Some things are bound to follow the guidance of fate and will not cease to happen just because a little butterfly deliberately flaps its wings.
For example, right now, Hermione was angered by Ron Weasley into running to the bathroom, exactly like in the original story. One has to sigh at the power of plot correction.
Of course, this had nothing to do with Audrey. She was currently in the Great Hall, having the final pre-performance communication with the band.
Glenda Chittock sat quietly to the side, watching Audrey with a beaming smile on her face.
Today was a big day.
She had invited the famous witch singer Celestina Warbeck, as well as talented young people, but the most heavyweight guest today was undoubtedly Audrey Astley.
She had a premonition that Audrey's singing, recorded with magical equipment, would be a hundred times better than the records she made in the Muggle world!
If these three songs were broadcasted via the Wizarding Wireless Network today, she would harvest countless emotions of joy and gratitude!
The Halloween feast was scheduled for six o'clock, but it wasn't even five yet, and the young wizards had already gathered in the Great Hall.
Because there was a Halloween concert at five o'clock sharp!
Audrey Astley was going to sing three songs!
Jack-o'-lanterns and candles floated in the Great Hall. A gigantic pumpkin carriage was placed in the center of the hall. The magical ceiling had also automatically adjusted to cater to Halloween, creating a full Halloween atmosphere!
Ghosts floated around everywhere, voluntarily becoming the atmosphere squad because this was their festival!
It was just that their occasional resentful glances at Audrey exposed their true thoughts.
"Bloody Baron," Nearly Headless Nick suggested, "why don't you go plead with Audrey? Let us take just one sniff, just one sniff! Today is Halloween; consider it her celebrating the holiday for us!"
The Bloody Baron rolled his eyes coldly at him and didn't respond.
The Fat Friar also leaned in. "Mr. Baron, just go and plead!"
The Bloody Baron asked back, "Why don't you go?"
The Fat Friar smiled fawningly. "Because she belongs to your house!"
The Bloody Baron looked away and ignored the Fat Friar.
The Grey Lady floated in front of him and said one word: "Go!"
"Okay!"
The Bloody Baron went to find Audrey happily.
A moment later, he flew back with great joy. "Helena, Audrey agreed to give us ten minutes, right during the meal. But she has one request: we must not touch her food."
All the ghosts looked delighted, but the Grey Lady rolled her eyes at him. "Don't call me by that name. You are not worthy."
...
Harry and Ron walked into the Great Hall. Many young wizards were already seated at their respective house tables.
"Oh, Harry," Ron pointed to the huge pumpkin carriage in the center of the hall. "Isn't that the big pumpkin Hagrid grew?"
Harry nodded. "That's right, but don't forget, this pumpkin was magically spurred to grow by Audrey."
"Of course I remember!" The young lad was all hyped up. "Look! Harry, that's Celestina Warbeck! One of Mom's favorite singers!"
He then added, "Of course, her absolute favorite now is Audrey, no doubt about it! But Celestina graduated from Gryffindor!"
Harry asked, "Looking at her age, she must be around forty, right?"
Ron laughed. "She is seventy-four this year!"
Harry exclaimed in surprise and sat down at the Gryffindor table with Ron.
"Why don't I see Hermione?" Harry asked.
Ron curled his lips. "Why care about that annoying pest!"
Harry sighed. "She didn't even come to listen to her favorite Audrey sing. It shows she is really angry. Ron, you were indeed a bit excessive just now."
"Fine, fine," Ron shrugged. "I'll apologize to her later then."
"Look, Harry!"
"That's Glenda Chittock! The host of Witching Hour!"
On stage, the staff table had been moved to the sides, revealing a huge platform. Glenda Chittock, dressed in a Slytherin uniform, stood in the center of the stage with quite an aura.
"First, let us welcome the famous singer Celestina Warbeck to bring us her masterpiece—You Stole My Cauldron but You Can't Have My Heart!"
Applause erupted from the audience, with Professor Filius Flitwick clapping the most enthusiastically! That clapping intensity couldn't be produced unless one was a fan for forty years!
The stage setup and lighting today were all directed by Audrey. With her level capable of world tours, this was definitely a dimensional strike here.
Celestina Warbeck was startled by the sudden strong light and ambient lighting, but fortunately, she was battle-hardened and calmed down immediately.
Her performance was steady, and her singing was full of stories. Two songs in a row won the unanimous approval of the teachers and students of the whole school.
Next was the performance by Myron Wagtail and the band he was forming, which would be the later smash-hit band "The Weird Sisters."
Yes, The Weird Sisters was a band formed by eight big men.
