Alternate Chapter 5: I'm sorry, a harry potter fanfic

A/N. Okay so it's 12:15 I got a giant bag of Cheetos Puffs, a package of Oreos and 15 cans of . I think this is going to be a good update!

"Harry and co. language."

Harry P.O.V.

The plan didn't work. It was now time for plan B; Dumbledore was hosting a Yule Karaoke night the day before the holiday break started. All the families of the students participating would be there. That also included honorary uncles. So Remus and Sirius would be there. So all he had to do was wait.

He walked into the common room and was met with an unusual scene. Draco Malfoy was standing over Jackson with his wand tip still glowing. Jackson was on the floor with a red angry wound on his left cheek.

"Malfoy! What the hell?" Harry ran over to the other boy and grabbed his shirt collar.

"This little Mudblood insulted my family." Malfoy choked out.

"What did he say? That your family is a bunch of inbred dogs. 'Cause that's not an insult that's the truth." He punched the blond pureblood in the nose, dropped him and went to help up Jackson who was smiling. He started using the language that was really using the muggle sign language backwards.

"Did I get it right? Is that what you said?"

"Except for the part where I compared him to my dog back home."Out of the corner of his eye he saw Ariel stiffen like she always did when home was mentioned. Her father neglected her. Her mum was long gone and the only time she was free was when they went to Hogwarts. He did not abuse her but he just left her alone all the time. Most of that time he was drunk. "Ari, I've asked you a million times to let me ask my parents to let you stay at my house. It's my dad's house so my mum does not have any power over the decision. Please."

Ariel looked at him and sighed. "No Harry. I can't so don't ask again." She said shortly. She walked back up to the girl's dorms. Trinity shrugged and walked up to the dorm as well.

"Poor girl," Penny said. "'Night."

Time skip ⱷⱷⱷⱷ

The Yule Karaoke night arrived and the families were all there.

Penny's mom, Jackson's parents, Alex's grandma, the Potters, Remus, Sirius, the only one not there was Ariel's dad.

Dumbledore P.O.V.

Dumbledore picked up the slip of paper and read the names.

Penny Kinnas Song: The Night that the lights went out in Georgia Reba McEntire

Alex Martinez Song: I'm just a kid Simple Plan.

Cody Jackson Song: How am I doin' Dierks Bentley.

Trinity Mitchell Song: Only Prettier Miranda Lambert.

Ariel Wills Song: Tell Me Why Taylor Swift.

Harry Potter Song: Welcome to My Life Simple Plan.

Dumbledore frowned. These kids were up to something but he did not know what. He shrugged and called up Penny.

Harry P.O.V.

Penny stepped up on stage. She was dressed in a red dress that fell just above her knees. Her dark brown hair wavy and falling just under her shoulder blades. She smiled and said: "This song is called The Night the Lights Went out in Georgia By Reba McEntire. I hope you enjoy."

He was on his way home from Candletop
Been two weeks gone and he thought he'd stop
At webs and have him a drink for he went home to her
Andy Wo-lo said hello
He said "Hi what's a doing."
Wo said "Sit down I got some bad news that's gonna hurt"
Said "I'm your best friend and you know that's right
But your young bride aint home tonight
Since you been gone she's been seeing that Amos boy Seth"

There were many gasps around. Even though it was not a true story it was still a scandal.

He got mad and he saw red
Andy said "boy don't you lose your head
Cause to tell you the truth I've been with her myself"

More gasps were heard.

That's the night the lights went out in Georgia
That's the night that they hung an innocent man
Don't trust your soul to no back woods southern lawyer
Cause the judge in the towns got bloodstains on his hand

Andy got scared and left the bar
Walking on home cause he didn't live far you see
Andy didn't have many friends and he just lost him one
Brother thought his wife must've left town
So he went home and finally found the only thing
Daddy had left him and that was a gun

'He's gonna kill his best friend!' the audience thought

He went off to Andy's house
Slipping through the back woods quiet as a mouse
Came upon some tracks too small for Andy to make
He looked through the screen at the back porch door
He saw Andy lying on the floor
In a puddle of blood and he started to shake

"Who killed him?" asked a Ravenclaw first year. He was shushed by his friends.

The Georgia patrol was making their rounds
so he fired a shot just to flag 'em down
and a big bellied sheriff grabbed his gun and said
"Why'd you do it?"

The judge said guilty in a make believe trial
Slapped the Sherriff on the back with a smile and said
"Suppers waiting at home and I got to get to it"

They hung my brother before I could say
The tracks he saw while on his way
To Andy's house and back that night were mine

Cheers were heard.
And his cheatin' wife had never left town
and that's one body that'll be found
you see little sister don't miss when she aims her gun

The hall was full of clapping and cheers. Penny ran over and hugged her mom. She sat down between her mom and Remus.

"Hi you must be Remus." Penny said holding out her hand.

"Yes. Do I know you?" Penny giggled and said.

"No, I'm one of Harry's friends. Penny Kinnas."

"Glad to meet you." As he said this Dumbledore called up Alex.

"That's Alex another one of our friends."

Alex was wearing black jeans and a red t his brown hair stuck up in spikes. "This song is I'm Just a Kid. By Simple Plan."

I woke up it was seven
I waited 'til eleven
To figure out that no one would call
I think I got a lot of friends
But I don't hear from them

'Not true.' All his friends thought.

What's another night all alone
When you're spending every day on your own
And here it goes

I'm just a kid
And life is a nightmare
I'm just a kid
I know that it's not fair
Nobody cares 'cause I'm alone
And the world is
Having more fun than me
Tonight

All the adults frowned.

And maybe when the night is dead
I'll crawl into my bed
I'm staring at these four walls again
I'll try to think about the last time
I had a good time
Everyone's got somewhere to go
And they're gonna leave me here on my own
And here it goes

I'm just a kid
And life is a nightmare
I'm just a kid
I know that it's not fair
Nobody cares
'cause I'm alone and the world is
Having more fun than me

What the hell is wrong with me
Don't fit in with anybody
How did this happen to me?
Wide awake I'm bored and
I can't fall asleep
And every night is the worst night ever

I'm just a kid
I'm just a kid
I'm just a kid (I'm just a kid)
Yeah, I'm just a kid (I'm just a kid)
I'm just a kid (I'm just a kid)

I'm just a kid
And life is a nightmare
I'm just a kid
I know that it's not fair
Nobody cares
'cause I'm alone and the world is
Nobody wants to be alone in the world

I'm just a kid
And all life is a nightmare
I'm just a kid
I know that its not fair
Nobody cares 'cause I'm alone and the world is
Nobody wants to be alone in the world
Nobody cares 'cause I'm alone
And the world is
Having more fun than me

Tonight
I'm all alone
Tonight
Nobody cares
Tonight
'cause I'm just a kid tonight!

There was a lot of clapping but not nearly as much as when Penny was done. Alex didn't care. She was a better singer than him. He didn't care. He walked over to his grandma and sat down.

Jackson was called up. Harry felt sorry for him because Trinity picked out his song. He had a girlfriend back home who was a, well, BITCH! So Trinity picked out his song to tell her off.

"This song is How am I doin' By Deirks Bentley. This song is also dedicated to my ex- girlfriend back home. This is for you Annie!"

It's strange to hear your voice
I did not expect for you to call
You wonder how I'm doin'
How I'm holdin' up
Since you did me wrong
Well how am I doin' since you did what you done to me?
I can't lie I sometimes cry when I think of how it used to be
I keep my friends with me, I stay busy and I don't get much sleep
Baby, that's how I'm doin' since you did what you done to me

"Aww, Jacky misses his girlfriend." Malfoy taunted.

Well now wait one minute, I
Failed to mention
Those tears I cried, are tears of joy
Cause' it was no fun there
Under your thumb and
Now that we're done I'm
Gettin' right every night
With every single ever-lovin' girl in sight,

Malfoy blushed a beat red.

Well how am I doin' since you did what you done to me?
I can't lie I sometimes cry when I think of how it used to be
I keep my friends with me, I stay busy and I don't get much sleep
Baby, that's how I'm doin' since you did what you done to me

Well when all my friends heard what a
You know what you were they
Took me out on the town
But then I heard our song and
I dance along but
It felt all wrong cause'
She was sweet, she let me lead
She never took her ever-lovin' eyes off me so

Well I don't know what you were thinkin'
Runnin' round on me
Now you say you're sorry
Well honey I agree...so

How are you doin' since you did
What you done to me
Girl don't lie you know you cry
Cause' you know how good it used to be
Yeah, tell me does the thought of
Losin' my true love make it hard to sleep, baby
How are you doin' since you did
What you done to me

Yeah how are you doin', now that you know
How I'm doin' since you did
What you done to me

Cheers were heard mostly from the boys who had over-controlling girlfriends. Loud cheers were heard mostly from one Cedric Diggory.

Jackson's parents were clapping very unenthusiastically. They were very rich and had approved that girl for their son. Jackson glared at them. He walked back to his friends and sat down.

Now it was Trinity's turn. She was dressed in a short black dress with a red belt. Her long blond hair was straightened.

"This song is called Only Prettier by Miranda Lambert. This is dedicated to my fellow Slytherins." She began her song.

Well I've been saved by the grace of Southern charm
I got a mouth like a sailor and yours is more like a Hallmark card
And if you wanna pick a fight
Well I'm gonna have to say goodnight
I don't have to be hateful, I can just say bless your heart

And even though I don't belong with your high life friends
It doesn't mean we don't get together and try to make amends
It's easier can't you see
Let's agree to just disagree
We don't have to like each other but it's sure fun to pretend

The girls in her house were considering a truce with the girl.

So let's shake hands and reach across those party lines
You've got your friends just like I've got mine
We might think a little differently
But we got a lot in common you will see
We're just like you
Only prettier

The girls were offended. They were much prettier than that stupid Mudblood!

Everybody says you've gotta know your enemies
Even if they only weigh a hundred pounds and stand five foot three
If you just smile and behave you can always get your way
It's a universal plan that'll get you where you can in all societies

Let's shake hands and reach across those party lines
You've got your friends just like I've got mine
We might think a little differently
But we got a lot in common you will see
We're just like you
Only prettier

Well, I'll keep drinkin'
And you'll keep gettin' skinnier
I'm just like you
Only prettier

Trinity took a bow and hopped off stage. Finally it was Ariel's turn. She was dressed in a blue satin dress and blue high heels.

"This song is dedicated to my father. It is Tell me why by Taylor Swift." Just then a man stumbled through the Great Hall doors.

"Hey there Ariel! I'm here!" Ariel froze. It was her father. Harry looked at her and mouthed 'You'll do fine just continue.' Ariel nodded. She started to sing.

I took a chance, I took a shot
And you might think I'm bulletproof, but I'm not
You took a swing, I took it hard
And down here from the ground I see who you are

I'm sick and tired of your attitude
I'm feeling like I don't know you
You tell me that you love me then you cut me down

It was true. The rare times that her dad was sober he told her time and time again how he loved her and how he was sorry.

And I need you like a heartbeat
But you know you got a mean streak
Makes me run for cover when you're around
And here's to you and your temper
Yes, I remember what you said last night
And I know that you see what you're doing to me
Tell me why

Her father frowned. Was this how his daughter felt. He had told her so much that he was sorry and that he loved her. But she still felt this way…

You could write a book on how to ruin someone's perfect day
Well I get so confused and frustrated
Forget what I'm trying to say, oh

I'm sick and tired of your reasons
I got no one to believe in
You tell me that you want me, then push me around

Why, do you have to make me feel small
So you can feel whole inside
Why, do you have to put down my dreams
So you're the only thing on my mind

Well I'm sick and tired of your attitude
I'm feeling like I don't know you
You tell me that you want me then cut me down
I'm sick and tired of your reasons
I've got no one to believe in

You ask me for my love then you push me around
Here's to you and your temper
Yes, I remember what you said last night
And I know that you see what you're doing to me
Tell me why
Why, tell me why

I take a step back, let you go
I told you I'm not bulletproof now you know

Ariel stepped off the stage and walked out of the hall. Her dad fallowed her.

Ariel P.O.V.

Her dad was fallowing her. She turned around and faced him. He looked more sober then when he came in.

"What do you want?" She asked. Her dad pulled her into a hug.

"I'm so sorry. I've just been depressed since your mom died. I'm so sorry." To her surprise she hugged him back. Then she started sobbing.

Harry P.O.V.

It was now his turn. He turned to smile at his Uncle Moony. He was having an animated conversation with Penny. He felt Harry's eyes on him and turned to him. Remus gave a small smile and wave.

Remus P.O.V.

Harry stepped up to the stage and grabbed the microphone. He was dressed in a pair of black jeans and a t-shirt with the Linkin Park logo on it. Harry smiled at him and he smiled back. "This song is for my brother. It is called Welcome to my Life by Simple Plan. I hope you enjoy."

Do you ever feel like breaking down?
Do you ever feel out of place?
Like somehow you just don't belong
And no one understands you

Do you ever want to run away?
Do you lock yourself in your room?
With the radio on turned up so loud
That no one hears you screaming?

No you don't know what it's like
When nothing feels alright
You don't know what it's like to be like me

Remus frowned. Harry was still feeling like that.

To be hurt
To feel lost
To be left out in the dark
To be kicked when you're down
To feel like you've been pushed around
To be on the edge of breaking down
And no one there to save you
No you don't know what it's like
Welcome to my life

Remus sighed. He had talked to Lily. She said that she would spend more time with Harry and less with Ross.

Do you want to be somebody else?
Are you sick of feeling so left out?
Are you desperate to find something more
Before your life is over

Are you stuck inside a world you hate?
Are you sick of everyone around?
With the big fake smiles and stupid lies
But deep inside you're bleeding

No you don't know what it's like
When nothing feels alright
You don't know what it's like to be like me
To be hurt
To feel lost
To be left out in the dark
To be kicked when you're down
To feel like you've been pushed around
To be on the edge of breaking down
And no one there to save you
No you don't know what it's like
Welcome to my life

No one ever lied straight to your face
And no one ever stabbed you in the back
You might think I'm happy
But I'm not gonna be okay
Everybody always gave you what you wanted
You never had to work it was always there
You don't know what it's like
What it's like

Ross P.O.V.

Ross was near tears. He saw the double meaning in his brother's words. Those were his real feelings. He and his brother were gonna have a talk.

A/N. Yay! Longest chappy ever! 12 pages!