CHAPTER 17: THAT MOMENT
Two unknown students climbed the steps to the stage and the remaining student body fell silent.
The blue masked musician sat elegantly at the grand piano on stage. The ebony and ivory keys were part of her sanctuary, her home.
"We're uh…" the red masked musician looked toward her friend for assurance, receiving a mere wink in reply. "We are the Muses." she finished.
Quiet conversation buzzed as students remembered the 'Mood-Hair' incident from a few months prior. Were these 'Muses' one, er, two in the same?
BLUE's slim fingers moved to the chilly instrument as RED back from the 'Sonorized Speaker', or microphone, as Muggles refer to it.
"This is called 'Moon Dance'." BLUE announced.
Oliver watched in awe as the beautiful blonde pianist began a soft melodic solo. She swayed slightly with the music, as if hypnotized. He didn't know who she was, but he sure-as-hell wanted to find out, and soon.
Little did he know, Cedric Diggory and Roger Davies felt the same way. All three Quidditch captains wore the expression Oliver had donned when he had first seen the Firebolt in August.
Fred, on the other hand, only had eyes for RED. He studied her every move as she prepared her violin to be played.
He had planned on trying to find Ella, but he was too distracted by the brunette on stage. Unlike Oliver, though, Fred noticed the other guys watching RED place the bow to the strings. Despite the disguises, he recognized one of the drooling guys as Draco Malfoy.
'Who else has two stupid body guards,' he thought bitterly.
Fred felt a sudden urge to protect the unknown beauty, as if he knew her. Did he?
A loud drum interrupted his train of thought, changing the tone of the musical atmosphere. The instruments sped up and RED began to play. Her violin sounded different, almost like an electric guitar. It's melody gave off unexpected emotions, danger, confidence, anger, passion. All the feelings resounded through the hall.
For a time, the two musicians played a quick-paced, not to mention difficult, duet. Then, the piano fell silent, allowing the violin to soften. It no longer sounded rough, but lonely and cold.
All the while, Oliver's gaze remained on BLUE, and he found himself stuck in a trance. Unbeknownst to him, though, her hopes mirrored his as she wished to share a dance with the oblivious Gryffindor Keeper.
RED's brown hair swayed as she did, feeling the music pump through her veins. Her heart was racing as she showcased her talent for the first time. The smile on her face grew as she felt the stares of her clueless schoolmates. Their gazes of curiosity and wonder gave her self-confidence, which then relayed in her music.
She took comfort in the fact that no one would ever know who was actually behind the mask. Her list of dance partners was at a total of two; Fred Weasley and Draco Malfoy.
When the music called for her, BLUE joined in once again. The two played a honey-sweet symphonic duet until the end of the song. Once it had ended, the standing ovation called for the already scheduled encore. With a brief nod from Dumbledore, the girls set for their second and final song.
"This is called 'Memories'." BLUE stated.
As the song began, only the brunette violinist was playing. Then, unexpectedly, the blonde began to sing. Her voice was enchantingly beautiful, and the words were filled with emotion.
IN THIS WORLD YOU TRIED
NOT LEAVING ME ALONE BEHIND
THERE'S NO OTHER WAY
I PRAYED TO THE GODS TO LET HIM STAY
THE MEMORIES EASE THE PAIN INSIDE
NOW I KNOW WHY
ALL OF MY MEMORIES KEEP YOU NEAR
IN SILENT MOMENTS IMAGINE YOU HERE
ALL OF MY MEMORIES KEEP YOU NEAR
YOUR SILENT WHISPERS SILENT TEARS
MADE ME PROMISE I'D TRY
TO FIND MY WAY BACK IN THIS LIFE
I HOPE THERE IS A WAY
TO GIVE ME A SIGN YOU'RE OKAY
REMINDS ME AGAIN IT'S WORTH IT ALL
SO I CAN GO ON
ALL OF MY MEMORIES KEEP YOU NEAR
IN SILENT MOMENTS IMAGINE YOU HERE
ALL OF MY MEMORIES KEEP YOU NEAR
YOUR SILENT WHISPERS SILENT TEARS
TOGETHER IN ALL THESE MEMORIES
I SEE YOUR SMILE
ALL THE MEMORIES I HOLD DEAR
DARLING YOU KNOW I WILL LOVE YOU
UNTIL THE END OF TIME
ALL OF MY MEMORIES KEEP YOU NEAR
IN SILENT MOMENTS IMAGINE YOU HERE
ALL OF MY MEMORIES KEEP YOU NEAR
YOUR SILENT WHISPERS SILENT TEARS
ALL OF MY MEMORIES...
At some point of the song, the blonde had once again joined her piano's melody with that of the brunette's violin.
After the song ended, Dumbledore stood imperialistically. "Thank you… Muses, for helping us to another weekend of entertainment. Now, our surprise guests for this lovely evening… 'His Infernal Majesty'."
There were scattered screams of excitement from the students as the band got on stage.
"Sorry," RED apologized after bumping into the lead singer, Ville Valo.
"Don't worry about it." he replied.
She smiled and continued down the steps.
