I was re-reading Order of the Phoenix and Half-Blood Prince in preparation for reading the last Harry Potter book when a line from an old song came to mind (and would not go away). I just had to do it–write my first Harry Potter filk. And so, in honor of JK Rowling Day, here’s something to sing as you read Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows:
HOGWARTS (aka, Harry’s Lament)
(tune of “Houston”)
Well, it’s lonesome in this here town.
Everybody puts me down.
I’m the boy they love to hate.
I’m less than second rate.
Goin’ back to Hogwarts, Hogwarts, Hogwarts.
I got holes in both of my shoes.**
Well, I’m a walking case of the blues.
Saw an owl yesterday
but the wind blew it away.
Goin’ back to Hogwarts, Hogwarts, Hogwarts.
Every night I have menacing dreams*
evil echoes of Voldemort’s schemes.
C. Diggory’s death I see,
will it always haunt me?
Goin’ back to Hogwarts, Hogwarts, Hogwarts.
(Harmonica solo)
Goin’ back to Hogwarts, Hogwarts, Hogwarts.
The only place where I have true friends.
Playin’ quidditch til the school year ends.
It’s my home, with a big warm bed
and a feather pillow for my head.
Goin’ back to Hogwarts, Hogwarts, Hogwarts.
Well, it’s lonesome in this here town.
Everybody puts me down.
I’m the boy they love to hate.
I’m less than second rate.
Goin’ back to Hogwarts, Hogwarts, Hogwarts.
Goin’ back to Hogwarts, Hogwarts, Hogwarts.
(2007; by DJ)
(Houston: performed by Dean Martin & lyrics by Lee Hazelwood)
* page 15 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
** page 1 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
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July 21, 2007 at 10:39 pm
Heather Blakey
Harry Potter fans and the lady herself will love this rendition Dawn.
July 21, 2007 at 10:45 pm
lorigloyd
I just got my copy of the newest book in the mail. Tonight, I shall make a hot bubble bath, put on some music, soak, and enjoy.