Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter, the characters nor do I own Newsies! However much I wish I did…

A/N: Alright, next chapter! Sorry it's been so long but you wouldn't believe the trouble I'm having with my internet connection…I've only had it for (tops) 2 minutes before it goes away for another hour or so…pain in the arse really but here's the update! Lol. Enjoy!

Last time on Why Romeo REALLY Killed Himself…

"Grow up Gin, get over your lousy crush." Ginny spoke aloud forcefully. She lifted her head slowly with an expressionless face.

"No more Harry James Potter…no more." She whispered before standing up and heading to change into her costume for her next scene.

Now on Why Romeo REALLY Killed Himself…

"You ready?" Johnson asked Harry as they stood on the side. Harry nodded.

"Where's Malfoy?" Harry asked suddenly. Johnson gritted her teeth as she turned around to yell for the Slytherin.

"Right here, sorry." Draco apologized while nervously looking about. Harry shrugged it off as they entered the stage for the next song.

JACK:Pulitzer and Hearst
They think we're nothin'
Are we nothin'?
NEWSIES:No!
JACK:Pulitzer and Hearst
They think they got us
Do they got us?
NEWSIES:No!
JACK:Even though we ain't got hats or badges
We're a union just by saying so
And the world will know!
What's it gonna take to stop the wagons?
Are we ready?
NEWSIES:Yeah!
JACK:What's it gonna take to stop the scabbers?
Can we do it?
NEWSIES:Yeah!
JACK:We'll do what we gotta do
Until we break the will of mighty Bill and Joe
NEWSIES:And the World will know
And the Journal too
Mister Hearst and Pulitzer
Have we got news for you
Now the world will hear
What we got to say
We been hawkin' headlines
But we're makin' 'em today
And our ranks will grow
CRUTCHY:And we'll kick their rear
NEWSIES:And the world will know
That we been here
JACK:When the circulation bell starts ringin'
Will we hear it?
NEWSIES:No!
JACK:What if the Delanceys come out swingin'
Will we hear it?
NEWSIES:No!
When you got a hundred voices singin'
Who can hear a lousy whistle blow?
And the world will know
That this ain't no game
That we got a ton of rotten fruit and perfect aim
So they gave their word
But it ain't worth beans
Now they're gonna see
What "stop the presses" really means
And the day has come
And the time is now
And the fear is gone
BOOTS:And our name is mud
NEWSIES:And the strike is on
BOOTS:And I can't stand blood
NEWSIES:And the world will –
JACK:Pulitzer may own the World but he don't own us!
NEWSIES:Pulitzer may own the World but he don't own us!
JACK:Pulitzer may crack the whip but he won't whip us!
NEWSIES:Pulitzer may crack the whip but he won't whip us!
And the world will know
And the world will learn
And the world will wonder how we made the tables turn
And the world will see
That we had to choose
That the things we do today will be tomorrow's news
And the old will fall
And the young stand tall
And the time is now
And the winds will blow
And our ranks will grow and grow and grow and so
The world will feel the fire
And finally know!

The audience cheered so loud the entire cast grinned from ear to ear. Given most of the audience was made up of Hogwart's student's parents, but some were students themselves who didn't want to be in the production. Dumbledore looked around at the teachers and even saw Professor McGonagall conversing with Professor Snape. He smiled warmly before turning to the stage with a glint in his eyes as the 'newsboys' ran off stage.

"Did you hear that!" Ron ran up and practically hugged Harry with a grin on his face. "We're not even half way through!" Ron called while taking off his hat and wiping his brow. Harry grinned as well. Harry turned to Draco to see his friend looking around nervously. Before Harry could ask what was wrong Ron began to hoot and holler once again. "I tell you what Harry, from now on I'm talking in an American accent." He said proudly.

Harry was quickly taken out of his thoughts by this statement and gave Ron a questioning look.

"Why?" Harry asked with a small confused smile.

"I've never gotten this much attention before. I feel bloody famous and I think it's the accent. Girls love accents." Ron explained. Harry just laughed and nodded. "Hey, we should find 'mione, she's probably waiting to congratulate us or something." Ron added looking around for the brunette. Harry noticed then that Draco went pale and began to step away slowly.

