Roger Thorne
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As a follow on to the other Harry Potter thread we've created a 'Potter-esque Bandsmans Story'
The story so far . . .
'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Butterbeer'
It's the pivotal sixth novel in the seven-part tale of Harry Potter's training as a wizard and his coming of age. Harry wants to get away from the Dursleys, so joins the Hogwart's Silver Band with Hermione and Ron, conducted by the flambouyent, Gilderoy Lockhart who has been discharged from hospital following the Devil's Snare incident on his ward. Harry dreams about winning the Whit Friday March Contest playing 'The Wizard' and wants to find out about the mysterious event that's supposed to take place at Delph, and set's out with his trusted companions on the Whit Friday March. However, he encounters the evil Wind Band on route led by Draco Malfoy and turns to Hagrid for advice.
"There is a special place where you need to go Harry", says Hagrid. "You will gather all the information needed to help you in your quest". "Where is this special place, Hagrid" asks Harry.
"You want to go 'n' look on theMouthpiece.com, 'arry" said Hagrid.
Harry went to the Library with Hermione and with a special charm Professor Flitwick had taught him immediately signed up on tMP . . . .
Nat had suggested that they use the Serpensortia Spell but that only succeeded in multiplying the number of snakes by ten each time. After several hours, with the exception of Nat no-one had replied to Harry and Hermione’s plea for help, so the story continues . . . .
The bus driver, Hagrid, was now trying to get the Hogwart’s Silver Band back onto the triple-decker knight bus.
“Come on ‘arry the runner’s signed us in at Uppermill” he said. The Band member’s scrambled back onto the bus.
“What about the snakes Hagrid” said Harry.
“Don’ worry ‘arry, I know a short cut”.
Within a few minutes the purple bus was back on the road and heading towards Uppermill. Lots of bands were waiting to play so Angelina Johnson signed them in and they waited their turn.
Harry, Ron and Hermione soon became bored and wondered off in search of clues about the mysterious event that’s supposed to take place at Delph. As they meandered through the narrow streets they talked to the locals, but to no avail. The townsfolk of Uppermill knew the secret of Delph, but wouldn’t tell a sole, their feared for their lives. Whispers soon spread around the village and the hustle and bustle of the high street soon diminished into a hushed murmur.
The rest of Hogwart’s Silver Band were getting ready to play and were forming up in their ranks.
Neville Longbottom, who was depping on BBb Bass said “Where’s Harry and Hermione”. “I don’t know” said Luna Lovegood the band’s principal trombone. “Here they come” shouted Ginny Weasley”.
Hagrid didn’t look too pleased with Harry and Hermione as they came rushing up to the band puffing and panting.
“Don’t forget your instruments are still on the coach you two” said Neville as he stood their holding a bass drum stick but no bass drum!
“Wingardium Leviosa” said Hermione as she waved her wand at the bus, and with a swish and flick their instruments came flying out of the window.
The stewards, who were now getting a little impatient, signalled for the band to move off, and within a few seconds they were parading down the high street to the march ‘Something Wicked this Way Comes’. A very loud ‘Beurgh’ was heard to be shouted from the waiting crowd when the march was announced. It was obvious BOC Brass were in town, although it was difficult to recognise them in their black trilbies and dark glasses.
On the contest platform they performed George Allen’s famous and appropriate march ‘The Wizard’ but during the performance Harry had spotted something odd in the crowd.
Professor Snape was disguised as the official photographer, so what had happened to Paddo and his sidekick Colin Creevey?
As soon as they finished playing Harry realised that The Evil Wind Band had been spying on their performance and wondered what on earth they could be up to. Were they also after the secrets of Delph? They just had to get to Delph before the Evil Wind Band could stop them.
Back on the bus it was announced that Hogwart’s Silver had been signed in at Dobcross. This was met with disappointment from Harry and his friends.
“We’ve got to get to Delph before the Evil Wind Band” said Hermione. “I do know that” said Harry, deep in thought. “But how?”
On their arrival at Dobcross they started the long trek up to the bandroom for a well deserved butterbeer and burger. At the entrance to the Bandroom Harry spotted Mad Eye Moody, Lupin and Tonks. They had come to the Whits to support Harry and the band.
“I’ve got it” said Harry. “If we can persuade Mad Eye, Lupin and Tonks to dep for us we can then sneak off to Delph without anyone noticing”. After a brief discussion and a couple of glasses of Polyjuice potion they changed identities.
As Hogwart’s Band set off on the march again Harry, Ron and Hermione sneaked off towards Delph.
As they entered the village of Delph which was the twin town of Hogsmeade, the evening air had turned cold. The sun had long gone and a dark red glow lay low in the sky. As they walked towards The Three Broomsticks, the local tavern, they realised the Evil Wind Band had arrived before them and having consumed a number of Butterbeers had spilled out onto the street! :roll: They remembered Harry’s invisibility cloak was in his gig bag and so the three of them managed to sneak past the Slytherins unnoticed.
Suddenly they felt the air turn icy cold and they were thrown into complete darkness. Harry could hear screaming in the distance.
“Harry, w-w-what’s h-h-happening” stammered Ron. But Harry did not answer, he had lost consciousness. Hermione turned to Ron and said “Oh no, it’s Voldemort’s Flying French Horns”.
So, what happened next? It's over to you now to continue the story.
:wink:
The story so far . . .
