Chapter 9: Old Deuteronomy

During the confrontation of Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer, Quaxo, Coricopat and Tantomile sensed something in the air. The heroes noticed this. "Old Deuteronomy?" He asked as the other cats started to sense the same thing. "I believe it is Old Deuteronomy." Coricopat and Tantomile sang.

[Old Deuteronomy]

All: Well, of all things, can it be really

Yes, no, ho, hi, oh, my eyes

My mind may be wandering, but I confess

I believe it is Old Deuteronomy

The cats all circled around Munkustrap. "Munkustrap, who exactly is this Old Deuteronomy?" Dean asked. "I think we should let him sing it for us." Ginny suggested. "She's right. Let's all be quiet and listen." Harry said. The heroes joined the circle as Munkustrap started to sing.

Munkustrap: Old Deuteronomy's lived a long time

He's a cat who has lived many lives in succession

He was famous in proverb and famous in rhyme

A long while before Queen Victoria's accession

Rum Tum Tugger: Old Deuteronomy's buried nine wives

And more I am tempted to say ninety-nine

And his numerous progeny prospers and thrives

And the village is proud of him in his decline

Munkustrap: At the sight of that placid and bland physiognomy

When he sits in the sun on the vicarage wall

The oldest inhabitant croaks

Both: Well, of all things, can it be really

Yes, no, ho, hi, oh, my eye

My mind may be wandering, but I confess

I believe it is Old Deuteronomy

Everyone turned around as the 2 cats noticed someone approaching.

All: Well, of all things, can it be really

Yes, no, ho, hi, oh, my eye

My mind may be wandering, but I confess

I believe it is Old Deuteronomy

Quaxo led Old Deuteronomy, a big old bushy cat, up onto the stage. The cats all started to greet their leader with open arms. Old Deuteronomy even welcomed the visiting heroes. Even Rum Tum Tugger bowed to the leader with respect.

Well, of all things, can it be really

Yes, no, ho, hi, oh, my eye

My mind may be wandering, but I confess

I believe it is Old Deuteronomy

Well, of all things, can it be really

Yes, no, ho, hi, oh, my eye

Old Deuteronomy: My legs may be tottery, I must go slow

And be careful of Old Deuteronomy

The heroes applauded as the song ended. "That was a beautiful song, Mr. Deuteronomy, sir." Hermione said. "And it's an honor to have visitors, such as yourselves, attend our ceremonies, my friends." Old Deuteronomy said. "Thank you. We're honored to be here." Harry said. The other heroes nodded in agreement. "Great. Now be prepared. We're about to begin." Old Deuteronomy said.