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Disclaimer: I do not own the Harry Potter universe or its creator JK Rowling but as long as she is happy to share I will borrow her characters. I also do not own any of the songs mentioned here.

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Chapter Two

Voldemort's red eyes scanned the dancefloor for his first victim and Severus tried to remain inconspicuous for the time being. If and it was a big if he had to embarrass himself then it could wait until the guests were no longer sober. Severus breathed a sigh of relief when his gaze was upon Narcissa Malfoy. Although she was not a fully-fledged Death Eater she was always at the social occasions as a favour to Bellatrix and Lucius. She looked rather apprehensive as she headed towards the stage, which was not a look often seen on this woman.

"I'm a Barbie girl in a Barbie world. Life in plastic is fantastic…"

Severus almost spat out his drink. How truly apt! Narcissa would have nobody know it but she did avail of Muggle anti-aging methods such as Botox and Lucius had told him that she had even let a Muggle surgeon give her a facelift once. It seemed even Muggle medicine had a use for those who even refused to speak to Muggleborns. Surely she would not have chosen that particular song herself. Suddenly he realized, with a groan, that the Dark Lord must have the machine spelled for certain songs for certain people. So it seemed he would not get to perform the song he had chosen at all. So much for all the practicing of the song "I am a Rock" with a hairbrush in front of a well at least it would make the other performances more entertaining.

The next to step up were Crabbe and Goyle senior. Every time he saw this sorry pair he became more and more determined that their sons would not turn out like them. But it seemed that now he was no longer in a position to save them.

"We don't need no education…"

Yes they did and lots. However "ignorance is bliss" seemed to be their philosophy.

"No dark sarcasm in the classroom"

Now he definitely disagreed with that. Dark humour was the only thing that got him through his lessons especially those that included Longbottom. While he found many of the following performances very entertaining he was starting to feel a bit apprehensive about the song he could be forced to sing. Considering the other selections it seemed as if it could prove very excruciating.

Severus found himself wandering over yet again to the drinks table. The temptation to get drunk was beginning to sound very appealing. It was not wise though. He knew that. Alcohol could lead to loosened lips and loosened lips did not a good traitor make. In fact it could probably mean death for him. Instead he poured himself a glass of butter beer and swallowed it quickly. He grimaced, as the taste was much too sweet for his liking. Just as he was leaving the table to head back into some dark corner he heard an unwelcome but familiar voice.

"Snape, are you having a good time?" sneered Bellatrix from behind him.

"Quite" Severus replied in clipped tones and continued walking.

"Hope you will be joining us on our next Muggle-baiting excursion" she shouted after his retreating back, "There's no Dumbledore to excuse you from getting your hands dirty anymore".

He winced inaudibly at the reminder of his part in the death of his mentor and friend. He knew better than to show it and so he simply replied "Perhaps". He thought for one moment that she was going to follow him but if she had intended to do so she was prevented from it as the Dark Lord announced that she was next up onto the stage. He smirked and found himself an empty corner from which he could view her performance. He watched with amusement as Bellatrix began crooning Patsy Cline's "Crazy". That woman's sanity had always been in question so he firmly agreed with the woman's words for once. Maybe this would be worth his while after all. He caught her eye and raised his brows. She glared at him malevolently and he decided that he had better watch his back for the rest of the night.

Severus was even more pleased to see Pettigrew take to the stage next. "This should be good," he thought. He waited for the music to begin. His smirk turned to a wide smile as he listened to Pettigrew sing about rat traps. It was another truly apt choice that the Dark Lord had made. A rat trap for the biggest rat of them all!

"It's a rat trap and I've been caught"

Suddenly the Dark Lord's voice rung out again and he heard his name being called. Damn. The last line of the song reverberated in his mind and the smile left his face.

To be continued.....

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Ok I know I am evil but there is just one more chapter.

I hope the songs I have given the characters are clear. The only one that may not be known is "Rat trap" by The Boomtown Rats sung by Pettrigrew. The song Narcissa sings is of course Barbie Girl by Aqua, Bellatrix sings Crazy by Patsy Cline while Crabbe and Goyle Senior sing Pink Floyds Another Brick in the Wall.

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