Chapter 3

Everyone was having a good time eating and talking with their friends, when all of a sudden the room went quiet when the Headmaster stood up.

" I have a few announcements to make this year," Dumbledore said. " We are canceling quiddi-

Fred and George dropped their forks and knives. Starred at Dumbledore with their mouths dropped to the table.

Harry apparently thought it was an okay idea, since he never spent time with his friends during the weekends because of quidditch practice. But he didn't really care about that right now, he was looking for his captain. He wondered what his captain would say about all this nonsense. Wait… where was his captain… a minute ago Harry saw Oliver sitting between Fred and George, but then the next he had disappeared.

As for the great-macho-devishley- handsome quidditch captain, Oliver… well he fainted.

Dumbledore continued his speech. " Yes I am canceling quidditch this year but for a good reason. Instead of having a sport to fancy over this year, each house will be presenting a play. Yes, anything of the matter, anything with acting."

The Great Hall was filled with whispers. Fred and George were trying to revive Oliver.

Harry was shaking since he never liked acting in front of everyone, especially on stage.

Ron apparently didn't really care; he just kept on eating the chicken legs.

As for Hermione, she thought this was the perfect opportunity to show others that she wasn't just a bookworm, but that she also had some talent in acting.

Oliver woke up and saw Fred and George looking down at him with a cheeky grin.

" You okay Oliver?" said Fred.

" I guess so, what happened?" replied Oliver.

" Well, you fainted," answered Fred.

" Oh bugger, you guys would never have guessed what I had a dream about, I had a dream that Dumbledore cancelled quidditch this year! Would you believe that! More like a nightmare, and instead he said that we had to act out a play! HA! Us? Act? Amazing, to think that the old man's lost his head again," whispered Oliver.

" Well then, it looks like we don't need to explain anything over to you." Said George.

" Wait! WHAT!" screamed Oliver.

Everyone around Oliver turned around to see what the ruckus was all about.

" Heh... Heh… Hi?" was all Oliver could reply back. The students turned around once again waiting for the headmaster to continue.

" Each house will represent a play in front of the school, you will have the entire year to plan out your event. You will reveal your theatrical production at the end of the year, most likely around April or May. Each house may be able to recreate a new performance or may copy one out from an old muggle production. For example, Romeo and Juliet, Julius Caesar?"

The Great Hall was once again filled with whispers and the start of new ideas from each table. Angelina and Alicia were discussing about Romeo and Juliet and how it was the best dramatic production that they had read.

" But don't both of the lame teens die?" said George.

" It makes it all more striking, to see loved ones do something so horrible," Angelina replied. " Would you ever do something like that for me George?" Angelina said looking at George like a perfect little angel.

" Eh… it all depends on the situation. Maybe, if I had a good life, lots of money, was in a great business, then nah I wouldn't risk my life for ya." Said George.

Angelina looked pissed; like that, she gave George the silence treatment.

" Aw c'mon now, I was only joking. Of course I'll be the poor bloke who kills himself because of love, and I swear it!" said George with his right hand on his heart. Then he hugged Angelina; she gave in and melted away into her sweetheart's arms.

"Ugh, it's disgusting." Replied a certain captain.

" Don't worry, you'll get your girl pretty soon." Said Fred.

With that, Oliver went pink. It was true, Oliver never had a girlfriend. He didn't know how to act like a boyfriend. He never actually tried to approach a girl. In fact, he had his own fan club, filled with 1st through 5th years; it was just his cute charm that melted the girls' hearts. (So corny I know, but hey we're talking about Wood).

Oliver slowly looked down the table, finally he found her. He saw Hermione glowing, while talking to Harry and Ron. Wow she looks beautiful. Why did I just say that? Oliver's heart was beating fast. This feeling is odd; the last time my heart was beating so fast was when my baby sister said my name. Oliver was confused. She seems amazing though; I'd love to hug her right now. Oliver stopped. Love to hug her? BLOODY HELL I'm turing into George!

Dumbledore cleared his throat as he waited for the students to quiet down.

" The production must have a setting, characters, a plot, a genre. Please make it fun, but with drama! I would love to know what you kids are thinking about these days," Dumbledore chuckled. " Ah the good old days…. Uhem, every week your house will meet together and discuss about the play. Everyone must participate in any sort of way, being characters, or backstage crew members. This is an assignment, so it is part of your semester grade."

Everyone groaned, except for Hermione who thought that she must do extra well on the participation.

Dumbledore continued speaking, " I hope you have fun while making this theatrical production, oh and by the way we will have other guests arriving to watch the entertainment, as I must say your parents….and the ministry of magic will be here."

Everyone groaned once again including Hermione. No one wanted their parents watching their plays… and the ministry of magic? What a joke.

Dumbledore ended his speech and dismissed the students. All but the House teachers were left.

" Professor McGonagall, Professor Sprout, Professor Flitwick, Professor Snape, please figure out who you want your main characters to be, tell your students immediately so they may figure out their production." Dumbledore said with a twinkling in his eyes.

With that, each House teachers ( a/n I think it's house teachers rite? Or house leaders? i forgot ) left to their House common room to notify their students. Professor McGonagall left with a grin, because she knew exactly which students to play the part.

A/N: Haha I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter. Took me awhile to figure out what I wanted my main plot to be, but this will do. Please be easy on me, this is my first fanfic. Thanks to my reviewers, you guys are the best times 10.

Later chaps coming soon.