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As Taylor walked out of the hall, she could feel all of the student body staring at her. 'Okay Hermione you can do this, just renew your glamour and everything will be fine. You learned a lot over the summer. Keep a low profile and everything should work out fine.' Taylor could hear Dumbledore introducing her. Though it was muffled she heard "Now, I'm sure you noticed our new exchange student, she was adamant about riding the train, though she was already sorted. I am pleased to announce Taylor Swift from the United States has joined us for her Final year of schooling, She has agreed to do a small concert for us, now please open your ears, and let the music come. Taylor please come out."
Taylor walked out onto the stage that appeared 'Okay, I did this all summer. Why am I nervous now?' "Hello. My name is Taylor Swift. I am a new country singer from America. Tonight at least I'll be playing two or three songs. The first one is my personal favorite. I wrote it for some friends of mine that get a lot of pressure for being in the wrong group of friends." Taylor knew she was lying to her friends, it was written in the hopes that the houses could overcome their differences. "It's called A Place In This World." For some unknown reason Taylor flicked her eyes to the Slytherin table as if knowing their evilness personally. The lights dimmed and a spotlight came down. Taylor started a tune that started out slow but gained in speed till it was fairly fast.
"I don't know what I want, so don't ask me
cause I'm still trying to figure it out
don't know what's down this road, I'm just walking
trying to see through the rain coming down
even though I'm not the only one
who feels the way I do.
I'm alone, On my own, and that's all I know
I'll be strong, I'll be wrong, oh but life goes on
I'm just a girl, trying to find a place in this world
Got the radio on, my old blue jeans
and I'm wearing my heart on my sleeve
feeling lucky today, got the sunshine.
could you tell me what more do I need
and tomorrow's just a mystery, oh yeah
but that's ok
I'm alone, On my own, and that's all I know
I'll be strong, I'll be wrong, oh but life goes on
I'm just a girl, trying to find a place in this world
maybe I'm just a girl on a mission
but I'm ready to fly…
I'm alone, On my own, and that's all I know
I'll be strong, I'll be wrong, oh but life goes on
I'm just a girl, trying to find a place in this world
O I'm just a girl …"
Taylor finished her first song with a flourish and the hall clapped. She bowed her head in thanks, before continuing saying "This next one is from me to my ex-boyfriend. Called Picture To Burn. And yes I did burn some pictures of him and me. Also I'll need my buddy Rick to come out of the shadows and do his wonderful work on the banjo during this song!" It started out slightly rock then in came the banjo as Taylor sang
"State the obvious,
I didn't get my perfect fantasy
I realized you love yourself
More that you could ever love me
So go and tell your friends
That I'm obsessive and crazy,
That's fine
I'll tell mine
You're gay,
And by the way,
I hate that stupid old pickup truck,
You never let me drive
You're a redneck, heartbreak
Who's really been at lyin'
So watch me strike a match
On all my wasted time
As far as I'm concerned,
You're just another picture to burn.
There's no time for tears
I'm just sitting here planning my revenge
There's nothing stopping me
From going out with all of your best friends
And if you come around saying' sorry to me
My daddy's going to show you how sorry you'll be
'Cause I hate that stupid old pickup truck,
You never let me drive
You're a redneck, heartbreak
Who's really been at lyin'
So watch me strike a match
On all my wasted time
As far as I'm concerned,
You're just another picture to burn.
And if you're missing me
You better keep it to yourself
'Cause coming back around here
Would be bad for your health
'Cause I hate that stupid old pickup truck,
You never let me drive
You're a redneck, heartbreak
Who's really been at lyin'
So watch me strike a match
On all my wasted time
In case you haven't heard,
I really, really hate that stupid old pickup truck,
You never let me drive
You're a redneck, heartbreak
Who's really been at lyin'
So watch me strike a match
On all my wasted time
As far as I'm concerned,
You're just another picture to burn.
Burn, burn, burn, baby burn.
Just another picture to burn
Baby burn"
Most of the girls were clapping and dancing while Taylor was singing. This made her happy, but the boys looked a little green in the face … a certain Ravenclaw that Hermione had dated briefly before dumping her for Cho Chang was greener then the others, that made Hermione viciously happy. Taylor took a bow and as she came up, she didn't notice her glamour slipping as some of her bushy brown hair came out instead of her predominantly blonde hair, also her eyes became more chocolate brown instead of a pretty aqua/sky blue mix. Only three Grffyndors noticed, a certain Harry Potter, and the two Weasley's. "My next song is called Cold As You. I dedicate this song to those whose parents are pushing them to do things that they themselves don't want to do."
Again for some unknown reason Taylor looked at the Slytherin table, where a group of 'Junior Death Eaters' a was sitting, "Once again let me bring somebody up her, although she doesn't know it yet she is a bloody brilliant Piano player. Trust me I've heard her! Ginny Weasley. Gin get up here!" As Ginny slowly made her was up the steps and to the piano that Taylor conjured for her. Taylor put the sheet music on the piano in front of Ginny, while whispering "Come on Gin you can do this, I've heard you play your bloody brilliant!" Ginny looked over the music trying to figure out how Taylor Swift had been in her house and seen her practice. Striking the first keys experimentally then giving Taylor a nod, Ginny started a slightly haunting melody, to which Taylor and Rick joined in with her guitar and his banjo. Taylor sang most of it, but Rick joined her in singing the chorus, they began singing,
"You have a way of coming easily to me.
And when you take, you take the very best of me.
So I start a fight 'cause I need to feel somethin'
And you do what you want 'cause I'm not what you wanted.
Oh, what a shame.
What a rainy ending given to a perfect day.
Just walk away, no use defending words that you will never say.
And now that I'm sittin' here thinkin' it through, I've never been anywhere cold as you.
You put up walls and paint them all a shade of gray.
And I stood there lovin' you and washed them all away.
And you come away with a great little story of a mess of a dreamer with the nerve to adore you.
Oh, what a shame.
What a rainy ending given to a perfect day.
So just walk away, no use defending words that you will never say.
And now that I'm sittin' here thinkin' it through, I've never been anywhere cold as you.
You never did give a damn thing, honey.
But I cried, cried for you.
And I know you wouldn't have told nobody if I died, died for you.
(Died for you)
Oh, what a shame.
What a rainy ending give to a perfect day. Every smile you fake is so condescending.
Counted all the scars you made.
Now that I'm sittin her thinkin' it through, I've never been anywhere cold as you"
Taylor bowed low, and then asked Rick to do the same, which he did then he faded back into the shadows, once again invisible. Taylor went up to Ginny gave her a hug then bowed again then time making Ginny bow with her. This being to first time that Ginny had played for people other then her family she was quite shocked that she had been able to do it without running off stage. "Nicely done Gin! Meet me in the Girls bathroom on the third floor after dessert. I have something to show you."
Taylor then straightened up and left the hall only to sit down at the Griffyndor table moments later, flat out refusing to give any autographs or mini concerts unless specifically asked to by Dumbledore. Most of the students were still in shock of such a great singer coming to Hogwarts … and all the way from America! During dessert Ginny was still trying to figure out where she had seen Taylor before and how Taylor had seen her practicing the piano. Dessert came and went. About halfway through dessert Taylor nervously shifted in her seat before grabbing her guitar case and walking out of the great hall.
Taylor walked through the halls of Hogwarts, with a familiarity that could only come from living there, not noticing that she was being followed.