"What going on?" asked Narcissa worriedly as she, the staff, her son, Hermione and for some reason, Blaise swept down the corridors, "Why did I start singing? I wasn't here when the spell was cast!"
Everyone's parents knew about the curse due to letter being sent home and the Daily Prophet publishing about it.
"That's what we need to find out Mrs Malfoy," said Professor McGonagall as they hurried down the hallway.
"This curse is getting more and more complex by the second," Hermione exclaimed, in line with Draco as they got to the moving staircase to get to the second floor.
Blaise giggled from behind everyone, "This isn't a curse, it's a beautiful spell!"
Everyone except Dumbledore and Narcissa turned their heads to him and glared viciously at him as they stood on the moving staircase. Blaise chuckled nervously. These people could push him down at any moment. And they would.
"I agree with Mr Zabini. The staff room has been much more energetic recently. This so-called 'curse' has been quite exhilarating," acknowledged Dumbledore. Professor McGonagall eyed him as Professor Snape just rolled his eyes. The group continued bolting through the second floor.
"I don't think I've ever used this hallway before," said Blaise curiously looking around.
"Did you not use it to go to Herbology?" questioned Hermione.
Blaise outwardly laughed, "Bold of you to assume I actually attended that lesson," Draco laughed in agreement, the two boys lifting their arms for a high five as Hermione rolled her eyes. The two sheepishly put their arms down after receiving a glare from Madam Professor Sprout and Narcissa.
The entire group halted when they reached the Headmaster's office.
"Fudge Flies," said Dumbledore, his lip twitching as he heard Blaise's loud "Wow!" from behind as the gargoyle statue that protected his office turned. He walked into his office, the teachers, Narcissa and Hermione following. When Draco and Blaise tried to come in, they were blocked by Professor McGonagall.
"What are you doing, Professor?" Draco asked irritated trying to get past her.
"You two aren't coming in. I suggest you go. Lessons will be starting soon,"
Draco and Blaise's jaws dropped.
"B-but she's my mother," stuttered Draco.
Blaise scoffed, "Forget that! We just came all the way from the Great Hall to here just to have to go back again?"
Professor McGonagall gave the boys a sharp glare as she entered the office, the gargoyle statue closing behind her. Draco and Blaise looked at each other in plain disbelief.
"The audacity! If Snape hadn't already gone inside, he would've surely let us in," complained Draco as the two turned and walked back down.
"This is so unfair," whinged Blaise, "I feel like Crabbe and Goyle now," The two stopped and glanced at each other.
"Where even are those two?" Draco wondered.
"We should look into that," suggested Blaise, continuing their journey. As they continued strolling down the corridor, they saw a familiar face looking up at the ceiling.
"Hey, Luna," greeted Draco warmly. After the battle, the two had begun getting to know each other, after Blaise made a comment about them looking like siblings due to their hair. Draco had grown to hate being an only child and started to look at Luna as a sister.
"Hello, Draco. Hello Blaise." Luna said back dreamily.
"What are you doing around here? Aren't you going to your lessons," asked Blaise.
"I would if it wasn't for the Blibbering Humdinger that took my shoe," she pointed upwards. Draco felt a rush of anger when he looked up to see Luna's shoes hanging up by the ceiling. He clenched his fists. Blaise frowned.
"I don't think that was the Blibbering Humdingers, Luna," the Italian boy said angrily.
"I know," The boys looked at Luna in shock. She had never fully acknowledged the harassment she received and always passed it off as one of the creatures she was always talking about. She turned away as her eyes started to glisten, "I'm sorry. Sometimes... it's hard to ignore it,"
Draco gently pulled her into a hug, something Blaise was surprised to see. The only people Draco showed that level of affection to was his mum and rarely Lucius. Luna sighed and lightly pushed Draco away. She looked up at her shoes.
"She sees them walking in a straight line,
That's not really her style
And they all got the same heartbeat
But hers is falling behind
Nothing in this world could
Ever bring them down" Draco and Blaise eyes widened as they realised that Luna was singing.
"Yeah, they're invincible, and she's just in the background," Luna thought of all her friends and how most people wouldn't even dare speak up to them whereas they treated her the complete opposite.
"I wish that I could be like the cool kids
'Cause all the cool kids, they seem to fit in
I wish that I could be like the cool kids
Like the cool kids" Blaise swayed along to the music, joyfully listening to Luna sing while Draco grimaced, hearing Luna's sadness through the song.
"She sees them talking with a big smile
But they haven't got a clue
Yeah, they're living the good life" Luna thought that maybe now that she was a war hero just like the others things would be different. But they weren't.
"Can't see what she is going through
They're driving fast cars
But they don't know where they're going
In the fast lane, living life without knowing
And she says" Luna sadly sang
"I wish that I could be like the cool kids
'Cause all the cool kids, they seem to fit in
I wish that I could be like the cool kids
Like the cool kids
I wish that I could be like the cool kids
'Cause all the cool kids they seem to get it
I wish that I could be like the cool kids
Like the cool kids"
"Luna, you're an important person to all of us," said Blaise putting a hand on her shoulders.
"To us and to the rest of the people that matter. Everyone else can sod off," claimed Draco, "If anyone- oh sorry I mean the Blibbering Humdingers or Nargles or anything bothers you, you come to us okay?"
Luna smiled at them.
"I once had a moment just like this with Harry. It formed a bond that I am sure will crossover lifetimes. I'm extremely sure the same just happened with us,"
"And they said
I wish that I could be like the cool kids
'Cause all the cool kids, they seem to fit in
I wish that I could be like the cool kids
Like the cool kids" Draco could ignore the fact that he was just compared to Harry since Luna was clapping with Blaise, being her usual happy self. He rolled his eyes fondly and joined the two
"I wish that I could be like the cool kids
'Cause all the cool kids, they seem to fit in
I wish that I could be like the cool kids
Like the cool kids" All three of them sang together, jumping around and singing. Luna transfigured her left shoe into a disco ball and charmed it up. She then shined Lumos on it. Draco and Blaise being sheltered pureblood boys had never seen one. They were amazed.
"I wish that I could be like the cool kids
'Cause all the cool kids, they seem to get it
I wish that I could be like the cool kids
Like the cool kids
Like the cool kids"
If anyone had come down that corridor, they would have seen two Slytherins and a Ravenclaw, all purebloods dancing and jumping and singing underneath a disco ball. A strange sight. But beautiful. Extremely weird. But still beautiful.
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Trapped in a Musical | ongoing
HumorOur favourite characters are returning to Hogwarts to start their 6th year. However, what was meant to be a peaceful year is soon ruined by a curse from an irrelevant death eater. Now they have to deal with random bursts of singing and dancing, feel...
