The Scene Kid

Everyone Should Worship Satan Anyway

A Christmas Side-story

This side-story is dedicated to muse

Harry walked into the great hall, and was immediately bombarded by the bright lights of Hogwarts's Christmas décor. He had completely forgotten that Christmas was only two weeks away.

He was faced with a dilemma. He had, of course, already purchased presents for Ron and Hermione. He had done this during the summer, because he knew he wouldn't get the chance to buy anything while at Hogwarts.

That summer, however, he hadn't been able to foretell he fact that come December, he wouldn't really be friends with Ron and Hermione anymore.

He sat down at the Gryffindor table all by himself, and decided that he might as will give them their presents, because he had spent his money one them anyway.

He plucked at his porridge for a while, and then went to class.

Harry awoke Christmas morning to a pathetically small pile of gifts. As if he actually cared. Christmas was overrated. Why should he even bother celebrating the birth of God? Everyone should worship Satan anyway. Even so, no matter how much he hated Christmas, he wasn't going to say no to free stuff. If people wanted to give him crap for no reason why should he complain?

This year, his crap seemed more crappy than usual.

The first thing he opened was some shitty little book of feel-good quotes from Hagrid. Did he really need some stupid coffee table book that said things like, when life gives you lemons, make lemonade or some of the best things in life are free. Harry decided he would burn this volume with his skull and crossbones Zippo lighter at the next opportunity. What was Hagrid trying to say? That he needed to lighten up? How could he be optimistic when his life was like a big, dark, room? When all he could do was lie in desperation and cry. When shards of glass, like broken and forgotten memories littered the ground…

He continued on to his next gift. Another box of chocolate frogs from Ron. Did he really need more cheep candy? Besides, these were milk chocolate. He hated milk chocolate. Harry only ate dark chocolate now. Dark and bitter, like his life. He quickly stuffed the chocolate in the garbage, and put some paper on top of it, lest Ron see and be offended. Not that Harry actually cared whether he offended anyone anyway.

Next, and last, was another book on quidich from Hermione. Didn't she get it? He didn't like quidich anymore. That's why he had quit it. Only jocks played sports, and Harry was certainly not a jock.

Everyone knows jocks are stupid, and I'm definitely not stupid, Harry thought. Besides, who would want to fly around in the air throwing around balls anyway?

Harry, glad it was the weekend so he didn't have to wear a uniform, got dressed. He put on some black leather pants, and then put on a 'him' shirt. He pout on some eyeliner, and went down stairs.

Harry had slept in, so people were already in the common room, showing off all the crap they had been given.

"Hey, Harry," said Hermione, beckoning him over. She held up the present he had bought for her. "Fishnets?" she asked.

"I like fishnets," said Harry, lamely.

"Your present choices were really funny Harry," said his former friend. "I had no idea you were doing gag gifts this year. You should have told us. It would have been even funnier if all of us had given something funny. Oh, you should have seen the look on Ron's face when he saw that studded leather cuff you gave him. I had to explain to him that it was a joke." Hermione began to laugh. Harry laughed along with her, at a loss of what to do. He just wanted to crawl in a hole and die.

No wonder I hate my life. I bet this is how Kurt Cobain felt when he killed himself. Why does no one understand me? Ron and Hermione, they have it so good. They don't know what I've been through. If they knew, then they would understand. But they don't, so I must sit in this dark hold of despair, Thought Harry. I'm so much deeper that all of them, he told himself. A very merry Christmas indeed.

A/N-

Wow, I've finally updated. This doesn't really have much to do with the story as a whole, but I wanted to do something to get into the holiday spirit. Oh, and about the Kurt Cobain reference, I just finished reading About a Boy by Nick Hornby. It's really good. I was also listening to Nevermind while writing this, so it just popped up. Yes, I know it isn't really goth at all. I also realized that I actually have a good deal of the next chapter typed up already. How did I forget I had about half a chapter finished already? I have no idea.

So, to explain the lateness. I haven't just been being lazy. I got a review from an anonymoususer that really made me think about the story. I decided to take some time off, to refresh my writing.

ERMonkey Burner of Cookies- You've read my mind, Harry will be trying to get new friends in the next chapter.

Ghostwriter626- I'll check it out sometime.

Anna B. the Greek- Onereason I took such a long break was an attempt to resurrect my humor. I hope it's worked.

Nemi Jade- I happen to love Edward Scissorhands too. I often make fun of things I love.

Winona Corinne- My turn to complement you. You're one of the reviewers that keeps me writing. I like constructive criticism, but when criticized all the time you start to ask 'what's the point?'. It's always good to be reassured that many people read what you right and enjoy it.

Aussie Trebs- Yes, I have a friends who's friends (not me, I'm much to cheep for that) bought him an ipod. I had to save up forever to get mine.

WaffleOfMusic- Thank you, and you're definitely going to like the grand finale I have planed for this fic.

Muse- Wow, what more can I say. I really hope you're reading this. As you can see I dedicated this chapter to you, and I really appreciated the corrections you took the time to make. It warmed my heart to know that you care about my progression as a writer to use your time to correct me. Thanks.

Dagger1211- I am glad you are interested.

Misfit2008- I don't know, I could use other peoples songs…

solv- True, Harry is a very stereotypical goth. But the thing is, what is and what isn't goth is so disputed. It's much easier to make him a "mall goth" then to get into try to make him a real goth.

RetardedMonkeys- The song wasn't actually supposed to be very good.

Rebel4Revenge08- thanks

Weasley Wannabe- Another Tim Burton fan! Yes, I do know the lyrics to closer, I picked them for that reason.

HeheEvilMonkeys- Harry was such an angst muffin in the fifth book. That whole book was like, whinewhinewhinewhine.

Kari Morgana Black- Yeah, I have a friend who listens to country. gag

Me, Myself and I- Oh Nose! I'm not offending you! What have I done wrong? Oh, and the song was supposed to be bad.

Mog- Everything- Yes, this is a parody…

Leezard- Yay! Leanne!

KittyIsCold and Spaz82- I updated, happy?

ConsumedByDarkness- consumed by darkness… I feel a stupid goth song coming on…