Theme Songs

Post subject: Re: Theme Songs Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2004 03:23 PM

[quote]Didn't someone just do a cover of "Behind Blue Eyes"? Who was it, I wonder<hr></blockquote>

The cover was done by Limp Bizkit. I'm not normally a fan of Limp Bizkit, but they do some pretty good covers of classic bands. The most notable one I can think of right now is "Wish You Were Here" by Pink Floyd. They do a pretty good job of it.

Meanwhile, I shall be thinking of theme songs to HP characters...Cheers!~Des~

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A bass beat began to pound through the room as Umbridge pumped up the volume. To everyone's horror, Umbridge pushed Shackles off the desk and climbed up, conjuring up giant laser lights and began to sing along... "I - LIKE - BIG BUTTS AND I CANNOT LIE! You other brothers can't deny!" She put one hand on her head and another on her back and squat a bit, thrusting her butt out.

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Post subject: Re: Theme Songs Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2004 05:23 PM

Let�s go back to more characters in our magical world and see what songs may apply to their characterizations and personalities. I hope you liked my thoughts, dreams, and visions of Lord Voldemort; and through more hard work, I can equal the efforts I made there, elsewhere. Let me start the next round with a character that I found not only to be most interesting, but also, to me, the most chilling person I have ever read in the series. He did not stay around for long and his presence was just a few fleeting moments. However, the impact he made was most devastating to the entire series (or, at least, arguably so). His revelation at a key moment was also a big surprise or plot twist . . . however, that revelation was not as wild as the revelations at the end of PoA in which we, as the readers, kept getting blasted with more and more information in each paragraph and wind up saying, �Wow!� a lot. No, this revelation was more spine-tingling and made us, including myself, say, �Oh God . . . Dear Lord, no!� He was a most deadly figure that accomplished everything he set out to do, and, because of what he did, he is the only character thus far that we know to have been executed by the Ministry of Magic. Here are a few of his lines to remind you of this man:

�I told you Harry . . . I told you. If there�s one thing I hate more than any other, it�s a Death Eater who walked free. They turned their back on my Master when he needed them most . . . Tell me he told them that I, I alone, remained faithful . . . preparing to risk everything to deliver him the one thing he wanted above all . . . you.�

�Imagine how he will reward me when he finds I have done it for him. I gave you to him � the thing he needed above all to regenerate � and then I killed you for him. I will be honored beyond all other Death Eaters. I will be his dearest, his closest supporter . . . closer than a son . . .�

And who is this man with such chilling, vengeful, and malevolent words? He is the Most Loyal and Faithful Servant of the Dark Lord . . .

Barty Crouch Junior

One of the things that most intrigued me about Crouch Junior was trying to respond to a question that was never fully answered in GoF: How did he get that way? How did he turn from a quiet son into (at least after the trial was finished) a calculated Death Eater and murderer? And why did he turn himself in such way? These questions continue to make me wonder, and it is only through guesses and illustrations through poetry and song that we might gain a little insight. We know the relation between him and his father was strained for quite some time. We know that Crouch Senior was very stern and had no mercy for anyone even remotely connected to Voldemort and his cause. We know, that, as odd as it may have sounded, Crouch Junior was spared by his mother (with some approval from his father) from Azkaban, and Crouch Senior decided to �imprison� his son in Crouch Junior�s own mind. But we are still not sure where all of this hatred between father and son fully began. Did Crouch Senior abuse his son previously? Did he care more for his career and more for punishing wrongdoers than for his own family (both wife AND son)? Did he take something away from his son at some point early in his life (like a pet, a favorite book, a favorite friend) that placed the seed of resentment inside of his son and that seed would only grow and rear its ugly head at a climax such as what happened in the book? You see? I have more questions than answers, which, in turn, make this character even more intriguing. Here is one song that might explain a little of what happened to Crouch Junior during his teenage years, from Meat Loaf. There are three separate events portrayed in this song, the first being a possibility of tragedy, the second being the clear parallel to the story, and the third being a possible problem to Crouch Junior for later on in life -- he cannot relate or love another (because he was never nurtured for it by his parents, obviously more his father than his mother). See what you make of it in respects to understand the True Servant:

Meat Loaf � Objects in the Rear View Mirror May Appear Closer Than They Are

The skies were pure and the fields were green

And the sun was brighter than it's ever been

When I grew up with my best friend Kenny

We were close as any brothers than you ever knew

It was always summer and the future called

We were ready for adventures and we wanted them all

And there was so much left to dream

And so much time to make it real

But I can still recall the sting of all

The tears when he was gone

They said he crashed and burned

I know I'll never learn

Why any boy should die so young

We were racing, we were soldiers of fortune

We got in trouble but we sure got around

There are times I think I see him peeling out of the dark

I think he's right behind me now and he's gaining ground

But it was long ago and it was far away,

Oh God it seems so very far

And if life is just a highway,

Then the soul is just a car

And objects in the rear view mirror

May appear closer than they are

And objects in the rear view mirror

May appear closer than they are

And objects in the rear view mirror

May appear closer than they are

And objects in the rear view mirror

May appear closer than they are

And when the sun descended and the night arose

I heard my father cursing everyone he knows

He was dangerous and drunk and defeated

And corroded by failure and envy and hate

There were endless winters and the dreams would freeze

Nowhere to hide and no leaves on the trees

And my father's eyes were blank

As he hit me again and again and again

I know I still believe he'd never let me leave,

I had to run away alone

So many threats and fears, so many wasted years

Before my life became my own

And though the nightmares should be over

Some of the terrors are still intact

I'll hear that ugly coarse and violent voice

And then he grabs me from behind

And then he pulls me back

But it was long ago and it was far away,

Oh God it seems so very far

And if life is just a highway,

Then the soul is just a car

And objects in the rear view mirror

May appear closer than they are

And objects in the rear view mirror

May appear closer than they are

And objects in the rear view mirror

May appear closer than they are

And objects in the rear view mirror

May appear closer than they are

There was a beauty living on the edge of town

And she always put the top up and the hammer down

And she taught me everything I'll ever know

About the mystery and the muscle of love

The stars would glimmer and the moon would glow

I'm in the back seat with my Julie like a Romeo

And the signs along the highway all said,

Caution! Kids At Play!

Those were the rights of spring and we did everything

There was salvation every night

We got our dreams reborn and our upholstery torn

But everything we tried was right

She used her body just like a bandage,

She used my body just like a wound

I'll probably never know where she disappeared

But I can see her rising up out of the back seat now

Just like an angel rising up from a tomb

But it was long ago and it was far away,

Oh God it seems so very far

And if life is just a highway,

Then the soul is just a car

And objects in the rear view mirror

May appear closer than they are

And objects in the rear view mirror

May appear closer than they are

And objects in the rear view mirror

May appear closer than they are

And objects in the rear view mirror

May appear closer than they are

And objects in the rear view mirror

May appear closer than they are

And objects in the rear view mirror

May appear closer than they are

She used her body just like a bandage,

She used my body just like a wound

I'll probably never know where she disappeared

But I can see her rising up out of the back seat now

The second song I provide gives quite the poignant moment in the book that Crouch Junior illustrates as the parallel between himself and the Dark Lord. Both went through an often repeated line in this song: �Daddy gave me a name . . . and then he walked away . . . my dad gave me a name.� And, I think the song portrays the same loathing, the same barbed questions that Crouch Junior seemed to ask (or, at least, is etched on his pained face) as he is pulled out of the courtroom, away from his father -- "Tell me, where have you been?". The song also reminds me of the sharp melancholy of Hamlet when he confronts his mother that I think is equally portrayed in Crouch Junior as he looks at his father from his early days and then looks at his father now in the same way that Hamlet looks at his dead father and then at his uncle that has taken his father�s place. I think this song is an even better example of Crouch Junior�s confusion that set in at first but then transformed into anger and hatred.

Everclear � Father of Mine

father of mine

tell me where have you been

you know i just closed by eyes

my whole world disappeared

father of mine

take me back to the day

when i was still your golden boy

back before you went away

i remember blue skies

walking the block

i loved it when you held me high

i loved to hear you talk

you would take me to the movie

you would take me to the beach

you would take me to a place inside

that's so hard to reach

father of mine

tell me where did you go

you had the whole world inside your hand

but you did not seem to know

father of mine

tell me what do you see

when you look back at your wasted life

and you don't see me

i was ten years old

doing all that i could

it wasn't easy for me

to be a scared white boy

in a black neighborhood

sometimes you would send me a birthday card

with a five dollar bill

i never understood you then

and i guess i never will

daddy gave me a name

my dad gave me a name

then he walked away

daddy gave me a name

then he walked away

my dad he gave me a name

father of mine

tell me where have you been

i just closed by eyes

and the world disappeared

father of mine

tell me how do you sleep

with the children you abandoned

and the wife i saw you beat

i will never be safe

i will never be sane

i will always be weird inside

i will always be lame

now i'm a grown man

with a child of my own

and i swear I'll never let her know

all the pain i have known

then he walked away

daddy gave me a name

then he walked away

my dad he gave me a name

then he walked away

daddy gave me a name

then he walked away

my dad he gave me a name

then he walked away

Ahhh, now here is a legendary song from a legendary group, Pearl Jam. In fact, even the video to this song was legendary, not the least of which was because this was the last video this group ever made. This one gave me a very clear and immediate picture of Crouch Junior and the way, as it can be said, he finally �snapped�. And, to me, Crouch Junior �snapped� very violently and very permanently. That is, particularly when he was convicted by his father and furthermore, when he was forced into the Imperius Curse, I believe (though, again, under the surface, these thoughts and feelings that brought about this change had been boiling underneath the surface for quite some time) he �passed the point of no return� in a �no retreat, no surrender� like fashion and could never go back to the �way things were before�. The real chilling vision that I have in this moment is to see Crouch Senior trying to whip the Imperius Curse again and again upon his son. However, Senior recognizes that something is starting to go wrong with what normally happens, because instead of seeing his son laid out in pain and in control on the floor, he sees that slowly but surely, Crouch Junior is no longer obeying the curse�s commands and is hauntingly rising to his feet. The look of horror is struck all throughout the gaze of Crouch Senior as Crouch Junior looks out from underneath his messed-up straw hair that had fallen into his eyes and says with a determined mixture of wrath and perverted joy/relief in deadly tones, readying his own wand, �No . . . . more . . . . � Just think on that as one might listen to . . . �Ooh, but we unleashed a lion,� and you will see what I mean.

Pearl Jam � Jeremy

At home, drawing pictures of mountain tops with him on top

Lemon yellow sun, arms raised in a V

And the dead lay in pools of maroon below

Daddy didn't give attention

Oh, to the fact that mommy didn't care

King Jeremy the wicked...oh, ruled his world...

Jeremy spoke in class today... (2x)

Clearly I remember pickin' on the boy

Seemed a harmless little f***

Ooh, but we unleashed a lion...

Gnashed his teeth and bit the recess lady's breast...

How can I forget?

And he hit me with a surprise left

My jaw left hurtin'...ooh, dropped wide open

Just like the day...oh, like the day I heard

Daddy didn't give affection, no...

And the boy was something that mommy wouldn't wear

King Jeremy the wicked...oh, ruled his world

Jeremy spoke in class today... (3x)

Woo... (14x)

Try to forget this...try to forget this...

Try to erase this...try to erase this...

From the blackboard...

Jeremy spoke in class today... (2x)

Jeremy spoke in, spoke in... (2x)

Jeremy spoke in class today...

Woo... (29x)

Woooooohhh...spoke in, spoke in...

Woooooohhh...uh huh, uh huh...

The last song is one that I think is the perfect song for Crouch Junior. Every word, every line is his and his alone, as it most clearly and poignantly demonstrates the life he led. I believe, at the end, Crouch Junior knows exactly well what he did to the Longbottoms, what he did to his father, what he did for his Master, and what he implicitly did to Harry. And even when he knows he is to be executed, he remains impenitent. Even though his life has been a mess for a long time, Crouch Junior IS that man portrayed in this song. This song is also a quintessential tune for the band that wrote it, in which, much like Pearl Jam�s Jeremy, it became one of their �signature� songs. Crouch Junior, to me, is . . . The Unforgiven.

Metallica � UnforgivenNew blood joins this earth

and quickly he's subdued

through constant pain disgrace

the young boy learns their rules

with time the child draws in

this whipping boy done wrong

deprived of all his thoughts

the young man struggles on and on he's known

a vow unto his own

that never from this day

his will they'll take away

what I've felt

what I've known

never shined through in what I've shown

never be

never see

won't see what might have been

what I've felt

what I've known

never shined through in what I've shown

never free

never me

so I dub the unforgiven

they dedicate their lives

to running all of his

he tries to please them all

this bitter man he is

throughout his life the same

he's battled constantly

this fight he cannot win

a tired man they see no longer cares

the old man then prepares

to die regretfully

that old man here is me

what I've felt

what I've known

never shined through in what I've shown

never be

never see

won't see what might have been

what I've felt

what I've known

never shined through in what I've shown

never free

never me

so I dub the unforgiven

you labeled me

I'll label you

so I dub the unforgiven

I hope all of those songs might help bring a more interesting portrait of Crouch Junior. Although we do not know what might have been the catalyst that began his transformation in closing one door and opening another, we can clearly see the aftermath of that choice. The one last little thing to mention is about the time of all of these songs. Ironically, all four of these songs came out around the same year as the others (1991), and all point (or are representative, thereof) to the period of music that was filled with such angst, resentment, depression, and even revolution toward the rest of the world around them. Who knew that songs like these could crystallize the personality of a blood-freezing character in the Potter magical world, eh? <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/ohwell.gif ALT=":]

Again, I hope you enjoy, add, and comment! Let your imagination and your music be your guide . . . .

Moody

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Post subject: Re: Theme Songs Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2004 08:45 PM

Moody, that's an awesome analysis of Crouch Junior. I love using music to analyse stuff - wrote a whole paper on San/Bushmen called 'Hotel Kalahari'. Anyway... Another song that came to mind while I was reading your post is Cat's in the Cradle (the version I know is by Ugly Kid Joe)

Cat's in the Cradle

My child arrived just the other day

Came to the world in the usual way

But there were planes to catch and bills to pay

He learned to walk while I was away

He was talkin� �fore I knew it

And as he grew he said,

�I�m gonna be like you, dad,

You know I�m gonna be like you.�

Chorus

And the cat�s in the cradle and the silver spoon,

Little boy blue and the man �n the moon.

�when you comin� home? �

�son, I don�t know when. we�ll get together then.

You know we�ll have a good time then.�

Well, my son turned ten just the other day.

He said, �thanks for the ball, dad. come on, let�s play.

Could you teach me to throw? �

I said, �not today. I got a lot to do.�

He said, �that�s okay.� and he walked away and he smiled and he said,

�you know, I�m gonna be like him, yeah.

You know I�m gonna be like him.�

Chorus

Well, he came from college just the other day,

So much like a man I just had to say,

�I�m proud of you. could you sit for a while? �

He shook his head and he said with a smile,

�what I�d really like, dad, is to borrow the car keys.

See you later. can I have them please ? �

Chorus

I�ve long since retired, my son�s moved away.

I called him up just the other day.

�I�d like to see you, if you don�t mind.�

He said, �I�d love to, dad, if I could find the time.

You see my new job�s a hassle and the kids have the flu,

But it�s sure nice talkin� to you, dad.

It�s been sure nice talkin� to you.�

And as I hung up the phone it occurred to me,

He�d grown up just like me.

My boy was just like me.

And the cat�s in the cradle and the silver spoon,

Little boy blue and the man �n the moon.

�when you comin� home? �

�son, I don�t know when. we�ll get together then.

You know we�ll have a good time then.�

Quote::

�Nasty little shock for old Barty, I�d imagine. Should�ve spent a bit more time at home at home with his family, shouldn�t he? Ought to have left the office early once in a while�got to know his own son� (Sirius Black, GoF 458).

~Ginny

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The song I picked is "Weak", by JoJo. It just shows how strong my love for him is.

