1I have just finished the most amazing piece of fiction ever written- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows ; JK never ceases to amaze me. I'm pretty sad to see that is in fact over. Well, I will now continue on with my story, but I don't wanna say it's going to be completely compatible with DH (especially since Fred is still alive) bc I'm still not sure how everything will play out, you will all just have to wait and see :-)
Also this chapter is incredibly long because of the lyrics to the one song, without this song this chapter would be about 3 pages shorter; however this is the main song of the chapter and must be in it.
Oh and one last thing I would like to thank Iron Anne Flint for her wonderful song suggestion that is used in this chapter!!
Disclaimer: still not jk
Hogwarts Idol
Chapter 3: Girlfriend
The following morning Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Ginny made their way to the Great Hall. Everyone they passed was talking excitedly about the previous nights events and congratulating Ron, Hermione and Ginny on making to the next level. Harry smiled happily to himself, it was nice not being the center of attention. Harry put his arm around his girlfriend and kissed the top of her head. They entered the Great Hall and took their seats at the Gryffindor Table by Lavender and Seamus.
"Last night was crazy.' Seamus remarked grabbing some sausage.
"Yeah, but it was so much fun." Lavender smiled at Ron, causing Hermione to glare a little.
The rest of breakfast was spent discussing Hogwarts Next Top Idol and receiving mail. Ron, Hermione, Lavender, and Ginny all received the same letter:
Dear (Insert Name),
Congratulations on making it to the finals! For the next round we would like everyone to perform a song by anyone of your choice. Every round after this we will choose a so called theme for you to choose your song from. Good Luck!
The Judges
Hermione folded the letter and stuck into her bag. Hm, this was going to be very hard, she would to do a lot of searching on her I-pod (she's muggle, so I'm going to say that her parents got this for her as a birthday gift) in order to find an appropriate song. Ginny's eyes widened and it was then that she came to fully realize that she was a part of this competition. Everyone else folded up their letters and finished eating, discussing the new year. As they got up to go to class Hermione couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy as they all left for Divination and she went the opposite way towards Ancient Runes...of course it didn't help that Lavender was walking incredibly close to Ron.
Later that day Ginny was in the Common Room working on her potions essay when she was unexpectedly greeted by her brother Fred, "Hey Weaslette." Fred said taking a seat next to her.
"Hullo Fred, what are you doing here?" Ginny said shutting her potions book.
"Ah, well you know, the typical scheming and what not." Fred said with the infamous look in his eyes that meant trouble.
Ginny smiled at Fred, "And where is my favorite brother?"
Fred feigned a look of hurt, "Ouch...if you must know George is at the shop. I'm here on "Idol" business."
"Can you believe we're actually having a singing competition at Hogwarts?"
"I'm more surprised that Ron can sing, I've lived with him for eighteen years and had no idea."
Ginny and Fred laughed when in walked Ron with Lavender. They were both laughing and talking like age old friends, Ginny was pretty perturbed by the whole thing. Fred too sat there with a look of shock, Ron and Lavender made their way over to Ginny and Fred.
"Hey, what are you doing here?" Ron asked.
"Oh, just something for the competition." Fred said rather coolly, Ron did not notice, "So, where's Hermione?" This earned him a scowl from Lavender.
Ron shrugged, "Probably at the library, she's usually there before dinner."
"Don't you think you should be with your girlfriend?" Fred spat.
Ron was the one who looked dumbfounded now, "Um, no she's studying now."
Fred stood up and rolled his eyes, "Please tell me you're not as stupid as you look."
"What's your problem?" Ron got defensive and stood up.
Ginny put her hand on Fred's arm, "Fred, seriously it's not a big deal, don't make a scene."
The boys stood there frozen for a moment before Fred took a deep breath and pulled his brother to the side, "Ron, please tell me you're not doing anything behind Hermione's back."
Ron looked appalled, "I would never do anything to hurt Hermione."
"Promise?" Fred looked him dead in the eyes.
"Do you have a think for her?" Ron raised his eyebrows.
"She's like a sister to me and I don't want her getting hurt, now do you promise me, you're not doing anything."
"I'm not." Ron responded and walked back to the girls.
Fred said good bye and made his way towards the library.
Hermione was working feverishly on her essay for Arithmancy. Every couple moments she would glance at her watch to make sure she wasn't running late. She was supposed to meet Harry and Ron for dinner and she did not want to be late. However, she was finding it hard to concentrate since her thoughts kept drifting to Ron...and Lavender. She kept shaking her head knowing that Ron would never, ever do anything to hurt her; Lavender was a completely different story. Her thoughts were interrupted when she noticed someone standing directly in front of her.
"Oh, hi Fred!" she greeted him happily.
"Hey, Hermione, mind if I join you?"
Hermione was perplexed but did not object, "Of course not, do you need something?"
"No, just had to come by to discuss things with McGonagall so now I'm just saying hi."
"Oh, that's nice. Will you be staying for dinner?" unlike Ginny, Hermione did not shut her books and cease to work while Fred was there.
"I hadn't really thought about it." Fred answered honestly.
"You should, I mean there's only about ten minutes before it starts." she scribbled a few lines on an already very full piece of parchment.
"What are you working on?" Fred asked curiously.
Hermione looked at him, most people didn't care what she was working on, and of all people Fred Weasley seemed generally interested, "Oh, um a essay for Ancient Runes."
"I took that class, what's your essay on?"
"You took ancient runes?" Hermione was shocked.
Fred shrugged, "Ah, well there are many things you don't know about me Miss Granger." Fred winked, "I only took for one year, it was insanely hard."
"But it's so fascinating." Hermione argued.
Fred shrugged, "Not really helpful for when you run a joke shop."
Hermione chuckled, "I suppose you're right. Well, anyway my essay is on the use of ancient runes and potions."
Fred rested his chin on his hand, "Hmm, I've got nothing."
Hermione laughed, "It's alright, I already have two more scrolls than I need."
Fred gaped at her, "You're amazing you know that?"
Hermione blushed a bit and looked at her clock, it was dinner time, "Oh, we should head over to the Great Hall, it's time for dinner."
Dinner proceeded drama free thankfully, as did the rest of the week. Before they knew it, it was time for the next round of Hogwarts Next Top Idol. Hermione and Ginny finished getting ready in the dorm while Hermione shot evil glances at Lavender. Lavender looked like quite a bit like Britney Spears did in her video "Hit Me Baby One More Time", complete with the super short Catholic school girl skirt and a button down top tied up showing off her stomach. Her blonde hair was cascading down her back in tight spiral curls and she had on more makeup than a clown. Hermione opted out once more for something simple: a pink t-shirt with a pair of white pants and pink sneakers. Ginny tried to convince her to dress a little more hip but all she got was a scowl. The three girls headed towards the common room and were greeted by Harry and Ron. Hermione and Ginny received kisses from their respective boyfriends but Hermione was convinced that Ron wanted to kiss Lavender more.
Harry left them to go find a seat and the other four made their way backstage and were greeted by Fred and George ushering them all over the place. George lead Ron over to where the other guys were and Fred took the girls over to their spots. Fred winked at Hermione and that lifted her spirits slightly, she just couldn't believe how nice he was being to her. Fred told them what the order of the show would be and how they were to wait in the wings. After that they got their makeup redone by professionals and Hermione was pleased to see how pissed Lavender got. Hermione was rather shocked at how much makeup she was getting, she never wore makeup. However, she ended up loving it once she saw herself. After makeup was done they met up with the boys and took their seats in lounge area in the back.
Hermione sat on Ron's lap and Neville and Ginny sat on either side of them on the couch. Luna took residence to one of the large chairs next to them and everyone else just scattered about the place munching on food and chit chatting. Hermione was getting annoyed at Ron since he didn't seem to be paying very much attention to the conversation. She shook her head and yelled herself for being so crazy 'he's probably just tired' she reassured herself.
Before they knew it the show was beginning. They had a tv in the back so that they could watch what was going on. Fred and George were talking excitedly to the crowd explaining how the voting would take place. After that they brought out the first contestant: Michael Marone. Fred and George talked with him a bit before walking off stage and joining the others. Fred took a seat on the arm of the couch and George leaned on the chair Luna was occupying.
"Hey, Hermione did you finish your essay?" Fred asked casually.
Hermione lifted her head off of Ron's shoulder, "The Ancient Runes one you mean?"
"Yeah."
"Oh, yes I finished it a couple of days ago, it's not due til next week though."
Fred smiled at her, "You have the most impressive work ethic."
The two of them continued to chit chat while Ron sat there somewhere between jealousy and confusion. Fred was really starting to piss him off: first the accusation and now he seems to be all over Hermione. And she even looks mildly interested in what he's saying. He just didn't understand what was going on. He shook his head and went back to staring. Fred and George got up and went to go introduce the next contestant: Draco Malfoy. Draco and the twins didn't chat at all; the twins simply asked what he would be performing and then walked off the stage.