"What's wrong with you?" Harry asked suddenly. Draco jumped.

"Nothing Potter." Draco mumbled before leaving them.

"Come on." Ron called becoming impatient. Harry nodded and followed Ron to look for Hermione. The two found Hermione fast enough and she grinned before giving them both a hug.

"You were amazing!" Hermione said proudly. Ron bowed.

"Thank you, thank you." Hermione rolled her eyes at his joke. Before Ron could continue he was interrupted by a tiny voice.

"Ron?" The voice asked. Ron turned around to find Lavendar with a blush giggling at him.

"Hey Lavendar." Ron said politely.

"You…well, I wanted to tell you…you were really good." Lavendar blushed but grinned and giggled. Ron grinned back and turned to his friends.

"Talk to you guys later." He said quickly, in an American accent, before walking with Lavendar.

"Ron's really eating this up isn't he?" Hermione asked while shaking her head. Harry nodded, still watching his friend leave.

"I just hope it doesn't go to his head." Harry added before turning to Hermione. She nodded in agreement.

"It's your song next right?" Hermione asked after a moment of silence. Harry nodded.

"I'm a little nervous." Harry admitted.

"You'll do fine, I'm positive." Hermione said warmly. Harry seemed a bit distracted. "What's wrong?" Hermione asked suddenly.

"You're asking me?" Harry asked with a smile. Hermione bowed her head and frowned. "Does this have anything to do with Malfoy?" Harry asked seriously. Hermione didn't answer, nor did she make a sound. Harry sighed.

"He kissed me." Hermione finally whispered. Harry gave her a questioning look then smiled.

"So he finally got up the nerve huh?" Harry asked happily. Hermione looked up with tears in her eyes.

"He won't talk to me Harry. I know it's stupid but…well you're a guy. Why is he ignoring me?" Hermione asked sadly.

Harry instantly wiped away the tears and gave Hermione a hug.

"I don't know Herms…" Harry said truly confused.

"I'm so stupid…" Hermione mumbled into Harry's sleeve as she continued to cry.

"No you're not, he's the stupid one Hermione." Harry comforted while stroking her back soothingly.

"I just wish I understood…this isn't in a book Harry, I can't look up why he does the things he does." Hermione complained. Harry nodded.

"I know…Ron and I have been looking for years." Harry tried lightening the mood a bit. Hermione surprisingly laughed and looked up at Harry.

"Thanks Harry." Hermione said before wiping the tears off of her face. "Guess I should go to makeup, my scene's coming up in a bit." She explained before beginning to walk away.

"Will you be alright?" Harry asked worriedly. Hermione nodded.

"Shouldn't be that hard to get over a Malfoy right?" Hermione asked. Harry didn't laugh and Hermione left for makeup.

"All newsboys to the stage!" Flint called out as quietly as possible.

"One more scene until intermission!" Johnson said happily while walking by Harry and nudging him to the stage.

"I'm coming." Harry called somewhat angrily. He reached the edge of the stage and Draco turned a worried glance to him before sighing with relief. Harry frowned.

"How could he do that to Hermione? Doesn't he see how much she likes him? Maybe Malfoy hasn't changed…" Harry thought to himself.

"Alright, good luck you guys." Flint whispered.

"Break a…" Draco stopped realizing Hermione had told him that and walked on stage quietly with Harry following close behind, ready for the next scene.

I'm thinking, because of what I have planned, that next chapter will be a bit longer…sorry this one was so short! I wish I had more time but with grades and looking for colleges and my stupid internet not working…I'm terribly booked! Thanks to all reviewers! I wish I had time to write you all replies! I had a little time to write them for My Girls so I hope if you're reading both fics you enjoyed the reply! I enjoy hearing from you I really do. Your opinions matter greatly so thank you! I'll try to update this as soon as I can…it shouldn't be too hard because I have a big drama sequence for next chapter that I think you'll really like…anyway, R&R! Thank you again! Ttyl!

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