I don't know what it is that you've done to me

But it's caused me to act in such a crazy way

Whatever it is that you do when you do what you're doing

It's a feeling that I want to stay

Cause my heart starts beating triple time

With thoughts of loving you on my mind

I can't figure out just what to do

When the cause and cure is you, you.

I get so weak in the knees

I can hardly speak, I lose all control

Then something takes over me

In a daze, your love's so amazing

It's not a phase

I want you to stay with me, by my side

I swallow my pride

Your love is so sweet, it knocks me right off of my feet

Can't explain why your lovin' makes me weak

Time after time after time I've tried to fight it

But your love is strong, it keeps on holdin' on

Resistance is down when you're around, pride's fading

In my condition I don't want to be alone

Cause my heart starts beating triple time

With thoughts of loving you on my mind

I can't figure out just what to do

When the cause and cure is you, you

I get so weak in the knees

I can hardly speak, I lose all control

Then something takes over me

In a daze, your love's so amazing

It's not a phase

I want you to stay with me, by my side

I swallow my pride

Your love is so sweet, it knocks me right off of my feet

Can't explain why your lovin' makes me weak

I've tried hard to fight it

No way can I deny it

Your love is so sweet

It knocks me off my feet

I get so weak in the knees

I can hardly speak, I lose all control

Then something takes over me

I get so weak

Blood starts racing through my veins

I get so weak

Boy it's something I can't explain

I get so weak

Something 'bout the way you do the things you're do-oo-oo-ing

Knocks me right off of my feet (off my feet)

Can't explain why your lovin' makes me weak (I get so)

(chorus fades)

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Muggle Joined: Sep 11, 2004 Posts: 11

Whenever I hear "Our Lips Are Sealed" (recently covered by the Duff sisters) I think of Harry and Dumbledore being picked on by the Ministry and the Daily Profit.

Can you hear them?

They talk about us.

Telling lies

Well, that's no surprise.

Can you see them?

See right through them.

They have no shield

No Secrets to reveal.

It doesn't matter what they say.

In the jealous games people play.

Hey, Hey, Hey.

Our Lips Are Sealed.

There's a weapon.

Which we must use.

In our defense silence.

Spreading Rumors

So far from true.

Dragged up from the underworld.

Just like some precious pearl.

Pay no mind to what they say

It doesn't madder anyway.

Our Lips Are Sealed.

Hush my darlin'.

Don't you cry.

Cryin' angels.

Forget their lies.

Pay no mind to what they say.

It doesn't madder anyway. Hey, Hey, Hey.

Our Lips Are Sealed [3x]

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Post subject: Re: Theme Songs Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2004 08:46 AM

Um...I guess you woudn't like the idea but: this song, Faint, reminds me of Sirius, strugguling for the truth with the Ministry and the others.

Here's a part of it:

"I can't faint,

The way I did before,

Don't turn your back on me,

I won't be ignored!

ROOAR! HEAR ME OUT LOUD! YOU'RE GONNA LISTEN TO ME LIKE IT OR NOT! RIGHT NOW! HEAR ME OUT LOUD!! YOU'RE GONNA LISTEN TO ME LIKE IT OR NOT! cuz

I can't faint

The way I did before

Don't turn your back on me

I WON'T BE IGNORED!

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Post subject: Re: Theme Songs Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2004 09:52 AM

I was listening to a Sister Hazel mix my friend made me this morning on the way to school and this song, which I love, just struck me as being something from Sirius to Lupin. Not even really in a Slash way if you're not into that. It works for friendship too.

Sister Hazel - Your Winter

The grey ceiling on the earth

Well it's lasted for a while

Take my thoughts for what they're worth

I've been acting like a child

In your opinion, and what is that?

It's just a different point of view

What else can I do?

I said I'm sorry, yeah I'm sorry.

I said I'm sorry , what for?

If I hurt you then I hate myself

Don't want to hate myself, don't want to hurt you

Why do you choose your pain?

If you only know how much I love you, love you

[Chorus]

I won't be your winter

I won't be anyone's excuse to cry

We can be forgiven

I will be here

The old picture on the shelf

Well it's been there for a while

A frozen image of ourselves

We are acting like a child

Innocent and in a trance

A dance that lasted for a while

You read my eyes just like your diary,

oh remember, please remember

Well, I'm not a beggar, but what's more

If I hurt you, then I hate myself, don't wanna hate myself, don't wanna hurt you

Why do you choose your pain?

