DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN ANY MUSIC NOR DO I OWN HARRY POTTER!

THE BOYS WHO LIVED

Chapter 18: Rocking Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

Hakkai was given authority by the Ministry of Magic to set up the stage. She did not do it alone however, as she asked various Wizards of Muggle Origin and some other creatures not entirely human to help out. These creatures included house elves such as Dobby and Winky from the House elves group and a group of vampires, werewolves, and even Hagrid to help set up the stage. Some dragons inclined to help as well. Since they live nearby on a preserve they had come to offer their strength and a few phoenixes helped as well.

Hakkai had friends from America fly in and help set up the equipment. Some Kai never knew were wizards and witches had set the stage. Kai in her full form used her powers to help lift heavy equipment and putting them together. Testing the lights were some of the students from Winchester. These students had worked on equipment such as this before. As an extra bonus they have extra credit from both the school and from the Ministry of Magic that decided not to erase their memories since they did escape Voldemort.

These muggles help guide the wizarding folk in setting up the equipment and then with the help of a few vampires had gotten the equipment to work under Hogwarts's heavy wards. Being heavily intoned with magic electronics had not been able to work, but thanks to some diligent people they had made that possible.

Hakkai had planned very thoroughly the security precautions for the concert. Two Welsh Greens had volunteered to be security for the entrance and two blacks wanted to do the back. Hakkai being a dragon agreed. A few goblins also jumped in after meeting Kai. They were surprised that someone who can command the earth a dragon such as Kai still existed. They eventually also became security for the people who will be arriving.

Since goblins proved to be such useful creatures Hakkai and the head of Gringotts had a deal. Gringotts will be one of the sponsors for the concert along with the ministry of magic and other organizations.

It took nearly three days for the stage to be set. During that time a few house elves had taken it upon themselves to feed the workers. When that was done the guest singers began to arrive, the Weird Sister were requested and so they were guest singers. They and another band called the Dragon slayers which Hakkai winced at the name. They wanted to be guest singers and fill the roll when the band took a break. Hakkai even requested that they be guest singers to sing a few songs with them.

It took nearly a week to set up the stage and all the booths for those who will be selling stuff. Other merchants began to arrive with their products including two rambunctious red heads named, "FRED, GEORGE!"

Ron was furious after Quidditch lessons to find that his twin brothers had started pranking some of the staff members working on the stage. "Do you bloody idiots realize that if any of the equipment is damaged then it would jeopardize everyone's safety!" he hollered and the two Weasley twins paled, "Aw come on Ronnikins it was just a game." Said Fred, "No I know more about stage safety then you! When mum hears about this she will be right angry with the both of you!" he said and they both looked down, "Bloody Hell since when did you become Percy!" they said, "Since I heard what you two did on the stage a poor fellow is in the hospital wing thanks to you!" he said, "And not for something as silly as spots on his skin either! He nearly died having his neck broken!" Ron said and they both looked down.

After hearing Ron reprimand them on their stupidity he and Harry headed back towards the school and collapsed onto their beds after a long hot shower.

As the days progressed it took nearly a whole week before the stage was set and everyone who had come to sell some of their merchandise could set up and was finished before the end of the week. The concert was not set till Saturday so the bands had time to coordinate music and some ideas came in for the bands that gathered. One of those ideas was a joint song between The Boys Who Lived and the Weird Sisters and then the Dragon Slayers will join in afterwards. They were impressed by the way the upstart band had new ideas to entertain the crowd. "So tell me why is it that the entirety of the wizarding world is taking this one small concert into accord?" asked a drummer, "This one small concert is not so small Mike," another player replied as he chewed on an apple. "Yeah from what I heard it is taking up the entire of the school grounds," replied a player from the Dragon Slayers.

"It will be big because Harry Potter is going to be singing," said a guitar player as he tuned his guitar. Harry blushed, "They are coming to see me?" he said, "Now boys don't be shy about it and I mean all of ya!" said Mike as he finished with his instrument which was a base guitar. "There Johnny I think you should go easy on the strings from now on," said Mike and John gladly finished.

Hermione was reading a book and writing something down when Draco walked in, "Hey guys," he said sitting down with the other musicians. "Hey man you brought the stuff!" said one magician and Draco nodded before pulling out something for everyone to eat.

Draco brought out some food for the whole group to eat from the kitchens. "Hey man pass me that sandwich will ya!" said another member and Draco tossed him the wrapped up sandwich. "Thanks mate!" was the reply. As they ate the silence began to creep up on them until Neville began to speak. "Hey a mate since the so called Concert is Saturday besides Harry being there why is the wizarding world going to watch?"

"Because we are trying to raise galleons for those who have been afflicted by Voldemort both Muggle and Wizarding kind," replied Mike. "Really?" asked Harry and the man nodded, "Yeah I've heard it myself," "Wow we are playing to benefit wizarding kind?" said Ron "Yep with our wizarding music and your Muggle style I think we will rock the joint," says another guitarist named Heathcote who was the guitarist for the Weird Sisters.

As the bands discussed the progress of the program it was Herman Witringham the lute player for the Weird Sisters who finally came up with the best idea. "Hey chaps why don't me and the boys come up with the opening and then move on to you boys eh?" he suggested. "That would be a good idea," said Hakkai as she stood by the door, "That way they get to hear what you people are all about," he said and they all agreed.

"Most of these songs are not even in English!" said Draco as he sat down one day in the chamber of Secrets. It was the one place where the band could practice without anyone disturbing them. "Well give it a bit more variety Drake besides Kai did mention she was raised by a Japanese American family. They could not speak English very well so Kai learned both English and Japanese." Said Neville as he cleaned his instrument till all the scratches were gone.

"Now the next thing will be how to properly open the show and then close it?" Draco asked, "Well it will be the first time that we start rocking Hogwarts now won't we," said Harry.

TBC