The performance was explosive, and the young wizards expressed their satisfaction, but they didn't scream with all their might because the finale hadn't appeared yet!
Finally, it was Audrey's turn to take the stage.
Chapter 60: The Hogwarts Halloween Concert (Part 2)
The lights in the whole venue suddenly dimmed.
Singing sounded, beautiful and moving.
"Carefully, looking at the clear reflection in the waves,
It's another self.
He belongs to my truest expression,
Unwilling to mask sincerity in life and perfunctorily deal with,
The eyes of those who love me."
A beam of light shone down, reflecting Audrey's solitary figure. At this moment, the band began to play the accompaniment.
"I, the self in my heart,
Every second, I am willing,
To let go and pursue for love,
To cherish with my heart..."
During the interlude, Ron whispered, "Harry, do you think Audrey looks like a princess?"
On stage, Audrey was wearing a long white dress, her hair gently cascading down, with a shining circlet on her forehead.
"No, Ron," Harry was somewhat mesmerized. "She looks like an angel!"
Opening with Reflection immersed everyone in it. (Dedicated to the memory of the moonlight goddess Coco, may she be well in heaven.)
A smile appeared on Glenda's face. She was right!
Audrey's live performance was more than a hundred times better than the Muggle recordings! The magic contained in that singing was surging and turbulent! Even the Siren Sirens couldn't catch up!
Afterward, Audrey sang Big Fish.
Yes, the Big Fish that the Weasley twins thought described magical creatures and time magic.
Unexpectedly, Glenda thought so too and strongly requested Audrey to sing this live, which made Audrey laugh and cry.
However, with Audrey's voice as the foundation, anything she sang sounded good.
After the song ended, even Snape, who had doubts about Audrey, was immersed in the song. Only after a long while did thunderous applause erupt in the Great Hall.
Celestina Warbeck nodded repeatedly. The waves behind drive the waves ahead. Although this wave behind was fresh, its height was already much higher than the peak of her, the wave ahead. So—should she retire?
Audrey cleared her throat and spoke: "Next is the last song for today, dedicated to all our students at Hogwarts—"
"Sold Out."
This was a high-energy song. Accompanied by half of The Weird Sisters band (some members were still young at this time), Audrey switched to the Phoenix constitution and began to ignite the stage.
The Phoenix's singing had an inspiring effect. Coupled with the stirring melody and lyrics, the young wizards were instantly hyped up.
"I ain't like no one you met before;
I'm running for the front!
When they're all running for the door,
I won't sit down, won't back out.
You can't ever shut me up,
'Cause I'm on a mission,
And I won't just quit..."
The whole audience stood up, swaying to the melody. Audrey continued singing:
"I'm sold out!
I'm no longer living just for myself,
I'm running after Merlin with my whole heart (Audrey changed Jesus to Merlin here),
..."
Harry waved his arms vigorously. Audrey was always like this, using singing to give him strength!
Ron opened his mouth wide in excitement. He had never heard of such a live performance; the magic of music made him fall for it!
Draco shouted excitedly, "That's my cousin on stage! Did you see that? That's my cousin!!" But his shouting was drowned out by the noise, and no one cared what he said!
Isaline stood straight with her arms crossed over her chest. Courage burst forth from the bottom of her heart. At this moment, the Phoenix's singing made her want to break the royal destiny upon her!
"I'm sold out,
I'm sold out!
With every single step that I take now,
With every drop of blood left in my veins,
I'm gonna be fighting!
I'm sold out!"
As the last note fell, enduring applause, whistles, and gasps rang out in the entire Great Hall.
Dumbledore stroked his beard, smiling, but thought in his mind: 'This child's personality is really a huge contrast to the songs she sings. Could this be what this child truly desires deep down?'
'Does she want to achieve something great?'
...
All good things must come to an end. The Halloween concert ended successfully, and the feast officially began.
Audrey kept her promise and let the ghosts surround her.
But the young wizards had no heart to eat; most of them looked at Audrey from time to time.
The shock Miss Astley gave them today was just too great!
Did you not see? The Weasley twins' hands were trembling. They were trying hard to restrain the urge to run back to their dormitory to conduct experiments!
Kids like Ron and Draco were all shaking their legs right now. Audrey's songs lingered repeatedly in their minds, unable to fade for a long time. That melody, that rhythm!
"Bang!"
The door of the Great Hall was pushed open, and Quirinus Quirrell rushed in.
His turban was askew on his head. Audrey was really worried that the turban would fall off and reveal her father's true face.
Quirrell looked terrified. He stumbled to Dumbledore's chair, leaned crookedly against the table, and gasped, "Troll! Troll—in the dungeons..."
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