If you only knew how much I love you

I won't be your winter

I won't be anyone's excuse to cry

We can be forgiven

I will be here

...as soon as I knew what writers were, I wanted to be one. I've got the perfect temperament for a writer; perfectly happy alone in a room, making things up. --JK Rowling

Post subject: Re: Theme Songs Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2004 07:17 PM

This song reminds me of Padfoot and Moony...Great Heart is on the soundtrack of Jock of the Bushveld, which was like the only film my primary school owned, so I've watched it about a hundred times. Jock is a dog, who of course dies at the end, which made me cry every time - back when I was young and impressionable. But this song plays before the sad part, when Jock is running free in the veld, and it just reminds me of Padfoot running with Moony, and how their friendship is the spirit that keeps them going. As far as we know, Sirius went into hiding in Africa after his escape at the end of PoA, and I can imagine him, as Padfoot, relishing his freedom under that African sky, and thinking of Remus, standing by him again that night.

GREAT HEART - JOHNNY CLEGG

The world is full of strange behaviour

Every man has to be his own saviour

I know I can make it on my own if I try

But I'm searching for a Great Heart to stand me by

Underneath the African sky

A Great Heart to stand me by

Chorus:

I'm searching for the spirit of the Great Heart

To hold and stand me by

I'm searching for the spirit of the Great Heart

Under African sky

I'm searching for the spirit of the Great Heart

I see the fire in your eyes

I'm searching for the spirit of the Great Heart

That beats my name inside

Sometimes I feel that you really know me

Sometimes there's much you can show me

There's a highway of stars across the heavens

The whispering song of the wind in the grass

There's the rolling thunder across the savanna

A hope and dream at the edge of the sky

And your life is a story like the wind

Your life is a story like the wind

Chorus

Guk a 'mzimba (body grow old)

Sala 'nhliziyo (but heart remain behind)

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Muggle Joined: Aug 11, 2004 Posts: 8

How come Voldy doesn't have a theme song? Every villian's movie counterpart ought to have a theme. Well until then, every single time Harry's scar prickles uncomfortably or whenever Voldy makes an appearance, the "Imperial March" from Star Wars will start playin' in my head. <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START Embarassed

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If Darth could have a theme song, why can't Voldy? Voldemort isobviously more evil (and he doesn't have any crappy prequels) :DD

Post subject: Re: Theme Songs Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2004 06:06 PM

I still have even more suggestions for characters and songs, but first let me just point out one thing real quick. This topic was designed to be theme songs for characters, that, as the forum states (at least, put in a fuller form), are for Other HP Characters (other than Sirius Black). If one takes a look under the forum Anything Black Goes, one will see a long topic named, �Song Dedications for Sirius�. I am just trying to be helpful in differentiating where various songs should probably go. Let me move on, now.

I have had a little bit of trouble trying to find adequate songs to match the personality or particular character aspect of this next person. Part of the problem could be that my knowledge of music may be a little bit limited. Part of the problem could also be trying to find songs with this character and character type in general. Still, I would also think this character has been one of the few people and characters that I have had a significant problem just attempting to understand, let alone explain or have sympathy toward this person. If one takes a look at some of my thoughts from some time ago on the topic, �Unforgivable Curses -- Would You?�, one, perhaps, could understand my difficulties. Nevertheless, I gave this person a good attempt, if not to explain this person and this person�s actions, to at least give an insight into this person�s personality through song. And who is this character that has caused the Old Auror much frustration?