Draco decided to play around with the song "We are the Champions":
"I've paid my dues -
Time after time -
I've done my sentence
But committed no crime -
And bad mistakes
I've made a few
I've had my share of curses cast in my face -
But I've come through
We are the Slytherins - my friends
And we'll keep on fighting - till the end -
We are the Slytherins -
We are the Slytherins
No time for Gryffindors
'Cause we are the SLytherins- of Hogwarts -
I've taken my bows
And my curtain calls -
You brought me fame and fortune and everything that goes with it-
I thank you all -
But it's been no bed of roses
No pleasure cruise -
I consider it a challenge before the whole wizarding race -
And I ain't gonna lose -
We are the Slytherins - my friends
And we'll keep on fighting - till the end -
We are the Slytherins -
We are the Slytherins
No time for Gryffindors
'Cause we are the Slytherins - of Hogwarts -"
Draco placed the microphone back on the stand and brushed a piece of his blonde hair out of his face. He was greeted with a mix response, the Slytherins were on their feet cheering and clapping loudly while the Gryffindors stayed seated looking furious and booing. Fred and George went out there trying to not look too downtrodden and asked the judges for their opinions.
"Well, Mr. Malfoy, I do not believe that the lyric changes were for the best; however, you are a talented singer and I hope to see you in the future rounds. You may want to think about choosing, um, more appropriate songs to sing at Hogwarts." Headmistress McGonagall said with her ever so stern voice.
"Mr. Malfoy I for one do not have any issues with you changing the lyrics to this muggle song, I actually prefer yours." Snape paused as the Slytherins clapped,
Before he could continue though McGonagall cut in "Severus, how can you encourage this behavior?"
Snape turned to her, "What behavior?"
"Letting him replace the word losers with Gryffindors!"
"Well, I was under the impression that it was perfectly acceptable to replace words in the song. I mean Mr. Weasley did it with his pathetic love song to Miss Granger last week" (Ron jumped up at this knocking Hermione to the floor. She glared at him and he sat down once more offering a helping hand to his fallen girlfriend).
McGonagall had nothing to say back and just sat there fuming so Snape continued, "As it is I do not agree with Minerva on your singing, it was rather dreadful and I expect better in the future." at this the Gryffindors clapped approvingly. Draco hung his head a bit but did not fight Snape on the matter.
"I thought your singing was perfectly fine and the song fit you well in my opinion but in the future I would discourage you from such, racy lyrics." Tonks said simply.
Draco nodded his head and thanked the judges and before walking off, "Vote for me!" he said flashing the camera something between a smile and smirk. Hermione had to turn her head from the screen, it made her want to vomit.
Draco came back to the waiting area and continued his conversation with Lavender while the others just looked at her in disgust, "Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't she a Gryffindor." Ginny seethed with anger.
"Right now I think she's more interested in getting laid." Hermione spat. Everyone looked at her with shock, it was so unlike Hermione to talk like that.
Everyone then turned their attention back to the screen as Parvati and Rufus performed. After those two it was Ginny followed by Neville (both performed amazingly well). Luna and Ron were after Neville and then it was Lavender's turn. She skipped onto the stage with her skirt dangerously close to revealing things. George and Fred were having a hard time not staring at her practically naked self.
George cleared his throat, "Erm, so Lavender what will you be singing tonight?"
Lavender batted her eyelashes at George, "Well, Fred I'm actually dedicating this song to your brother Ron."
Fred and George glanced at each other quite worried before Fred spoke, "Well Lavender, we can't wait to see it, and um for future references I'm Fred."
Lavender flashed him a smile, "Oops."
Fred and George raced to where the others were. It was clear that Hermione was already furious at the idea of Lavender dedicating a song to her boyfriend. As impossible as it seemed Hermione's hair looked bushier and almost seethed with anger. Her face was contorted into something horrifying and it looked like Ginny and Harry were trying to wrestle her wand from her unexpectedly strong grip. Ron was holding her back from running on stage and hexing Lavender to death. Fred and George raced over to them and they were able to help wrench the wand from Hermione's hand.
"I'm going to kill her." Hermione said through clenched teeth.
"C'mon I'm sure it's nothing, why don't we go get you something to eat." Fred offered, whatever Lavender would be singing Fred was sure it would be better for Hermione to not be watching.
She turned to him glaring, "I'm watching this." She sat down on the couch, Ron went to sit next to her and she just turned her furious glare onto him and he decided to sit on the chair that was previously occupied by Luna. Fred sat on one side of Hermione and Ginny sat on the other.
Meanwhile, the music started and Lavender began prancing about on stage:
"Hey hey, you you
I don't like your girlfriend
No way, no way
I think you need a new one
Hey hey, you you
I could be your girlfriend
Fred grabbed onto Hermione tightly as she jumped towards the tv. Lavender was walking very seductively and singing straight into the camera, as though she were singing to Ron. The others were resisting the urge to go out on stage and beat the pulp out of Lavender themselves. Ron sat there with his mouth completely open.
