her own voice. As long as these people kept coming, she had a job waiting for her.

"You are the bearer of unconditional things

You held your breath and the door for me

Thanks for your patience

You're the best listener I've ever met

You're my best friend

Best friend with benefits

What took me so long?

I've never felt this healthy before

I've never wanted something rational

I am aware now

I am aware now."

She could tell the multi-colored lights were flashing even without opening her eyes. The club was full tonight, it was Friday and everyone seemed to want to party. Ginny didn't blame them, each one of them needed to escape reality for some reason.

"You've already won me over in spite of me

Don't be alarmed if I fall head over feet

Don't be surprised if I love you for all that you are

I couldn't help it

It's all your fault."

She finished singing and headed off the stage. Ginny stopped to glance at her watch when she got outside. Perfect. She had just enough time to get back to the castle before Filch made his way to Gryffindor Tower…