Bellatrix Black Lestrange

Yes, that�s right. I am writing on all of the prominent �bad� or �evil� people, first (i.e. Voldemort, Crouch Junior), but maybe it is just the way my mind organizes itself. At any rate, let me continue. Now, we are not quite sure what happened in her family life nor quite sure even how her life at Hogwarts went. However, we do know, particularly from what Kreacher did and thought in OoTP, she was filled with the causes of pure-blood mania, much like her sister, Narcissa. Bella even shrieks at Harry when Harry reveals the true heritage of her praised Master, Voldemort (being only a half-blood, not a full pure-blood): �Shut your mouth! You dare speak his name with your unworthy lips, you dare besmirch it with your half-blood�s tongue, you dare . . . . . . He dared � he dares � He stands there � filthy half-blood!� Another point that is noted through the text is that she has the good �Black genes� in the general attractiveness category, much like Sirius also once was as well. However, also like Sirius, the years in Azkaban were unkind to her in that her eyes became heavy-lidded and her face became �hollowed . . . making it gaunt and skull-like, but it [her face] was alive with a feverish, fanatical glow.� Bella has always seeming had a problem with her pride and her ego regarding not only her beauty, but also regarding her fanaticism toward her beliefs and actions, dating back to her first appearance in GoF in the Pensieve scene. Harry looks out at Bellatrix in the prisoner�s chair in the Ministry of Magic�s courtroom and sees, �[her] sitting in the chained chair as though it were a throne�. Harry hears her a few moments later, as Crouch Senior presents verdict and sentence, bellowing out, �The Dark Lord will rise again, Crouch! Throw us into Azkaban; we will wait! He will rise again and will come for us, he will reward us beyond any of his other supporters! We alone were faithful! We alone tried to find him!� In trying to put some sort of frame around Bella, I found at least one song that seemed to do her a little justice. The song is from Creed, and I think it serves as a piercing picture of her as well as a warning for anyone that comes across the path of Bellatrix to understand what one might get from her in return.

Creed � BeautifulThe little baby woke up fwightened and fort what it dweamed was twoo,� and, �Oh, he knows how to play, little bitty baby Potter . . . Very well, then . . .� I then ask to take a look at how she, shall we, negotiates, through situations: �You need more persuasion? Very well � take the smallest one. Let him watch while we torture the little girl. I�ll do it.� The most chilling scene in this battle was when only Harry and Neville were left and the Death Eaters captured them. If one looks back on the scene back at St. Mungo�s, the implication here is even more sadistic and horrific than ever. It is stated: ��Longbottom?� repeated Bellatrix, and a truly evil smile lit her gaunt face. �Why, I have had the pleasure of meeting your parents, boy . . . �No, no, no . . . no, let�s see how long Longbottom lasts before he cracks like his parents.��

I cannot state this point more clearly. Bellatrix is a sick, sick woman. I cannot explain her behavior and attitude as I could with either Voldemort or Barty Crouch Junior. The only thing I can do is to toss off the covers and, with the aid of the texts, show her for what she really is. I think the only other song that I could find that might be indicative of her is from Metallica. Here, it is quite plain never to try to �provoke her� to suffer her �deadly bite� and that, as we muse upon the ending of OoTP (and for that matter, the end, at the moment, of Sirius), we see to Bella and everyone else, �to secure peace, is to prepare for war�.

Metallica � Don�t Tread on Me

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Post subject: Re: Theme Songs Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2004 12:32 AM

Moody, I think you've done a great job characterising Bellatrix. She is indeed sick and cruel and evil - you can't sink much lower than torturing children - I don't see a single redeeming quality in her. I can see the difficulty you had in finding songs for her. Most lyrics that would be appropriate are hardly suitable for posting here.

I love Rodriguez for his cynicism, and although there's no song of his that really encapsulates Bellatrix, there are a few verses through his Cold Fact album that echo the woman she's become:

My statue's got a concrete heart

But you're the coldest b!tch I know

In the factory that you call your mind

Graveyard thoughts of stone

A master thief I wouldn't enter there

You've nothing I would care to own, so help me

You're pretending that you got it made

I know you know you know no truth [Only good for conversation]

This next bit makes me think of Bellatrix's belief that she is Voldemort's most faithful servant; that illusion of honour that he uses to secure her devotion:

Was it a huntsman or a player

That made you pay the cost

That now assumes relaxed positions

And prostitutes your loss?

Were you tortured by your own thirst

In those pleasures that you seek

That made you Tom the curious

That makes you James the weak?

And you claim you got something going

Something you call unique

But I've seen your self-pity showing

And the tears rolled down your cheeks.

Soon you know I'll leave you

And I'll never look behind

'Cos I was born for the purpose

That crucifies your mind.