'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Butterbeer'
It's the pivotal sixth novel in the seven-part tale of Harry Potter's training as a wizard and his coming of age. Harry wants to get away from the Dursleys, so joins the Hogwart's Silver Band with Hermione and Ron, conducted by the flambouyent, Gilderoy Lockhart who has been discharged from hospital following the Devil's Snare incident on his ward. Harry dreams about winning the Whit Friday March Contest playing 'The Wizard' and wants to find out about the mysterious event that's supposed to take place at Delph, and set's out with his trusted companions on the Whit Friday March. However, he encounters the evil Wind Band on route led by Draco Malfoy and turns to Hagrid for advice.
"There is a special place where you need to go Harry", says Hagrid. "You will gather all the information needed to help you in your quest". "Where is this special place, Hagrid" asks Harry.
"You want to go 'n' look on theMouthpiece.com, 'arry" said Hagrid.
Harry went to the Library with Hermione and with a special charm Professor Flitwick had taught him immediately signed up on tMP . . . .
Harry & Hermione said:Help and Advice Needed:
We are trying to get to Delph, but have encountered a problem. The evil wind band (that bunch of Slytherins :twisted: ) have transformed all their instruments into snake charmers and have blocked our way with hundreds of snakes. Harry's tried talking to the snakes in parseltongue but there's just too many :shock: Also, we don't know where to go or what to do to find our Quest once we get to Delph - Professor Lockhart forgot to tell us :roll:
PLEASE, PLEASE HELP - QUICKLY!
Nat had suggested that they use the Serpensortia Spell but that only succeeded in multiplying the number of snakes by ten each time. After several hours, with the exception of Nat no-one had replied to Harry and Hermione’s plea for help, so the story continues . . . .
The bus driver, Hagrid, was now trying to get the Hogwart’s Silver Band back onto the triple-decker knight bus.
“Come on ‘arry the runner’s signed us in at Uppermill” he said. The Band member’s scrambled back onto the bus.
“What about the snakes Hagrid” said Harry.
“Don’ worry ‘arry, I know a short cut”.
Within a few minutes the purple bus was back on the road and heading towards Uppermill. Lots of bands were waiting to play so Angelina Johnson signed them in and they waited their turn.
Harry, Ron and Hermione soon became bored and wondered off in search of clues about the mysterious event that’s supposed to take place at Delph. As they meandered through the narrow streets they talked to the locals, but to no avail. The townsfolk of Uppermill knew the secret of Delph, but wouldn’t tell a sole, their feared for their lives. Whispers soon spread around the village and the hustle and bustle of the high street soon diminished into a hushed murmur.
The rest of Hogwart’s Silver Band were getting ready to play and were forming up in their ranks.
Neville Longbottom, who was depping on BBb Bass said “Where’s Harry and Hermione”. “I don’t know” said Luna Lovegood the band’s principal trombone. “Here they come” shouted Ginny Weasley”.
Hagrid didn’t look too pleased with Harry and Hermione as they came rushing up to the band puffing and panting.
“Don’t forget your instruments are still on the coach you two” said Neville as he stood their holding a bass drum stick but no bass drum!
“Wingardium Leviosa” said Hermione as she waved her wand at the bus, and with a swish and flick their instruments came flying out of the window.
The stewards, who were now getting a little impatient, signalled for the band to move off, and within a few seconds they were parading down the high street to the march ‘Something Wicked this Way Comes’. A very loud ‘Beurgh’ was heard to be shouted from the waiting crowd when the march was announced. It was obvious BOC Brass were in town, although it was difficult to recognise them in their black trilbies and dark glasses.
On the contest platform they performed George Allen’s famous and appropriate march ‘The Wizard’ but during the performance Harry had spotted something odd in the crowd.
Professor Snape was disguised as the official photographer, so what had happened to Paddo and his sidekick Colin Creevey?
As soon as they finished playing Harry realised that The Evil Wind Band had been spying on their performance and wondered what on earth they could be up to. Were they also after the secrets of Delph? They just had to get to Delph before the Evil Wind Band could stop them.
Back on the bus it was announced that Hogwart’s Silver had been signed in at Dobcross. This was met with disappointment from Harry and his friends.
“We’ve got to get to Delph before the Evil Wind Band” said Hermione. “I do know that” said Harry, deep in thought. “But how?”
On their arrival at Dobcross they started the long trek up to the bandroom for a well deserved butterbeer and burger. At the entrance to the Bandroom Harry spotted Mad Eye Moody, Lupin and Tonks. They had come to the Whits to support Harry and the band.
“I’ve got it” said Harry. “If we can persuade Mad Eye, Lupin and Tonks to dep for us we can then sneak off to Delph without anyone noticing”. After a brief discussion and a couple of glasses of Polyjuice potion they changed identities.
As Hogwart’s Band set off on the march again Harry, Ron and Hermione sneaked off towards Delph.
As they entered the village of Delph which was the twin town of Hogsmeade, the evening air had turned cold. The sun had long gone and a dark red glow lay low in the sky. As they walked towards The Three Broomsticks, the local tavern, they realised the Evil Wind Band had arrived before them and having consumed a number of Butterbeers had spilled out onto the street! :roll: They remembered Harry’s invisibility cloak was in his gig bag and so the three of them managed to sneak past the Slytherins unnoticed.
Suddenly they felt the air turn icy cold and they were thrown into complete darkness. Harry could hear screaming in the distance.
“Harry, w-w-what’s h-h-happening” stammered Ron. But Harry did not answer, he had lost consciousness. Hermione turned to Ron and said “Oh no, it’s Voldemort’s Flying French Horns”.
So, what happened next? It's over to you now to continue the story.
:wink: