Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter! I did write Making a fool out of me and I did think up the characters Saph, Tash, Jay, Matt and Daisy!
RockStars
Chapter 2: The big news
Harry woke wit ha jolt the next morning when the door bell rang. He laid on his bed his chest hurting and his back aching.
"Harry!" he heard his aunts 'false smiley there's nothing wrong we're perfect' voice yelled at him up the stairs "you have a visitor!"
"Just a minute" Harry yelled back getting out of bed and changing into a pair of black baggy jeans and a black hoodie with 'Punk is not dead' in red letters on it. He slipped on his trainers and came downstairs.
"LB! At last!" Saph greeted him with a hug. He winced
"What?" Saph asked concerned
"Nothing," Harry said "so what are you here for?"
"Well were hanging in the park today I decided to pick you up on the way since we couldn't ring you" Saph explained cheerfully
"Well let's get going" Harry grinned
Harry and Saph who was wearing her baggy blue jeans and black t-shirt with 'Naughty Girl' in red letters on headed to the park where they met Tash, Matt and Jay.
They spent the morning chilling out in the park discussing everything from Hogwarts (under low voices) to the new pizza parlor in town. They eventually decided that they would head to the pizza parlor for some lunch. They ordered a large Vegi supreme pizza (Tash and Saph were vegetarians) between them and a fizzy drink each. They stuffed their faces then split up Harry, Saph, Jay and Matt headed back to the park and Tash headed home to tell her mum something and pick up a large bag of cookies, saying she'd join then in a bit. Harry sat on the bench next to Saph in the park and they watched as jay and Matt proceeded to make fools of themselves running round the park like prats!
Saph snuggled up to Harry and gave him a kiss. He winced as she hugged him.
"LB really what's the matter?" Saph asked worriedly
"Nothing" Harry lied
"I know something's up that's the second time you've winced when i've hugged you! You're not hurt are you?" she asked
"No! I…" Harry began but never got chance to finish his sentence as Tash came charging towards them.
"We did it! We're going! Its amazing, it's fantastic I can't believe it!" she yelled jumping up and down.
"Chill Tash, chill!" Jay who had been attracted by Tash's little show and had stopped mucking about and come over with Matt "what is it?"
"We got a place on the Unique New Rock Groups of the Year Yearly Tour!" she said excitedly
"Never!" Matt said
"Its over they year, two weeks in nearly every city, we do performances on the Tuesday afternoons, Friday nights and Saturday nights of each week! It's going to be amazing and we might get noticed! We are one of only five bands that won!" Tash told them
"Oh my god never!" Saph shrieked
"But what about me, I'm back at school on September 1st" Harry said sadly
"So tell Dumbledore it's really, really important and he has to let you go make him some form of deal!" jay suggested
"Actually I have the perfect idea for a deal!" Harry said thoughtfully
"What?" Tash asked passing the letter round
"It's a surprise!" Harry said taking the letter from Saph and reading
Unique New Rock Groups of the Year Yearly Tour
Starts Monday 16th August
Tickets (unless stated) Tuesdays £12 Fridays and Saturdays £18
9th- 15th August
Week of preparation and planning in London on Tues, Weds, Thurs, Sat
16th – 29th August: London
Show dates and times: 17th August, 3.00pm
20th August, 6.00pm
21st August, 6.00pm
24th August, 3.00pm
27th August, 6.00pm
28th August, 6.00pm
Tickets £7 Tuesdays £12 Fridays and Saturdays
30th – 5th August/September
Week of preparation, Practices, perfecting work etc Tues, Weds, Thurs, Sat
6th –19th September: Northampton
Show dates and times: 7th September, 3.00pm
10th September, 6.00pm
11th September, 6.00pm
14th September, 3.00pm
17th September, 6.00pm
18th September, 6.00pm
20th –3rd September/October: Peterborough
Show dates and times: 21st September, 3.00pm
24th September, 6.00pm
25th September, 6.00pm
28th September, 3.00pm
1st October, 6.00pm
2nd October, 6.00pm
4th –17th October: Leicester
Show dates and times: 5th October, 3.00pm
8th October, 6.00pm
9th October, 6.00pm
12th October, 3.00pm
15th October, 6.00pm
16th October, 6.00pm
18th –31st October: Birmingham
Show dates and times: 19th October, 3.00pm
22nd October, 6.00pm
23rd October, 6.00pm
26th October, 3.00pm
29th October, 6.00pm
30th October, 6.00pm
1st- 14th November
Two weeks off one week holiday one week practice Tues, Weds, Thurs, Sat in studios in Birmingham
15th –28th November: Nottingham
Show dates and times: 16th November, 3.00pm
20th November, 6.00pm
21st November, 6.00pm
23rd November, 3.00pm
26th November, 6.00pm
27th November, 6.00pm
29th –12th November/December: Sheffield
Show dates and times: 30th November, 3.00pm
3rd December, 6.00pm
4th December, 6.00pm
7th December, 3.00pm
10th December, 6.00pm
11th December, 6.00pm
13th – 9th January
Holiday
Practice from 3rd- 9th in Sheffield
10th –23rd January: Sheffield
Show dates and times: 11th January, 3.00pm
14th January, 6.00pm
15th January, 6.00pm
18th January, 3.00pm
21st January, 6.00pm
22nd January, 6.00pm
24th –6th January/February: Leeds
Show dates and times: 25th January, 3.00pm
28th January, 6.00pm
29th January, 6.00pm
1st February, 3.00pm
4th February, 6.00pm
5th February, 6.00pm
7th –20th February: York
Show dates and times: 8th February, 3.00pm
11th February, 6.00pm
12th February, 6.00pm
15th February, 3.00pm
18th February, 6.00pm
19th February, 6.00pm
21st –27th February: Middlesbrough
Show dates and times: 22nd February, 3.00pm
25th February, 6.00pm
26th February, 6.00pm
28th-6th February/ March
Week off practice session Sunday 9.00am Newcastle
7th –20th March: Newcastle
Show dates and times: 8th March, 3.00pm
11th March, 6.00pm
12th March, 6.00pm
15th March, 3.00pm
18th March, 6.00pm
19th March, 6.00pm
21st –27th March: Edinburgh
Show dates and times: 22nd March, 3.00pm
25th March, 6.00pm
26th March, 6.00pm
28th – 10th March/April
Holiday meet for practice 9th and 10th Glasgow
11th –24th April: Glasgow
Show dates and times: 12th April, 3.00pm
15th April, 6.00pm
16th April, 6.00pm
19th April, 3.00pm
22nd April, 6.00pm
23rd April, 6.00pm
25th –8th April/May: Carlisle
Show dates and times: 26th April, 3.00pm
29th April, 6.00pm
30th April, 6.00pm
3rd May, 3.00pm
6th May, 6.00pm
7th May, 6.00pm
9th –22nd May: Manchester
Show dates and times: 10th May, 3.00pm
13th May, 6.00pm
14th May, 6.00pm
17th May, 3.00pm
20th May, 6.00pm
21st May, 6.00pm
23rd-29th May
Holiday
30th –12th May/June: Liverpool
Show dates and times: 31st May, 3.00pm
3rd June, 6.00pm
4th June, 6.00pm
7th June, 3.00pm
10th June, 6.00pm
11th June, 6.00pm
13th –26th June: Cardiff
Show dates and times: 14th June, 3.00pm
17th June, 6.00pm
18th June, 6.00pm
21st June, 3.00pm
24th June, 6.00pm
25th June, 6.00pm
27th-3rd June/July
Holiday practice 3rd July Bristol
4th –10th July: Bristol
Show dates and times: 5th July, 3.00pm
8th July, 6.00pm
9th July, 6.00pm
11th –17th July: Brighton
Show dates and times: 12th July, 3.00pm
15th July, 6.00pm
16th July, 6.00pm
18th – 31st July: London
Show dates and times: 19th July, 3.00pm
22nd July, 6.00pm
23rd July, 6.00pm
26th July, 3.00pm
29th July, 6.00pm
30th July, 6.00pm
31st July BIG FINALE 5.00-8.00pm 9.00pm-11.00pm party backstage
Each band needs to have 14 songs prepared only 10 will be used each night and up to four songs can be covers, each band should cover at least two songs. Also tutoring will be available If needed and allowances can be made and it is possible to attend normal school whenever the shows aren't on but this probably will involve a lot of traveling which you will have to organize.
"So you'll be able to come?" Tash asked
"Yes defiantly Dumbledore's got to agree!" Harry said "can it keep this to show him?"
"Yup" Tash grinned
Harry pocketed the letter
"We're going to be famous!" Tash yelled at the top of her voice
"The Bolts are going on tour!" Saph Shrieked
"Girls" Jay shrugged Harry and Matt laughed this was going to be great!
'Nothing could ruin today' Harry thought cheerfully as he retuned home at five o'clock sure that Dudley wouldn't be back till late. He opened the door and his uncle rounded on him.
"What time do you call this?" He spat viciously
"Five o'clock" Harry said
"Dudley has been back two hours!" he roared
"Two hours…" Harry muttered then it hit him it was the day Dudley's favorite TV program was on it started at three and finished at half five consequently he was back early.
"Yes you insolent little brat I warned you and you still didn't come back on time" he yelled
"Sorry uncle Vernon" Harry muttered knowing exactly what was about to happen
"Sorry isn't good enough boy" Uncle Vernon said coming down on Harry
He pulled back his hand and slapped Harry round the face with enough force he was sent flying into the hallway wall.
"Two nights in a row! Never again!" He said before pulling of his belt again and Hitting Harry hard across his chest again.
Pain exploded through Harry's body and he doubled over. Uncle Vernon took advantage and hit Harry hard across the back twice before dropping the belt and punching him again then and he carried him upstairs and physically threw him against the wall in his bedroom
"Maybe now you'll listen" he spat slamming the door
The next day Harry woke up sprawled on the floor he got up carefully and pulled out some clean clothes – a black hoodie with the bolts logo on and another pair of black baggy black jeans.
He went downstairs slowly as he was about to leave uncle Vernon came up behind him and pushed him against the Hallway wall.
"Remember back before Dudley or else" He spat
"I remember" Harry said, he had checked today was Thursday the first TV show Dudley watched on a Tuesday was at 8.00 he had the whole day.
"Good" Uncle Vernon said letting Harry go and heading back to the kitchen.
Harry let himself out and headed up the street to the park. He reached the bench they normally hung out at and realized he was the first there. He lay down on the bench and watched the clouds pass over. It was about five minutes before he was joined by Saph
"Morning LB I just called round you house to meet you and… what on earth Happed to your face!" she said shocked
"Nothing I got into a fight with Dudley" Harry said he'd forgotten Uncle Vernon had slapped him across his face.
"Ouch!" she said
"It's ok" Harry said
She came over and sat next to him and kissed him.
"I worry about you sometimes" Saph said running a hand through his hair
"Don't I'm fine" He said pulling her in and kissing her again.
They began kissing passionately Saph leaning over Harry she ran her hand under his hoodie and up his back. He winced and she pulled away.
"Harry… what is it" she said looking at him then realizing he hand had blood on it "Harry… your bleeding"
"Its fine, its nothing" he said backing off
"If you're bleeding its not nothing" she protested "let me see!"
"It really is nothing" he objected
"Let me see Harry please!" she said persuasively
"No really…" he began
"Show me," she said "now or I'll… I'll ask your… uncle"
"….if you promise not to tell anyone…" he said nervously looking around
"Not a soul I promise Harry!" she said
He turned round and let her lift up the hoodie,
"Oh my god what Happened?" she said shocked
"Nothing" Harry said quickly
"Harry tell me" she pleaded
Harry sighed
"It was my uncle… I was late again… he was angry…" he muttered
"Oh my god how could somebody do something like that!" she said taken aback
Harry shrugged
"Please don't tell" he pleaded
"Don't worry Harry I wont" she said before planting a kiss on his lips.
They cuddled up on the bench again just as Tash came round the corner followed by Matt.
"Morning LB morning Saph" Tash Grinned "hope we didn't interrupt anything"
"Shut up Tash we all know what you were getting up to with that git Will from school the other night!" Saph said protectively
Tash blushed
"Oi!" she said indignantly
Harry and Matt laughed
"Where's Jay?" Harry asked
"He's just coming having a few problems shaking Daisy off this morning" Tash said
Daisy was Jay's little sister
Just as Tash spoke Jay and a little girl with bunched rounded the corner
"Sorry guys couldn't get out!" he said "I agreed to take Daisy to MacDonald's for lunch then she'll go back home!"
"He said I could have a happy meal!" daisy grinned cheerfully
"Great let's go!" Harry said cheerfully as he stood up. Saph took his hand and they all followed Jay and Daisy to Macdonald's.
After lunch they headed to Jay's to drop Daisy off and then on too Tash's to have a band practice.
They all picked their instruments ready when they arrived.
"So what song shall we practice today?" Matt said tapping his drumsticks on one of the drums in front of him.
"How about making a fool out of me then I'll teach you all the chords to Broken wings" Harry suggested
"Yeah let's do it!" Saph grinned "one two three"
Making a fool out of me
Looking out the window
Watching the day pass by,
Nothing to do, nothing to see
Why is my life such a misery?
Life is cruel
Happiness is none existent
Dreams are never fulfilled
Why do you ignore me?
When you see me pass?
Why do you laugh?
When you see me cry?
You can't understand the way my mind works
You're leading me along
You're making a fool out of me
Yeah you're making a fool out of me
Standing in the street
Beneath the willow tree
Life passes me by
I'm just left to cry
Why do you ignore me?
When you see me pass?
Why do you laugh?
When you see me cry?
You can't understand the way my mind works
You're leading me along
You're making a fool out of me
Yeah you're making a fool out of me
Let it go
Leave it be
I don't want to see
Realize why
Go and hide
Run away
Why don't you ignore me anymore?
Yeah, yeah
Why doesn't your laughter ring in my ears?
Why?
You can't understand the way my mind works
You're leading me along
You're making a fool out of me
Yeah you're making a fool out of me
You can't help
So stop trying
Leave it
It's all a dream
You can't stop it
It won't go away
Why do you ignore me?
When you see me pass?
Why do you laugh?
When you see me cry?
I can't understand the way your mind works
You're leading me along
You're making a fool out of me
Yeah you're making a fool out of me
"great!" Jay said "we're going to have to work out which songs we're going to do we've got to pick fourteen remember and at least two cover songs any ideas"
"nah lets think on it tonight and we could work on the suggestions and work out the best combination" Harry said
"ok then" Jay agreed
"so how about this new song?" matt asked
"let's get working on it!" Harry nodded "it goes like this…"
they worked until five o'clock when Tash's mum came down with some sandwiches for tea and they all helped themselves to cans of coke out of the mini fridge which Tash's mum had stocked up for them. After tea they played though Broken wings once more and then decided to end it for the night.
Harry and Saph left the house together and headed back to privet drive.
"I'll never see your uncle in the same light again" Saph said sadly as the turned hand in hand down the street.
"It's ok Saph" Harry said wiping a tear from her face
"What if he goes over board and kills you? What would I do?" she sobbed
"Its okay Saph I promise I'm not going anywhere" Harry said a sad smile on his face
"I love you so much you know Harry" she said hugging him he winced
"oh sorry I didn't mean to…" Saph started but didn't finish as Harry leaned in and pulled her into a soft kiss.
"see you tomorrow" he said "I'll be fine I'll be away from here soon don't worry"
"yeah night" she agreed before heading down her front path to her door.
Harry pushed open the door to number four. It was seven o'clock the TV wasn't blaring out and Dudley's trainers weren't by the door, two sure signs Dudley wasn't back yet.
Harry headed into the kitchen
"Harry good you can cook tea" aunt petunia said as he walked through the door "we're having salad and the cold chicken in the fridge from yesterdays lunch get cooking" she said wiping her hands on her apron and heading out of the room "I'm going to clean the living room Vernon will be home in ten minutes and his tea better be ready!"
Harry sighed and got to work. He placed a large plate of chicken salad on the table just as Uncle Vernon walked in.
"good you listened this time glad I knocked some sense into you boy" he said sitting down and tucking in.
Harry left the room with his portion, (a very small one) and headed put to his room luckily he wasn't hungry as he had eaten at Tash's. He finished his tea and pulled out a piece of parchment he wrote a short letter to the order before changing into his pajamas and flopping down on his bed asleep.
A/n Well here's the next chapter! I can't believe how long it is! Please R/r
Thanks to JPotter101 for reviewing! I'm glad you like it! Here's your update!
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