So con, convince your mirror

As you've always done before

Giving substance to shadows

Giving substance ever more [Crucify your mind]

And as the flames climbed high into the night to light the sacrificial rite

I saw Satan laughing with delight the day the music died

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I find the Beatles song "All You Need Is Love" to be a great Theme Song for Harry. Dumbledore has reminded Harry of love's power on more than one occasion. Though Harry grew up in an unloving environment, he was literally saved by Lily's love. His love for Sirius released him from the grip of Voldemort. And many other people deeplycare for him.

Love seems to be the key.

Hence, the song represents a life lesson (as well as reassurance) for Harry.

<span style="text-decoration:underline]All You Need Is Love[/color]

Love, love, love

Love, love, love

Love, love, love

There's nothing you can do that can't be done

Nothing you can sing that can't be sung

Nothing you can say but you can learn how the play the game

It's easy

There's nothing you can make that can't me made

No on you can save that can't be saved

Nothing you can do but you can learn how to be you in time

It's easy

All you need is love

All you need is love

All you need is love, love

Love is all you need

Love, love, love

Love, love, love

Love, love, love

All you need is love

All you need is love

All you need is love, love

Love is all you need

There's nothing you can know that isn't known

Nothing you can see that isn't shown

No where you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

It's easy

All you need is love

All you need is love

All you need is love, love

Love is all you need

All you need is love

All you need is love

All you need is love, love

Love is all you need

Love is all you need

That is all you needEdited by: <A HREF=http://p072.ezboard.com/bsiriusblackfanclub.showUserPublicProfile?gid=spiritedlupinite@siriusblackfanclub>SpiritedLupinite[/url] at: 11/28/04 6:16 pm

Post subject: This one is sort of obvious... Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2004 12:55 PM

This song could be applied to Harry. The chorus could definitely be the theme song for The Order proper.

"We Are The Champions" by Queen

I�ve paid my dues -

Time after time -

I�ve done my sentence

But committed no crime -

And bad mistakes

I�ve made a few

I�ve had my share of sand kicked in my face -

But I�ve come through

We are the champions - my friends

And we�ll keep on fighting - till the end -

We are the champions -

We are the champions

No time for losers

�cause we are the champions - of the world -

I�ve taken my bows

And my curtain calls -

You brought me fame and fortuen and everything that goes with it -

I thank you all -

But it�s been no bed of roses

No pleasure cruise -

I consider it a challenge before the whole human race -

And I ain�t gonna lose -

We are the champions - my friends

And we�ll keep on fighting - till the end -

We are the champions -

We are the champions

No time for losers

�cause we are the champions - of the world -

*edited to erase reference to Sirius. It fits Harry to a tee.<span style="color:purple;font-family:helvetica;font-size:xx-small;]Put a fox in a henhouse and he'll have chicken for dinner every time.[/color]Edited by: <A HREF=http://p072.ezboard.com/bsiriusblackfanclub.showUserPublicProfile?gid=sprout@siriusblackfanclub>Sprout[/url] at: 9/29/04 9:49 am

Post subject: Re: Ron Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2004 03:44 PM

Shining by Kristian Leontiou is a good song for Ron, the chorus at least.

I will not be beaten,

You have yet to see me shining, shining,

I won't take this lying down

I will not be beaten,

You have yet to see me shining, shining,

I won't take this lying down

Edited because I'm a sillypants.

Blinding ignorance does mislead us. O! Wretched mortals, open your eyes.

But break my heart for I must hold my tongue.

In my mind, I have an adventure every time I step out my door.

Edited by: <A HREF=http://p072.ezboard.com/bsiriusblackfanclub.showUserPublicProfile?gid=theclarebear@siriusblackfanclub>theclarebear[/url] at: 9/29/04 11:45 am

Poke me if you must, but do please read what Moody said. Even if not the Bella stuff (which is great), the point about Sirius Song Dedications. They go here - all 9 pages, 163 posts of them. This thread is for other characters, since it's in the Other HP Characters Forum. Sirius lives in Anything Black Goes.

Man do I sound like a whiner. *pokes self* It's just that he only just said it.

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