When I Wake
Chapter 6: The Show Must Go On
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Harry looked at his watch. Five to ten, it was nearly time for the second half of the show to start. Now the nerves were really starting to build up. It was like a bubbling pit of molten rock in his stomach. He started having wild thoughts like 'What if I fuck it all up and no one likes it?' He managed to suppress these thoughts by saying to himself this was his big break.
Everyone was starting to file back in now so Harry went back to the performers room.
"Ok guys we've got about three minutes before we start the second half of our show so good luck to those about to perform" he smiled at them all.
"Now Ron, Dean and Seamus if you guys want to come with me because you guys are on straight up" they got up, all looking rather pale.
Harry walked out onto the stage and faced the audience.
"Welcome back ladies and gentlemen, I hope you all enjoyed the refreshments. Now it is time we started the final two hours of our show, and what a two hours it's going to be. We have a whole range of awesome performances scheduled for you from singing to guitar solos so it should be great" he eyed his notes once again.
"But first up tonight we have not one, not two but three Gryffindor sixth years. These boys formed their own band midway through their fourth year here and have been playing ever since. Ladies and gentlemen playing the guitar we have Ron Weasley" Ron walked onto the stage "Playing the bass Seamus Finnigan" Seamus walked on "and finally playing the drums we have Dean Thomas" Dean walked on and sat at the drums.
"Ladies and gentlemen please welcome Avenging Darkness playing 'Holiday' by the mighty Greenday for you tonight" the crowd cheered and clapped for them as Harry left the stage and Ron began to play. Harry prayed that he didn't screw his precious Greenday's song up.
Hear the sound of the falling rain
Coming down like an Armageddon flame
The shame
The ones who dies without a name
Hear the dogs howling out of key
To a hymn called faith and misery
And bleed the company lost the war today
I beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies
This is the dawning of the rest of our lives
ON HOLIDAY
Hear the drum pounding out of time
Another protestor has crossed the line
To find the moneys on the other side
Can I get another AMEN?
There's a flag wrapped around a score of men
A gag
A plastic bag on a monument
I beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies
This is the dawning of the rest of our lives
ON HOLIDAY
The representative of California has the floor
Zieg heil to the president Gasman
Bombs away is your punishment
Pulverize the Eiffel towers
Who criticize your government
Bang Bang goes the broken glass
Kill all the fags that don't agree
Trials by fire setting fire
Is not a way that's meant for me
Just cause, just cause because were outlaws yeah
I beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies
This is the dawning of the rest of out lives
I beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies
This is the dawning of the rest of our lives
This is our lives on HOLIDAY!
That was the best cover of the song Harry had ever heard. Ron was awesome on the guitar and so was Seamus on the bass. Dean was brilliant on the drums as well.
Harry rushed onto the stage and faced the crowd.
"Ladies and gentlemen give it up for Avenging Darkness" everyone cheered and screamed.
Harry waited for it to die down before he continued.
"Next up we have yet another Gryffindor. This girl is in sixth year and is the smartest in the year having received eleven outstanding OWL's. She will be singing 'Behind These Hazel Eyes' by Kelly Clarkson for you tonight. Please welcome Hermione Granger" She walked onto the stage with loud applause.
Harry walked off and Hermione began.
Seems like just yesterday
You were a part of me
I used stand so tall
I used to be so strong
Your arms around me tight
Everything it felt so right
Unbreakable like nothing could go wrong
Now I can't breathe
No I can sleep
I'm barely hanging on
Here I am
Once again
I'm torn into pieces
Can't deny it
Can't pretend
Just thought you were the one
Broken up deep inside
But you won't get to see the tears I cry
Behind these hazel eyes
I told you everything
Opened up and let you in
You made me feel alright for once in my life
Now all that's left of me
Is what I pretend to be?
So together but so broken up inside
Cause I can't breathe
No I can't sleep
I'm barely hanging on
Here I am
Once again
I'm torn into pieces
Can't deny it
Can't pretend
Just thought you were one
Broken up deep inside
But you won't get to see the tears I cry
Behind these hazel eyes
Swallow me and spit me put
For hating you I blame myself
Just seeing you it kills me now
No I don't cry
On the outside anymore
Harry cheered and screamed with the crowd. That was the best performance Harry had heard all night. As she walked off Harry whispered "That was fucking awesome Hermione" She beamed back at him.
"Ladies and gentlemen please put your hands together for an amazing performance by Hermione Granger" They all clapped and screamed.
Harry looked over at the judges and saw they were deep in conversation so he continued.
"Ladies and gentlemen we only have two acts left in tonight's show. Our second last act is by a Gryffindor sixth year. He will be performing a Guitar solo for you tonight. Please welcome back to the stage Ron Weasley" Harry left as Ron took up his position on the stage and struck up the first chord.
Over all Harry thought it was pretty average but nevertheless some of it was good. Harry thought his holiday performance was better. He wished it could have gone longer because he knew what was on the other side of it. He was sure the nerves would kill him as he walked back onto the stage. Everything seemed to be going faster than it was meant to. He looked down at his notes and pushed the last shadow of doubt from his mind.
"A great performance from Ron Weasley" Harry paused and let the crowd cheer and clap.
"And now ladies and gentlemen we come to the final act in tonight's show. Uh, well what can I say about him well. He is in Gryffindor in sixth year and he is standing in front of you talking about himself" Harry thought he sensed a collective gasp from the crowd.
"Yes me your humble host will be singing for you tonight" he took a deep breath.
"Tonight I will be singing 'Bad Day' by Daniel Powter for you" the crowd clapped and cheered.
Harry moved over to the piano and sat down. He sat there poised to play the first chords for about thirty seconds. He looked over at Hermione, she smiled at him. Harry pressed the key and played his heart out.
Where is the moment
We needed the most
You kick up the leaves
And the magic is lost
They tell me your blue skies fade to grey
They tell me your passions gone away
And I don't need no carryin' on
You stand in the line just to hit a new low
You're faking a smile with the coffee to go
You tell me you life's been way offline
You're fallin to pieces every time
And I don't need no carryin' on
Cause you had a bad day
You're takin one down
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don't know
You tell me don't lie
You work at a smile and you go for a ride
You had a bad day
The camera don't lie
You're coming back down and you really don't mind
You had a bad day
You had a bad day
Well you need a blue sky holiday
The point is they laugh at what you say
And I don't need no carryin' on-
Cause you had a bad day
You're takin one down
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don't know
You tell me don't lie
You work at a smile and you go for a ride
You had a bad day
The camera don't lie
You're coming back down and you really don't mind
You had a bad day
(Oh... Holiday...)
Sometimes the system goes on the blink
And the whole thing turns out wrong
You might not make it back and you know
That you could be well oh that strong
And I'm not wrong
So where is the passion when
You need it the most
Oh you and I
You kick up the leaves
And the magic is lost
Cause you had a bad day
You're takin one down
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don't know
You tell me don't lie
You work at a smile and you go for a ride
You had a bad day
The camera don't lie
You're coming back down and you really don't mind
You had a bad day
You had a bad day
Had a bad day
Had a bad day
Had a bad day
Had a bad day
Had a bad day
In his mind Harry knew he had screwed that up. But the crowd seemed to disagree with him. Every single one of the people were on their feet screaming their heads off. Warm relief flooded through him and he stood up and accepted the approval with open arms. And now for the result he thought.
N/A: happy? You finally got to find out what Harry sang and now to the best bit. What is it you ask? Well you'll have to read on to find out. Oh and btw GREENDAY ARE THE BEST BAND ON THE PLANET.