Well...

[alt_ginny]

This weekend has been a tense one. I am happy that the cast list has now been posted. I thought that I might not get a part at all, considering that there was a lot of good talent. I did audition for the role of our beloved Auror Lestrange. And so I thought that I ought to do it properly, It is only the best female role in the whole play. I knew I wouldn't get that role because of my year, however I would have never thought that I would get cast as the JANITOR. That is so not on.

A janitor? Really? hmph!


I started to get very upset, but I did take out the script and read over those line. I guess I can forgive that error in someones judgement because there is much humour in the part. Anyway I will play the part, and do it well no matter what.

I should be happy that I wasn't cast as an animal or a traitor. Especially since some of us don't have good since to realise that a mad, dying cat is not a great part. I hope he doesnt ruin the play with his " very dramatic part". And make the rest of us look bad.

I'm looking forward to the rehershing the play with people who are serious about performing, and possibly as an opportunity to become aquainted with those in other years and houses. This should be very interesting.

Comments

Private Message to Ginny Weasley

[alt_penelope]

I'm glad you had a look at the readers' copy of the script, Weasley. We'll be handing out the real ones on Sunday, of course, and Karoline is still refining quite a bit.

But honestly, you've no call to be upset. We were all really impressed with your audition. If you look at Pearson, he's got quite a lot of business, not just in the one scene, but in that one particularly, and we really needed someone who could do it justice. It's like the Gravedigger in Hamlet, after all - it may not seem like a big role, but it's necessary comic relief and believe me, if you do it right you could steal the whole first act, if not the entire show.

I do agree with you about Ronald, but - well, of the three animals, the mad cat is really the one where he could do the least harm. We think.

Anyway, we've also had you in mind to understudy one of the other roles. I'm not sure which yet, although I think Karoline said either Alice Longbottom or Millicent Bagnold. Rest assured no one has made an 'error in judgement.' If you think that, then I'm sure there are plenty of other girls who would be happy to play the part.

Re: Private Message to Ginny Weasley

[alt_ginny]

I don't mean to sound ungrateful. I am happy to be one of few 2nd years to be offered a speaking role. And please don't make me understudy a blood traitor. I am sure I can do justice to role I was given. I am looking forward to rehersals. I will see you on Sunday

Re: Private Message to Ginny Weasley

[alt_penelope]

Again, it's not a question of you doing justice to the role or not - it's a question of our confidence in your ability to step in to another pivotal role if needed.

I can see that you're going to have a lot to learn about theatre, Weasley, but one thing I think you'll find is that you'll have an easier time if you don't take casting decisions so personally. Roles are not the people who play them. And often it takes a much better actor to play a villain or a fool than to play a straight dramatic character.

But if you don't want it, we shan't force you.

Re: Private Message to Ginny Weasley

[alt_ginny]

I understand what you are saying. I shall be happy to step up in anyway needed of me.

[alt_blaise]

I think they've done an excellent job with casting, Weasley, and questioning it is not going to win you any friends.

If you take my meaning.

You should rethink your evaluation of what it takes to play bloodtraitors, too: it's no stretch to understand and play a loyal character's patriotism (though there certainly may be other challenges to many of those loyal roles), but the need to enter the thoughts and probe the madness of a traitor is what makes those parts so plum. I expect, too, that the Patils will find their representation of Our Lord's familiar a challenging physical turn, so I shouldn't condemn animal parts out of hand. There's a reason Karoline's included them.

[alt_ginny]

Blaise, may I call you Blaise?

I do understand you very well. Very well.Please believe me when I say that I understand the artistry behind it all. It was foolish of me to write the way I did in my state of being upset. Also I believe that you misunderstood me when I was spoke of animals. I was speaking of a certian one. The others I do see the reasons for.

Private Message to Blaise Zabini

[alt_ginny]

I know what you think of me. But I am not my brothers. Please don't let the name Weasley allow you to disreguard who I am. I take all things in school and for the Protectorate seriously.

Re: Private Message to Blaise Zabini

[alt_blaise]

It must be difficult to come along behind such a large pack of siblings.

[alt_blaise]

Stick with Zabini, I think.

If you don't mind.

[alt_percy]

Don't worry; I'll have a talk with Ronald.

And you'll do splendidly in your part. Don't forget that the smallest cog in the machine can still be critical to make the Protectorate run smoothly.

I Solemnly Swear That I Am Up To No Good

[alt_ron]

Oh, joy!

Re: I Solemnly Swear That I Am Up To No Good

[alt_sally_anne]

Just don't let him have any 'talks' with you right before you go on stage.

Re: I Solemnly Swear That I Am Up To No Good

[alt_ron]

Wha-

I told him over hols that if he ever puts his hand on his wand again while he's talking to me, I'll hex his

he'll regret it.

Re: Private Message to Blaise Zabini

[alt_ginny]

You have no idea.