Disclaimer: All Harry Potter characters, spells, etc. belong to JK Rowling. I made nothing original in this story except for the plot. Oh, and the songs. I wrote those, as well.

Harry Potter and the Discontinuity Factor

Act 1, Scene 9

(exit dungeon, enter open room with a door at the end of the stage) (enter Harry)

Harry: (looks around) Alright guys, the coast is clear, come on. (enter Hermione, with the invisibility cloak, and Ron, with a package of licorice or similarly elongated candies)

Harry: Everyone ready? (Hermione and Ron nod) Alright. (knocks door, Dumbledore answers in bathrobe)

Dumbledore: Hey, Harry. I'm glad you OH GREAT. I told you to come alone!

Harry: (looks backwards) Guys, I told you, under the cloak!

Dumbledore: Why did you have to bring the Ministry into this? I don't need any more evidence to be found!

Harry: Wait, what, no. These are my friends, Hermione and Ron. Remember?

Dumbledore: (smacks head) Oh right! Well, either way come in. (trio enter door, enter an office setting) (Dumbledore sits at desk) Okay, Harry, so Voldemort's back and he wants to kill you. But this is not the only threat you face.

Harry: You mean failing Potions? I knew I was going to face that after seeing that Snape is still my teacher.

Dumbledore: No, not that, I mean that there are people inside Hogwarts that want to get rid of you.

Harry: What, who are these people? I need to know so that I can stay safe.

Dumbledore: No no, I can't tell you, that would not only ruin the surprise, but it would also destroy the plotline, which is twisted enough as it is without ruining important plot points.

Harry: Destroy the what?

Dumbledore: Never mind that. The important thing is that you keep your guard up. Traps come in all kinds of tempting shapes and sizes.

Hermione: Like how a portkey can be anything!

Ron: Or how like Harry keeps getting candies filled with love potion from his stalker fangirls.

Dumbledore: Exactly. So, watch out, keep up your studies, and I'll see you guys later, bye! (waves)

Harry: Wait, you're not going to give me any help at all for fighting Voldemort, or help protect me, or even tell me what to look for?

Dumbledore: Nope; I'm senile, remember? Now skedaddle. I'm just about to watch Charmed. (pushes trio out the door)

Hermione: Well… that was… interesting. And informative.

Ron: Yeah, right. (rolls eyes)

Harry: Alright, you guys head of to the common room. I'm going to take the scenic route.

Hermione: Alright then Harry. (hugs Harry) Stay safe, okay?

Harry: Come on, this is the safest place in all of wizarding Britain. And even if I do get into trouble, I've got my wand. I mean, I've always been a quick draw, so no matter who the opponent is, I'll be prepared. But thanks. (both parties walk offstage in opposite directions) (Ron and Hermione exit, but Harry is stopped by Cho)

Cho: (seductively) Well hello there, Harry. What are you doing out so late?

Harry: (abashedly) Oh, h-hey Cho. I was just, you know, walking.

Cho: Well, do you want to join me for a walk? I'm headed to the Room of Requirement.

Harry: Um, alright then, Cho. (both begin walking in opposite direction, they encounter a door)

Cho: So, do you want to join me inside? I'll have a bed ready, and a nice bottle of champagne?

Harry: (gasps) Why, Cho… isn't this, I mean…

Cho: Shh, Harry. Shh. Now's not the time. (pushes him into the room, which is empty)

Harry: Wait, there's nothing in-

Cho: Concussion Hex! (Harry falls forward, as if unconscious) Ha! That was easier than I thought. Now, to take him to the manor…

(song, "Cho's Song (Reprise)", begins)

All this hate, I can't contain
Soon, you'll feel all of my pain
When we leave from school again
No, you won't be on the train
Oh you will pay for your wrong deeds
I will rise victoriously

(song ends, Cho begins dragging Harry by his arms offstage) (as she exits) You will pay, Harry. I will exact my revenge now, and it will be sweet. (generic evil laugh)

Scene 9 End

Act 1 End

A/N: Cliffhanger! But anyways, we are now halfway done with the story, and I'd like to know your thoughts on the story so far. Review, please, and thanks for reading!