Hey hey, you you
I know that you like me
No way, no way
You know it's not a secret
Hey hey, you you
I want to be your girlfriend
You're so fine
I want you mine
You're so delicious
I think about you all the time
You're so addictive
Don't you know
What I can do
To make you feel alright
( alright alright alright)
Don't pretend
I think you know
I'm damn precious
And hell yeah
I'm the mother f-ing princess
I can tell you like me too
And you know I'm right
( I'm right I'm right I'm right)
She's like so whatever
You can do so much better
I think we should get together now
And that's what everyone's talking about
Hey hey, you you
I don't like your girlfriend
No way no way
I think you need a new one
Hey hey, you you
I could be your girlfriend
Hey hey, you you
I know that you like me
No way, no way
You know it's not a secret
Hey hey, you you
I want to be your girlfriend
I can see the way
I see the way you look at me
And even when you look away
I know you think of me
I know you talk about me all the time
Again and again
( Again again again)
So come over here
And tell me what I wanna hear
Better, yet, make your girlfriend disappear
I don't wanna hear you say her name
Ever again
( Ever again again again)
She's like so whatever
And you can do so much better
I think we should get together now
And that's what everyone's talking about
Hey hey, you you
I don't like your girlfriend
No way, no way
I think you need a new one
Hey hey, you you
I could be your girlfriend
Hey hey, you you
I know that you like me
No way, no way
You know it's not a secret
Hey hey, you you
I want to be your girlfriend
In a second you'll be wrapped around my finger
'Cause I can, cause I can do it better
There's no other, so when's it gonna sink in
She's so stupid, what the hell were you thinking?
At this point Fred was fearing for his life as he wrestled Hermione onto the couch (thank god she doesn't have her wand was all he could think). Lavender had broken into some dance routine and the crowd was getting pretty into it (well everyone but the Gryffindors). Ginny and George were now glaring at Ron and everyone else had pretty much skirted away, afraid for their lives once Hermione broke away from Fred's grip. Ron was still sitting with his mouth wide open.
In a second you'll be wrapped around my finger
'Cause I can, cause I can do it better
There's no other, so when's it gonna sink in
She's so stupid, what the hell were you thinking?
Hey hey, you you
I don't like your girlfriend
No way, no way
I think you need a new one
Hey hey, you you
I could be your girlfriend
( No way No way)
Hey hey, you you
I know that you like me
No way, no way
You know it's not a secret
Hey hey, you you
I want to be your girlfriend
Hey hey, you you
I don't like your girlfriend ( No Way!)
No way, no way
I think you need a new one (Hey!)
Hey hey, you you
I could be your girlfriend ( No Way!)
Hey hey, you you
I know that you like me ( No Way!)
No way, no way
You know it's not a secret ( Hey!)
Hey hey, you you
I want to be your girlfriend ( No Way!)
Hey Hey"
Finally, the never ending song had ceased and all that could be heard were the claps and cheers from the crowd. George looked at Fred who just gave him that I'm-kind-of-busy look. George hurried onto the stage and Fred remained with Hermione who had finally given up the struggle and her whole body went limp and she looked as though she were going to cry. Ron walked over to her and wrapped her in a hug. She pushed him away and had tears streaming down her face.
"Are you cheating on me?" Hermione's mouth quivered.
"No." Ron said, "I am not interested in Lavender at all. I love you."
Hermione nodded and hugged him back before looking at Fred, "I guess it's my turn."
Fred looked crestfallen and nodded, "C'mon I'll walk you." he held out his hand and Hermione took it and walked off with him, completely dazed and confused.
The duo passed Lavender who looked incredibly pleased with herself. She waved to Hermione and said "Good luck!"
Hermione glared, "You're going to pay for this."
The atmosphere quickly changed when Hermione walked on stage she could feel the pitying looks and was sure that everyone thought Ron had cheated on her with Lavender. Fred and George talked with her for a few moments before walking off stage. Hermione gave a surprisingly good performance and the crowd went wild, someone even shouted that they wanted to marry her. Hermione smiled a bit and thanked everyone. The judges responses were relatively positive (except for of course Snape).
The rest of the contestants came out for the elimination. The tallies were quickly counted and everyone but Lavender and Michael were dismissed from the stage. Hermione hoped with all her might that Lavender would be eliminated but luck was not on her side; Michael was eliminated tonight.
Alright, well I think this is long enough :-) don't worry though Lavender isn't quite off the hook yet and I foresee more problems for Ron and Hermione in the future...but I'm not going to let on as to wether they'll pull through or not...til next time!